Netanyahu rejects the US plan for Gaza, and Israel considers unilateral strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Tehran stalls negotiations and refuses to reopen Hormuz, while the war depletes American missile stockpiles.
Italy decides to temporarily suspend Schengen with Spain after 60 migrants arrived in the Moroccan enclave of Ceuta in just 24 hours. A tense standoff with Brussels erupts, sparking a diplomatic crisis with Madrid. The Quirinale is monitoring the situation.
The United States and Iran continue to halt attacks, while Tehran confirms its willingness to resume negotiations. Ahead of the White House meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, tensions are rising in the West Bank amid violence...
Traffic in Hormuz has come to a near standstill after another night of cross-strikes in the Gulf, with the US-Iran truce now hanging by a thread. Meanwhile, Israel has reportedly shared new intelligence with the United States that suggests a new plan...
The Israeli cabinet unanimously approved Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's proposal to recognize the Armenian genocide. The international community immediately raised doubts about whether such recognition would actually constitute a move against the…
Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington that paves the way for peace. "Italy is ready to do its part," the Prime Minister's office expressed satisfaction. Meanwhile, tensions in Hormuz are rising.
"The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer to completion," Donald Trump posted last night on Truth. The agreement also involves Lebanon, but Israel is not having it: "We will not withdraw." The Strait of Hormuz reopens.
After last week's telephone dispute, tensions are rising again between the two allies. Netanyahu's response: "Donald is a friend, but Israel has the full right to self-defense." The Rome prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the Israeli minister...
Israel strikes military targets in Iran after Tehran's missiles. Trump reined in Netanyahu and pushed for a deal, while the Houthis reopened the Red Sea front.
Asia plunges, but Nvidia mitigates losses by announcing several partnerships with South Korean tech companies. Wall Street, after Friday's plunge, awaits this week's SpaceX IPO, along with key economic and quarterly data. European stock markets saw a slow opening…
The Israeli army has taken control of the medieval fortress of Beaufort in southern Lebanon, one of the most symbolic and strategic points on the entire front. Today, at a UN Security Council meeting, Macron: "Nothing justifies escalation in the country."
The shameful video of Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir humiliating activists, including 26 Italians, sparked bipartisan outrage across the political spectrum. The President of the Republic also recalled that "the people were detained illegally…
The Knesset unanimously approved the special tribunal to try approximately 300 alleged Palestinian militants accused of the October 7 crimes. The death penalty is possible.
In Europe, stock markets are eyeing the stability of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Some rise and some fall on the Milan Stock Exchange. Alstom crashes in Paris - Follow the LIVE CHANNEL • MARKETS Crucial weekend for the…
Ceasefire at midnight local time, Israel will not withdraw its troops in the meantime but Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Trump speaks of the conflict being "almost over" and of new talks "within two days," while the White House denies extending the truce. Tehran offers a glimmer of hope regarding Hormuz. Meloni and the Pope are under renewed attack.
Trump even managed to argue with Giorgia Meloni, but his contemptuous asides are a credit to our Prime Minister and hopefully a prelude to a more pro-European foreign policy, as President Mattarella never tires of…
The agreement has been in force since 2016 and was previously automatically renewed every five years. "Given the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defense agreement with Israel," the prime minister said at Vinitaly.
US-Iran clash after failed negotiations, Putin offers mediation. Trump threatens China and warns Tehran: "We will destroy your power plants without a deal." On Hormuz: naval blockade and mine clearance.
Both the Iranian and U.S. delegations landed in Pakistan. The capital, Islamabad, is hosting the highly anticipated talks between Washington and Tehran: negotiations could begin late and continue into Sunday.
US pressure for dialogue, but clashes continue on the ground. Trump warns Tehran: interference in the Strait would be a serious violation of the truce. President Sergio Mattarella condemns the bombings in Lebanon and calls on Europe to adopt a common position...
Israel's raids in Lebanon, resulting in hundreds of deaths, immediately undermine the US-Iran truce. Tehran's anger has led to its renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But Vance: "The IDF has proposed suspending attacks during negotiations." Report from…
Tehran rejects Washington's ultimatum and increases domestic pressure. Israeli forces launch new attacks in southern Lebanon.
Yemen had previously stayed out of the war with Iran, but its involvement further worsens global shipping. Here's what that means.
Volkswagen is negotiating with Rafael to convert its Osnabrück plant to an Iron Dome missile defense system. The goal is to save 2.300 jobs in a rapidly growing European sector.
The US president announces progress with Iran on nuclear issues and Hormuz, but Tehran denies direct negotiations: for now the agreement remains an unconfirmed unilateral declaration.
With two ballistic missiles launched at the Anglo-American military base in the Indian Ocean, 4 kilometers away, Iran is sending a message to the world. Israel: 175 injured in the strikes in Dimona and Arad.
