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Erdogan Reaffirms Support for Cyprus Two-State Solution

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan repeated on Sunday his support for a two-state solution on Cyprus and urged the outside world to accept the current division during his visit to the Mediterranean island. "It is time for the international community to make peace with the realities on the ground", said Erdogan.
Erdogan Reaffirms Support for Cyprus Two-State Solution

UN Condemns Israel's Airstrikes on Syria Amid Rising Tensions

The UN condemns Israel's attacks on Syria and the EU urges the country to immediately cease the attacks. The escalation occurs after previous attacks on southern Syria – where around 300 people have been killed in unrest in recent days.
UN Condemns Israel's Airstrikes on Syria Amid Rising Tensions

Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA, Sparking UN Concern

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian announces that they are cancelling the cooperation with the UN's nuclear energy organization IAEA, reports state media on Wednesday. .
Iran Ends Cooperation with IAEA, Sparking UN Concern

Record Heatwave Hits Portugal and Spain with New Temperature Highs

The heat wave in southern Europe continues with unchanged strength at the beginning of the week. Over the weekend, several heat records were set.
Record Heatwave Hits Portugal and Spain with New Temperature Highs

Netanyahu and Katz Deny Military Ordered to Shoot Civilians in Gaza

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz dismiss an article about Israel's military being ordered to shoot Palestinians who have sought help at aid stations. .
Netanyahu and Katz Deny Military Ordered to Shoot Civilians in Gaza

Sudan Military Agrees to Ceasefire in Darfur for UN Aid Efforts

Sudan's military has agreed to a week-long ceasefire in al-Fashir in the disputed northern Darfur, to facilitate the UN's aid efforts to the area. .
Sudan Military Agrees to Ceasefire in Darfur for UN Aid Efforts

UN Warns of High Genocide Risk Amid Sudan Civil War

The risk of genocide during the ongoing civil war in Sudan is "very high", warns a high-ranking UN representative. .
UN Warns of High Genocide Risk Amid Sudan Civil War

UN Chief Warns of Escalating Revenge in Israel-Iran Conflict

The UN Security Council gathered for a crisis meeting on the war between Israel and Iran and the US attacks on nuclear facilities in the country. Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world risks sinking into a "hole of revenge after revenge".
UN Chief Warns of Escalating Revenge in Israel-Iran Conflict

EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

The EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas urges all parties to de-escalate after the US attack on nuclear facilities in Iran. But she emphasizes that Iran "cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons".
EU Calls for De-escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions; China Condemns

Israel Intensifies Strikes on Iran as Trump Deliberates US Involvement

Israel continues to attack Iran at the same time as the US President Donald Trump does not seem to be able to make up his mind whether he should draw the US into the war. From a European perspective, France is planning to present a European peace initiative.
Israel Intensifies Strikes on Iran as Trump Deliberates US Involvement

Guterres Calls for End to Israel-Iran Escalation

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges Israel and Iran to discontinue the attacks. "Israeli bombing of Iranian nuclear power plants.
Guterres Calls for End to Israel-Iran Escalation

UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

Raging wars and blatant war crimes are shaking the UN to its foundations. Something is being torn apart when principles are politicized and no one is able to put their foot down, says the UN's outgoing refugee chief Filippo Grandi to TT: If we do not demand accountability for crimes, we are in a dangerous situation.
UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites

No emergency aid will be handed out in Gaza on Wednesday, announces the controversial initiative Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). From a Swedish perspective, one is demanding that the bloody events of the past few days near the distribution sites be investigated.
Gaza Aid Halted After Fatal Shootings Near Distribution Sites

UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime

At least 27 people were killed when crowds gathered in Gaza to receive emergency assistance. Rescue workers accuse Israel's military of opening fire.
UN Condemns Gaza Aid Attack as Possible War Crime

UN Calls for Probe into Gaza Aid Center Attack Allegations

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres demands an "immediate and independent" investigation of the allegations that Palestinians were killed and injured when they sought help in Gaza on Sunday. .
UN Calls for Probe into Gaza Aid Center Attack Allegations

Israel's West Bank Settlement Expansion Faces Global Condemnation

Israel will establish 22 settlements on occupied Palestinian West Bank, announces the country's government. The action is condemned and criticized from several quarters.
Israel's West Bank Settlement Expansion Faces Global Condemnation

Thousands of Gazans Rush Aid Center Amid Scarce Relief Supplies

Thousands of Gazans stormed into a relief center that had received scarce but much-needed aid shipments, several media outlets report. Israeli military is said to have shot warning shots and smoke was seen rising from the site.
Thousands of Gazans Rush Aid Center Amid Scarce Relief Supplies

UN Chief Criticizes Israel's Blockade of Gaza Aid

The UN chief directs sharp criticism towards the blocking of emergency aid to Gaza. A hundred trucks are reported to have been let in, but several of the trucks were plundered.
UN Chief Criticizes Israel's Blockade of Gaza Aid

Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

Israeli soldiers have fired warning shots in connection with a group of diplomats visiting Jenin on the occupied West Bank. Several countries condemn Israel's actions, demand an explanation and summon ambassadors.
Israel Faces Global Condemnation for Warning Shots at Diplomatic Visit

UN: Humanitarian Aid Stuck at Gaza Border Amid Urgent Need

Gaza is in acute need of humanitarian aid, but the help is delayed. Most of what has been allowed in since Monday has been loaded onto the UN's trucks, but has not been able to leave the border area, according to the UN.
UN: Humanitarian Aid Stuck at Gaza Border Amid Urgent Need

UN: 14,000 Gaza Infants Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

Around 100 UN trucks with emergency aid have been permitted to roll into Gaza on Tuesday. The UN estimates that 14,000 infants are suffering from acute malnutrition.
UN: 14,000 Gaza Infants Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

Girl and Woman Killed Every Hour in Gaza Conflict, UN Reports

Over 28,000 girls and women have been killed in Gaza during Israel's war against Hamas, according to new data from the UN agency UN Women. This means that on average, one girl and one woman are killed per hour in the Gaza Strip.
Girl and Woman Killed Every Hour in Gaza Conflict, UN Reports

Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

The situation in Gaza dominated the Arab League's meeting in Baghdad. In a joint statement, the countries demand that the international community puts pressure on the parties to "stop the bloodshed" and contributes to paying for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after the war.
Arab League Urges Ceasefire and Aid for Gaza Reconstruction

Expert Says Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Unlikely

The world is on high alert after the Indian attack on several targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled areas. Both countries have nuclear weapons – and Pakistan is threatening revenge.
Expert Says Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Unlikely
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