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Middle East Eye

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Lebanon, Somalia condemn Houthi attack on Mecca

Lebanon and Somalia condemned an attempted drone attack on Mecca, which Saudi Arabia stated was intercepted and destroyed. The Houthis denied targeting the holy site, calling the accusation a 'nauseating lie,' while Lebanese President Aoun affirmed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and commended its armed forces.

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Al Jazeera

center1h ago

US removes Venezuela from list of drug transit, production countries

The US has removed Venezuela from its list of major drug transit or production countries, with President Trump citing progress against narcotics and cooperation with the interim government. This decision, which also considers removing Colombia and Bolivia, comes amid a broader shift in US regional policy towards aligning with newly elected conservative leaders in South America.

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Al Jazeera

center2h ago

Efforts underway for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at UN next week

Ukrainian and US diplomatic teams are actively working to arrange a meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Trump during the UN General Assembly in New York next week. This effort occurs amid escalating Russian strikes on Ukraine, which have increased civilian casualties by 37% this year, and as Trump urges Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure, citing global fuel price surges.

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The Intercept

left2h ago

The New York Times Conveniently Forgets the Real Stakes of Attacks on Free Speech

The paper published a long recounting of Trump’s attacks on the press, without ever mentioning Israel, Gaza, or ICE.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right2h ago

Iran's targeting of US bases may have used Russian spy satellite imagery - report

Iranian drone and missile attacks on US bases, including Prince Sultan Air Base on March 27, may have utilized Russian spy satellite imagery for targeting, according to a CNN report citing two US officials. This alleged Russian assistance, providing detailed imagery and signal detection, is described as "monumental" by a Saudi expert, potentially indicating a reciprocal action for US support to Ukraine.

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Middle East Eye

center4h ago

'Few cards to play': Saudi Arabia faces limited options against Houthis with allies out

For months, Saudi Arabia appeared fairly insulated from the war on Iran even as it engulfed smaller neighbours. In fact, Saudi Aramco, the kingdom’s oil company, chalked up bumper profits this summer thanks to its East-West Pipeline, allowing crude exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right4h ago

Even an attack on Mecca isn't enough to unite the Middle East against Iran, analyst tells 'Post'

Bahraini political analyst Dr. Ahmed Alkhuzaie stated that Middle Eastern states have been too dysfunctional to unite against Iran's regional axis, even after Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday. Alkhuzaie predicted further alliance reconfigurations, including potential Arab nations moving closer to Israel, due to a lack of regional alignment and Iran's narrative of a religious war being exposed by the attack.

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Al Jazeera

center4h ago

UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel

The UK's Trades Union Congress, representing over 5.3 million workers, passed a motion calling for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israel. This marks the first time the congress has backed the BDS movement, demanding an end to military cooperation and arms deals, and advocating for government sanctions to oppose the destruction in Gaza and settler violence.

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The Guardian Middle East

left4h ago

More Republicans are turning on Iran war as midterms come into view

Three more GOP members voted for war powers resolution to force withdrawal from the conflict as election loomsUS politics live – latest updatesAs the US war with Iran drags on, the ranks of Republicans signaling the conflict is a liability for their party continues to grow. When the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening considered its sixth war powers resolution intended to force Donald Trump to withdraw troops from the conflict, three Republicans who had not supported the previous efforts

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Al Jazeera

center5h ago

‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly

A war-damaged building collapsed in western Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least 21 Palestinians, including nine members of one extended family. The incident highlights fears over the safety of damaged structures in Gaza, where many displaced residents lack alternative housing and are forced to occupy precarious ruins.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center5h ago

Poland reportedly surprised by Brussels plan to use remaining SAFE funds for Ukraine

Poland and other EU nations expressed surprise after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested using remaining SAFE funds for Ukraine, bypassing prior discussions about member states using these funds for their own defense projects. The plan has caused irritation among member states who were not consulted and are currently repaying the SAFE loans themselves.

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Al Jazeera

center5h ago

Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited Myanmar's military ruler, Min Aung Hlaing, to visit the country on Wednesday as a condition for expediting the repatriation of Rohingya refugees. This offer represents a diplomatic shift by Malaysia, aiming to engage Myanmar's junta directly on the Rohingya issue rather than solely condemning its actions.

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Middle East Eye

center5h ago

Israel trying to 'eliminate' living conditions for Palestinians in occupied West Bank, says report

A new report by B'tselem claims Israel is systematically trying to eliminate living conditions for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank through intensified attacks by settlers and soldiers. The report states this is an explicit phase of an ongoing settler-colonial project of dispossession, leading to three options for Palestinians: live under Jewish supremacy, leave, or face violent suppression.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center6h ago

Ukraine's human rights commissioner: As Russia stalls on evacuation from occupied Oleshky, people are walking through mined fields to try to escape

Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets stated that Russia has failed to confirm evacuation plans for civilians trapped in occupied Oleshky, near Kherson. Lubinets reported that over 6,000 people, including 200 children, remain in the settlement and are attempting to escape through mined fields due to dire conditions.

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Al Jazeera

center7h ago

Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza

An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood on Tuesday killed a 15-year-old boy and a paramedic who had responded to an initial strike. Israeli forces claimed they were targeting Hamas operatives, while Palestinian outlets reported the second strike targeted first responders, a tactic known as a 'double-tap'.

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The Guardian Middle East

left7h ago

US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders

US officials met Houthi leaders in Muscat, Oman, leading to a US decision not to intervene militarily to aid Saudi Arabia's advance in Yemen. The Houthis reassured the US that American shipping would remain safe, while Saudi-linked vessels were considered targets due to the blockade, a claim Saudi Arabia later disputed by alleging a Houthi drone attack near Mecca.

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Al Jazeera

center7h ago

Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?

The Congressional Budget Office reported this week that the US war in Iran has cost $38 billion, with an additional $3 billion monthly if the conflict continues, straining munitions stockpiles and contributing to inflation. This expenditure, coupled with dwindling weapons reserves and damage to US facilities, is impacting the US economy and political landscape ahead of the midterm elections.

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Al Jazeera

center7h ago

Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi rejected plans for Palestinian displacement from Gaza on Wednesday, following comments by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz who stated the army would "finish the job" and implement a "migration plan." El-Sisi stressed Egypt's firm stance against displacement and the annihilation of the Palestinian cause, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterating Gaza's integral status to the Palestinian state.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7h ago

Over 44% of Ukrainian school textbooks destroyed by Russia have been reprinted

As of September 16, Ukrainian publishers have reprinted over 44% of school textbooks destroyed by Russian attacks, with 88.6% of the first batch and 7% of the second batch delivered to schools. Publishers are currently bearing the costs, though the Ministry of Education and Science is negotiating with international partners like UNICEF and the World Bank for compensation to cover losses estimated at $3.3 million.

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