برچسب: Europe

  • Europe Urges Israel to Respect Syria’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity

    Europe Urges Israel to Respect Syria’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity

    The European union issued a‌ statement‍ calling on Israel to respect⁢ the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.

    The european Union welcomed the ceasefire in Syria and urged authorities⁤ to protect all civilians, according to‍ the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al⁤ Jazeera.

    In its statement, the EU called on all‌ parties ​to instantly⁢ halt all violence,⁤ safeguard civilians, and take urgent steps to prevent ⁣sectarian rhetoric.

    the statement also urged ​Israel to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial‌ integrity.

    Meanwhile, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights previously reported ongoing clashes in As-Suwayda and advances by armed ‍groups toward residential areas.

    This watchdog highlighted violations of the ceasefire by armed factions originating outside As-Suwayda. ⁢These groups launched consecutive⁣ attacks from multiple directions ⁣toward the city with support‍ from⁣ regime security forces⁤ linked ⁤to Jabhat al-Nusra, who have opened‌ routes for their advance.

    Fighting is concentrated in Thawra,⁤ al-Masakin neighborhoods and also in western and northern ⁢parts of the city. ⁣Local groups are resisting these assaults fiercely in a heavy battle ‌aimed at blocking militant progress.

    Residents express ⁢deep concern over ongoing chaos, retaliatory acts, and killings amid this instability.

    News Sources: © webangah⁤ News ​Agency, ⁣Mehr News Agency, Al ⁣Jazeera, Syrian Observatory for⁣ Human Rights
  • Russia Launches Overnight Attack on Ukraine with Over 300 Drones and 30 Missiles

    Russia Launches Overnight Attack on Ukraine with Over 300 Drones and 30 Missiles

    Ukrainian President reports that Russia launched an attack last night with over⁤ 300 drones and 30 missiles targeting eastern Ukraine.

    According to ‌the⁤ English‍ section ⁣of webangah ⁢News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, Ukrainian President Volodymyr‌ Zelensky announced the continuation ⁤of Russian nighttime attacks on⁢ Ukraine. He ⁤stated that ‍Moscow targeted several areas in eastern ​Ukraine with drone⁣ and missile strikes last night.

    Zelensky ⁤posted on his Telegram channel that the Russian‍ attacks hit⁤ regions including Donetsk,Kirovohrad,Dnipro,Sumy,Kherson,Volynska,Zaporizhzhia,Mykolaivka,Odessa,and Zhytomyrska.

    He reported significant damage to critical infrastructure in the Sumy region leading ⁤to widespread power outages.

    The president also‍ claimed six people were injured and one was killed during these assaults. Zelensky once⁣ again ‌urged ‍Ukraine’s allies to implement their⁤ agreements without ‌delay.

    He ‍emphasized that ⁤weapons production-including investment in drone manufacturing within Ukraine-especially‌ interceptor drones; deployment ⁢of air‍ defense systems and missiles; as well ⁤as local production capacity for these technologies ‌are essential to saving lives. Ukraine urgently‌ requires these capabilities.

    This escalation comes amid intensified Russian air raids across Ukraine. Over⁢ the ⁢past two months, Moscow has launched nearly 500 drones daily at⁤ Ukrainian targets. Most of these drone attacks have occurred⁢ overnight. On July 9 (June 18),Kyiv reported an unprecedented strike involving ​741 drones in⁤ a single night.

    The surge ​in ​Russian attacks coincides with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‍announcement‍ last Monday regarding​ NATO’s acquisition⁣ of Patriot missile ‌defense systems and othre arms from Washington for kyiv under⁢ a⁣ new agreement. trump also warned Moscow that failure to reach a peace deal with Kyiv within 50 days would⁢ trigger 100 percent tariffs on Russia-and its trade partners ⁢would be subject to those tariffs as well.

    ​ News Sources: © ​webangah news ‌Agency
  • Germany: Ukraine Faces Long Road Ahead to EU Membership

    Germany: Ukraine Faces Long Road Ahead to EU Membership

    GermanyS Chancellor stated that Ukraine’s accession to the european Union could take several years, with a long path ahead for the country.

    According to the ⁣English section of webangah News Agency,‍ citing Mehr News Agency ​and Russia Today, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized at a joint press ‍conference with the Romanian president in Berlin ⁤that⁤ ending the war in ‌Ukraine is currently their top priority.

    He added that negotiations on Ukraine’s ​reconstruction will begin after the ‌conflict⁣ ends. this process could eventually lead to Ukraine joining the European Union, but it is expected to take several years.

    Merz noted that provided that Ukraine remains at ⁤war, EU accession is virtually impractical.

    Earlier, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ⁢also stated that public opinion across Europe has become convinced that Ukraine’s membership‌ would pose notable challenges that will ‌be tough to overcome.

    News Sources: © webangah News Agency,Mehr News Agency,Russia Today,
  • George Abdallah: Mobilizing My Supporters Is Key to My Release

    George Abdallah: Mobilizing My Supporters Is Key to My Release

    Lebanese activist imprisoned in French prisons says pressure from supporters forced the French government to ⁢release ⁣him.

    According to ⁣the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al-Mayadeen, George Abdallah, a Lebanese activist who has spent over ⁣40 years in‌ French prisons and is now on⁢ the verge of release, stressed that mounting pressure‌ from his supporters compelled the French judiciary to free ‍him.

    Speaking⁣ during ⁤a meeting with André Torrina, a ⁣representative of the radical left party “France Insoumise,” Abdallah stated that time behind bars holds no meaning for political prisoners. Weather imprisoned for five or 40 years does ‍not influence their eventual release.

    Abdallah attributed his imminent freedom to widespread activism by his supporters. He emphasized that mobilizing men and women outside prison is essential for securing the release of ⁤political detainees.

    The French judiciary finally ordered⁢ Abdallah’s release yesterday after 41 years in detention. throughout this period,both the United States and⁤ the Israeli regime exerted important pressure on France to ‌prevent ‍his freedom.

    George Abdallah is scheduled for release on ⁢July 25; though, concerns ⁢remain over ongoing efforts aimed at blocking his liberation.

    News Sources: ⁤© webangah news Agency, Mehr News ‍Agency, Al-Mayadeen,
  • German Chancellor: America Is Drifting Away from Europe; Russia Remains a Major Threat

    German Chancellor: America Is Drifting Away from Europe; Russia Remains a Major Threat

    Friedrich Merz‍ emphasized ⁤that Russia ⁢poses a major​ threat not only to Ukraine but to all of Europe, highlighting⁤ the growing importance ⁢of defense independence as the US appears to be distancing itself from Europe.

    According to the ⁢English section‍ of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency ‍and Al Jazeera, the German Chancellor⁢ told BBC Television: “We are witnessing ‍a meaningful threat from ⁤Russia, ⁤not just for Ukraine ​but for peace and ⁣political order in Europe.”

    In the same interview, Friedrich Merz added, “The Americans are moving away from Europe, which makes ⁣independence from the US defense and support⁤ system extremely significant.”

    News Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency, Al Jazeera
  • France Responds to EU’s Approval of New Sanctions Package Against Russia

    France Responds to EU’s Approval of New Sanctions Package Against Russia

    France’s Foreign Minister claims the European Union’s new ⁢sanctions ⁣package against Russia is “unprecedented.”

    According to ‌the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al⁢ Jazeera, French Foreign Minister⁤ Jean-Noël barrot said on friday‌ that Europe imposed unprecedented sanctions against ⁤Russia and its allies this morning.

    The french minister further claimed, “With cooperation from ‍the​ United ​States, we will force Vladimir Putin to​ agree ⁣to a ceasefire.”

    Agence France-Presse quoted ​European diplomats on Friday announcing that the European ‍Union has enacted a new sanctions package against Russia, including measures to​ cap Russian‌ oil export prices ⁢and impose banking restrictions.

    This marks the EU’s eighteenth set ⁤of sanctions targeting Russia,with additional limits specifically aimed at banks.

    The latest EU sanctions include restrictions involving 105 vessels connected to Russian ⁣oil. The package sets a price cap on Russian exported oil at approximately $47.60 ⁣per barrel.

    News Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency, Al Jazeera, Agence⁢ France-Presse
  • Turkish Police Arrest 153 Suspected of Collaborating with ISIS

    Turkish Police Arrest 153 Suspected of Collaborating with ISIS

    Turkish police arrested ⁣153​ individuals accused⁢ of collaborating with ISIS in simultaneous operations across ‍28 provinces.

    According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Anadolu Agency,​ Turkish police conducted coordinated raids over the past two weeks in 28 provinces,​ detaining 153 people suspected of cooperating with the terrorist group ISIS.

    Turkey’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the operations on social‍ media, highlighting that gendarmerie forces carried out the arrests.

    The detainees are ​accused ⁢of distributing ISIS-related propaganda ​and​ collecting‌ financial support for the terrorist institution.

    News Sources: ⁢© webangah News Agency, Mehr News‌ Agency, Anadolu Agency,‌
  • European Commission Issues Anti-Iranian Stance

    European Commission Issues Anti-Iranian Stance

    The European Commission, in a statement⁢ that neither condemned the Zionist and U.S. aggression against Iran⁣ nor acknowledged the peaceful ‌nature‌ of ​Iran’s nuclear program, claimed: Tehran​ must not possess ⁤nuclear weapons!

