UN: 12,338 migrants were stopped at sea leaving Libya in 2025
The UN’s International Organization for Migration, or IOM, reported that by July 12th, 2025, a total of 12,338 migrants were...
Italy
Belly dancer’s arrest in Egypt raises women’s rights concerns
An Italian-Egyptian belly dancer has been sentenced to a year of hard labour in Egypt, in a case highlighting the...
Kiss scene filmed in Morocco sparks outcry over moral decay
An Italian film has caused a national scandal in Morocco after a kiss-scene controversy ignited debates on the country’s alleged...
Mediterranean: 54 migrants rescued from oil platform
On June 8th, over 50 migrants heading toward the Italian island of Lampedusa were rescued from an abandoned oil platform...
Palestinian children find healing far from home in Italy
A total of 17 Palestinian children, accompanied by 50 relatives, arrived in Italy to receive medical treatment, Middle East Eye...
Tunisia and Italy to expand and strengthen military cooperation
Following a meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, the Tunisian Defence Minister Khaled Sehili on June...
Children of Gaza go to Italy for medical care
A total of 17 children from Gaza have gone to Italy for medical care, accompanied by 50 relatives, Middle East...
Italy: Thousands take to the streets against the war on Gaza
In the streets of the Italian capital of Rome on June 7th, tens of thousands protested against Israel's military campaign...
Italian protesters rally against Israel’s war on Gaza
In the streets of the Italian city of Rome on June 7th, tens of thousands of protesters marched against Israel’s...
UK and Saudi Arabia boost defense ties
Following US President Donald Trump’s whirlwind Gulf tour, the UK is now strengthening its security partnership with Saudi Arabia signaling...
Rome backs Syria’s transition with €68M in aid
Italy has committed €68 million in aid to Syria. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told lawmakers on March 27th of the...
Morocco “genuine hub” between Europe and Africa, says Italy
Italy's ambassador to Morocco has described the North African kingdom as a "genuine hub" connecting Africa and Europe, highlighting its...
Migrants die off Italian coast in boat crash crossing from Tunisia
The bodies of six migrants have been found off the Italian shore after a boat that had set sail from...
Migrants die in boat disaster after setting sail from Tunisia
At least six migrants have died and 40 more are missing after a boat that set sail from Tunisia was...
EU plans to deport more migrants through “return hubs”
The European Union has announced a plan on Tuesday to deport more migrants and for the creation of “return hubs”...
