Turkey's parliament approves Sweden's accession to NATO, Arab nations developing peace plan for Israel and Hamas, and the FT's Kaye Wiggins explores if a leadership change can revive Hong Kong's Stock Exchange.
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Turkey's Parliament votes for Sweden to join NATO, signaling unity against Russia's war in Ukraine.
Arab states are developing a peace plan for Israel and Hamas, with focus on a two-state solution and normalization of relations with Arab and Muslim states.
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Turkey approves Sweden's NATO bid
Turkey's Parliament has voted in favor of Sweden joining NATO, signaling unity against Russia's war in Ukraine. Hungary is the only holdout, but it is expected to follow Turkey's lead.
Arab states working on peace plan for Israel-Hamas conflict
Arab states are developing a peace plan to end the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with a focus on a two-state solution and the prospect of normalization for Israel with Arab and Muslim states. Implementing the plan faces challenges, including the need for new Palestinian leadership and sustained pressure on Israel.
Turkey’s parliament has voted in favour of Sweden joining Nato and Arab nations are about to unveil a peace plan for Israel and Hamas. Plus, the FT’s Kaye Wiggins explains whether a leadership change can help revive the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.