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Israel's Gaza occupation plan sparks strong backlash from Europe

Belgium summons Israeli envoy over planned Gaza occupation, settlement expansion

Spain strongly condemns Israeli decision to escalate military occupation of Gaza

Sweden warns Israel’s Gaza occupation plan violates international law

UN rights chief urges Israel to immediately halt plan for military occupation of Gaza

UPDATE - Australia warns Israel against military takeover of Gaza, says it will worsen 'catastrophe'

UK urges Israel to 'reconsider immediately' its decision to escalate military operations in Gaza

Morning Briefing: Aug. 8, 2025

'It's up to Putin': Trump says about Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Dutch caretaker government maintains Israel policy despite opposition push for tougher measures

Pentagon constructing large detention center at military base in Texas

UPDATE - Lebanon approves goals of US proposal to solidify ceasefire with Israel

UPDATE 2 - European leaders welcome Trump’s mediation as push for Ukraine ceasefire gains momentum

Algeria cancels diplomatic visa deal with France, accuses Paris of ‘pressure tactics’

Türkiye evaluates next steps after PKK dissolution, not negotiation: Parliament speaker

Lebanese government resumes talks on disarming Hezbollah amid US pressure

Trump to announce initial deal to end Azerbaijan, Armenia conflict

Lebanon approves goals of US proposal to solidify ceasefire with Israel

Suspect in killing of 2 Israeli Embassy staffers in US could face death penalty

Moscow summons Italian charge d'affaires over 'anti-Russian campaign'

Bulgaria opens probe into killing of UN officer in Israeli strike on Gaza

Azerbaijan’s president arrives in US ahead of trilateral peace talks with Armenia

Turkish parliament speaker meets with Senegalese premier in Ankara

Turkish foreign minister meets Syrian president in Damascus

Egypt rejects Greece’s maritime spatial planning, delivers diplomatic note

S.Korea to reschedule military drills with US amid criticism by N.Korea

Polish premier vows 'ruthless' response to any interference from new conservative president

UPDATE - German Chancellor Merz thanks Trump for Russia-Ukraine mediation efforts

Top EU official says Israel's actions in Gaza look 'very much like' genocide

New Delhi's top security advisor says Putin to visit India in late 2025

UPDATE - Deal reached to hold Putin-Trump meeting in ‘coming days’: Putin aide

Athens upset by illegal Israeli settlers' seizure of Greek Orthodox properties in West Bank

Deal reached to hold Putin-Trump meeting in ‘coming days’: Putin aide

July ranks as 3rd-warmest on record globally

Cambodian, Thai defense chiefs accept plan to ease border tensions

Survey says 80% of Germans oppose Israel’s lethal military campaign in Gaza

UPDATE - Myanmar's acting President U Myint Swe passes away

Prosecutors seek detention warrant for South Korea's ex-1st lady

Morning Briefing: Aug. 7, 2025

2 US senators push for advancement of Russia sanctions bill

Estonia says catastrophic situation in Gaza not acceptable price for fighting terrorism

US, Serbia discuss de-escalation in Western Balkans

Russians voice 'desire' to meet Trump, White House says after Moscow meeting

UDPATE 5 - 5 soldiers shot at US Army base in state of Georgia

China blasts Taiwan's Lai as 'warmonger'

'Great progress was made!': Trump after US special envoy’s meeting with Putin

Texas House Democrats evacuated from hotel after bomb threat

Turkish parliament speaker commemorates 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing