This evening. Hell be going into an active war zone as israels war with hamas continues. President biden is undergoing pressure to get desperately needed food, water and other aid into zba sa and also supporting israel and trying to save american hostages currently held captive by hamas. Hes coming here at a critical moment for israel, for the region and for the world. The president will hear from israel how it will conduct its operations in a way that minimizing civilian casualties and enables humanitarian assistance to flow to civilians in gaza. It is critical that aid begin flowing into gaza as soon as possible. Overnight, the Israeli Military continued to bombard gaza ahead of a possible ground invasion. The idf said bidens visit will not delay its planning for potential future operations in the gaza strip. Vital humanitarian aid has been piling up at the Border Crossing in the south in egypt. That Border Crossing, Rafa Crossing remains closed and the World Health Organization is n
Times its capacity. Congested, chaotic, some trying any futile way to get free. Today, two new arrivals, rather more planned the italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the eu president Ursula Von Der Leyen, to see for themselves the turmoil at europes door. Italys leader is under pressure. Elected with promises to curb migration, numbers are now double the same period last year. Translation what is at stake here is the future, the future that europe wants to set for itself, and it is very important to be able to tackle the huge, massive challenges which lie ahead for us, especially in terms of illegal immigration. The eu president offered more help from the bloc s border force to crack the smugglers, and more efforts to distribute migrants across europe something several eu members have refused, prompting fears she was armed more with rhetoric than with workable solutions. Migration is a european challenge and it needs a european answer and solution. It is concrete actions that will
After a powerful storm sweeps the country. At least 2,800 are thought to have died 10 thousand are missing. Theres been criticism of morocco s official response to fridays earthquake as the red cross and red crescent launch an emergency appeal. We are seeking 100 Million Swiss Francs to be able to deliver on the most pressing needs at this time. The us Tech Giant Google is on trial over monopoly claims brought by the Usjustice Department. Google insists it did not violate anti trust laws. And well talk to the Award Winning bollywood producer, director and actor Farhan Akhtar ahead of a new crime series on amazon prime. Sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, heres sarah. Hello from the bbc sport centre. Former Spanish Football Federation president , luis rubiales, has been summoned to appear in court on friday in connection with the investigation into his forcible kiss Ofjenni Hermoso after the womens world cup final. Rubiales will appear before an examining magistrat
To meet the russian president , vladimir putin. Trade is set to be top of the agenda as china looks to push its vision for the new silk road. but beijing is also looking further afield for some fresh impetus. From today, Global Investors can buy Chinese Company debt through an exchange for the very first time. Welcome to World Business report. Im jamie robertson. Chinese president xijinping is in russia for talks with his counterpart vladimir putin. Trade is set to be top of the agenda ahead of the 620 meeting of Global Leaders later this week. The visit will be president xis sixth tour to russia since taking office in 2012. And their meetings seem to be bearing fruit. According to chinese statistics, trade between the two increased by over 26 in the first four months of the year, reaching nearly 25 billion. Co operation is increasing, too. Russia will be a key component of chinas belt and Road Initiative an ambitious multitrillion dollar project that will link europe and asia via the