Netanyahu said he believes the war with Iran "will end much sooner than people think," and oil prices fell below $110. But central banks have shown a tightening path on interest rates. And the markets...
One central bank after another is putting its stamp of approval on what was already evident: high oil prices will impact inflation and global economic growth. And the markets are reacting with sharp sell-offs. The dollar remains supported.
The conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel is centering on energy infrastructure: Iranian missiles hit oil and gas facilities in the Gulf, Ras Laffan in Qatar suffers damage, and President Trump warns Tehran of a significant response to supplies…
Israel attacked gas facilities in Iran, US airstrikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Minister Crosetto: "Italy and NATO have nothing to do with this war; the UN must intervene." Stockholm: "Tehran executed a Swedish citizen."
The IDF announces the killing of two Iranian regime officials: Ali Larijani, head of national security, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij. Tehran has not confirmed the killing. In the US, Joe Kent, head of counterterrorism, resigns in protest against the war.
The US president warns his allies: "We helped them, we'll see what they do." In Kuwait, a drone struck an Italian base, destroying an aircraft. Minister Tajani reassures: "There's no risk to personnel." Israel intensifies air strikes...
Interview with Peter Sand, a leading global shipping and logistics expert and chief analyst at Xeneta. "Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz have been rapidly eliminated, and freight rates are increasing by 100 to 200%. It would be desirable…
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reports to the Senate on the Middle East crisis and the war in Iran: the intervention of the US and Israel is "outside international law," Italy is not involved, and the use of US bases would require Parliament's approval. On…
War in Iran: the Strait of Hormuz is a source of concern because shipping and the stability of energy markets are at stake. These are key topics in Meloni's remarks to Parliament ahead of the upcoming EU Council (March 19-20). The…
According to the New York Times, Iran is said to possess 440 kg of uranium enriched to 60%. There are two options: remove it from the country or involve nuclear experts to dilute it on site.
Flights and airports in the Middle East remain on high alert as the US-Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week. Some routes are partially resuming, but thousands of passengers are still facing cancellations, diversions, and delays.
Israel's attack on fuel depots in Tehran sparked US fears about the public's reaction and, above all, about oil prices, which already jumped above $100 a barrel on Sunday evening for the first time since July 2022. Supreme Leader...
Trump states that he hasn't decided how long the war in Iran will last: "Whatever it takes." He then attacks London, exonerates Putin, and doesn't rule out ground troops. Mystery surrounds US soldiers held captive by Tehran.
War in Iran, interview with Stefano Silvestri, former president of the Institute of International Affairs and a leading expert in military strategy: "What does Trump want to achieve? A dark thread like oil could lead to the US's only true enemy, namely China." Macron? "Good, he…
Europe widened its losses during the last session of the week with Milan moving into negative territory on fears of military escalation in the Middle East: oil and gas accelerated the rally despite Trump's exemption to India on Russian black gold.
While politicians debate possible changes to the Bollette decree and the impact of the US-Iran war on energy, Italy intends to propose to the EU "to suspend the ETS system at this time of risk of price spikes." This is how much the war effect weighs.
Iran threatens Europe and claims it did not launch missiles against Turkey. The attack on Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Meloni will report to Parliament on Wednesday, March 11, and will have a phone call with Macron. Foreign Ministry: How many Italian tourists are still in the Gulf region?
The Middle East crisis is escalating: an Iranian missile was intercepted by NATO defense forces in Turkish airspace, with Ankara clarifying it was not the target, while container ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Merz:…
Fourth day of war. The IDF entered southern Lebanon by land. Minister Katz: "The goal is to prevent direct attacks." The first Italians returned from Oman, 200 students departing from Abu Dhabi. Netanyahu: "They were building new nuclear sites."
Over a million passengers stranded and more than 5.000 flights canceled to and from the Middle East: the offensive against Iran has caused the most severe disruption to global air traffic since the start of the pandemic. Here are the countries and airlines affected.
Between international law and the risk of an Iranian nuclear attack, the killing of Khamenei by the US and Israel has sparked discussion and controversy, but the aftermath of the intervention is also worrying, amid fears of chaos and hopes for "Venezuelan" solutions. While the US Congress...
The Iran-US-Israel conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are pushing Brent crude oil toward $100 and European gas above €32 per megawatt-hour, impacting utility bills, global trade, and inflation. Here's why.
Iranian civilians, though divided between mourning and relief, now fear reprisals and further military escalation. The fate of former Iranian President Ahmadinejad remains a mystery. Trump: "Iran threatens to strike us? It's better if they don't."
The death of the Supreme Leader now marks a period of great uncertainty for Iran and the entire Middle East. Among the victims are military leaders and the leader's family.
