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Giorgia Meloni

Also known as: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni · Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Giorgia Meloni — Italian Prime Minister whose government became Italy's longest-serving administration as of September 2026.

2026-04-242026-10-30

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … After meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Rubio questioned ​why Italy and other ⁠allies were not backing Washington's efforts to reopen the strait, warning of a dangerous precedent if Tehran were allowed to control an international waterway. …

    US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
  3. Citizen Digital

    … During his trip to Rome, the US diplomat is also expected to meet with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who Trump insulted after she defended the Catholic leader. …

    US says Rubio to discuss Mideast in Vatican visit
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Rubio had asked for a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of Trump's closest European allies, whom he turned on after she defended the pope, the source added. …

    Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
  5. Citizen Digital

    … The source said Rubio had asked for a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, one of Trump's closest European allies, whom he turned on after she defended the pope. …

    Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row
  6. The Standard

    … The meetings come several weeks after US President Trump's extraordinary criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the Catholic leader's anti-war rhetoric.Trump also dismissed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni -- one of his closest European allies -- as lacking courage after she defende …

    Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump row
  7. April 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told reporters in Cyprus that "NATO must remain united. …

    Spain is 'reliable' NATO member - Prime Minister Sanchez says after US ouster threat
  9. Citizen Digital

    … The idea was an effort to repair ties between Trump and Giorgia Meloni after the Italian prime minister fell out with the president after criticising his attack on Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war, the FT reported. …

    Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup
World & Region

Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery after nodule found

The News

Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery "in the coming days" after doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said his medical team recommended intervention and he agreed, with the operation scheduled for the first days of next week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

12 October 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 12 October

  1. Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery after nodule found

    Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery "in the coming days" after doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said his medical team recommended intervention and he agreed, with the operation scheduled for the first days of next week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

    12 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery to remove nodule

    Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule detected during recent medical checks. The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at a very early stage and is very localised, and he is following his doctors' advice to proceed with the operation.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Ruto congratulates Meloni as Italy's longest-serving government

    President William Ruto congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after her government became Italy's longest-serving administration, hailing it as a reflection of confidence in her leadership and commitment to advancing Italy's prosperity. Ruto used the occasion to reaffirm Kenya's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Italy across trade, investment, and development cooperation.

    8 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Italy rebuffs Trump's attack on Meloni before NATO summit

    Italy on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump's social media attack on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of a NATO summit. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto responded that "people come and go but relations must endure," while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said transatlantic relations go beyond individual comments.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Italy disputes NATO chief's account of US war flights from Italian bases

    NATO chief Mark Rutte said 500 US planes took off from Italian bases during the Iran war (Operation Epic Fury), with 4,000 to 5,000 sorties from European bases overall. Italy's defence ministry disputed this, saying it had authorised only "technical and logistical" flights under existing agreements, not combat operations.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Italy disputes NATO chief's account of US war flights

    NATO chief Mark Rutte told Fox News that 500 US planes took off from bases in Italy during the Iran war and that 4,000 to 5,000 sorties flew from European bases. Italy's defence ministry said Rutte's comments gave "a completely misleading message," clarifying that Italy had allowed only "technical and logistical" US flights under existing agreements.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. G7 leaders commit to dismantle migrant smuggling networks

    G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ruto attends G7 Summit in France to advocate for Africa

    President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto represents Africa at G7 Summit in France

    President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Leaders' Summit as an invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto is expected to advocate for reforms of the global financial system and stronger Africa-world partnerships on trade, infrastructure, and energy.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Ruto to attend G7 summit in France for Africa agenda

    President William Ruto is travelling to Evian, France for the G7 Leaders' Summit, where he will champion Africa's economic agenda and push for reforms to the global financial system. He received a personal invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron and will present Africa's common position as shaped during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi last month.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 10 May

  1. US and Iran trade fire despite month-old ceasefire accord

    The U.S. and Iran appeared no closer to ending their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire that began a month ago, with fighting flaring in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates coming under renewed attack.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. US Secretary Rubio meets Vatican to discuss Middle East

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Rome to meet Pope Leo XIV and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to discuss the Middle East situation and mutual interests, the State Department confirmed. The visit comes weeks after Trump criticized Pope Leo over his calls for peace in the Middle East.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 4 May

  1. Rubio to meet Pope Leo in Rome amid Trump tension

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo XIV during a trip to Rome this week, following Trump's recent criticism of the pontiff's anti-war stance. Rubio is also scheduled to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian officials, amid a widening transatlantic rift over Middle East policy.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 3 May

  1. US Secretary Rubio to visit Vatican and Rome this week

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, weeks after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV over his anti-war stance. Italian media reported Rubio, a Catholic, would meet the Pope on Thursday to "thaw" relations, and is scheduled to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Rubio visits Vatican, Rome weeks after Trump-Pope clash

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week to meet Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, following tensions between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff's anti-war rhetoric and Trump's immigration policies.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Spain defends NATO reliability after US suspension threat

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stressed Spain is a "reliable member" of NATO after Reuters reported the United States was considering suspending it over its refusal to support military operations against Iran. Sanchez said Spain fulfills all its NATO obligations and dismissed the threat, noting there is no NATO treaty provision allowing suspension or expulsion of members.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

  1. Italy dismisses bid to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

    Italy's government and sports officials rejected suggestions by a US envoy that Italy replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, with Italy's sports minister stating reinstatement "is not possible" and "you qualify on the pitch." Iran's embassy called the proposal an example of US "moral bankruptcy."

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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