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How should communities balance water access for everyone in the West Bank?

By Pesha Magid FASAYIL, West Bank, Aug 14 (Reuters) - On a searing summer day, Israeli settlers splashed in a West Bank pool created by siphoning off water that had irrigated Palestinian crops, one of many seizures of water resources across the occupied territory. The spring served as a lifeline for the nearby village of Fasayil in the fertile Jordan Valley, where Palestinians have relied on it for generations for food, employment and to supplement irregular Israeli supplies to their domestic taps

What are the possible effects of closing the Hormuz Strait on trade and safety in the region?

DUBAI, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the U.S. meets the conditions of an interim deal signed with Iran in June, the top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments published by state media on Tuesday. These conditions include the U.S. lifting its blockade of Iranian ports, lifting oil sanctions, releasing Tehran's frozen assets, and ending threats and military operations on all fronts, Qalibaf told parliament

What are the potential implications of Russia's nuclear-capable missile deployment in Belarus for regional security and international relations?

As talks between the U.S. and Ukraine on ending hostilities advance, Moscow continues to prosecute its war.

How should countries respond to violence between Ukraine and Russia to promote peace and safety for everyone involved?

A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says

What are the different views on Qatar's challenge to the AFC regarding the FIFA president's leadership?

Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani complains about lack of consultation about AFC open letter to FIFA

How can leaders work together to improve NATO's relationship with the U.S. while addressing global issues like Iran?

NATO chief Mark Rutte visited the White House to ease tensions with Trump ahead of next month's NATO summit

What should the US consider in its talks with Iran after the recent incident in the Strait of Hormuz?

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end theirfive-month-old warboosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting risks to global energy flows. U.S. PresidentDonald Trump said the talks were under way on Monday, warning of a "last chance" for Tehran to sign a good deal, but Iran denied that negotiations were being held or planned

How should countries respond to attacks on grain export terminals to ensure food security for everyone?

Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports

What are the different ways we can address the challenges faced by communities in the West Bank?

A week after Israeli settlers began besieging Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, human rights activist Netanael Hanadaro joined FRANCE 24 to recount what he witnessed there. He said he and other NGO members reached the isolated homes on foot and left food outside for the trapped residents, with the Israeli army saying it would deliver the supplies. Hanadaro described an extraordinary situation in which the homes, located on the outskirts of the village, have been surrounded by settlers while the army works to prevent clashes between the settlers and activists

What are the potential implications of false flag operations on peace negotiations and regional stability in Ukraine and Russia?

Ukraine's secret service warns of a staged high-casualty attack, potentially targeting a church in the run-up to Russian Orthodox Christmas.

What should the U.S. do to protect journalists working in dangerous areas like Iraq?

How should Israel balance its security actions with the need for peace in the region?

By Emily Rose JERUSALEM, May 24 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Donald Trump Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon during a phone call about an emerging agreement between Washington and Iran on Saturday, an Israeli source said. Trump said Washington and Iran had "largely negotiated" a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping passage that has been effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran in February