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Sharaa says Israeli attacks on Syria at odds with 'joy' of global community towards his country
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Sharaa says Israeli attacks on Syria at odds with 'joy' of global community towards his country

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly to declare his country’s return to the international community and slam Israel's attacks as "at odds" with the international consensus on Damascus. “The world is joyed by our return but Israel is launching attacks against Syria,” he said, saying Israel had launched 500 air strikes, conducted more than 1,200 incursions and 300 detentions in the country.

Israel–Palestine
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US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan
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Al Jazeera
center30d ago

US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan

Nineteen US Democratic senators introduced legislation on Wednesday seeking sanctions against individuals and groups facilitating Israel's E1 settlement plan in the West Bank. This project, which would link settlements to East Jerusalem and bisect Palestinian territory, has drawn widespread international condemnation and is seen by many as detrimental to a future Palestinian state.

Israel–Palestine
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine recently transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea during his address to the UN General Assembly. Zelenskyy highlighted this action while also criticizing Russia for using citizens from 47 countries in its invasion and urging those nations to protect their citizens from being drawn into the conflict.

Ukraine–Russia
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Israel's US envoy says son was injured in occupied West Bank
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Israel's US envoy says son was injured in occupied West Bank

Israel's ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, stated his son Neria was critically injured in a car-ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Neria Leiter, who is serving in the reserves, is the younger brother of Moshe Yedidya Leiter, who was killed in Gaza in November 2023.

Israel–Palestine
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Israel’s UN envoy, defence minister reassert claim to Golan after al-Sharaa speech
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Israel’s UN envoy, defence minister reassert claim to Golan after al-Sharaa speech

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Wednesday that the Golan Heights will remain under Israeli sovereignty permanently, responding to a speech by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the UN General Assembly. Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon also reiterated this claim, asserting that no speech would alter the reality of Israeli control over the occupied territory.

Israel–Palestine
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'We will never bow our head': Iran's president strikes defiant tone in UN speech
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

'We will never bow our head': Iran's president strikes defiant tone in UN speech

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, stating Iran would not yield to US threats and was open to diplomacy, directly responding to President Trump's earlier remarks. Pezeshkian began his speech by displaying photos of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and children killed in US airstrikes, emphasizing Iranian resistance amid ongoing conflict and sanctions.

Iran
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Iran's Araghchi says he warned EU chief of the consequences of backing US-Israeli military action
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Iran's Araghchi says he warned EU chief of the consequences of backing US-Israeli military action

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Wednesday that he warned EU policy chief Kaja Kallas and other EU officials about the severe long-term consequences of supporting Israeli-US military actions in Gaza and Iran. Araghchi also criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, suggesting his stance on US operations in Iran was appeasement.

Iran
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DW News
center30d ago

New fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region raises fears of a return to the country's civil war

Fighting has erupted in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region between Tigray forces and Ethiopian federal troops, raising fears of a return to civil war despite the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement. Both sides present conflicting narratives, with Tigray accusing Addis Ababa of a "genocidal invasion" and the federal government framing it as a coordinated threat from opposition groups.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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EU plans sanctions on 77 candidates in Russian parliamentary elections held in Ukraine's occupied territories
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

EU plans sanctions on 77 candidates in Russian parliamentary elections held in Ukraine's occupied territories

The EU's External Action Service proposed sanctioning 77 candidates who ran in Russia's State Duma elections in Ukraine's occupied territories. Technical work will follow before EU ambassadors discuss the list in early October, with potential approval by the Council of the EU on October 12.

Ukraine–Russia
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Libya’s al-Menfi praises Palestinian 'steadfastness' in the face of 'oppression'
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Libya’s al-Menfi praises Palestinian 'steadfastness' in the face of 'oppression'

Mohamed al-Menfi, head of the Tripoli-based Libyan Presidential Council, said that the 81st session of the United Nation's General Assembly takes place as the world goes through a “profound transformation” in the “balance of power” and the “ethics” surrounding its use. In remarks delivered at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday, he said a major challenge facing the international community is how to build an international order “in which the rule of law is an equal right, not a privilege

Israel–Palestine
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Russian foreign minister claims Russia is ready to hold talks but will not halt military operations for the duration
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Russian foreign minister claims Russia is ready to hold talks but will not halt military operations for the duration

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on September 23 that Russia is prepared for talks but will not halt its military operations, which he referred to as the "special military operation." Lavrov reiterated Russia's objectives, including ensuring its security and protecting Russian speakers, while accusing Ukraine of resorting to terrorist methods and banning the Russian language and church.

