Biden says Netanyahu not opposed to all two-state solutions

REUTERS JANUARY 20, 2024 00:25 US President Joe Biden on Friday said the creation of an independent state for Palestinians was not impossible while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was still in office, and the two leaders had discussed the issue on Friday. Asked if a two-state solution was “impossible” while Netanyahu was in office, […]

What does Red Sea disruption mean for Europe’s economy?

At the margins, the Houthi attacks and wider troubles in the Middle East represent one of the “geopolitical risks” that get referred to in the minutes of central bankers’ monetary policy discussions. REUTERS JANUARY 19, 2024 09:16 Weeks of attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi militants on vessels in the Red Sea have disrupted shipping in the […]

Pakistan holds emergency security meeting after trading strikes with Iran

AFP January 19, 2024 4:22 am Pakistan’s prime minister will hold an emergency security meeting on Friday with military and intelligence chiefs after trading deadly air strikes with Iran on militant targets this week. The rare military actions in the porous border region of Baluchistan — shared between the two countries — have further stoked […]

Gallant to Austin: Israel determined to fight until Hamas eliminated, hostages returned

Israeli Defense Minister speaks to US Defense Secretary of progress of war against Hamas, need to address ongoing threat by Hezbollah in the north. Israel National NewsJan 19, 2024, 11:17 AM (GMT+2) Last night (Thursday), Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a call with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Minister Gallant opened […]