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UN reports uptick in preventable diseases in Gaza due to Israeli siege

The United Nations humanitarian agency (OCHA) has warned that preventable diseases in the Gaza Strip are on the rise and killing civilians due to the lack of desperately needed medicine and clean water.

EU calls for ceasefire in Gaza, stops short of taking action against Israel

European Union leaders meeting in Brussels have condemned the “catastrophic humanitarian situation” in the Gaza Strip, but were unable to unite on means of pressuring Israel to end the war.

Poll finds most Israelis believe Hamas rule in Gaza will persist after war

Most Israelis believe Hamas will remain in power in the Gaza Strip after the current war, a new survey showed on Thursday.

EU warns Europe must be ready to build ‘millions of drones’ to defend itself against possible Russian attacks

The EU's defence commissioner has warned Europe must be capable of building a drone army in case Moscow attacks.

50 percent say US attacks on Iran make Americans less safe: Poll

Half of registered voters say they think U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program would make Americans less safe, according to a new Quinnipiac University survey conducted in the days after President Donald Trump bombed the Middle Eastern country.

Iran’s envoy to UN refutes ‘arbitrary’ US interpretation to justify aggression

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has rejected the US’s arbitrary interpretation of Article 51 to justify its assault against the country’s peaceful nuclear facilities.

Right groups say Gaza Humanitarian Foundation may be ‘complicit in war crimes’

A group of 15 human rights and legal organisations has called for the suspension of aid operations by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), warning that the initiative, backed by Israel and the United States, may be complicit in international crimes.

Zelensky urges trial for ‘war criminal’ Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the prosecution of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he accused of being a “war criminal” for launching Moscow’s attack on Kiev.

World Bank approves $146mn for recovery of Syria’s power sector

The World Bank has approved $146 million for the recovery of electricity sector in Syria.

Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu’s corruption trial

United States President Donald Trump has called for Israel to cancel the corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu, or grant him a pardon, describing the case against the prime minister as a “witch-hunt”.

US will meet with Iran “next week”: Trump

President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the US will meet with Iran next week about a potential nuclear deal, though he stated repeatedly that he doesn’t believe such an agreement “is that necessary".

IAEA Director-General: Returning to Iranian sites is top priority

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi has stated that his top priority is getting the agency's inspectors back to Iran's nuclear facilities to assess the impact of U.S. and Israeli military strikes and verify its stocks of enriched uranium.

Crushing’ Russia with sanctions would jeopardize Ukraine peace talks: US

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated in an interview with Politico that President Donald Trump will resist European pressure to escalate sanctions on Russia, arguing that doing so could close the door to potential peace negotiations with Moscow.

EU says may take action against Israel if conditions in Gaza do not improve

The EU may take action to increase pressure on Israel unless there are “concrete” improvements for the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip, the bloc's foreign policy chief has stated.

BRICS countries say attacks on Iran violated UN Charter

BRICS member states have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over Israeli and US attacks on Iran and saying they violated international law and the UN Charter.

Iran’s enriched uranium can’t be located following US military strikes: IAEA chief

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has stated the United Nations nuclear watchdog does not know where nearly 900 pounds of potentially enriched uranium is located, after Iranian officials said it was being removed for protective measures ahead of attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran.

A majority of Americans disapprove of US attacks on Iran: CNN poll

President Donald Trump’s decision to launch airstrikes against Iran is broadly unpopular with Americans, according to a new CNN survey conducted by SSRS after the raid.

Early US intel assessment suggests attacks on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites: CNN

The US military attacks on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country’s nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, according to an early US intelligence assessment that was described by seven people briefed on it.

Europeans oppose following Trump if he pushes Ukraine to cede territory, lift Russia sanctions: Suevey

A majority of Europeans would oppose following the U.S.' lead if President Donald Trump pushed Ukraine to cede territories or lift sanctions on Russia as part of a peace accord, a new poll has found.

Russia remains ‘the most significant, direct threat’ to NATO: Secretary-General

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated during a press briefing that Russia remains the main threat to the alliance, citing Moscow's cooperation with China, North Korea, Iran, and Belarus.

Iran could ‘target’ US officials if Tehran believes government’s survival at risk: DHS

Iran could try to “target” US government officials if Iranian leaders believe “the stability or survivability” of their government is at risk, according to a new US Department of Homeland Security bulletin obtained by CNN.

Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire amid waves of missile attacks

Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire following 12 days of exchanging intense air attacks, including a “last minute” barrage fired by Tehran.

Israel’s attack on Evin Prison ‘grave breach of international law’: UN

The United Nations Rights Office has condemned Israel’s strike on Evin Prison on Monday, saying it should not have been targeted.

IMF chief sees threats to economies from US attacks on Iran

US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have created another source of economic uncertainty, threatening the prospects of large economies, including the United States itself, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Monday.

Tehran reserves ‘complete and lawful right’ to respond to US attack: Iran’s envoy

Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, speaking at an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Monday, strongly condemned the US military aggression against Iranian soil, stressing Tehran reserves the complete and lawful right to defend itself under international law.

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