Conditions

The Irish embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed due to the escalating clashes between Iran and Israel, according to Tánaiste Simon Harris.

Ukraine has expressed its willingness to engage in more direct discussions with Russia, insisting that Moscow must present its peace terms beforehand to ensure meaningful outcomes from the talks.

US President-elect Donald Trump announced that his inauguration on Monday will take place inside the US Capitol instead of outdoors due to "severe" cold conditions.

Greece will support Albania in its long-standing effort to join the European Union, contingent on the respect for the rights of its ethnic Greek minority, stated Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The circumstances in northern Gaza are described as "apocalyptic" as Israel carries out a military campaign against Hamas militants in the region, a warning from top United Nations officials indicates.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have indicated that Israel needs to take immediate measures within the next month to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza to prevent potential legal consequences…