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British MPs call on PM to ‘immediately expel’ Israeli ambassador

A cross-party group of MPs have sent a letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urging him to "immediately expel" Israel's ambassador to London, Tzipi Hotovely.

Violence against Alawites in Syria likely included ‘war crimes’: UN commission

A United Nations commission investigating sectarian bloodshed in Syria's Alawite heartland has documented systematic violence at the hands of government forces and allied groups, warning that some of the acts could constitute war crimes.

South Sudan denies talks on resettling Gazans

South Sudan has denied media reports that it is in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from war-torn Gaza to the East African nation. Reports indicate that Tel Aviv is seeking agreements with third countries to accept people displaced from the besieged enclave.

Putin faces ‘very severe consequences’ if no Ukraine truce agreed: Trump

President Vladimir Putin will face “very severe consequences” if he does not agree a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine at his summit with Donald Trump in Alaska, the US president stated on Wednesday.

German manufacturer mulls relocating to US to avoid weapons embargo against Israel: Report

German automotive manufacturer Renk, which produces tank transmissions and engines for the Israeli military, is considering moving production to the United States after Berlin arms embargo on Tel Aviv.

Israeli air attacks on Tehran killed inmates in ‘apparent war crime’: HRW

Israeli air attacks on Tehran’s Evin prison in June killed scores of detainees, visitors and staff in what Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called an “apparent war crime”.

Aid groups slam Israel’s ‘weaponisation of Gaza relief’

More than 100 aid groups say Israel is obstructing life-saving aid from entering the Gaza Strip, resulting in vast quantities of relief supplies remaining stranded in warehouses across Jordan and Egypt as more Palestinians starve.

European leaders set out stance on Ukraine ceasefire pathway

Britain, France and Germany, co-chairs of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing", have set out their position on the pathway to a ceasefire in Ukraine in a statement released after a virtual meeting on Wednesday.

Ukraine downplays Putin-Trump summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, will not be able to decide the fate of Ukraine during their highly anticipated Alaska summit unless Kiev consents to it, President Volodymyr Zelensky has told reporters.

Israel army says approved plan for new Gaza offensive

The Israeli military announced Wednesday it had approved the "framework" for a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, days after the security cabinet called for the seizure of Gaza City.

UK MPs urge London to disclose if it holds spy plane footage of Israel’s journalist killings

The British government faces mounting scrutiny over its military cooperation with Israel after the Israeli targeted killing of six journalists in an strike on Sunday in Gaza.

Israel in talks with South Sudan to forcibly transfer Gazans: AP

Israel is reportedly negotiating with South Sudan to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, advancing its mass expulsion agenda as Gaza lies in ruins after months of bombardment.

UN warns Israel, Russia over reports of sexual abuse by their armed forces

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has put Tel Aviv and Moscow “on notice” that their armed forces and security personnel could be listed among parties “credibly suspected” of committing sexual violence in conflict zones.

E3 willing to reinstate sanctions on Iran: FT

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have told the United Nations they are ready to reinstate sanctions on Iran if it does not return to negotiations with the international community over its nuclear programme, the Financial Times daily has reported.

Zelensky says he would not withdraw Ukrainian soldiers from Donbass

President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine cannot withdraw its troops from Donbass, as it fears a "future offensive" from there.

European defense plants growing 3 times faster amid Russia’s war against Ukraine: FT

European defense factories are expanding at triple speed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Financial Times (FT) has reported, citing its analysis of satellite data.

EU condemns Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists

The European Union condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stated.

Ukraine softens stance on land concessions: Telegraph

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky could agree to concede land to Russia and the freezing of the current front lines as part of a potential conflict settlement, the Daily Telegraph has reported, citing sources. Publicly, however, he has refused to consider giving up territory.

‘No sign’ Russia preparing for ending war: Zelensky says ahead of Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

Russia is preparing to stage new offensives in Ukraine and has shown "no sign" of readiness for a ceasefire, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

EU leaders say Ukraine should have freedom to decide its future

26 European heads of state and governments have announced in a statement that Ukrainians must have the freedom to decide their future and that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukrainian and European interests.

Europe ‘lacks strength’ to support Ukraine: Times

Europe does not have the capability to help Ukraine in any meaningful way, whether in pushing for better negotiating terms or enforcing a future ceasefire, according to a report by The Times.

Most Lebanese oppose Hezbollah disarmament: Survey

A new opinion poll has showed that a majority of Lebanese people oppose the disarmament of the Hezbollah resistance movement and believe that the country’s army is not capable of confronting Israeli acts of aggression on its own.

US puts Balochistan armed group on ‘foreign terrorist’ list

The United States has upped pressure on the Pakistan-based Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), labelling it as a “foreign terrorist” organisation.

Trump says Zelensky won’t attend Alaska summit with Putin, but Ukraine-Russia negotiations should follow

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed during a press conference that President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will not take part in his upcoming talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, set for Aug. 15 in Alaska.

UN condemns Israeli killing of Gaza journalists

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel's killing of six journalists in the Gaza Strip, urging "an independent and impartial investigation."

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