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Three Americans killed, 'many' wounded in Jordan drone attack

US President Joe Biden said the United States “will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner our choosing.”

Iraq

Iraq and US begin talks to end coalition formed to fight Islamic State

The two nations have made the decision to open the dialogue as US forces in Iraq and Syria are targeted by Iran-backed militias since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Gaza

Negotiators see progress on Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release

A meeting in France on Sunday brings together US, Israeli and Egyptian intelligence chiefs, and Qatar's prime minister for more negotiations.

Gaza

UN chief calls for donors to restore funding for Gaza relief agency

The UN agency has more than 13,000 staff working in Gaza, and at least 150 have been killed during the Israeli offensive.

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Ukraine

President Biden and Germany's Chancellor Scholz to discuss Ukraine aid

The pair will meet in Washington DC, as US and EU aid for war-torn Ukraine hangs in the balance.

Europe News

EU countries halt UNRWA funding over alleged October 7 involvement

A raft of EU countries - including France and Germany - have suspended funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees following allegations staff members were involved in the 7 October attacks on Israel.

India

Thousands of Indians apply for jobs in Israel despite war

The week-long recruitment drive began on Tuesday, with an Israeli expecting to fill over 5,000 positions for masons, carpenters and other construction workers in Israel.

France

Antisemitic acts rise in Belgium and France amid Gaza conflicts

Many European countries have registered a rise in reported antisemitic acts and rhetoric since the outbreak of the war. Reports show physical and verbal attacks towards Jewish people have risen sharply in the western European nations since the Israel-Hamas war began back in October.

Culture news

Could this Palestinian singer be representing Iceland at Eurovision?

A Palestinian singer has been named as a participant in Iceland's Eurovision Song Contest selection process, amidst broader discussions about the Nordic country potentially boycotting the event.

Culture news

Berlin scraps 'anti-discrimination' clause after backlash

The Berlin Senate has scrapped the controversial “anti-discrimination clause” for arts funding amid protests after cultural boycott.

Europe News

Euroviews. Borrell’s candour has ended the two-state solution

Borrell is openly and candidly saying that the creation of a Palestinian state is both the means and ends of the process — all other pesky issues, such as peace, prosperity and security, for both Israelis and Palestinians, are just a side issue, Ohad Tal writes.

Gaza

UK and US strike Houthi targets in Yemen

"Our aim remains to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea," six allied nations behind the strikes on the rebel group said.

Europe News

Palestine state a must, EU ministers say, in rebuke to Netanyahu

Foreign ministers of the European Union denounced on Monday morning the controversial remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejecting Palestinian statehood.

Gaza

Saudi Arabia presses for Palestinian state amid Israel hostage protest

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

Iraq

US base in Iraq attacked after Iran vows revenge for Damascus attack

US Central Command said "multiple ballistic missiles and rockets were launched" at its Al-Assad based in western Iraq.

Gaza

Relatives of Israeli hostages storm parliament to demand action

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.

Syria

Reported Israeli airstrike on Damascus kills Iranian commander

Syrian state media and an Iranian media outlet reported that the individual killed was likely a member of the Revolutionary Guard’s expeditionary Quds Force.

Iran

Iran launches satellite - part of a Western-criticised programme

The launch comes as regional tensions spike across the Middle East.

Gaza

Israel Hamas war: UN say women and children main victims of conflict

The latest updates from the ongoing conflict.

Gaza

Top Israeli officials disagree over how the war in Gaza is handled

The latest on Israel's war against Hamas.

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