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12.05.2025Day US-China Tariff Truce Paused Trade War While Peace Summit Took Shape

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 12.05.2025.

It displays 169 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.05.2025Day US-China Tariff Truce Paused Trade War While Peace Summit Took Shape
The morning headlines focused on Ukraine-Russia negotiations, with Zelensky challenging Putin to meet in Turkey on Thursday while Trump considered joining them. By mid-morning, the US and China announced a 90-day partial suspension of tariffs, with rates reduced by 115%, triggering positive market reactions worldwide.

At midday, Pope Leo XIV held his first press conference, urging journalists to "disarm communication" and revealing his first phone call with Zelensky, who invited him to Kyiv. By early afternoon, the Kremlin rejected what it called Ukraine's "ultimatum" for a ceasefire, despite pressure from European leaders.

In the afternoon, Hamas released American-Israeli hostage Idan Alexander after nearly 600 days in captivity, with Netanyahu crediting Israeli pressure and Trump for the breakthrough. Reports indicated Alexander would meet Trump in Doha.

Evening news covered Kurdish PKK's announcement to disband and end its armed struggle in response to leader Öcalan's appeal.
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06:33Zelensky Awaits Putin In Turkey While PKK Disbands

The newspapers report extensively on Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations, with Zelensky saying he expects Putin in Turkey for direct talks (ANSA, Adnkronos, Il Giornale, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Trump has called for revealing "cards on the table," while US Secretary of State Rubio demands an immediate ceasefire (Il Giornale, La Stampa, Sky TG24). In a major development, the Kurdish PKK has announced it will disband and end its armed struggle, responding to leader Öcalan's appeal (HuffPost Italia). Italian coverage also continues of the escaped prisoner who committed suicide at Milan Cathedral after his colleague was found dead (Corriere Della Sera).
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09:09US-China Agree On 90-Day Tariff Truce

The newspapers report extensively on a major trade development: the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day partial suspension of tariffs, with the US reducing duties by 115% (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, HuffPost Italia, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). This has sparked positive market reactions, with Hong Kong's stock exchange jumping 3.01% (ANSA, HuffPost Italia). Both nations will establish mechanisms for ongoing economic discussions that could take place in either country or a third location (Il Giornale). Trump has referred to this as a move "toward total reset" in US-China relations (Il Giornale).
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Masha Gessen fa luce sul governo trumpiano degli scenari internazionali e sulla costruzione di uno stato mafioso. Basato sul principio se mi paghi, ti proteggo; se non accetti la mia protezione, te la rischi. Una rivisitazione in chiave tardo post moderna della “lealtà feudale”. La riapparizione del darwinismo sociale, non solo nelle relazioni internazionali
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10:01Pope To Journalists: "Disarm Words To Disarm Earth"

The newspapers report on two major developments. First, the US and China have reached a trade agreement with a 90-day partial suspension of tariffs and a 115% reduction in punitive duties (ANSA, Adnkronos, Il Sole 24 Ore). Second, Pope Leo XIV (formerly Prevost) has met with international journalists, urging them to "disarm communication" from hatred and prejudice, calling them "peace operators" (Avvenire, Corriere, Il Giornale, La Stampa, Sky TG24). The Pope also had his first phone call with Ukrainian President Zelensky, who invited him to visit Kyiv (La Repubblica, La Stampa, Il Giornale).
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Il numero due della curia di Chiclayo a Huffpost: "Le telefonate e il legame fra loro si è consolidato negli anni fino al 2023, quando Bergoglio lo ha voluto vicino a sé per il governo della Santa Sede. Leone XIV porterà in Vaticano serietà e umanità che ha mostrato in Perù: appoggio spirituale e gesti concreti, la traccia del buon pastore che non dimentica nessuno"
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I mediatori e la Croce Rossa hanno ricevuto la notifica che l'ostaggio con la  cittadinanza israeiana e americana è vivo. Trump: 'Notizia monumentale'. Hamas: 'Non ci sarà nessuna cerimonia pubblica'. Previsto un cessate il fuoco temporaneo per la liberazione
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13:44Kremlin Rejects Ukraine's Ceasefire Ultimatum

The newspapers report extensively on Russia rejecting Ukraine's ceasefire ultimatum. The Kremlin describes Kyiv's demands as "unacceptable" and refuses to negotiate under threat of new sanctions (Adnkronos, HuffPost Italia, Il Giornale, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Repubblica). Six European countries met in London, expressing skepticism about Putin's intentions while agreeing to maintain pressure on Moscow (HuffPost Italia). Meanwhile, there are reports of Russian drone attacks, with 108 drones launched at various targets (Il Giornale). Other headlines mention an Italy-Greece intergovernmental summit (ANSA) and Pope Prevost's first media meeting since his May 8 election (Corriere Della Sera).
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15:18Russia Rejects Ceasefire "Ultimatum" As Trump Eyes Turkey Summit

