Politics · EconomyItaly's Defense Council Meets on Middle East Crisis—Energy and Security Concerns
Italy's defense council assesses Iran conflict risks to energy supplies, military deployments, and trade. Meloni emphasizes diplomacy over war.
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Tech · EconomyAmazon Faces Criminal Trial in Milan: €1.2 Billion VAT Fraud Case Moves Forward
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