EU foreign ministers sanctioned seven Israeli settler organizations and leaders for violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, ending Hungary's blockade under new leadership and signaling stronger EU accountability measures.
The European Union unanimously sanctioned Hamas leaders and Israeli settler organizations in the West Bank after years of deadlock, though it rejected stronger economic measures like trade restrictions, marking a policy shift following Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat.
Italy's alliance with the US remains solid despite Iran and Hormuz tensions, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
Rubio’s Rome Visit Highlights Limits of US-Italy Alignment Under Trump
Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks
Minister Antonio Tajani meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss international cooperation.
Rubio set to meet Italy's Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war
Rubio meets Pope Leo amid growing US-Vatican tensions over Iran war and nuclear issues.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo XIV to ease tensions after President Trump's criticism.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to address strained US ties.
Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia pushed the EU to suspend its trade agreement with Israel over alleged human rights violations and Gaza destruction, but Germany and Italy blocked the move, prioritizing diplomatic relations and economic interests worth approximately 42 billion euros annually.
Donald Trump reignites feud with Pope Leo XIV with unacceptable remarks about nuclear weapons.
Italy is shifting its defense focus eastward, leveraging combat experience from the Ukraine conflict to modernize European military capabilities and strengthen NATO's eastern flank against Russian threats.
The European Union blames China for unfair trade practices, but analysis reveals the bloc's declining export share stems from eroding competitiveness, not market barriers, as EU products lose ground to rivals in innovation and speed-to-market.
Giorgia Meloni’s moral retreat on Gaza
Marco Rubio will meet with Pope León XIV to ease US-Vatican tensions sparked by Donald Trump's criticism.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Rome and the Vatican to ease tensions after Trump's clash with Pope Leo.
The European Union unanimously agreed Monday to impose new sanctions against Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers over West Bank violence, ending years of deadlock while declining stronger economic measures.
EU top diplomat Kallas expects foreign ministers to approve sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including asset freezes and travel bans, following Hungary's policy shift under new leadership.
NATO allies anticipate President Trump will withdraw additional US troops from Europe beyond the announced 5,000 from Germany, potentially affecting Italy and Spain, reflecting broader tensions over defense spending and perceived insufficient support for US-Israel regional operations.
Tensions rise between Trump and the Pope over foreign policy issues.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump has not yet decided how to respond to NATO allies Spain and Italy refusing US military base access for potential Iran operations, citing concerns about NATO's strategic value.
World leaders meet for various diplomatic visits and events on May 8.
Rubio meets Italy's Meloni to ease US-Italy frictions over the Iran war.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV amid US-Vatican tension.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Vatican to mend ties after Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV.
Trump criticizes Pope León XIV, falsely claiming he supports Iran's nuclear arms.
Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo XIV to discuss various topics beyond Trump criticism.
U.S. military forces deployed 15,000 service members and over 100 aircraft to establish a safety corridor through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran tensions, while tensions simultaneously rose between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over misrepresented statements regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities.
US Secretary Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo XIV in Rome amid tensions between the Pope and President Donald Trump.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome amid tensions between the US, Italy, and the Vatican.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo in Rome amid Trump's criticism.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Pope Leo XIV and Italian leaders this week amid escalating tensions between Trump and the Vatican over Middle East policy and military decisions affecting Italy.
US Senator Marco Rubio plans to visit Rome and meet with Italian officials amid US-Iran war tensions.
The European Union unanimously agreed Monday to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers over West Bank violence, ending years of deadlock amid Gaza pressure, though stronger economic measures were postponed.
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NATO allies anticipate President Trump will withdraw additional US troops from Europe beyond the announced 5,000 from Germany, potentially affecting Italy and Spain, signaling dissatisfaction with certain members' support for American interests.
Italy-US ties strained as pope and Iran war dominate talks
Secretary of State Rubio affirmed NATO support during talks with Italian PM Meloni in Rome, amid escalating US-Italy tensions over Trump's tariff threats and potential force withdrawal demands regarding European defense contributions.
Italy-US ties are strained over the Iran war and Pope criticism.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni to reduce tensions over the Iran war, as Trump's tariffs and criticism have strained their traditionally strong alliance over trade and defense cooperation disagreements.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo XIV amid tensions over Trump's criticism.
Egypt and Italy discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional developments in a phone call between foreign ministers.
Italy's foreign minister condemns Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV as unacceptable and damaging to peace.
Italy defends Pope against Trump's renewed criticism, calling it unacceptable.
Italy's Defense Minister Crosetto visited India in April, signaling Rome's strategic pivot toward the Indo-Pacific through expanded military cooperation, defense industrial partnerships, and strengthened political ties with New Delhi as a counterweight to China.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Rome and the Vatican May 6-8 to repair US-European relations strained by Iran war tensions, amid broader disagreements over trade, military commitments, and papal criticism of US policy.
Marco Rubio visits the Vatican to ease tensions with the Pope.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo in Rome to "thaw" relations after Trump's criticism.
Trump did not rule out future attacks on Iran, calling them "possible," while rejecting Iran's fourteen-point peace proposal as insufficient, as he boasted that American forces seize Iranian oil like "pirates," escalating tensions despite announcing hostilities had ended.