Middle East updates: Germany backs Lebanon cease-fire

US and European allies call for 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

The parties calling for a halt to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict are the United States, Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

Italy, Germany join carmakers in call to rethink internal combustion engine ban

Rome and Berlin are siding with the European automotive industry in calling for the EU to relax CO2 emissions standards for cars as the bloc aims to end the sale of new petrol and diesel models by 2035.

German police arrest four over alleged people smuggling

A total of 400 police officers took part in the operation, which involved federal police, the public prosecutor's office, and central customs authorities.

Lebanon's Warning at UNGA: 'Ceasefire Now or Israel's Actions Could Ignite Middle East Catastrophe'

At the United Nations General Assembly, Lebanon's Foreign Minister issued a powerful warning: a ceasefire is urgently needed to prevent Israel's actions from igniting a devastating crisis in the Middle East. As tensions rise, the stakes for regional peace have never been higher. This is a call to action that cannot be ignored. #Lebanon #UNGA #MiddleEast #Ceasefire #Israel #Crisis #Peace #ForeignPolicy #GlobalSecurity #Hezbollah ~HT.318~PR.274~GR.122~ED.102~

Shocking Video: Hezbollah's 80+ Rocket Barrage in Absence of Iron Dome Turns Israeli Sky Red

After Netanyahu rejected Biden’s peace plan with Hezbollah, Lebanon launched over 80 rockets, hitting Israel’s "Samson" base and "Meron" airbase. The Iron Dome failed to stop many rockets, causing fires in "Beria" near Safad and surrounding areas. Tensions have escalated dramatically, with the world anxiously awaiting Netanyahu's upcoming UN speech on Gaza. The situation raises concerns about a potential broader conflict in the Middle East. #Hezbollah #IsraelHamas #IsraelHezbollah #Meron #IronDome #IDF #HassanNasrallah #MiddleEast #Worldnews #Oneindia #Warnews #Oneindianews ~HT.97~PR.320~ED.101~

'Hezbollah problem too big to solve': In Middle East 'we don't solve problems, we try & gain time'

Pope Francis expresses concern over escalation in Lebanon: "It is unacceptable."

Pope Francis expressed his closeness to the Lebanese people in an address on Wednesday, adding that he hopes the international community will make “every effort” to stop the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

Keir Starmer urges Britons to leave Lebanon

Sir Keir Starmer has called on British nationals in Lebanon to "leave immediately." The prime minister said he is "very worried" about the escalation of conflict in the Middle East as he reiterated his calls for a ceasefire. Mr Starmer was speaking from New York where he will attend the UN Security Council and General Assembly. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Shadow soldiers: Does Lebanon have an army and why it is absent amid rising conflict with Israel?

The absence of the regular Lebanese army in the current crisis raises questions about state institutions' capacity to confront a major conflict.

PM meets executives at roundtable in New York

The Prime Minister met US business leaders at a roundtable event while in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Keir Starmer thanked the executives for the "trust and confidence" they put into the UK as he stressed the importance of trade between the two nations. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Abbas urges UN to stop the war in Gaza in General Assembly speech

Emmanuel Macron's Full Speech at UNGA: Addressing Israel-Lebanon War, Reforming Veto Power & More...

In a powerful address to the UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron highlights the need for effective multilateralism and equal attention to global suffering. He condemns the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, urges a ceasefire, and advocates for significant reforms in the UN Security Council. Discover his vision for a more unified and responsive international community. #Macron #UNAssembly #GlobalUnity #HumanRights #CiviliansFirst #Ukraine #Gaza #MiddleEastPeace #SecurityCouncilReform #Multilateralism ~HT.318~PR.274~ED.194~GR.122~

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Indonesia’s New Capital Nusantara: $35 Billion Project Faces Massive Delays and Funding Challenges

For starters, it's a long, long way from being finished. Although Widodo began working from the city two weeks ago, many estimates say the new capital won't be fully operational until the 2040s. Most of the core infrastructure is unfinished while many key projects have not been started yet. Construction delays have been a constant problem. Located deep within the jungle on the island of Borneo, known as Kalimantan in Indonesia, it remains a mass of construction sites. The cost has been estimated at around $35 billion (€31.76 billion) but the government's plan is for private investment to fund around 80% of that total amount. The country's finance minister Sri Mulyani told DW's recent Business Beyond program on Indonesia's economy that the government had spent 72 trillion Indonesian rupiah ($4.5 billion, €4.08 billion) on Nusantara over the past three years. She added that the key to financing it is establishing meaningful incentives for private investors, including significant tax breaks. Recently, Widodo announced that investors would have land rights for up to 190 years in the capital. #OIDW #DWVideos #Nusantara #IndonesiaCapital #NewCapital #ConstructionDelays #Kalimantan #BorneoProject #Widodo #PrivateInvestment #CapitalCity #InfrastructureChallenges #InvestmentIncentives #FinanceMinister #SriMulyani #NusantaraCost #IndonesiaEconomy ~ED.101~HT.97~PR.152~