Politics
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Rome on Thursday for a diplomatic mission aimed at defusing weeks of escalating tension between the Trump administration, the Vatican, and the Italian government. Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace on the morning of May 7, with separate......
Pope Leo XIV held separate telephone conversations with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, pressing both leaders to pursue diplomatic paths to end the wars ravaging the Middle East and Ukraine. The calls, confirmed by the Vatican in......
The emerging Rome Berlin axis in European politics is facing its first strain after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly broke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the American MAGA movement, exposing diverging views on transatlantic relations only weeks after the two......
As European Union leaders prepare to gather on February 12 for a key summit on competitiveness, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are positioning their countries as a new driving force within the bloc, reshaping internal dynamics and placing France on the defensive. The......
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed hope on Friday of nominating U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he secures a just and lasting end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters after talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Rome, she positioned herself as a bridge......
Ukraine and its European allies have refined a comprehensive peace proposal initially presented by the United States, narrowing it from 28 points to a 20-point framework. The plan, soon to be delivered to Washington, outlines Ukraine’s path to full sovereignty, European Union accession by 2027,......
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, now in her third year of leadership, has undergone a striking evolution from a far-right idealist to a pragmatic political figure navigating complex global challenges. Rising from a modest background, Meloni has defied expectations, ushering in political stability......
Italy’s ambassador to Morocco, Pasquale Salzano, has highlighted the growing ties between Rome and Rabat, positioning Morocco as a key partner in Italy's Mediterranean and Africa strategies. With 2025 marking the bicentennial of diplomatic relations, the partnership is being celebrated as both......
Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal brokered by Qatar and Egypt, offering a 60-day truce in Gaza amid mounting international and domestic pressure on Israel. The plan, announced Monday, aims to pause military operations, facilitate humanitarian aid, and exchange hostages to pave the way for permanent......
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has found himself in isolation once more, following his controversial comments on Sahara during a summit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Tebboune claimed a "perfect convergence" of views between Algeria and Italy regarding Polisario’s......
Colombian authorities have detained Giuseppe Palermo, an alleged senior figure in the Italian ‘Ndrangheta mafia, accused of orchestrating large-scale cocaine shipments and managing trafficking routes to Europe. Palermo, also known as “Peppe,” was apprehended in Bogotá during......
Morocco has been re-elected to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council, extending its membership until 2029. The decision was announced during the 44th FAO Conference held in Rome from June 28 to July 4. The North African nation, represented by Ambassador Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......
Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates has announced 22 new Consuls General appointments, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s consular network. This move aims to enhance services for Moroccans abroad while reinforcing ties with its......