The joint US-Israeli attack targeted Iranian military sites and leaders. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Israeli media, may not have survived, but Tehran denies the claim: "He is fine."
The Gaza Peace Council is now shaping up to be a "mission" that is not limited to the reconstruction of the Strip and the stabilization of the Palestinian enclave, but suggests an alternative model to the UN, which has long been in Trump's sights.
In an atmosphere full of tension for eminently political reasons, Gattuso's national team cannot lose sight of its central objective which is to take another step forward towards the play-offs to go to the next World Cup.
"It took three thousand years to get here. We've achieved the impossible": with these words, the American president commented on the historic agreement. Yes to Hamas as a temporary police force • GAZA How much does the reconstruction of…
Hamas has released all 20 hostages: after two years of captivity, all kidnapped Israelis are free. Trump in Israel: "A new beginning." Palestinian prisoners have also been freed. The Peace Summit will take place this afternoon.
Both Hamas and the coordinator have declared that the hostages, held in Gaza for 735 days, will be released on Monday. Meanwhile, Israel is moving 250 prisoners. The historic peace signing in Sharm el-Sheikh is expected on Monday afternoon. Then...
Peace in Gaza after 735 days of war: the Israeli government approves the agreement (despite far-right hawks), and a ceasefire within the Strip is approved. Trump is expected in Israel, then Egypt. The issue of reconstruction and the…
The technology sector continues to lead the stock market momentum: in the US, with rising corporate earnings estimates, and in Asia, with SoftBank and TSMC. European stocks saw a break-even opening. Keep an eye on UniCredit.
Netanyahu and Hamas are also celebrating. The hostages will be freed by Monday, and the IDF has already begun its withdrawal, although it will remain in Rafah. Israel: "Ceasefire only after government approval," and the official signature has already been made.
Encouraging signs are coming from Egypt, so much so that a treaty signing ceremony is already being considered: it would be held in Cairo, with Donald Trump in attendance. A summit of EU foreign ministers with Arab countries will take place in Paris on Thursday.
Negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, are progressing slowly: according to the Palestinians, the US and Israel are stalling. An agreement is still possible, but the crux of the matter seems to be the "aftermath": Hamas does not want the former British Prime Minister to lead the transition.
Two years ago, Hamas launched Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, striking Israel at its heart. An unprecedented attack that sparked an ongoing war and reshaped the balance of power in the Middle East. The wounds remain raw: hostages, devastation, and the…
The first round of negotiations has begun in Sharm el-Sheikh, potentially the last chance to stop the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Trump is sending Witkoff and his son-in-law Kushner.
Two days of protests, full of slogans and contradictions: in Florence and elsewhere, the word "peace" gives way to support for the "resistance." Landini and the left risk confusing peace in Gaza with a Hamas victory.
Two strikes for the Flotilla, which would have done better to listen to the reasonable advice of President Mattarella and Cardinal Zuppi, do not justify forgetting the valiant struggle of Ukraine against the aggression of Putin's Russia.
The meeting between the US and Israeli presidents in Washington produced a draft agreement that several Arab world leaders have reportedly approved. However, Hamas has yet to approve it: "If it doesn't arrive, full support for…
The Genoa Science Festival, scheduled for October 29th to November 2nd, sends a very bad signal. For the first time in many years, Leonardo, an Italian leader in technology and the defense industry, will not be among…
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the UN General Assembly amid protests and fleeing delegations. Attacks on Iran, Hamas, and the Palestinian Authority: "We want to finish the job in Gaza." He calls the genocide accusations "anti-Semitic lies" and the recognition of Palestine "a disgrace."
The prime minister's speech in New York: "Israel's reaction to Gaza is disproportionate, but recognizing Palestine requires two conditions: the release of the hostages and the removal of Hamas." On Russia: "It has trampled on the United Nations." Zelensky: "The UN does not…
At the UN, the prime minister attempts conditional recognition, but Italy remains isolated in Europe. Schlein and Conte: "It's a mockery, enough hypocrisy."
The invasion of Gaza City began overnight, with media reporting 37 attacks in 20 minutes. Families of hostages protested, while deaths and injuries were reported in the Strip. Rubio: "Hamas has only a few days to reach an agreement, Qatar is the only one that…
The Israeli army has completed preparations for a ground offensive on Gaza City. Hamas has reportedly moved the hostages above ground, while Trump warns Netanyahu and defends Qatar.
Israel conducted a targeted raid against senior Hamas officials in Doha; according to al Arabiya, Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's chief negotiator and former deputy to Yahya Sinwar, was killed, but the group denies this.
A festival of goals but also of mistakes in Israel-Italy: fortunately, a goal by Tonali in injury time gave the national team the victory that made qualification to the World Cup more likely.
