Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says her relationship with Donald Trump remains "cordial" despite weeks of public sparring over NATO, Iran and Trump's claim that she "begged" him for a photo.

Meloni says ties with Trump remain 'cordial,' even as Italy labels him ‘US President who loves to provoke’

Donald Trump's latest Truth Social post is expected to once again start a feud with  Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. He posted a photo of Meloni looking at him at the G7 Summit with the words "Restraining order needed".

Kicking the hornet's nest? Trump's bizarre 'Restraining Order Needed' post with a photo of Meloni

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says she is "not anti-American" but also "not kneeling" after Donald Trump's controversial remarks about her sparked a diplomatic row. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled his US visit, while Trump also criticised Europe over immigration and energy.

'I am not anti-American...': Italian PM Meloni opens up days after public spat with Trump

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is considering the option of announcing the nation's next general election as early as April, several months before the current parliament's term ends in late 2027, a new report said.


Giorgia Meloni Concerned About Popularity Ratings; Considering Early Elections

From G7 photo claims to accusations over Iran and domestic politics, the Trump-Meloni dispute became one of the most unexpected diplomatic dramas of the year. After days of tensions, Meloni is now calling for an end to the row. All you need to know. 

Meloni signals truce after extraordinary public spat with Trump: 'I don't intend to keep fuelling this dispute'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is reportedly considering calling early elections for April to secure her position before potential drops in popularity and to avoid budget-timing conflicts.

Italy headed for early elections? After feud with Trump, report claims Meloni is fearing drop in her popularity

A diplomatic firestorm has erupted between U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following the recent G7 Summit in France. President Trump claimed in an interview that PM Meloni "begged" him for a photo-op, a statement Meloni vehemently denied as "completely fabricated." 


Trump-Meloni Spat Intesifies: Italy's FM Cancels His Planned Visit to Washington

Trump and Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni are locked in a war of words after Trump claimed she "begged" for a photo-op at the G7 Summit. Meloni hit back, declaring that neither she nor Italy ever begs. What began as a sideline conversation in France has now escalated into a diplomatic spat involving NATO, the Strait of Hormuz, and even references to World War II. Here's how a G7 meeting turned into a transatlantic showdown.

"I NEVER BEG": Meloni Fires Back at Trump After Explosive 'Photo' Insult!

A significant diplomatic rift has erupted between Rome and Washington. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has abruptly canceled his scheduled visit to the United States following comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with Italian broadcaster La7.  

In the interview, Trump claimed that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit, asserting that he only obliged because he "felt sorry" for her. Prime Minister Meloni has vehemently rejected the claim, labeling it "completely fabricated" and stating, "Italy and I do not beg."

Italian PM Meloni Accuses Trump of Lying Over G7 Encounter

A significant diplomatic rift has erupted between Rome and Washington. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has abruptly canceled his scheduled visit to the United States following comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with Italian broadcaster La7.  

In the interview, Trump claimed that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit, asserting that he only obliged because he "felt sorry" for her. Prime Minister Meloni has vehemently rejected the claim, labeling it "completely fabricated" and stating, "Italy and I do not beg."


Trump's Photo Claim Ignites Transatlantic Feud With Italian PM

Donald Trump intensified his feud with Italy's Giorgia Meloni. He called Meloni a “big fan” after their G7 clash, while the Italian leader fired back, insisting that “Italy and I never beg.”

Trump doubles down on Giorgia Meloni saying she was a ‘big fan’ but he 'doesn't want her'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparked viral moments at the G7 Summit after revealing she quit smoking a month ago and joking with PM Narendra Modi that they are the "most famous couple on Instagram."

Meloni's G7 hot mic moment: 'I stopped smoking' and 'most famous couple on Instagram'

Parle Industries shares surged 5% after PM Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian PM Meloni, sparking a viral "#Melodi" trend. However, in a major mix-up, traders bought the wrong stock: Check what the twist in the story is.

Parle industries stock jumps 5% after Modi gifts Melody toffees to Meloni — But investors got it wrong. Here’s the twist

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni suspended Italy’s 2006 defence pact with Israel, citing civilian casualties in Lebanon and Israeli attacks on Italian UN peacekeepers as primary reasons for the diplomatic freeze.

Why Giorgia Meloni has halted Italy’s defence pact with Israel? This is what we know

Italian voters rejected Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s judicial reforms on March 23, 2026. The 53.7 per cent "No" vote stalled plans to separate judge-prosecutor careers, marking a significant blow to her authority.

Meloni concedes defeat as 53.7% of Italians vote ‘No’ on court overhaul

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced a significant political defeat as voters rejected her judicial reform in the 2026 referendum, with about 53–54% voting No. Meloni expressed regret over a “missed opportunity to modernise Italy.” The result highlights public resistance to her reform agenda ahead of future elections.

Giorgia Meloni Loses Judicial Referendum; Regrets Missed Chance to Modernise Italy

A painting in a Rome church has prompted an investigation following complaints that a newly-restored cherub bears a remarkable likeness to the nation’s leader, Giorgia Meloni.


Italy Probes Restored Angel Painting That Now Resembles PM Giorgia Meloni

In a lighthearted response to the controversy, Meloni addressed the situation on Instagram by sharing an image of the restored fresco with the caption: “No, decidedly I do not resemble an angel.”

'I’m no angel,' says Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni amid church fresco controversy

Italy has been invited to join the “Board of Peace”, but Meloni said she had informed Trump that the country faces “constitutional constraints”.

Meloni hopes to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he achieves lasting peace in Ukraine

The Italian initiative follows a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at last week’s G20 Summit in South Africa, and comes ahead of Deputy Prime Minister Tajani’s second trade mission to India this year.

Italy launches Parliamentary group to boost India-Middle East-Europe corridor

Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer who redefined elegance and brought minimalist sophistication to global fashion, has died at the age of 91. Armani's passing has sparked an outpouring of grief and admiration from fashion houses, celebrities, and global leaders.
Known for dressing Hollywood royalty and political dignitaries alike, Armani was more than a designer: he was a global symbol of timeless style, and a pillar of “Made in Italy” excellence.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised him for bringing "luster to Italian fashion and inspiring the world.

 Giorgio Armani dies at 91: Fashion world mourns a legend

The photos were shared with vulgar and sexist captions and were suspected of being  harvested from personal social media accounts or public sources before being altered and published on the Italian platform Phica

Doctored image of Giorgia Meloni on porn site sparks outrage in Italy. Sickening details emerge

World | Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stole the spotlight at the EPC summit when he knelt on the red carpet while welcoming Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

Albanian PM kneels before Italy's Giorgia Meloni as he welcomes her at EPC Summit | WATCH

Meloni and Trump will have lunch at 12 pm, before the meeting in the Oval Office. The meeting will be attended by a pool of White House and Italian journalists. WORLD

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Meloni says ties with Trump remain 'cordial,' even as Italy labels him ‘US President who loves to provoke’

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