Ukraine–Russia
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Microsoft plans over $10bn Gulf investment, including in cloud and AI
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Microsoft plans over $10bn Gulf investment, including in cloud and AI

Microsoft is planning to invest over $10bn across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait between now and 2030, including in cloud and AI infrastructure, a senior executive told Reuters on Wednesday. The US tech giant's investment reflects both its "ongoing build-out of infrastructure and also the expansion of operations in the region" to make digital resilience a key part of its strategy as the Iran war continues, its vice chair and president, Brad Smith, told Reuters.

Iran
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Iran’s president hits out at ‘bully’ Trump in UN speech but signals willingness to talk
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The Guardian Middle East
left30d ago

Iran’s president hits out at ‘bully’ Trump in UN speech but signals willingness to talk

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking at the UN General Assembly, described the US as the Middle East's true bully while signaling Iran's readiness for dialogue and diplomacy without force. This occurred amidst renewed talks between Iranian and US negotiators, with both sides deeming a meeting on the sidelines constructive, though the US delegation walked out during Pezeshkian's speech.

Iran
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Poverty, child labor, and child marriage partially behind Iran’s unfilled classrooms
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right30d ago

Poverty, child labor, and child marriage partially behind Iran’s unfilled classrooms

Iran's Education Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that 140,562 primary school-aged children were not attending school last year, with financial hardship, child labor, and child marriage cited as primary reasons. This figure highlights significant demographic challenges, including declining birth rates and economic pressures impacting Iran's population and educational system.

Iran
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EU ministers to approve €3bn for Ukraine on 24 September following reforms
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

EU ministers to approve €3bn for Ukraine on 24 September following reforms

EU ministers are set to approve approximately €3 billion for Ukraine on September 24th, contingent on Kyiv fulfilling specific reform conditions. This allocation, part of the Ukraine Facility mechanism, includes measures related to judicial integrity, electricity market operations, and rail transport safety, with further funds tied to banking system resilience and agricultural registry implementation.

Ukraine–Russia
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Pezeshkian calls Gaza 'symbol of the failure of international mechanisms'
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Pezeshkian calls Gaza 'symbol of the failure of international mechanisms'

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Gaza symbolizes the failure of international mechanisms to prevent civilian suffering. Pezeshkian also defended Palestinian resistance, characterizing it as a natural human response to displacement and aggression.

Iran
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Iran's Pezeshkian holds up photos of Minab school victims during UN speech
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Middle East Eye
center30d ago

Iran's Pezeshkian holds up photos of Minab school victims during UN speech

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that Iran has been a victim of terrorism, citing the US attack on the Minab primary school and holding up photos of its victims. Pezeshkian accused the US of initiating conflict and stated that Iran has never been an aggressor, asserting Tehran's commitment to negotiations.

Iran
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Rubio says US will try to secure energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
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Ukrainska Pravda
center30d ago

Rubio says US will try to secure energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Washington will attempt to broker an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, acknowledging the difficulty due to both sides targeting each other's energy sectors as strategic objectives. Rubio indicated that such a deal, though challenging, would be beneficial for both nations and the world, and the US is prepared to facilitate it.

Ukraine–Russia
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Russia’s attacks on Ukraine kill six after Zelenskyy-Trump talks
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Al Jazeera
center30d ago

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine kill six after Zelenskyy-Trump talks

Russia launched drone and aerial bomb attacks on Ukraine on Wednesday, killing two in Kyiv and four in the Donetsk region, hours after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed peace efforts with former US President Trump. The attacks targeted civilian and critical infrastructure, including a business center and petrol stations, while Kyiv requested more air defense missiles amid ongoing Russian strikes.

Ukraine–Russia
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White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit
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BBC US & Canada
center30d ago

White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit

US President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week for a state visit, marking Xi's first trip to the US in nearly a decade. The leaders are expected to discuss artificial intelligence, trade, and Taiwan, with a key trade agreement set to expire in November.

United States
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