Washington, June 20 (IANS) A once-close political partnership between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has erupted into a public feud after Trump claimed the Italian leader repeatedly sought a photograph with him at the G7 summit in France, an allegation Meloni has forcefully rejected.The latest exchange marked a sharp deterioration in ties between the two leaders, who had long been viewed as ideological allies on issues including immigration and national sover…
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Rome, June 20 (IANS) After US President Donald Trump’s statements about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ignited a diplomatic clash between Washington and Rome, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure, Matteo Salvini, on Saturday defended the premier while reaffirming the executive’s unity.”I can only repeat that whoever attacks the Prime Minister attacks the entire government and all of Italy,” stated Salvini while speaking at the Lega-Mercato Gazebo in Milan. “This ob…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed the inaugural export of Uttarakhand’s famous litchis to Italy and said that this will open new gateways for the entry of Indian agricultural products into European markets. Piyush Goyal’s praise for the Devbhoomi litchis came on the back of the first consignment, comprising 1 metric tonne of fresh litchis, being exported to Italy.Taking to X, the Union Minister wrote, “Devbhoomi’s Litchi, n…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated India’s first export consignment of Uttarakhand’s premium litchi from Dehradun to Italy, marking the product’s entry into the European market, an official statement said on Friday.The export initiative has also resulted in improved returns for growers, with farmers receiving prices approximately 25 per cent higher than prevailing domestic market rates.The inaugural consignment,…
Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) In a moment of immense pride for Rajasthan and India, internationally acclaimed folk artist Rahis Bharti and his ensemble ‘Dhoad – Gypsies of Rajasthan’ were officially selected by the Embassy of India in Paris to perform at the grand welcome ceremony organised in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his official visit to France. The cultural event, “Bonjour Modi”, was held at the iconic Salle Pleyel Concert Hall in Paris and attended by members of the Indian d…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) As Natalie Portman turned 45, the Hollywood star reflected on her Italian holiday and called it her “best birthday week ever”. Portman shared a string of pictures from her getaway, which also included the yummy food she gorged on during her holiday.She wrote: “The best birthday week ever–thanks for all the birthday wishes and to Italy for being the greatest. And if you look closely, in pic 12 you can see Venus and Jupiter almost touching.”On the work front, Portm…
Hong Kong, June 18 (IANS) India’s participation enhances the G7’s relevance and legitimacy in an increasingly multipolar world order. This is particularly significant as the grouping’s influence today is largely “political and normative” rather than institutional, a report has stated. For India, engagement offers “prestige, access, networking opportunities, and a chance to influence discussions,” but it does not yield immediate economic gains or structural advantages. While participation i…
Seoul, June 18 (IANS) Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, on Thursday denounced international calls for denuclearisation, describing the country’s nuclear weapons as its “core interests” and denuclearisation as a “line of no retreat that can never be crossed,” Pyongyang’s state media reported.In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim Yo-jong criticised the United States and its allies for making what she called “anachronistic” demands for North …
Los Angeles, June 14 (IANS) Singer-actor Harry Styles has recounted his struggles after his tour ended in 2023.The 32-year-old singer-actor is currently performing on his Together, Together tour. He recently revealed he struggled to cope after finishing up his series of live shows for Love On Tour, reports ‘Female First UK’.Speaking on the Q With Tom Power podcast, Harry said, “I was supposed to spend New Year’s with friends and I landed in Italy and felt really unwell, so I just went ho…
Washington, June 13 (IANS) South Korea and dozens of UN member states have launched an informal group aimed at addressing technology-facilitated trafficking in persons on Friday, as Seoul has stepped up diplomatic efforts to address the issue following online scams that affected South Koreans in Cambodia last year.South Korea’s mission to the U.N. and the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime held an event to launch the “Group of Friends for Combating Technology-facilitated Trafficking in Persons.”Seou…