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Hunger surge strikes Middle East and Africa, UN survey shows

Global crises are fueling hunger in Africa and the Middle East, with trade tensions, conflicts, and climate change driving food inflation, according to the UN's SOFI report.

Syria

Syrian troops to return to Suwayda after renewed Druze-Bedouin clashes

Syrian forces will return to Suwayda after clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin clans. A ceasefire was mediated by the US, Turkey and Arab nations.

Business

Wizz Air halts Abu Dhabi operations as instability threatens profits

Wizz Air's decision to end operations out of its hub in Abu Dhabi comes as it aims to focus on its core markets in Central and Eastern Europe.

Turkey

New paths for dialogue in the Middle East?

US Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye Thomas Barrack says that the escalation between Iran and Israel has created a "new path" in the Middle East and points to talks behind the scenes between Syria and Israel on all issues.

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Europe News

Slovakia vetoes Russia sanctions at EU summit

Slovakia's Robert Fico announced his intention to maintain his veto on the new package of sanctions against Russia.

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Fleeing airstrikes, Iranians seek relief in neighboring countries

Fearing further conflict, many Iranians are fleeing toward neighboring countries, seeking temporary refuge.

World News

Trump accuses both Israel and Iran of violating US-brokered ceasefire

Iranians and Israelis both appeared to respect US President Donald Trump's brokered ceasefire later on Tuesday, after Trump accused both sides of violating the deal.

World News

Situation in Qatar after Iranian strikes 'stable', authorities say

Day 11 of the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel moved in a different direction on Monday after Iran launched air strikes on a US military base in Qatar, but a US official later said none of the missiles hit their target.

Europe News

Exclusive: Israel blasts EU report claiming Gaza human rights breaches

In a letter seen by Euronews, Israel rejects the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which indicates Israeli violations of human rights in Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry states that “Israel is engaged in an existential struggle by defending against the shared enemies of the West."

Europe News

Why do Europeans still believe a nuclear deal with Iran is possible?

Europe aims to use diplomacy to prevent an all-out war between Israel and Iran. On Friday, some of the continent's top diplomats are set to meet Iranian representatives in Geneva to de-escalate tensions.

World News

EU-Iran talks: Door open to dialogue but no concrete breakthroughs yet

International efforts to find a diplomatic solution intensified on Friday as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its second week of open hostilities, but there were no breakthroughs on the horizon.

Israel

Israel offers historic 'bigger picture of hope' and firm EU relations

As its military gains the upper hand in its conflict with Iran so far, Israel is now proceeding to expand on its reasons for action and its vision towards “a bigger picture,” in a broader Middle East and Europe-related context that transcends its current offensive in Iran.

World News

Trump will decide on whether to attack Iran 'within two weeks'

US President Donald Trump's top priority at the moment is to "ensure" that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, the White House press secretary told reporters on Thursday.

Markets

Israel-Iran conflict fuels best month for energy stocks since 2022

European energy stocks soar as the Israel-Iran conflict drives Brent crude up 20% in June. The EURO STOXX 600 Energy index has gained 8% over the same period, on track for its best month since October 2022.

World News

Trump demands Tehran's 'surrender' again as Israel conflict continues

Donald Trump said "I may do it, I may not do it" when asked by reporters if the US planned to join Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to thank the US president for "standing by us."

Iran

Thousands flee Tehran as conflict with Israel continues to escalate

A partial evacuation order was issued by the Israeli military to 330,000 people living in the centre of Iran’s capital early on Monday.

World News

Trump says US will not kill Iran's Ayatollah 'for now'

The fifth day of hostilities between Israel and Iran draws to a close with no sign of the exchange of fire ending and an ominous warning from US President Donald Trump about Iran's supreme leader.

Germany

Germany and France increase security at Jewish sites amid Iran threat

Amichai Chikli, Israel’s Minister for Diaspora Affairs, told Euronews the threat to Jewish communities and Israeli embassies is now greater than ever.

Economy

Israel-Iran crisis: How vital is the Strait of Hormuz for oil market?

Tensions between Israel and Iran have raised fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG. Experts warn that even the threat of closure could rattle markets and push energy prices sharply higher.

World News

Israel hasn't ruled out killing Iran's Ayatollah, Netanyahu says

Day four of intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel draws to a close, but with no end to the exchanges of missiles and drones in sight. Euronews has this roundup of the key events from Monday evening.

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