Italy Financial News

Netanyahu has described it as the «largest cooperation project in our history» that will «change the face of the Middle East, Israel, and will affect the entire world». The new economic corridor, which many see as an alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative, was jointly announced on Saturday by the leaders of the US, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy and the European Union on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi. In a video message released late Saturday evening, Netanyahu said that Israel is at the focus of an unprecedented international project that will link infrastructure from Asia to Europe. «I welcome the statement that was released today by the United States, India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the European Union, as well as France, Italy and Germany,» Netanyahu said. «A good week to you, citizens of Israel.

rare green comet, named the Nishimura, is making its debut in our celestial vicinity after more than four centuries. Given that it won't be in our area again for 400 years, Northern Hemisphere astronomy fans only have till early next week to witness this celestial visitor. On September 12, this comet, which is about a kilometer in size (about half a mile), will glide by Earth gracefully at a distance of 78 million miles (125 million kilometers). Early risers should cast their eyes toward the northern horizon about 1 1/2 hours before sunrise to capture a glimpse. Specifically, it will be situated less than 10 degrees above the horizon near the Leo constellation.

earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people, as rescue teams raced to find survivors trapped in the rubble of flattened villages. The strongest-ever quake to hit the country has killed at least 2,012 people and injured over 2,059, many of them critically, according to the latest official figures. Friday's 6.8-magnitude quake struck 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of the tourist hub of Marrakesh, wiping out entire villages in rural areas. «I've lost everything», said Lahcen, a resident of the mountain village of Moulay Brahim, whose wife and four children were killed. Rescue workers recovered the bodies of Lahcen's three daughters from the rubble of what was once their home, but have not yet found the bodies of his wife and son. «I can't do anything about it now, I just want to get away from the world and mourn.» Troops and emergency services have scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where victims are still feared trapped. Al-Haouz province, where the epicentre of the earthquake was located, suffered the most deaths with 1,293, followed by the province of Taroudant with 452.First funerals Bouchra, another resident of remote Moulay Brahim village, dried her tears with her scarf as she watched men digging graves to bury the victims. «My cousin's grandchildren are dead», she said in a knotted voice. «I saw the devastation of the earthquake live, and I'm still shaking.

These comic books explore intriguing characters, midlife situations, unconventional narratives, and humorous anecdotes about dating to ensure a continuous stream of laughter.Todd Barry, 'Domestic Shorthair' Todd Barry speaks fluent sarcasm. After decades of refinement, honing his low-key deadpan into something flexible and distinctive, he can turn a sentence inside-out with the mildest shift in intonation, instantly divorcing what he says from what he means. The pivots in his jokes are subtle but crisp.

Also Read: G20 Summit: 'G20 can still drive solutions to our most pressing issues,’ says US President Joe Biden “Charting a journey of shared aspirations and dreams, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor promises to be a beacon of cooperation, innovation and shared progress. As history unfolds, may this corridor be a testament to human endeavour and unity across continents," PM Modi wrote on ‘X’ on Saturday. During the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union.

G20 summit. Our efforts are a testament to the collective spirit of unity and progress." Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with the first Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, Gita Gopinath during Ratri Bhoj par Samvad at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

G20 Leaders' Summit hosted in the national capital, according to a report published by the news agency ANI. The Heads of State of countries including UAE, Bangladesh, Egypt, China, Australia, UK, Argentina, Indonesia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Turkey, Japan, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Republic of Korea, Canada and Singapore will depart from Delhi on Monday. The Central government has assigned responsibilities to Union Ministers of State to see off the foreign delegates after the summit.

G20 Summit will give a global focus to the ancient Red Sea from India to Egypt, which he also mentioned in his new book called “The Golden Road". In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Willian Dalrymple said, “With the announcement today of the opening of an Indian-Middle Eastern Economic Corridor at G20, it looks the ancient trade routes up the Red Sea from India to Egypt that I am writing about in my new book, The Golden Road, and previewed here in @nybooks, will again become a global focus of economic and cultural exchange." In a book review named ‘Garum Masala’ in The New York Post, Dalrymple wrote, “In March 2022 a team of American archaeologists was excavating a temple of the Egyptian goddess Isis at the ancient site of Berenike, on the shores of the Red Sea in modern-day Egypt, when they stumbled across a series of remarkable finds." India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor including shipping and railway links will be launched soon.

