MELONI said she does not believe Trump's dispute will harm the Italian economy.

The Wall Street Journal reports former and current Russian and European officials say Moscow launched a pressure campaign earlier this year to turn Belarus into a springboard for expanded operations in Ukraine or to enable unconventional actions against NATO. Ukraine has threatened strikes on targets inside Belarus. Officials say Russia has deployed tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, a development that suggests Moscow may be weighing a high-risk escalation.

Documents obtained by Refinitiv show the EU diplomatic service has proposed a three-year military and civilian mission to advise and train the Lebanese army. The planned mission would focus on strengthening land-border forces, enhancing intelligence and surveillance capabilities, and bolstering maritime security.