Migrant surge on tiny island prompts new call for naval blockade from Italian PM

European Parliament's competing hard-right groups will unite to form bloc, Anders Vistisen says

Vistisen exclusively tells Euronews there is “no more political divide” between Meloni and Le Pen’s political factions than there is within other mainstream political groups.

NATO Chief Vs Italy PM Face-Off: Giorgia Meloni Defends Putin's Russia Against Bloc Chief's Attack

Matteo Salvini, Italy's Deputy PM, criticized Stoltenberg for suggesting Ukraine use Western weapons against Russia, cautioning it could spark World War III. Stoltenberg's stance was reiterated during a NATO assembly. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni rejected calls for policy change, advising caution. Salvini emphasized Italy's defensive weapon supply to Ukraine. Putin warned NATO targets could be hit. Italy is reluctant to engage in war beyond its borders. #Italy #Italynews #JensStoltenberg #MatteoSalvini #NATO #NATOAttack #Putin #VladimirPutin #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~GR.121~ED.194~

Italy pledges millions to support Palestinians at Rome meeting

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa Prime Minister was welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Saturday.

Von der Leyen says she can work with the Italian PM's hard-right party

Ursula von der Leyen said she's willing to work with MEPs from Giorgia Meloni’s hard-right Brothers of Italy party after the EU election in June.

Von der Leyen doubles down on deal with Meloni

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen clarified her intentions to cooperate with Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli d'Italia in a live debate in the Parliament, haunted by the ghosts of the far-right parties that did not participate for lack of a top candidate for the June elections.

Morocco Outraged as Netanyahu's Provocative Map Blunder Disrespects Sovereignty Over Western Sahara

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office issued an apology after a map displayed during a French TV interview excluded the Western Sahara from Morocco's borders, causing an uproar in the North African kingdom. The incident has highlighted the sensitive nature of territorial disputes in the region and Israel’s stance on Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. #Netanyahu #Israel #Morocco #WesternSahara #TerritorialDisputes #Sovereignty #Apology #MapControversy #NorthAfrica #GazaConflict #Rafah #AbrahamAccords #USPolicy #InternationalRelations #MiddleEastPolitics ~PR.152~ED.101~HT.95~

Athens turns orange as winds carry dust from Sahara desert

Skies over southern Greece turned an orange hue on Tuesday as dust clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa engulfed the Acropolis and other Athenian landmarks.

Seven boats carrying more than 400 migrants arrive in Canary Islands

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that of the 266,940 migrants trying to reach Europe last year, 97% made the treacherous sea crossing from North Africa.