Modi on Saturday held two separate bilateral meetings with Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in the national capital. During the meeting, with the Prime Minister of Japan, the leaders acknowledged the constructive dialogue of the two countries throughout the year on their priorities for their respective G20 and G7 Presidencies, particularly in bringing the concerns and aspirations of the Global South to the fore, the Prime Minister's Office said on Saturday. According to the PMO, the leaders held discussions on various facets of the India-Japan bilateral partnership, including on infrastructure development, technological collaboration, investments and energy. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.PM Modi also held a bilateral meeting with Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Delhi. This is the second visit of Prime Minister Meloni to India following her State visit in March 2023, during which bilateral relations were raised to the level of a Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Modi appreciated Italy's support for India's G20 Presidency and Italy's joining of the Global Biofuel Alliance and the India — Middle East — Europe Economic Corridor. The two leaders noted with satisfaction the completion of 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. They also took stock of the progress in diverse areas of the India-Italy Strategic Partnership, and agreed to bolster cooperation in areas like defence and new and emerging technologies. They noted the need for G7 and G20 to work in consonance

Leaders of the 20 biggest economies in the world — collectively known as G20 — are pushing for a speedy implementation of a cross-border framework for crypto assets. 

Rugby World Cup 2023 is underway and there are four matches to be held on Saturday. After France defeated New Zealand 27-13 on Friday in Paris, all eyes are set on Saturday games. The battle for the Webb Ellis Cup will further escalate as more teams come to the ground and upset some of the old calculations and assumptions.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit

India has been showcased at the G20 Summit venue through elements drawn from its rich civilisational heritage and cutting-edge digital technology. Titled 'Bharat: Mother of Democracy', the exhibition displays texts and images from ancient scriptures while portraying them on digital panels.

Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance. A total of 19 countries and 12 international organizations have so far agreed to join the alliance, including both G20 members and non-member countries. India, Brazil and the US are the founding members of the alliance.

G20 Summit update: India-Middle East-Europe' economic corridor including shipping and railway links will be launched soon. The first-of-its-kind economic corridor will be a historic initiative on cooperation on connectivity and infrastructure involving India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, EU, France, Italy, Germany and the US, reported news agency ANI. Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the project during the annual Group of 20 summit of the world's top economies.

Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society hints at the existence of a cluster of black holes within the Hyades star cluster. Situated in the celestial vicinity of our solar system, the Hyades cluster, if confirmed, would harbor the closest black holes to Earth ever detected. This groundbreaking study is the result of a collaborative effort led by Stefano Torniamenti from the University of Padua in Italy, with significant contributions from Mark Gieles, an ICREA professor at the Faculty of Physics, the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB), and the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC), along with Friedrich Anders from ICCUB-IEEC.

Also Read: G20 Summit: PM Modi, Prez Biden hold bilateral talks; discuss technology, democracy Over the past few years, India has actively established itself as a prominent advocate, highlighting the issues, difficulties, and aspirations of the Global South, particularly the African continent. Prime Minister Modi has been at the forefront of these efforts, especially in advocating for the African Union's inclusion as a member of the G20.

airport. According to media reports, the G20 leaders will be treated to an exquisite Indian vegetarian platter with delicacies from across the country.

A fintech owner in London is under scrutiny for allegedly assisting notorious drug traffickers in laundering hundreds of millions of euros through a crypto exchange platform. 

air pollution, even at relatively low levels, is associated with women giving birth to smaller babies, according to a study. The research, to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy from September 9-13, also shows that women living in greener areas give birth to bigger babies and this may help counteract the effects of pollution. There is a strong relationship between birthweight and lung health, with low birthweight children facing a higher risk of asthma and higher rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) as they grow older, the researchers said. There is a need to reduce air pollution and make towns and cities greener to help protect babies and their developing lungs from potential harm, they said. The study was based on data from the Respiratory Health in Northern Europe (RHINE) study and presented by Robin Mzati Sinsamala, a researcher at the University of Bergen (UiB), Norway. It included 4,286 children and their mothers living in five European countries — Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Estonia. The researchers gauged the greenness of the areas where the women were living during pregnancy by measuring the density of vegetation on satellite images.

Joe Biden is en route to the G20 conference in New Delhi, India, where he is scheduled to hold discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and possibly meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The proposed multinational infrastructure deal holds significant strategic importance.