👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to come into force on Sunday. It will see hostages set free, a phased withdrawal of IDF forces from parts of Gaza and an end to Israel’s aerial bombardment. There is, though, a great deal […]
Gaza to receive €120 million in humanitarian aid from EU in 2025
The European Union announced on Thursday a humanitarian aid package for Gaza in 2025 worth €120 million ($123.5 million). “The ceasefire and hostage release agreement offers hope the region desperately needed. But the humanitarian situation remains grim in Gaza,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. The funding will
South Korea’s Upbit Exchange Faces Business Suspension Over AML Violations
South Korea’s Upbit Exchange Faces Business Suspension Over AML Violations South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has ordered a suspension of operations for Upbit, the country’s largest crypto exchange, due to alleged violations of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies. Local news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper reported that the pena
Germany’s Baerbock lauds Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘major breakthrough’
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday called the ceasefire deal in Gaza a “major breakthrough,” but warned that further challenges lie ahead. “Nothing is certain, as the global situation often shows, but this is now a major breakthrough,” Baerbock told broadcaster ARD. The minister said the deal between Israe
Frankfurt Airport still well below pre-coronavirus level in 2024
Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s largest aviation hub, in 2024 was still well below its pre-pandemic record. Operator Fraport said on Thursday that 61.6 million passengers passed through the airport last year, which is 3.7% more than in 2023. But the volume is still 12.7% lower than the record level seen in 2019, when [&helli