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Trump calls top Democrat Schumer a 'Palestinian' over Qatar jet row

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has angered US President Donald Trump over his scrutiny of Qatar's offer of a luxury aircraft as a gift.

Saudi Arabia

US and Saudi Arabia sign €127bn arms deal on day one of Trump's tour

That agreement will see Washington provide Riyadh with 'state-of-the-art warfighting equipment' in return for a Saudi investment of $20 billion in the US' artificial intelligence sector.

Egypt

Middle East and North Africa's Catholics await 'pivotal' pope election

As cardinals meet to elect a new pontiff, Euronews spoke to senior Catholic figures from the region as they reflected on the late Pope Francis and pondered what is next for the Church.

Europe News

New India-Europe 'spice route' gains traction amid global tensions

Hampered by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project is gaining momentum with the return of US President Donald Trump to office and the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

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Economy

How tariffs and other uncertainties are weighing on Mideast economies

Countries across the Middle East and North Africa face significant challenges to economic growth as the region faces economic uncertainty due to tariff measures, lower-than-recent oil prices and cuts to financial aid, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday.

Economy

Egypt's Suez Canal revenue fell sharply in 2024 on regional tensions

Attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have continued to significantly impact commercial shipping through the Suez Canal.

Radio Schuman

Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful?

Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine, and proposed to spend up to €1.6 billion, to “foster Palestinian recovery and resilience”.

Yemen

US claims key Houthi leaders taken out in latest airstrikes in Yemen

The attack brought down a building in a western neighbourhood of Yemen's capital, Sanaa, as the US campaign against the Houthis entered its tenth day.

Egypt

‘A bargaining chip’: What did the Cairo Summit for Gaza achieve?

Euronews spoke exclusively to senior figures at the summit and analysts from across the region who lauded the sentiment but questioned the viability of the Arab countries’ proposals.

Business

Coca-Cola's loses its fizz for Palestinians as drinkers seek local pop

Chat Cola, with a red tin and sweeping white script bearing remarkable resemblance to the iconic American soft drink's logo, has seen its products explode in popularity across the occupied West Bank in the past year.

Iran

Iran charges British motorcycling couple with espionage

Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a round-the-world motorbike tour when they were arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

Israel

Marco Rubio backs Trump's Gaza proposal during first Israel visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as he kicked off his first tour of the Middle East.

Israel

Hamas delays next hostage release, blames Israel for ceasefire breach

Five exchanges between the two sides have freed 21 hostages and 730 prisoners so far.

Lebanon

A Lebanese MP seeks a new path forward for his country

As Lebanon confronts the aftermath of another war with Israel, non-sectarian MP Michel Moawad discusses the new president, Hezbollah, and his hope for rebuilding a country ravaged by conflict, sectarian violence, and corruption.

Radio Schuman

Lift EU sanctions on Syria for 'a very good start', says Syria expert

In ten days, EU foreign affairs ministers will gather in Brussels to discuss relaxing the bloc’s sanctions against Syria. The lifting of sanctions was under consideration since the Islamic militia faction HTS toppled Syria’ former president Bashar al-Assad.

Europe News

EU pledges €120 million in aid for Gaza as Israel truce appears near

Brussels has had a limited role in brokering a fragile Middle East peace deal – but hopes are high it can help improve Gaza’s grim humanitarian situation.

Lebanon

Fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire likely to hold, analysts say

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire that was agreed on 27 November is likely to hold, analysts say, despite repeated violations.

Moments

Frankincense: The intriguing story behind the Christmas scent

Once more valuable than gold, frankincense is indelibly linked to Oman.

Israel

Rocket fired from Yemen hits Israeli city of Tel Aviv

Yemen's Houthi rebels issued a statement on Telegram saying they had aimed a hypersonic ballistic missile at an unidentified military target.

Radio Schuman

Zelenskyy calls Putin 'crazy' and seeks further US support in Ukraine

Zelensky sharply criticised Putin during a Brussels summit but struck a more measured tone towards incoming US President Donald Trump, calling him a 'strong man' and emphasising the need for detailed discussions about Ukraine.