ROME -- In the heart of Italy's haute couture, designer Jamal Taslaq has carved out a space uniquely his own by masterfully fusing Palestinian heritage with Italian craftsmanship. A recent news conference held at the Foreign Press Association in Rome brought renewed attention to Taslaq's work, underscoring his role in promoting cultural dialogue through fashion. His designs—praised by critics for their technical excellence and cultural authenticity—showcase intricate Palestinian tatreez embroidery reimagined through the precision of Italian tailoring techniques. 

 VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis' funeral was set to be lower cost, partially on account of the late pontiff’s wishes but also due to the fact that it has fallen in an already costly jubilee year, however, is still set to cost millions, according to il Messaggero.

 Between the security, media coverage, stages, implementation of the protocol, costs of the ceremony, setting up of the giant screens, one can arrive at an estimated minimum cost of around one and a half million euros for the funeral itself, Italian media has been reporting.