Italy has qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time in its history. The team secured its place in the 2026 tournament by winning crucial matches against Guernsey and Scotland in the ICC Europe Qualifier 2025 event. With this success, Italy becomes the 13th team to confirm participation. The Netherlands also […]
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Senate chairman Gilani urges global unity at Venice peace summit
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that the Global Peace Conference held in Venice, Italy, is a clear reflection of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to promoting interfaith harmony and global peace. He urged the international community to prioritize justice, dialogue, and human dignity in its efforts toward lasting peace. In a statement released by […]
Venice goes VIP: Jeff Bezos hosts world’s most lavish wedding
Venice, Italy – Billionaire Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, and Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sánchez have kicked off a three-day luxury wedding celebration in Venice. While the couple has kept the official wedding date and time secret, media reports say the grand ceremony will be held at the historic Arsenale, right across from the iconic St. […]
G7 summit ends without major deals as leaders struggle to unite after Trump’s exit
The Group of Seven (G7) summit ended without any major joint agreements, as world leaders failed to present a united stance on key global issues after U.S. President Donald Trump’s early departure. The leaders of Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan met in Kananaskis, Alberta, where discussions centered on Russia’s war in Ukraine […]
King Charles III begins historic visit to Italy amid health concerns
King Charles III arrived in Italy on Monday for a four-day visit. He is the first UK monarch to address Italy’s joint parliament. However, he will not meet Pope Francis due to the pope’s health issues. The pontiff is recovering from life-threatening pneumonia and needs time to heal. This trip comes shortly after King Charles, […]
Disaster at sea: Six dead and dozens missing in migrant boat tragedy
A tragic shipwreck in the Mediterranean left six people dead and 40 missing, the UN reported on Wednesday. The incident occurred after an inflatable dinghy, carrying 56 migrants, left the Tunisian port of Sfax on Monday. The dinghy began to deflate and take on water after a few hours at sea. Rescue operations are […]
Italy’s watchdog asks Facebook for clarification on pre-election activities
Milan: Italy’s watchdog asks Facebook for clarification on pre-election activities. Italy’s Data Protection Agency has asked Facebook to clarify the activities the social media giant has engaged in ahead of Sunday’s national elections, it said on Thursday. Tech giant Meta (Meta.O), which owns social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, has launched an information […]
Tilda Swinton on the importance of believing in ghosts
Venice: Tilda Swinton spoke on Tuesday about the “therapeutic importance” of believing in ghosts as she presented a haunting, semi-autobiographical new film about a woman dealing with the death of her mother. Swinton’s latest collaboration with British director Joanna Hogg is “The Eternal Daughter”, competing at the Venice Film Festival, which draws heavily on both […]
Famed male Italian director tells Venice he was born a woman
VENICE: Famed male Italian director tells Venice he was born a woman. Award-winning Italian director Emanuele Crialese revealed on Sunday that he had been born a woman as he presented his highly autobiographical movie “L’Immensita”, starring Penelope Cruz, at the Venice Film Festival. “L’Immensita” focuses on an Italian family growing up in 1970s Rome, where […]
Italy fears summer COVID-19 wave as cases rise
ROME: COVID-19 cases are again surging in Italy, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday, fueling fears of a fresh wave of the pandemic during the summer tourist season. The government reported on Wednesday nearly 54,000 new infections over the previous 24 hours. A day earlier, there were 62,704 new infections. Accordingly, the past two days […]