Now playing Next Markets Markets round-up: Escalating Middle East tensions deepen weekly slump Global markets are poised for a third consecutive weekly decline as tensions rise in the Middle East. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets, especially gold and silver, amplifying their surge as a safety destination. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Gold and oil prices rise following reports of Israel strike on Iran Oil prices rose on Friday morning with both Brent and US crude trading higher after Israel reportedly carried out a military attack on Iran. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Iran Live. Explosions as Israel reportedly retaliates against Iran A US official says Israel has struck Iran, following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack last week. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Euroviews. For Israel, Iran's attack is an opportunity to not miss an opportunity Saudi Arabia's recognition of Israel would put an end to historic tensions between Israel and much of the Arab world, paving the way for enhanced economic ties, security collaboration, and broader reconciliation with other Arab nations, Mati Gill writes. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine: Germany arrests alleged Russian spies, US close to aid deal The latest developments from the war in Ukraine. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU leaders weigh Lebanon partnership in response to Middle East crisis EU leaders have supported deeper engagement with Lebanon to help safeguard it from the repercussions of the crisis gripping the Middle East, Charles Michel has said. 18/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU leaders under pressure to bolster Ukraine’s struggling air defences The EU’s 27 leaders face mounting pressure to step up efforts to protect Ukraine’s skies from Russian airstrikes, after President Zelenskyy took a jab at Western allies’ "flagging political will" over the weekend. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next world news Call for reinforcement of 'Aspides' operation guarding Red Sea vessels The EU naval mission in the Red Sea was launched to protect merchant ships from attacks by Houthi rebels. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Belgium Call for release of Swedish prisoner on anniversary of Iran detention Johan Floderus was arrested at Tehran airport in 2022, and has had limited family contact and consular access since being imprisoned. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Middle East crisis overshadows EU summit devoted to the economy European Union leaders are gathering in Brussels for a special two-day summit focused on the bloc's economic competitiveness. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Over 70% of Europeans 'likely' to vote in June elections More than two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU looking to expand sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel The European Union will "start the necessary work" to hit Iran with heavier sanctions after Saturday's aerial attack on Israel, the bloc's top diplomat has said. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Erdogan blasts West's double standards over Iran Israel response Turkey's president accused Western nations of double standards for condemning Iran's attack on Israel, but not speaking out when Israel bombed an Iranian consulate. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets European markets slump as investors weigh Middle East developments European markets were all in the red on Tuesday afternoon as traders continued to monitor developments in the Middle East - and digest fresh economic data from China. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Israel Euroviews. An Arab-Israel axis against Iran is now a reality The entire region just witnessed the whimper of the Tehran regime and the bang of Israel and its allies. It is time to capitalise on this opportunity for real political gains, Samuel J. Hyde writes. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Food and Drink Hundreds attend Kosher Food Festival in Berlin Crowds gathered at the Jewish food festival despite overnight attacks on Israel. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU scrambles to rein in a spill-over in the Israel-Iran conflict As Israel weighs its options for a potential response to Iran's aerial attack on Saturday, its European allies are pleading for restraint to prevent a major regional spillover of the conflict. 15/04/2024