Despite the long standing ovation for “The Voice of Hind Rajab”, the jury of Venice 82 awarded only the Silver Lion to Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, surprisingly preferring Jim Jarmusch with “Father, mother, sister, brother”
Trump wants to transform Gaza into a "Middle Eastern Riviera" with resorts and high-tech cities, while Netanyahu prepares to annex parts of the West Bank. Meanwhile, the largest civilian flotilla has set sail from the Mediterranean to break the Israeli blockade.
"There are finally glimmers of hope for peace in Ukraine; we stand by our Article 5 proposal." From Rimini, Prime Minister Meloni confirms her premiership and justice reform and announces the arrival of a major housing plan in a wide-ranging speech at the Meeting…
Interview with Stefano Silvestri, former president of the IAI and a leading geopolitical expert. "The war between Israel and Hamas has no hope of being won by one side with the complete capitulation of the other." The two-way solution…
The Italian Prime Minister and 20 other countries condemn Israel's decision: "It is contrary to international law and undermines peace and the two-state solution."
The Israeli army confirmed it has begun preliminary actions to occupy Gaza City. The E1 project, which plans to split the West Bank in two with 3.400 new homes for settlers, has been approved. The goal: "to bury the idea of a Palestinian state."
Six Al Jazeera workers were killed in an Israeli raid in Gaza. According to the IMF, one was the "leader of a Hamas cell." The UN calls it a "dangerous escalation," but Netanyahu is pressing ahead with military action as the humanitarian crisis escalates and...
The Israeli Prime Minister announces the complete occupation of the Gaza Strip with the support of Donald Trump. The army is exhausted, the country is divided, and people in Gaza are dying of hunger. Opposition is growing even within the secret services.
Palo Alto Networks announces the acquisition of CyberArk for approximately $25 billion, marking its entry into the identity security market. The transaction, among the most significant in the tech industry in 2025, aims to create an integrated platform for…
Open letter to the Prime Minister: "We cannot remain silent." Condemning the violations in Gaza and calling for a change in Italian foreign policy.
The move by France, home to Europe's largest Jewish and Muslim communities, is a diplomatic gamble. France thus becomes the 148th country to recognize Palestine, the first among the G7 countries. What will the consequences be?
Pope Leo XIV's condemnation of the "barbarity of the war" in Gaza and Israel's deportations of Palestinians, as well as Trump's condemnation of migrants, is loud and clear. And finally, action has been taken against the tragedy in Gaza...
The IDF has issued an evacuation warning for the central Gaza Strip and is preparing to begin ground operations in the city for the first time since the war began. This morning, at least 38 Palestinians were killed near…
Israel bombs the Syrian president's palace and attacks Sweida: 248 dead. Tel Aviv declares support for the Druze. Netanyahu: "Don't cross the border." What's happening in Syria?
Trump between peace and war: the ceasefire between Israel and Iran as yet another paradox of the tycoon. The lightning military operation and the narrative of the “peace president” conceal a strategy of force that fuels tensions and doubts about the real…
Markets' attention shifts to the tariff issue ahead of the July 9 deadline. European stock markets worsen, Wall Street opens higher despite the downward revision (-0,5%) of first-quarter GDP. Nvidia rises again
Mark Rutte's private message to Trump revealed via social media by the US president after the announcement of the Iran-Israel truce: a double victory for the tycoon who thus presents himself at the NATO summit in The Hague. What role for the EU countries?
Stocks are shining despite the shadows over the truce between Israel and Iran and Powell's refusal to cut Fed rates. Oil is sliding instead. In Germany Dax at historic highs and in Milan banks are doing great (Mps…
Iran-Israel truce at risk: chaos on ceasefire, with violations on both sides. Donald Trump's anger as he announced the agreement tonight. Oil prices continue to fall
Iran attacks US bases in Qatar: Tehran's revenge less than 48 hours after Trump's decision to strike the ayatollahs' nuclear sites. Trump: "Thanks for warning us, weak response, now peace". The two names in…
The US president posted on Truth late in the European evening: "Within 24 hours the war will be over, God bless the Middle East." Mediation by the Emir of Qatar. Ceasefire that came into effect at 6 this…
The world fears an energy crisis: Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would jeopardize global oil and gas trade, with serious economic repercussions. Here's why
On Saturday night, the United States unexpectedly struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Trump: "It's a historic moment". Netanyahu's congratulations and Tehran's anger. Strong explosions in Israel
In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Putin said Russia was ready to provide Iran with "the necessary assistance and support for the development of peaceful nuclear energy." On Ukraine: "It is ours, to eliminate its Nazi character." Iran threatens director general of the area
Interview with STEFANO SILVESTRI, former president and scientific advisor of IAI - Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu mocked Trump by presenting him with a fait accompli of the attack on Iran, but now the American President is faced with difficult choices. Europe does not…
