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Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America
Recently, President Donald Trump declared that he is “bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes.” He hopes to make up for the removal of commemorative statues important to “the Italians that love him so much.” But Columbus Day had not been...

Italy condemns the bombing of St Elias Church in Damascus
Rome, SANA – The Italian Foreign Ministry expressed on Monday its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted the St Elias Church. In a post on the X platform, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani described the attack as ‘a...

President Trump orders US attack on three Iran nuclear sites as Pope Leo pleads for peace
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran, in a move that comes amid repeated pleas from Pope Leo XIV and other church leaders for peace and dialogue in ending multiple conflicts throughout the world, including that...

Ukraine needs over USD 520B for reconstruction, Deputy Finance Minister says
Ukraine will require at least USD 520 billion for post-war reconstruction. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Finance Oleksandr Kava in an interview with Ukrinform. “It’s already over USD 520 billion,” the deputy minister said in response to a...

World News | UAE, Italy, and Saudi Arabia Condemn Iran's Missile Attack on Qatar, Urge Return to Dialogue
Doha [Qatar], June 24 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Italy, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday issued strong condemnations over Iran's missile attack on Qatar, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and the UN...
UAE, Italy, and Saudi Arabia condemn Iran’s missile attack on Qatar, urge return to dialogue
Doha [Qatar], June 24 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Italy, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday issued strong condemnations over Iran's missile attack on Qatar, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and the UN...

UAE, Italy, And Saudi Arabia Condemn Iran's Missile Attack On Qatar
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Italy, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday issued strong condemnations over Iran's missile attack on Qatar, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter. In a statement, the...

Vietnamese specialist in durable insoles Cirql sets its sights on Europe via Italy's Frasson
Vietnamese specialist in plastic-free, recyclable and biodegradable insole foams, Cirql aims to enhance its presence in the European market. To this end, a partnership has just been signed with Italy's Frasson, a specialist in injection molding...

Spanish foreign minister calls for suspension of EU-Israel association agreement, arms embargo
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Monday called for immediate action from the EU, urging the suspension of the EU-Israel trade agreement and a ban on arms sales to Israel, citing human rights concerns. “This is the time for action,...

State budget standoff looms over possible government shutdown
Key Points: Montenegro pushes $17B plan, defying veto threat House GOP resists Senate deal, demands more time Budget deadlock risks government shutdown July 1 Ignoring a veto threat, House Speaker Steve Montenegro introduced his own zero-growth...

Saskatchewan duo to represent Canada at 2025 U15 Softball World Cup in Italy
One of Saskatchewan’s rising stars when it comes to softball, Alanya Dimen has been turning a lot of heads this year playing with the Saskatoon U15 Phantoms organization. That’s included Softball Canada as well, as the Saskatoon-based catcher is...

FT: Germany And Italy Urged To Return $245 Billion Worth Of Gold Stored In The US
12 The EU Taxpayers Association is calling for it to be withdrawn due to Trump's unpredictable policies. Germany and Italy are being urged to withdraw U.S.-stored gold reserves totaling $245 billion to Europe amid "geopolitical instability" and...
Italian scholars back China's multilateral vision, call for deeper partnership
ROME, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Italian experts hailed China's peaceful development path and called for deeper bilateral cooperation to promote global peace and stability at a seminar marking the 55th anniversary of China-Italy diplomatic relations last...
A timeline of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's relationship, ahead of their wedding in Italy this week
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez will tie the knot sometime this week during a three-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy. This will be the second marriage for both the billionaire Amazon founder, 61, and the former journalist and pilot, 55, who...
Club World Cup ‘destroys’ club football competitions: La Liga president Javier Tebas
La Liga president Javier Tebas called for the elimination of the expanded Club World Cup tournament.ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY SINGAPORE – La Liga president Javier Tebas has kept up his criticism of the current Club World Cup, days after calling for...

EXPLAINED: Italy's new rules for short-term lets in 2025
The rules on running Airbnb and other short-term tourist rentals in Italy are constantly changing, and vary by region. Here are the latest updates for hosts this year. Local authorities in many parts of Italy are pushing back against the rising...
Italy urges coordinated diplomacy to bring peace to Middle East
ROME, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Monday urged new diplomatic efforts to bring peace in the Middle East, and avoid further escalation after the United States bombed three Iranian nuclear sites. Speaking to the...

Italy Finally Bows to Local Pressure and Slashes Art VAT to 5 Percent
It’s hard to make tax sexy, but Italy is doing its best. On Monday, the Italian government announced will cut the country’s VAT on art sales from 22 percent—the highest in the European Union—to just 5 percent. The slashed rate, set to go into...

From War-Torn Italy to America
Making the most of the opportunity for freedom Note: The following is an excerpt from a book, “Bright Spots, Big Country – What Makes America Great.” The authors are Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr, both of Shreveport. It was Saturday night,...

Utah Olympic leader there as new IOC President Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe takes office
Fraser Bullock is eager for the new International Olympic Committee president, Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, to come to Utah as the state gears up to host the 2034 Winter Games. Coventry, at 41 younger and less formal than her predecessors, became...