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9 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Five European nations seek pact to send migrants outside bloc
Germany, Austria, Denmark, Greece and the Netherlands said they aim to sign agreements this year to send migrants lacking legal residency to countries outside the European Union.
Europe's Sentinel-3 satellites track climate indicators across land and sea
The European Space Agency's Sentinel-3 mission, which has monitored climate indicators for a decade, will expand with a third satellite to track oceanic and atmospheric change.
Britain keeps Iran's London bank open—but on life support
Britain has frozen the assets of an Iranian state bank's London subsidiary but kept its banking license active under a restricted general license, allowing only payroll, pensions, IT costs and audit fees.
Israeli settlers kill two Palestinians in West Bank village raid
At least 76 Palestinians have been killed in 2026 during settler attacks in the West Bank, prompting warnings from the United Nations and international organizations.
British newspapers debate Israeli settlements, Sudan's migration crisis, and Trump
British newspapers publish commentary on Israeli settlements policy, Sudan's civil war driving migration, and US-UK relations under Trump.
U.S. trade chief says Britain choosing Brussels over America
U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer said Britain has chosen alignment with the European Union over closer commercial ties with America, signaling frustration over British regulatory decisions.
Global food prices hit highest level since late 2022
Global food prices rose in August to their highest level since November 2022, driven by adverse weather, supply disruptions linked to regional conflict, and concerns about grain exports through the Black Sea.
Germany and allies meet on returning migrants outside EU borders
Germany, Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and Greece are negotiating with countries outside the EU to establish facilities for migrants whose deportations cannot be carried out.
Germany leads push to set up migration detention centers outside EU
Germany and four other EU countries aim to finalize agreements with a non-EU nation to operate detention centers for rejected asylum seekers, with operations expected by 2027.