The newspapers report on Russia's rejection of Ukraine's ceasefire "ultimatum," with the Kremlin calling it "unaccceptable" (Adnkronos, Sky TG24, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa). Trump indicates he might attend the potential Putin-Zelensky meeting in Turkey (Adnkronos, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Meloni met with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, signing migration agreements and taking a unified approach on EU migration policy (ANSA, Il Giornale, HuffPost Italia). In sports, tennis player Jannik Sinner is competing at the Rome Internationals against Dutch player de Jong (Corriere Della Sera, La Repubblica).
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Di 33 sezioni locali solo 8 si sono salvate. Le altre sono finite vittime di un debito di 4 milioni contratto dai Dem con il partito predecessore, i Democratici di sinistra. Praticamente erano le stesse persone, e dunque gli affitti non venivano saldati. Ma contabilmente hanno continuato ad accumularsi per anni. Il tesoriere Fina: "La partecipazione non verrà penalizzata"
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Di 33 sezioni locali solo 8 si sono salvate. Le altre sono finite vittime di un debito di 4 milioni contratto dai Dem con il partito predecessore, i Democratici di sinistra. Praticamente erano le stesse persone, e dunque gli affitti non venivano saldati. Ma contabilmente hanno continuato ad accumularsi per anni. Il tesoriere Fina: "La partecipazione non verrà penalizzata"
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16:27Hamas Releases American-Israeli Hostage After 600 Days

The newspapers report extensively on Hamas releasing American-Israeli hostage Idan Alexander to the Red Cross after nearly 600 days in captivity (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere Della Sera, Il Giornale). Hamas has called for "serious negotiations" for the release of remaining hostages (ANSA). Reports indicate Alexander will meet with Trump in Doha (ANSA, Avvenire). Meanwhile, financial markets are responding positively to a US-China tariff truce, with Milan's stock exchange up 1.4% and Stellantis shares performing particularly well (Il Sole 24 Ore).
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Il giovane soldato è stato liberato senza cerimonia pubblica. In centinaia ad attendere il rilascio nella sua città natale negli Usa
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Per il fondatore e presidente di Eurasia Group il presidente Usa non si è normalizzato. "All’inizio credeva che tutti fossero molto più deboli — e in gran parte lo erano… individualmente. Il suo errore è stato ingaggiare quasi tutti contemporaneamente"
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La Casa Bianca prova a imporre ai leader l'incontro in Turchia giovedì prossimo: lo fa forzando i caveat dei big europei alleati di Kiev, riuniti a Londra - "Cessate il fuoco subito oppure nuove sanzioni per Mosca" - e ignorando le proteste del Cremlino per il negoziato sotto ultimatum. Zelensky fa sapere che ci sarà, Trump ci fa più di un pensiero, Putin prende ancora tempo
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18:10Hamas Releases American Hostage As Peace Summit Looms

The newspapers report on the release of American hostage Edan Alexander by Hamas, with Netanyahu claiming it was due to Israeli pressure and Trump (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire). There's significant coverage of a potential peace summit in Turkey between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky scheduled for next Thursday, with Zelensky confirming attendance while Putin is still considering (HuffPost Italia, La Stampa, Sky TG24). The White House is pressing for this meeting despite European allies' reservations and Russia's rejection of what it calls an "ultimatum" for ceasefire. In sports, Sinner advances to the round of 16 in Rome after beating de Jong, who suffered a wrist injury (Corriere Della Sera, La Repubblica).
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20:22Trump Mulls Istanbul Peace Summit As Putin Rejects Ultimatum

The newspapers report on peace negotiations developments, with Putin rejecting an "ultimatum" while Trump considers attending talks in Istanbul (ANSA, Il Giornale, Sky TG24, HuffPost Italia). Zelensky spoke with Erdogan about "key details" and believes the meeting could end the war (Sky TG24, La Stampa). He has also invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Kyiv (ANSA). In sports, Jannik Sinner advanced at the Rome tournament after helping de Jong who injured his wrist (Corriere Della Sera), while Atalanta leads Roma 2-1 in Serie A (La Repubblica). Financial markets responded positively to a US-China tariff agreement, with Milan's index up 1.4% (Il Sole 24 Ore).
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