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Ukraine signs 10-year security agreements with US and Japan at G7 Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his country signed two separate 10-year security agreements with the United States and Japan at the 50th G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.

Explore Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia on Europe’s new rail route for just 8 Euros

Historic European train route, built 150 years ago, has reopened, connecting Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. The train service covers three countries and eight towns and cities in just two hours.

World Bee Day 2024: Empowering Young Beekeepers for a sustainable future

On World Bee Day 2024, experts called on young people to learn about the vital role of bees and pollinators as well as the traditional and high-tech beekeeping to safeguard the vital role these small creatures play in agriculture, ecological balance, and biodiversity preservation.

Indonesia signs $1.3 billion deal with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two multipurpose offshore patrol vessels

The purchase involves PPA vessels which were originally destined for the Italian Navy.

Japan approves export of cutting-edge fighter jets in latest break from pacifist stance

Japan has relaxed its strict defense equipment transfer regulations, enabling the global export of next-generation fighter jets it's collaboratively developing with Britain and Italy, to remove a significant obstacle for the trilateral project.

Sweden signs 10-year agreement for fighter pilot training in Italy

Sweden will send its fighter pilots to begin flight training in Italy as soon as January 2024 under a new 10-year agreement.

Mediterranean wildfires kill more than 40, firefighting plane crashes in Greece

The Mediterranean region is grappling with devastating wildfires that have claimed over 40 lives and forced thousands to evacuate in Algeria, Italy, and Greece.

Azerbaijan signs deal with Leonardo to buy C-27J Spartan airlifter

Azerbaijan has signed a deal with Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo to procure the C-27J Spartan airlifter.

Dozens of NATO soldiers injured in clashes in northern Kosovo

Dozens of NATO peacekeepers have sustained injuries following intense clashes that erupted in northern Kosovo after ethnically Albanian mayors assumed office in a predominantly Kosovo Serb area.

Allies pledge more military aid as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits UK, France and Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited key allies, including the UK, France, Germany and Italy, during his European tour, where he secured commitments to increased military aid.

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.