US President Joe Biden says he hopes to have a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza by Monday. His comments come amid reports of some progress in indirect negotiations involving Israeli and Hamas officials. It would…
Israeli forces disguised as women and medics storm hospital in West Bank
Armed Israeli forces disguised as women and medical workers have stormed a hospital in the occupied West Bank, killing three suspected Palestinian militants in a dramatic raid that underscored the spillover of deadly violence to the territory during the war…
Ireland joins call to EU leaders for immediate lasting ceasefire to allow aid reach Gaza
Ireland has joined three other countries in calling for an urgent, lasting humanitarian ceasefire “that can lead to an end of hostilities” in Gaza, ahead of a meeting between European Union leaders later this week. A letter signed by Taoiseach…
Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup
Palestinian club Jabal Al Mukaber have withdrawn from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup as a result of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the region’s governing body has announced. A statement on the AFC’s official website said the Palestine Football Association had…
European Central Bank leaves interest rates on hold
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday for the first time since July last year. The closely watched deposit rate has stayed at 4 per cent, which is a record high. The central bank previously raised rates…
