Airspace closures and rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East are placing significant pressure on the aviation industry. Airlines operating on competing routes could benefit from the closure of major hubs in the Gulf region.
By Arne Schütte
EU Commissioner Šuica will travel to Washington for the first meeting of the body set up by US President Trump. Through this act, the Commission hopes to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to the peace process in Gaza without actually becoming a member of the Board of Peace itself.
By Almut Siefert
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has now announced that Italy will participate in US President Donald Trump’s controversial Board of Peace after all, attending as an “observer.” She also distanced herself from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the right-wing MAGA movement.
By Almut Siefert
The eight leading Chinese defense companies have lost a lot of sales in 2024. Peace researchers therefore expect increased uncertainty with regard to Chinese military modernization.
By Angela Köckritz
According to China's head of state Xi Jinping, post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza should follow the principle of "Palestinians rule Palestine". China recently abstained on a resolution on the Middle East conflict in the UN Security Council.
By Leonardo Pape
Easing export restrictions on arms deliveries to Israel would be “a fatal signal,” says Lea Reisner from Die Linke (the Left Party).
By Gabriel Bub
Weapons have been at rest in the Gaza Strip since the morning. Donald Trump wants to celebrate the deal between Israel and Hamas, which he has hailed as “eternal peace,” in Jerusalem on Sunday.
By Markus Bickel
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has called the EU Commission's expected proposals for sanctions against his country disproportionate. He accused the Commission of relying on information provided by Hamas.
By Redaktion Table
Israel has once again carried out an attack on high-ranking Hamas leaders. The fact that this took place in Qatar of all places is likely to make peace negotiations much more difficult.
By Redaktion Table