    According to the English ‌section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News‍ Agency ⁣and Al Jazeera, ‌the ‌European Commission ‌released a ⁢statement today, Friday,⁤ disregarding the ⁢peaceful nature ⁣of Iran’s⁣ nuclear program. Aligning with American‌ and Zionist aggressors,it⁤ asserted that Iran should not ‍be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.

    the European Commission did not‌ condemn ‍the crimes committed ⁢by the Zionist regime against⁣ oppressed Palestinians but made⁤ misleading populist claims: “We⁤ are striving to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. ‍A ⁤ceasefire in Gaza must be respected, ⁣and ⁤civilian suffering must ​end. We seek to deliver humanitarian assistance through the United Nations and NGOs-not via ‍gaza’s ⁤local ⁢humanitarian foundation.”

    The statement further ⁣expresses ⁣deep concern over escalating⁢ violence ⁣in Suwayda in ⁣southern​ Syria. It ​calls on all⁤ parties‍ there to uphold a ceasefire and urges Israel ‌to respect ‌Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

    Regarding rising ⁣tensions‌ caused by U.S.​ policies toward Beijing, the ⁢statement adds: “We are working to‌ strengthen our ‍trade relations with​ China while reducing dependence on⁢ the​ American ⁣market.”

    ‌ News ‍Sources:⁤ ©⁢ webangah News Agency
  • EU Approves New Sanctions Package Against Russia

    EU Approves New Sanctions Package Against Russia

    Media outlets report that the European Union has approved a new sanctions package‍ against Russia, including a cap on⁢ Moscow’s ​oil export prices.

    The English section of webangah News Agency,‌ citing‌ Mehr News Agency and AFP quoting European diplomats,‌ announced today, Friday,​ that ​the European Union has approved a new sanctions package​ against Russia.

    Meanwhile, reuters television reported breaking news that the EU ⁣has imposed ⁤new sanctions ⁣targeting Russia’s oil export price.

    Ria Novosti reported that the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs confirmed permanent representatives agreed on the ⁢18th sanctions package against Russia, which includes banking restrictions.

    Russian news agency Sputnik added that this latest⁤ EU sanctions‌ package involves limitations for banks and targets 105 vessels linked to Russian oil. The⁣ new measures⁢ set an export oil price cap at approximately ⁣$47.60 per barrel.

    This advancement follows slovakia’s earlier opposition due to concerns over a separate EU proposal to gradually phase out gas imports from Russia. Though, Slovak Prime Minister​ Robert Fico stated yesterday, Thursday, that his country will end its resistance to the new EU sanctions against Moscow.

    The Slovak Prime Minister had previously demanded postponing ‍these sanctions until energy guarantees were assured by the European Commission.

    Fico also emphasized his country requested ‍delaying the vote⁢ on the 18th sanction⁢ package until Bratislava receives clear assurances from Brussels regarding energy‌ resources.

    He had warned earlier that‍ a complete cutoff of gas, oil, and ‌nuclear fuel imports from russia would trigger a crisis in Slovakia and urged the european Commission to find‍ solutions for this issue.

    News Sources: ©‌ webangah news Agency
  • NATO Begins Preparing to Deliver Patriot Systems to Ukraine

    NATO Begins Preparing to Deliver Patriot Systems to Ukraine

    The commander of NATO Allied Forces in Europe announced that preparations for the urgent delivery of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine are underway.

    According to the‌ English section of webangah News Agency,citing mehr ⁢News Agency adn ⁤Anadolu Agency,general Alexus Grinkevich,commander of ​NATO ⁤Allied Forces in Europe,told reporters that preparations for delivering Patriot air defense systems ⁢from​ Germany to Ukraine are being expedited.

    He stressed close⁢ coordination with Germany ​and ⁣added: “The air defense systems must be delivered as soon as possible.” He emphasized that⁤ even if a peaceful resolution occurs regarding Ukraine,​ Russia will remain a “threat.”

    recently, former U.S.⁤ President‌ Donald Trump announced that the first shipment of Patriot systems under an ​agreement supported by NATO-with full cost reimbursement guaranteed ⁢to Washington-is currently en‌ route from Germany to Ukraine.

    Trump stated: “Thes systems are on their way to Ukraine. They ⁤come from Germany, and then Germany will replace them.In any case, the⁣ United States will ‌receive⁣ full payment. The ⁤cost is either covered by NATO⁤ or directly​ by European Union member states.”

    ⁢News Sources: © webangah News Agency