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Finnish FM visits Jerusalem for first time since 2016, discusses regional issues with FM Sa'ar
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosted Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Jerusalem, marking the first such visit in nearly a decade amid EU discussions on Israel.
EU warns Iranian regime's protest crackdowns may constitute crimes against humanity
Kallas: Member states not prepared to give Ukraine concrete accession date
EU appoints first ever haredi to National Team of Higher Education Reform Experts
Left-winger Catherine Connolly, who called Hamas 'part of fabric' of Gaza, elected Irish president
Connolly, 68, an independent candidate backed by the entire left-dominated opposition, has previously stated that Hamas is "part of the fabric of the Palestinian people.
US could hit Russia with more sanctions to end Ukraine war, wants Europe to increase pressure
While it is not clear whether Washington will actually carry out any moves in the immediate term, it shows the administration has a plan to up the ante against Moscow.
Europe, Ukraine prepare 12-point proposal to end Russia's war, Bloomberg News reports
European leaders called on Washington on Tuesday to hold firm in demanding an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, with present battle lines to serve as the basis for any future talks.
EU lawmakers urge halt to UNRWA funding over terror links
Lawmakers from 16 EU countries urged the bloc to stop funding UNRWA, citing ties to Hamas and a failure to uphold peace values.
Turkey accuses Greece of blocking EU defense bid for political gain
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says Greece is using anti-Turkish rhetoric to derail Ankara’s entry into the EU's SAFE defense initiative ahead of key deadline.
EU to pressure Trump to ensure ceasefire plan does not undermine future Palestinian state - report
The European External Action Service proposed to use further diplomatic channels to pressure the US to ensure that the viability of the PA as the leaders of a Palestinian state is not undermined.
Two killed in Bucharest after explosion at apartment block
The blast broke windows at a nearby high school, injuring 12 other people. It also completely collapsed two floors and affected others below, local media said.
'Peace finally feels obtainable': World welcomes imminent release of hostages, Gaza deal signing
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the "stakes had never been higher" for establishing a two-state solution.
Ireland poised to blunt sanctions on Israel under corporate pressure, say sources
Ireland's government is one of the most outspoken critics of the war in Gaza, but, unlike others such as Spain, it hosts the European headquarters of some of the US's biggest companies.
Russian air attack wounds six, sparks fires in Kharkiv, Ukraine says
This comes as the European Union discussed proposals for a "drone wall" to protect the continent at a summit on Wednesday in Copenhagen.