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  Mount Etna erupts, sending tourists fleeing as ash and smoke billow into the sky

  World | June 02, 2025 18:50 IST

  The INGV said the explosive activity from the Southeast Crater has since transitioned into lava fountains, and ashfall was reported in some areas, such as Piano Vetore.

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  Albanian prime minister Edi Rama Kneels with a namaste to welcome PM Meloni at Europe Summit | Video

  World | May 16, 2025 22:17 IST

  Albanian PM Edi Rama’s heartfelt red carpet welcome to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the EPC summit highlighted their growing bilateral ties and symbolized deeper European unity.

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  Tesla Cars Set On Fire: Massive Fire Destroys 17 Tesla Cars In Rome, Elon Musk Labels It 'Terrorism'

  News | April 01, 2025 19:04 IST

  A fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome destroyed 17 cars and partially damaged the building. Investigators are probing possible causes, including arson. But Musk has labelled the incident as 'Terrorism'!

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  US air base in Italy locked down for hours over security alarm

  World | February 26, 2025 20:40 IST

  NAS Sigonella hosts US Navy P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, as well as MQ-4C Triton drones. US Space Force personnel who work on identifying possible missile threats in the region are also based there.

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  Pope Francis in critical condition amid prolonged respiratory crisis, sepsis threat loons

  World | February 23, 2025 6:56 IST

  Pope Francis has been hospitalised for over a week after he suffered pneumonia. His condition is critical as, according to the Vatican, doctors have said that the main threat facing Francis would be the onset of sepsis.

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  Biden cancels final overseas trip of his presidency to Rome, Vatican City: Here's the reason why

  World | January 09, 2025 13:07 IST

  US President Joe Biden has cancelled last visit of his presidency to Italy, which was scheduled to begin on Thursday. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of wildfires ravaging parts of California as President Biden seeks to monitor response measures.

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  Italian PM Meloni meets Trump amid heightened tensions with Iran over Cecilia Sala's arrest

  World | January 05, 2025 13:18 IST

  Italian PM Giorgia Meloni met US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday. The meeting is crucial as it comes in the backdrop of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala's arrest.

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  Iran, Italy locked in diplomatic standoff over Cecilia Sala's arrest, US gives new twist

  Explainers | January 03, 2025 14:29 IST

  The arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has led to a diplomatic rift between Rome and Tehran, while US emerges as the third player. On US' warrant, Italy had earlier arrested an Iranian national.

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  Dubai to Germany and Italy: Here's How People Welcomed New Year 2025 Across The World

  News | January 01, 2025 7:40 IST

  Crowds in Dubai saw the New Year of 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display and drone show. Whereas, dazzling fireworks were also held at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate as the German capital marked the arrival of the new year.

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  Iran arrests Italian journalist, Rome suggests detention linked to efforts to free drone expert

  World | December 30, 2024 23:43 IST

  Iran confirmed that it arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala over charges of violating the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Italian media said that the arrest has been made to secure the release of Mohammad Abedini-Najafabad, an Iranian-Swiss expert in drones.

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  Yearender 2024: From state visit to US to Ukraine trip, here's list of PM Modi's top foreign visits

  World | December 21, 2024 20:20 IST

  Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 embarked on several crucial foreign visits, including his state visit to the US, and visits to Ukraine, Russia, and Italy. These visits bolstered India's standing in the global geopolitics.

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  Italy PM Meloni bats for her friendship with Musk, says 'I don't take orders from anyone'

  World | December 19, 2024 19:39 IST

  Under Giorgia Meloni, the Italian government has approved a framework which is aimed at paving the way for foreign companies to operate in Italy. According to a report, the framework is likely to generate USD 7.6 billion.

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  Preity Zinta backs Giorgia Meloni as Italy moves towards chemical castration for rapist, pedophiles

  December 18, 2024 12:30 IST

  Reacting to a post which contains news about the decision taken by the Italian government against rapist and pedophiles, Bollywood diva Preity Zinta has extended her support on the same. She also urged the government of India to implement such law.

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  Italy: Two Killed, nine others injured in explosion at fuel depot in Tuscany

  World | December 09, 2024 20:33 IST

  The explosion occurred at a depot in Calenzano, near Florence, and is being investigated by Italy's ENI oil company -- which operates the facility.

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  'India is in regular touch with both Israel and Iran...': Jaishankar affirms support for ceasefire

  World | November 25, 2024 18:26 IST

  Expressing concerns about the escalating conflict in West Asia, Jaishankar stated that India has been maintaining regular high-level communication with both Israel and Iran to promote restraint and foster dialogue.

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  PM Modi's 5-day diplomatic blitz: 31 bilateral meetings in a whirlwind of global engagements

  World | November 22, 2024 14:13 IST

  PM Modi's visit marked the final leg of a significant journey that began in Nigeria, continued in Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, and concluded with a historic State visit to Guyana. This marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in over 50 years.

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  'Melodi' is back again: PM Modi, Meloni hold bilateral talks on sidelines of G20 Summit | WATCH

  World | November 19, 2024 2:54 IST

  Global issues such as climate change, food security, and sustainable development were also addressed, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of joint efforts. The meeting highlighted the commitment to deepening the India-Italy strategic partnership and fostering collaboration in multilateral f

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  From Meloni, Starmer to Macron, PM Modi to engage in 'multi-alignment' diplomacy in Brazil

  World | November 18, 2024 16:22 IST

  PM Modi to hold key bilateral meetings with world leaders, including Giorgia Meloni, Keir Starmer, and Emmanuel Macron, during his Brazil visit for critical diplomatic discussions aimed at strengthening international cooperation and addressing global challenges.

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  Famous explorer Christopher Columbus was probably a Jew not from Italy but THIS country, shows study

  World | October 14, 2024 13:30 IST

  Christopher Columbus, whose expeditions changed the course of history, was previously believed to be an Italian from Genoa. However, the new study shows he was a Sephardic Jew who concealed his real identity to avoid religious persecution.

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  Italy: 200 passengers evacuated after fire erupts on Ryanair flight before takeoff | WATCH

  World | October 03, 2024 17:33 IST

  At least 184 passengers were evacuated and that firefighters were called out to attend to the incident. The Brindisi airport in the southwestern region of Puglia in the south of the country was forced to close due to the emergency.