By Claudia Cristoferi ROME, March 5 (Reuters) - Italy is planning to send air defence aid to Gulf countries in response to Iranian air strikes, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said, underscoring Rome’s concern for the safety of its citizens and troops in the region as well as for energy security.

Giorgia Meloni says Italy has not received any request to use bases for military action against Iran, warning of potential regional escalation and economic impacts for her country.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have exchanged views on the ongoing negotiations with Russia and the United States regarding possible parameters for

Rome ― Italy is planning to send air defence aid to Gulf countries and naval assets to Cyprus after Iranian air strikes, the government said on Thursday, amid concern for the safety of citizens and troops in the region,

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni condemned recent anti-Olympics protests in Milan and alleged sabotage of train infrastructure, calling those responsible “enemies of Italy and Italians” early Sunday. The protesters “demonstrate ‘against the Olympics,

A proposed overhaul of Italy's voting system could boost Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's re-election chances next year, studies showed on Friday, suggesting

Her meeting with the U.S. President on Thursday in Washington will be a first test of this role, where Meloni will need to walk a diplomatic tightrope. The high-stakes meeting comes in the wake of Trump’s 90-day pause on “reciprocal” tariffs for the E.U.

Italy’s conservative government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday has approved a bill introducing new measures aimed at fighting illegal immigration, including a so-called “naval blockade” for migrant ships trying to reach Italian shores.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s coalition is closing in on an agreement to change Italy’s electoral system in a bid to improve her chances in the 2027 general election.

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