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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he arrives for a meeting with European leaders on Ukraine and European security at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France.
DEFENCE

Europe emphasizes increased defence spending amid divisions over a Ukraine peacekeeping proposal

European leaders convened in Paris for urgent discussions on Monday, advocating for increased investment to enhance the continent’s defence capabilities. However, they remained divided on the proposal to send peacekeepers to Ukraine to support any potential peace agreement. The leaders concurred that it would be perilous to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine without simultaneously securing a peace deal. They expressed readiness to offer security guarantees … Continue reading Europe emphasizes increased defence spending amid divisions over a Ukraine peacekeeping proposal

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President Donald Trump waves after taking the oath of office for his first term on January 27, 2017.
DIPLOMACY

Which international leaders will be present at Trump’s inauguration, and which ones will not be attending?

United States President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term on Monday, January 20, marking his position as the 47th president of the United States. Both Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will take the oath of office, commencing a new administration that will feature a day filled with celebrations, including musical performances and a parade. In a departure from traditional … Continue reading Which international leaders will be present at Trump’s inauguration, and which ones will not be attending?

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Italy, Albania, and the UAE have reached an agreement to establish an energy subsea interconnection

Italy, Albania, and the United Arab Emirates finalized a significant agreement on Wednesday, valued at a minimum of 1 billion euros ($1 billion), to establish a subsea interconnection for renewable energy across the Adriatic Sea. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed strong confidence in the initiative, which involves collaboration among the three governments, private sector stakeholders, and grid operators, during her announcement at the World … Continue reading Italy, Albania, and the UAE have reached an agreement to establish an energy subsea interconnection

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is shown as it is prepared for another launch attempt for Polaris Dawn, a private human spaceflight mission, at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S.
DEFENCE

Italy is negotiating a $1.5 billion security services deal with SpaceX, reports Bloomberg News

Italy is currently engaged in advanced negotiations with SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, regarding a substantial contract valued at 1.5 billion euros (approximately $1.55 billion) for secure telecommunications services for the government, as reported by Bloomberg News on Sunday. While discussions are still in progress and a definitive agreement on the five-year contract has yet to be finalized, the initiative has already received approval from … Continue reading Italy is negotiating a $1.5 billion security services deal with SpaceX, reports Bloomberg News

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Italian Prime Minister has warned that Russia poses a significant threat to EU security beyond conventional defense issues

Russia represents a significant threat to the security of the European Union that extends beyond traditional defense concerns, as it can exploit illegal immigration and other challenges to weaken the bloc, stated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday. During a meeting in Finland’s northern Lapland region, leaders from Italy, Sweden, Greece, and the EU’s foreign affairs chief convened to address security issues in the … Continue reading Italian Prime Minister has warned that Russia poses a significant threat to EU security beyond conventional defense issues

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DEFENCE

Italy is set to approve more military aid for Ukraine this month, sources say

Italy is in the process of finalizing a new military assistance package for Ukraine, according to two sources familiar with the situation, marking a continued commitment from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni‘s right-wing administration to support Kyiv. Since the onset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Italy has sanctioned nine aid packages for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s government, which include two Franco-Italian air defense systems … Continue reading Italy is set to approve more military aid for Ukraine this month, sources say

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DIPLOMACY

Italy to hold conference call with G7 leaders on Middle East

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to lead a conference call with Group of Seven (G7) leaders later on Wednesday to address the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, according to her office. Meloni emphasized Italy’s commitment to pursuing a diplomatic resolution, particularly in its role as the G7 chair. “I have organized a meeting at the leaders’ level for this afternoon,” she reportedly … Continue reading Italy to hold conference call with G7 leaders on Middle East

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