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EU foreign policy chief warns Middle East 'on edge of regional war'

G7 foreign ministers are meeting to discuss new ways of securing military funding for Ukraine, including the possibility of releasing siezed Russian funds to Kyiv.

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.

Europe News

'You are a criminal!' Heckler blasts von der Leyen's stance on Israel

A speech by Ursula von der Leyen was briefly interrupted on Wednesday by a man who accused her of being a "criminal" over her support for Israel.

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.

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Economy

Eurozone growth set to rebound as ECB cuts interest rates, IMF says

IMF expects the Eurozone to recover from 2023's 0.4% growth, with projected rises to 0.8% in 2024 and 1.5% in 2025. Inflation decline allows central banks to consider rate cuts, but Middle East tensions threaten to hike oil prices and shipping costs, potentially dampening the economic outlook.

Culture news

Israeli artists stops own Venice Biennale show in cease-fire call

Following months of public pressure, Ruth Patir, the Israeli artist exhibiting work at this year's Venice Biennale, has closed her country's pavilion until a cease-fire is reached.

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.

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.

Culture news

Eight films to better understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

“I know they may knock at my door at any moment, but I’ll just keep filming. It helps me confront life. And survive.”

Israel

Iran will 'face consequencess' for attack: Israeli military chief

Israeli Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said Tehran's missile and drone attack “will be met with a response”, though he did not elaborate further.

Ukraine

US House Speaker promises to push for aid to Israel and Ukraine

House Speaker promises to push for aid to Israel and Ukraine as pressure ramps up.

Gaza

Israel said it will pursue its war objectives in light of the decision

Hamas said it had handed its response to mediators in Egypt and Qatar. It said any agreement must end Israel's war in Gaza.

Iran

How is the Israel attack viewed in Iran?

Tehran's strikes on Israel likely mean more problems for ordinary citizens, already struggling under a deeply unpopular Islamic regime.

Israel

Revenge, geopolitics and ideology: Why did Iran attack Israel?

Iranian missiles and drones rained down on Israel on Saturday, tipping the pair close to war. But why? What is driving hostility between Israel and Iran?

World News

How world leaders responded to Iran's drone attack on Israel?

Global leaders have swiftly condemned Tehran's actions, urging restraint to avoid further escalation.

Israel

Israel will ‘exact price from Iran', vows minister

The Middle East is braced for possible further violence following Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone strikes on Israel Saturday night.

Iran

IDF says Iran has launched drones at Israel, will take hours to arrive

Following an airstrike in Syria last week that killed two Iranian generals, Israel has been on high alert. Iran has blamed Israel for the strike and vowed retaliation.

Israel

'Don't': US president cautions Iran over potential strike on Israel

US President Joe Biden has cautioned Iran over a suspect attack on Israel, while Israeli settlers attacked a village in Palestine, killing one and wounding more than 20.

Israel

Israel vows to defend itself against looming Iranian attack

Tension continues to mount in the Middle East as Israel said it will defend itself against a suspected Iranian retaliatory attack for April's deadly airstrike on a consulate in Syria.

Europe News

Group of EU states should recognise Palestine together, Michel says

European Union countries willing to recognise the State of Palestine should move in tandem in order to "trigger significant progress" in building peace in the war-torn region, European Council President Charles Michel has said.

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