President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.
Meloni slams Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for photo with him as Italy’s top diplomat cancels U.S. trip
The Italian government closed ranks on Friday to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested America’s longtime European ally had h…
‘I’m not a Labour fan but I like Burnham’: relief in Makerfield among left, right and centre
‘Borrowed’ supporters from across the political spectrum voted to trounce Reform UK politics – live updatesHow quickly could Burnham become PM?The morning after Andy Burnham secured a landslide byelection victory in Makerfield, returning him to Westmin…
Italy’s top diplomat nixes US trip after Meloni says Trump fabricated story
The Italian prime minister has accused Trump of making up a story that she ‘begged’ him for a photo at G7 in France.
Trump’s Iran Deal Is Off to a Chaotic Start
The preliminary agreement, not yet a week old, has sown confusion: nixed Swiss signing ceremonies, rifts with Israel and Congress, and uncertainty over new talks.
Brazen attack on Niger’s airport shows jihadis are expanding to cities in Africa’s Sahel
The gunfire and explosions that ripped through Niger’s main international airport are the latest sign of armed groups increasingly targeting cities and urban centers in Africa’s Sahel region, where they are competing for influence and territories, anal…
Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan under Trump program returns home
Phan and seven other men were sent to Africa in May 2025
U.S.-Iran Talks Delayed After Fighting in Lebanon
Scheduled talks between the United States and Iran were delayed after deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
GOP senators want Chinese health monitors added to FCC’s banned equipment list
GOP Sens. Rick Scott and Dave McCormick called on the Federal Communications Commission to investigate national security risks posed by Chinese-made health wearables.
India Developing 1,500 km BrahMos Variant (Speculated); BrahMos-NG and Hypersonic Versions in the Works
India and Russia are jointly advancing the BrahMos missile family with three major strands: a very long‑range variant potentially reaching 1,500 kilometres, the compact BrahMos‑NG, and a hypersonic BrahMos capable of Mach 5+ speeds.These developments mark a decisive evolution in India’s strike capabilities across land, sea, and air domains.The BrahMos missile, first tested in 2001, has become the