Lebanon's financial crisis, spiralling since 2019, has reached a critical juncture. The European union has stepped in with over $1 billion in aid to support the country's faltering economy and bolster basic services like healthcare and education.

EU announces $1.07 bn aid to tackle Lebanon's economic crisis

Bilateral trade between Israel and Turkey has come under crossfire of the Gaza conflict. Sources say that Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan steps up criticism of the Jewish state.

Israel downplays move, says will create alternatives

The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has shrunk Palestine's economy by nearly 27 percent. That's the latest assessment by the united nations development programme.

Israel-Hamas war: War in Gaza shrinks Palestine's economy by nearly 27% : Report

Houthis have been attacking commercial vessels in the red sea, the major trade route. However, the rebels' fresh attack on a Portuguese vessel has raised questions about their capabilities. In Yemen pro-Palestinian protesters thank US Campus students for their anti-war protests.

Rising threat of Houthis

Hamas says it is reviewing a cease-fire plan in Gaza put forth by Israel. A majority of younger voters in this U.S. presidential election say they wish they had someone other than Joe Biden or Donald Trump to choose from.

Hopes for another hostage deal | US: Who are the young voters backing?

The assumption among the Israeli leadership is that Hamas will formally reject the most recent offer for a hostage and truce agreement, an Israeli official informed a media agency as the war cabinet met on Thursday night. Watch to know more.

Israel war: Top Israeli ministers huddle over Rafah

Families of hostages still hope for Gaza truce and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Listen in!

Israel-Hamas War: Family appeals for release of hostage kids

Israel-Hamas war: Israel confirms death of hostages held in Gaza

Russian military have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops, a senior US Defence official told Reuters.

Russia troops at US base in Niger, arrive after Niger Junta asks US troops to leave

The US Department of State alleged that Russia had used chemical weapons against the Ukrainian army, and this was the reason to impose additional sanctions against Russia. Interestingly, last week, Russia levelled similar charges against Ukraine at the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons' conference.

US accuses Russia of using Chemical Weapons against Ukraine, Kremlin declines accusation

Russia has maintained an impressive arsenal that it keeps using to strike Ukraine. Starting with long-range strategic launchers to ballistic missiles and water drones to heavy bombers but reports from the front line show that Russians are now using tear gas grenades against Ukrainians. Keep watching to know more!

Russia accused of using chemical weapon by US, to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow

India has voiced hope for Palestine’s bid to join the United Nations. What did India’s permanent representative to the UN say? Watch on #gravitasquoteunquote.

Gravitas | India: Palestine's appeal to join UN should be reconsidered

In response to a hostage negotiation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was informed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he would not accept an end to the Gaza War. Watch to know more.

Israeli PM tells Blinken Israel won't accept Hamas demand to end war, Rafah op will go ahead

Israel war: PM Netanyahu says Rafah offensive will go ahead with or without hostage deal

Pro-Palestinian protests sweeping across US colleges have spread to the UK, with students from several universities demonstrating on campus. Watch to know more.

US campus agitations intensify | Pro-Palestine university protests spread from US to UK

Palestinian militant group Hamas has expressed concern over the temporary ceasefire and has informed mediators that it wants a permanent conclusion to the conflict. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Will hostage deal come through?

Israel war: Israel reopens Erez crossing to allow aid

Israel war: Where do Gaza truces talks stand?

The us department of state alleged that Russia had used chemical weapons against the Ukrainian army, and this was the reason to impose additional sanctions against Russia. Interestingly, last week, Russia levelled similar charges against Ukraine at the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons' conference. Who's using chemical weapons against the other? WION's Shivan Chanana discusses with Dr. Gilbert Doctorow, historian/author/political commentator from Brussels.

Did Russia use 'chemical weapons' in Ukraine?

Over 58% of the Israeli public believes that PM Benjamin Netanyahu should resign immediately, including 28% of those who voted for the bloc that supports Netanyahu, according to a poll published by N12 on Tuesday.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli name leaders who should 'resign'

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held.

Blinken in Israel to push for truce | Netanyahu vows to launch Rafah offensive

Protesters on Columbia University’s campus took control of an academic building Tuesday, as pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue to spread at college campuses around the nation against the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

US: Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University take over campus building

Netanyahu has vowed a ground invasion of Rafah with or without a truce deal with Hamas. Is Netanyahu prolonging this war for his political survival? Mohammed Saleh speaks to Helit Barel, the former Director at Israel's National Security Council for more.

Why has Netanyahu failed to secure the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza War so far?

The American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is in the state of Israel with some plans to discuss a truce deal and also for the increased flow of humanitarian Aid into the Gaza Strip. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly accept an Israeli proposal for a truce in the Gaza war and the release of Israeli hostages held.

US: Anthony Blinken in Israel for talks with Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant amid push for truce deal

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