Global Tensions Rise: Spain Halts Arms Sales to Israel Amid Condemnation, While Middle East Conflicts Escalate
Spain halts arms exports to Israel amid international condemnation of strikes on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.
Amid growing tensions, Spain and several nations, including Russia, China, and Italy, have condemned Israeli strikes on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, urging a halt to weapons sales to Israel, with Spain already ceasing its arms exports.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's banking sector has dominated the Tadawul trading scene in the third quarter of 2024, primarily driven by alignment with Vision 2030 projects and strategic reforms, enhancing its appeal with investors.
In another crucial move, the UN is launching a second phase of polio vaccinations in Gaza for nearly 600,000 children under ten, navigating complex humanitarian conditions due to ongoing conflict in the region.
Adding to the Middle Eastern tensions, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called for an immediate Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, urging a UN resolution to secure peace and redeploy Lebanese forces along the border.
As the conflict intensifies, a tragic incident occurred with a Thai worker killed by an anti-tank missile in northern Israel, highlighting the severe impact on the Thai community amid the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah confrontations.
In a shift of focus to European challenges, Albania has opened reception centers as part of an EU agreement to aid Italy in managing migrants, a historic move signaling commitment to broader migration strategies in Europe.