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What are the possible impacts of the upcoming Palestinian elections on the community and peace efforts?
President Abbas has issued a decree calling for presidential elections in early 2027 and for legislative elections to be held in November of this year, official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported, without saying if he would run
How should countries respond to conflicts in the Middle East to promote lasting peace?
Iran warned on Thursday that the shaky ceasefire in the three-month Middle East war was now "practically meaningless" following fresh strikes by the United States that saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region. The war, which began on February 28 with a wave of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, was paused by the April truce, but efforts to hammer out a permanent end to the fighting have stalled, and sporadic exchanges of fire have put the ceasefire under repeated strain
How might Trump's meetings with world leaders at the G7 affect U.S. relationships with other countries?
WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Middle Eastern leaders and attend a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the G7 summit in France next week, senior U.S. administration officials said on Saturday. (Reporting by Steve Holland and Andrea Shalal; Writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Emelia Sithole-Matarise)
What are the effects of restricting journalists' access on freedom of the press and public understanding of events?
Israeli authorities on Thursday denied entry to French reporter Alice Froussard, who covers the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for FRANCE 24's sister station Radio France Internationale (RFI) and Radio France. Froussard was deported hours after landing at Tel Aviv airport, said Israeli officials. RFI has condemned the ban as "an obstacle to press freedom"
What should the U.S. do in response to Iran's actions regarding the helicopter incident?
"The United States must respond to this attack," said the President
What are the potential impacts of the candidates' policies on Colombia's future?
Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June
What do you think are the important choices for Armenia's future in these elections?
Armenians are voting on Sunday in parliamentary elections as the incumbent government, facing mounting pressure from Russia, seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and deepen cooperation with the West. Speaking to residents, FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot said the vote is widely being seen as a "referendum on independence". One voter described the election as "existential" for Armenia, citing aggressive rhetoric from neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, according to Western intelligence and government officials, Russia has stepped up covert efforts to undermine Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s bid for re-election next month, fearing that a victory could cement the former Soviet republic's realignment with the West
What could be the benefits and challenges of holding face-to-face peace talks between Ukraine and Russia?
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran