Italy–Middle East Security: Italy and the US co-chaired a Rome meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS/Daesh, with partners pledging over $75 million for counterterrorism, detention and humanitarian support in Iraq and Syria. Energy Prices & G7 Diplomacy: After Trump pressure, G7 leaders agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency diesel and oil over four months, aiming to cool fuel costs while pledging no intra-G7 export bans. EU Maritime Security: Italy says it will add ships to the EU Aspides Red Sea escort mission only if other Europeans match the effort, as escort shortages leave merchant traffic waiting. Domestic Politics: Rome protesters rallied against Italy’s proposed antisemitism bill, arguing it could blur antisemitism with criticism of Israel and chill pro-Palestine activism. Foreign Policy & Evidence Fight: Italy’s Ustica crash probe got a potential boost after France signaled it would hand over defense documents, reviving pressure over alleged withholding of key material. EU Budget Fight: Seventeen EU leaders urged the Irish presidency to protect farm and cohesion funding in the next budget, warning against cuts to treaty-based policies. Public Safety Tech: Scotland Yard paused use of Oxygen Forensics software after US charges alleged hidden Russian ties, triggering a wider review of sensitive digital forensics supply chains.