Europe
Israel considering additional steps against Netherlands over trade ban against West Bank products
According to the source, Israel's policy on the matter has not changed: Israel has acted, is acting, and will continue to act against those who act against it.
Canada may become 'first associate member' of EU, European Commission president says
Britain restores diplomatic ties with Venezuela to support democratic transition process
EU demands AI companies prove safety compliance in order to operate in region
Swiss police arrest suspect after rave shooting kills one, wounds five
"Investigations into the exact circumstances of the incident, as well as its background and possible motive, are currently underway," the police said.
Iceland rejects EU membership plan in referendum, after almost all votes were counted
Some 47.5% of voters supported the government's proposal while 52.5% said no, according to local broadcaster RUV's estimates. Final results are expected later on Sunday.
At least one killed after shots fired at Swiss nightclub as police keep searching for attackers
According to Italy’s Foreign Ministry, the one victim who was killed in the shooting was an Italian citizen.
Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks, results too close to call
Iceland first applied to join the EU in 2009, amid a financial crisis that hit the country's small, exposed economy especially hard, and talks ended under a Eurosceptic government in 2013.
Finland discontinues €20 million UNRWA funding agreement
Finnish Foreign Trade Minister Ville Tavio previously suspended contributions to the agency in 2024 over allegations that UNRWA employees participated in Hamas’s October 7 massacre.
Sweden to deploy fighter jets, warships to Finland amid fears of 'deteroriating security situation'
Sweden responded to a request from Finland to strengthen air defense over fears that the Russia-Ukraine war is spilling into NATO's northern borders with Russia.
As Europe remains divided over Israel, North Macedonia finds new reasons to stand with Jerusalem
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: North Macedonia's FM says Skopje is prioritizing closer ties with Israel through direct flights, trade and defense cooperation, while warning that Iran also threatens Europe.
Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies US wants European-led defense of continent
“We believe that in order to survive and indeed thrive, NATO must change," US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby told ambassadors representing NATO countries.
Israel now has the power to respond to action against it with diplomatic consequences - editorial
“Our message is clear,” Sa’ar wrote. “Those who act against Israel will have no foothold in the region. Israel will not allow measures to be taken against it without a response.”
Israel’s close ties with Trump cannot replace strategic independence - opinion
Trump’s support for Israel is an asset, but Washington’s shifting priorities show why Jerusalem cannot afford strategic dependence.
