AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS-Italy Iran Rift: Donald Trump escalated his feud with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing Rome of refusing to support US efforts to prevent Iran’s “nuclear threat,” and claiming Meloni “begged” for a G7 photo—claims Meloni calls “completely fabricated,” with reports of cancelled high-level meetings and even a US trip by Italy’s foreign minister being shelved. European Security Coordination: Italy said Meloni will still attend a Berlin meeting of the E5 group on Ukraine and NATO planning, despite UK PM Keir Starmer’s resignation announcement—showing Europe’s push to coordinate as Washington’s posture remains unpredictable. Heatwave Pressure on Public Services: A Europe-wide heat dome is intensifying, with France placing nearly half the country on red alert and restricting public alcohol and some outdoor activity; Italy is also bracing for extreme conditions as authorities warn of health and infrastructure risks. Venice Film Festival: Venezia 83 unveiled its competition jury under Maggie Gyllenhaal, including Italian professor Francesco Casetti and international filmmakers Kaouther Ben Hania, Johnnie To, and Shahrbanoo Sadat. Qatar LNG Shock: A major explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas hub injured 54 and left 18 missing, reviving concerns about energy infrastructure vulnerability.
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