This Italian City Was Named the Most Underrated Luxury Destination in Europe—and It's Known as the 'New Tuscany'Italy has long been a favorite country to visit among travelers. However, there are still plenty of places in Italy that have been overlooked—including one that's been named an underrated summer holiday destination in a new study.
China calls for global efforts to defuse tensions over vital Strait of HormuzChinese foreign affairs spokesperson issued an appeal during a press briefing in Beijing following US calls for China to intervene with Iran on the vital global waterway.
Breaking news. Explosions heard in Doha as Iran launches missiles on US targets in QatarPolice command headquarters and Evin prison were hit in the strikes on Monday, amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, now in its second week.
Macron: US strikes on Iran aren’t legalFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend violated international law — even though France shares Washington’s aim of preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Fewer pilgrims and falling rates: Rome's Jubilee tourist rental boom fails to materialiseAs Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.
Goldman Sachs warns Brent crude could rise over $100 per barrel if strait of Hormuz is disruptedAlthough the oil price’s early spike last night didn’t last, economists predict energy prices would soar if there was significant disruption to supplies from the Middle East.
Russia's economy is down but not outSince its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become the most sanctioned nation on Earth, and yet its economy has been remarkably resilient.
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