“Strong majority” of the EU want to review trade pact with Israel
The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said there is strong support within the bloc to revisit its trade agreement...
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Sudan declares Khartoum State ‘completely free’ of RSF
Nearly two months after regaining control of the capital's center, the Sudanese Army has finally declared that its paramilitary rival,...
Yemen’s Houthis declare a blockade of Israel’s Haifa port
In response to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Yemen’s Houthi militia is imposing a “maritime blockade” on Israel’s Haifa port...
Syrian official hints at normalisation with Israel
A Syrian official has hinted at possible normalisation with Israel during an interview with Israeli broadcaster Kan News, Middle East...
Terrorist violence drives mass exodus from Marte, Nigeria
A recent upsurge in terrorist attacks in northeastern Nigeria has forced over 20,000 residents out of Marte, a conflict-ravaged town...
UK says Gulf trade deal next after sealing EU pact
The UK government's dealmakers are turning their attention to the Gulf after a series of trade agreements with Europe, Chancellor...
Morocco and UAE deepen ties with major water and energy project
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have deepened ties with a 13-billion-dollar investment in Morocco’s struggling water and energy sector. This...
Global women’s rights at risk amid UK aid rollback
Global women’s rights are at risk, warn humanitarian groups, as newly appointed minister Baroness Chapman signals cuts to education and...
Western allies warn Israel of sanctions over Gaza
In a rare show of unified resolve, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister...
Algeria-France relations spiral as passport deal breached
Algeria has accused France of breaching a passport agreement as the tensions between the two countries continue to build. According...
Following US move, EU prepares to lift Syria sanctions
After a monumental removal of sanctions by the US on Trump's Gulf tour, the EU follows the US as it...
Libya gripped by unrest as 58 bodies found amid militia clashes
Authorities have discovered fifty-eight bodies stored in a mortuary refrigerator at a hospital in Tripoli, which had been controlled by...
France supports reviewing EU’s relations with Israel
France has backed a review of the EU's agreement with Israel as part of 'further action' being considered by the...
Erkin Oncan: The West may reach an agreement with Russia over Libya
The world’s attention has turned to Istanbul with hopes for a ceasefire in the more-than-three-year war between Russia and Ukraine....
EU to offer €4 billion in aid to Egypt
The EU has offered to provide another €4 billion in aid to Egypt in order for the country to meet...