Italy
EUROPE
Meloni: The Mediator Beyond Borders
Giorgia Meloni positions herself as a key Trump-EU broker amid U.S. aid suspension to Ukraine, shaping Western unity and global diplomacy.
EUROPE
A Pack of Cards: Meloni Deals a Strong Hand at CPAC
Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni backs Trump at CPAC, defends JD Vance, and insists the U.S. will support Ukraine despite EU tensions.
BUSINESS
New Silk Road? Italy Turns East with UAE’s $40B Boost
Gulf wealth brokers are finding comfort in dolce la vita as the United Arab Emirates pledged $40 billion to business sectors in Italy.
EUROPE
Germany Upsets La Bella Vita With the Mafia
A German tabletop game about Sicilian mafia wars ignites a firestorm of Italian anger and cultural sensitivity.
BUSINESS
Energy Bridge Across the Adriatic
A trilateral agreement between Italy, the UAE, and Albania reaffirms the opportunities for growth through renewables across borders for Europe.
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Gulf Sports Investments and Regional SecurityÂ
Qatar's world-famous sports infrastructure sat empty as airspace closures grounded the Finalissima, leaving decades of Gulf investment in suspension.
France: The End of Macron’s Middle Ground
The tallies from the municipal ballots gave the political fringes a triumph that the French establishment had not planned for.
Gulf War Dismantles the West’s Russia Sanctions Regime
The Iran war gave Moscow oil revenues, diplomatic standing, and the quiet satisfaction of watching Washington undo four years of sanctions.
Three Forgotten Islands Could Decide the Strait of Hormuz
Iran warned this week that any attack on its Hormuz islands would turn the Gulf bloody, as the UAE signalled it now sees a chance to reclaim them.
Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge
In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.
