Italian former model Elisabetta Tai Ferretto, who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has been found safe in the US after her family said they lost contact in April. After visiting Italy earlier, she was located in a Florida detention facility. Ferretto was among the first to publicly describe an alleged encounter with Epstein in 2004.
As tensions rise across the Indo-Mediterranean after the Oct 7 attack on Israel and disruptions to key routes, India and Italy are tightening defence cooperation. Their joint strategic plan prioritises maritime security, with emphasis on co-production, naval systems, undersea capabilities, and cybersecurity—aimed at keeping trade lanes open and reducing conflict spillovers.
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India and Italy are stepping up defence cooperation, including joint development of new weapons and a military roadmap up to 2027. But India delivered a clear red line: defence technology must not be shared with Pakistan. Italy, meanwhile, signaled openness to co-developing systems exclusively with Indian companies as both countries also aligned on regional security concerns.
Italy’s competition watchdog has shut antitrust probes into three AI firms after they pledged to reduce “hallucination” risks. DeepSeek, Mistral AI, and Turkey’s Scaleup Yazilim Hizmetleri will improve user warnings about inaccurate outputs, add clearer service disclaimers, and invest in safeguards— including DeepSeek putting money into new technology to limit such errors.
India and Italy have agreed on a Military Cooperation Plan for 2026 to 2027, marking a fresh push to deepen defense ties. The framework focuses on expanded military engagements through structured exchanges and joint training, while also setting the stage for closer defense industrial collaboration between New Delhi and Rome.
Israeli-American spyware maker Paragon reportedly failed to respond to Italian authorities investigating spyware attacks targeting journalists and activists. The company had previously promised to cooperate and help determine what happened, but the report says requests for information went unanswered. The case adds pressure on the firm amid rising scrutiny of spyware use and accountability in investigations.
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The Embassy of India in Italy has rejected a viral video by an Indian national, calling the claims “false and fabricated.” The controversy follows allegations that the individual received little assistance and poor treatment at the diplomatic mission, amid a dispute over security protocol. The embassy’s rebuttal seeks to put the record straight as the story spreads online.
Wipro Hydraulics is acquiring Italy’s Indeco Ind Spa, a move aimed at expanding its offerings into hydraulic attachments. Indeco makes equipment used in construction and demolition, helping the company broaden its global footprint and product range. The founding family will remain involved in Indeco’s operations, signaling continuity alongside Wipro’s growth push.
Competitive sport is facing a jolt as a US envoy reportedly urged FIFA to replace Iran with Italy for the upcoming World Cup. The controversial suggestion, framed around Italy’s football pedigree and heritage, shifts attention from on-field performance to subjective criteria. FIFA and fans are left questioning whether such replacements undermine fair competition.
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