Komisi I DPR approves Garibaldi carrier grant from Italy
The 54 million euro vessel is due on Sept. 20, after 100 TNI AL personnel have trained in Italy.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +4
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#Italy
Italy court convicts 32 in Genoa bridge collapse that killed 43
What's next: The first-instance ruling can be appealed twice under Italy's legal system, extending a case that has run for nearly eight years.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +1
Meloni coalition loses electoral reform vote by 1 ballot
What’s next: The government plans to push the broader election-law overhaul through the lower house and seek Senate approval in September.
BBC News (World), Bloomberg +1
Italian heat wave strains Parmesan output and energy costs
Milk output in Emilia-Romagna has fallen up to 10 percent, while electricity use at aging warehouses is up about 30 percent.
Series: Europe · Heatwave Excess Deaths · 2 chapters since Jul 13Red heat alerts hit France, Spain and Italy as Europe nears 44C
Why it matters: schools closed in France, rail service was cut, and officials warned the heat could rank among Europe’s longest in years.
European heat wave kills 2 children in France, closes 1,350 schools
Red alerts widened across France, Italy and Spain as train trips were canceled and a thunderstorm prompted evacuations at the Berlin Open.
Republika, CNN Indonesia +2
Rutte backs Trump’s Iran strikes, cites NATO help in Epic Fury
What's new: The NATO chief said Italy and Romania provided bases and airspace support, while European allies moved assets near the Strait of Hormuz.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +5
Pew survey: Global trust in Trump falls as U.S. image turns negative
Only 23 percent in 36 countries trust Trump on world affairs, and Indonesia is among nations with sharp drops in opinion.
Antara News, Republika
Italy moves to repair US ties after Trump-Meloni clash
What's next: Rome is looking to next month's NATO summit in Ankara to cool the dispute and protect trade and military ties.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
France outage hits 68,000 homes as Europe heat wave sets records
Why it matters: France logged 44.3C, EDF cut 4.1 gigawatts of nuclear output and schools and transport were disrupted across Europe.
CNBC, The Straits Times
Italy rules out April 2027 election as devolution bill advances
Why it matters: A later vote would keep parliament focused on regional autonomy plans and avoid a budget-season power vacuum.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
France records 40 drownings as Europe heat wave pushes temperatures higher
Why it matters: Red alerts span parts of France, Spain and Italy, with Spain forecasting highs above 44C and Germany also reporting fatal swimming incidents.
Italy cancels US trip after Trump insults Meloni over G7 photo
Why it matters: The rupture deepens strains between Washington and Rome days after the G7, with Meloni accusing Trump of treating US allies worse than adversaries.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +11
Meloni rebukes Trump over G7 photo claim; Italy cancels US visit
What's new: Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani scrapped a June 21-22 trip, calling Trump's remarks offensive to all of Italy.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
Japan, UK reaffirm fighter-jet pact as June contract deadline nears
What’s next: The partners aim to sign the next GCAP contract by the end of June despite funding delays in Britain.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Britain probes Ryanair over £8 family seat fees on children’s flights
What’s next: The watchdog expects an update within six months, and consumer-law breaches can draw fines of up to 10% of global revenue.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Intesa launches 30.6 billion euro bid for Monte dei Paschi
What's new: The move counters Banco BPM's merger approach and could create the eurozone's No. 2 bank by market value.
Bloomberg, CNBC
Italy pushes 40-nation European defense bloc beyond EU and NATO
Why it matters: The proposal reflects growing alarm over Russia and doubts about whether the US will keep guaranteeing Europe’s security.
The New York Times, The Straits Times