Swiss foreign minister says Israel’s reaction should be ‘proportionate’
October 13, 2023 9:28 PM Switzerland’s foreign minister said on Friday that Israel had the right to defend itself following a deadly attack by Hamas but said its response should…
EU hopes to advance talks on using Russian assets for Ukraine
October 13, 2023 9:23 PM European Union leaders meeting later in October will demand “decisive progress” on using Russian assets frozen by sanctions to help Ukraine, according to their draft…
Vatican offers mediation to release hostages, defuse Gaza conflict
October 13, 2023 9:08 PM The Vatican offered on Friday to mediate between Israel and Palestinian militants for the release of hostages in Gaza and to facilitate peace, but said…
No shade, no water, and record heat: More migrants die in U.S. desert
October 13, 2023 9:03 PM SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – Veteran firefighter Daniel Medrano got out of his truck somewhere in the barren outskirts of Sunland Park, New Mexico, where…
Israel eases import rules to expedite entry of needed goods
October 13, 2023 8:58 PM Israel’s Economy Ministry on Friday said dozens of imported products would be exempt from inspection and other approvals to facilitate their entry into Israel and…
Ukraine invited to observe north Europe defence alliance exercises
October 13, 2023 8:43 PM A British-led defence alliance of several European countries has invited Ukraine to observe its exercises, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told a press conference on…
Spain’s acting PM Sanchez meets Catalan, Basque separatists in bid for new term
October 13, 2023 8:38 PM Spain’s Pedro Sanchez met with Catalan pro-independence party Junts and became the first Spanish prime minister to hold official talks with Basque separatist party EH…
US Senate majority leader Schumer to visit Israel -spokesperson
October 13, 2023 8:23 PM Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers will travel to Israel this weekend to meet with its new unity government…
Israel’s call to move Gaza civilians ‘horrendous’ – UN Palestinian refugee agency
October 13, 2023 8:18 PM The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency on Friday described Israel’s call to move more than 1 million civilians in northern Gaza in 24 hours as…
Five alleged Russian spies appear in London court
October 13, 2023 8:13 PM Five Bulgarian nationals accused of being part of a Russian spying network in Britain appeared by videolink for a brief hearing at a London court…