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Three Palestinians killed in Gaza, settlers raze olive trees in West Bank village
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

Three Palestinians killed in Gaza, settlers raze olive trees in West Bank village

A Palestinian was killed, and three others were injured, late on Tuesday night in Israeli shelling near al-Nafaq Street, east of Gaza City, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. Earlier, two Palestinians were killed and several others injured when Israeli forces targeted a group of Palestinians near Muscat School in al-Tuffah neighbourhood, northeast of Gaza City, according to Wafa.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with 161 drones, air defence downs 122
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 161 drones, air defence downs 122

On the night of September 22-23, Russia launched 161 drones and drone-launched missiles at Ukraine from multiple launch sites. Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying or jamming 122 of these aerial assets, though hits were recorded at 18 locations and debris landed at eight, with the attack ongoing as of 08:00.

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Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
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BBC Middle East
center31d ago

Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds

Reports from the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) indicate a sharp rise in violence against women and girls in the Gaza Strip, including a 123% increase in reported early and forced marriages in the second quarter of this year. These trends are attributed to the protracted crisis, which has eroded social structures and created conditions where families marry off daughters for protection or economic survival.

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US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz
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Al Jazeera
center31d ago

US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz

US and Iranian delegations held mediated talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, with US officials stating mediators shuttled between the two sides throughout Tuesday. Accounts differed on direct meetings, but Iran conveyed conditions including lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets for de-escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran's supreme leader hails IRGC in handwritten note, IRNA reports
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

Iran's supreme leader hails IRGC in handwritten note, IRNA reports

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei praised the IRGC Aerospace Force for its tireless efforts in a handwritten note, according to IRNA. The note, addressed to the force's commander, highlighted the value of sincere, humble work and divine blessings leading to victories.

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Report: Hormuz traffic on Tuesday below 10-day average
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

Report: Hormuz traffic on Tuesday below 10-day average

Three commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, down from four a day earlier and below the 10-day moving average of approximately 15, according to preliminary shipping data. This traffic decrease occurs amid ongoing maritime security concerns in the region, with 22 commodity vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on the same day.

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Russia loses 1,560 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Russia loses 1,560 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,560 military personnel and 32 artillery systems over the past day. These figures contribute to the cumulative estimated losses since February 24, 2022, which include approximately 1,522,440 personnel and 50,216 artillery systems, though the information is still being confirmed.

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Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'very productive' US-Iran talks at UN
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'very productive' US-Iran talks at UN

Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump stated that US and Iranian representatives held "very good" and "very productive" talks at the United Nations. This development occurred shortly after Trump addressed the UN, indicating a potential de-escalation in tensions that had previously driven oil prices above $100 per barrel.

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"Grain from Ukraine feeds people all over the world": EU urges Russia to stop attacks on Ukrainian food exports
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

"Grain from Ukraine feeds people all over the world": EU urges Russia to stop attacks on Ukrainian food exports

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas urged Russia to cease attacks on Ukrainian grain exports in the Black Sea, stating that food must not be used as a weapon of war. Ukraine is a major global supplier of grain and sunflower oil, and Russia's actions threaten global food security, prompting the EU to seek alternative storage and transport solutions.

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Two-state solution only path to lasting peace, UN chief says
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

Two-state solution only path to lasting peace, UN chief says

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres stated on September 22, 2026, that the two-state solution is the only credible path to lasting peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians. He reiterated that the objective is two independent states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security, emphasizing there is no alternative.

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France rebukes world over Gaza as Canada, UK back Palestinian state at UNGA
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Al Jazeera
center31d ago

France rebukes world over Gaza as Canada, UK back Palestinian state at UNGA

France's Macron condemned Israel's restrictions on Gaza aid as a global shame at the UNGA, while Canada and the UK voiced support for a Palestinian state. Macron also criticized Israeli actions in the West Bank, as Canada pledged $71 million in aid to Palestinians to preserve the possibility of a two-state solution.

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Report: Israel stalls delivery of 900 wheelchairs for Gaza children
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

Report: Israel stalls delivery of 900 wheelchairs for Gaza children

Israeli restrictions have stalled the delivery of over 900 wheelchairs donated by Australian charities to children in Gaza, with shipments arriving in Jordan in February and October 2025 but remaining in storage. A doctor with PANZMA stated the wheelchairs pose no threat, while the JHCO claims COGAT blocked their entry, though an Israeli government source denied any rejection.

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Kpler: Saudi terminal's busiest loading day points to 'changing vessel behaviour'
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

Kpler: Saudi terminal's busiest loading day points to 'changing vessel behaviour'

On September 21, Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura terminal experienced its busiest loading day since before the war, with six VLCCs lifting nearly 12 million barrels following disruption to the East-West pipeline. This rerouting, observed in vessels with prior unusual activity, indicates adaptive crude flow strategies in response to regional pressures.

Iran
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Rubio predicts how Russia's war against Ukraine will end
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Rubio predicts how Russia's war against Ukraine will end

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on WABC radio that the war in Ukraine will not conclude with a military victory for either side but through a negotiated deal. Rubio added that there is currently no energy truce agreement between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing that the conflict is detrimental to both nations.

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EU foreign policy chief to Araghchi: 'Navigation must be free, unimpeded'
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

EU foreign policy chief to Araghchi: 'Navigation must be free, unimpeded'

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that navigation must be free and unimpeded in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Strait during a meeting at the UN General Assembly. Kallas also raised concerns about domestic repression in Iran, including executions, and discussed diplomatic prospects for ending the "US-Iran war" and re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran
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US senator: ‘Lies about Mamdani don’t change fact Netanyahu is war criminal’
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

US senator: ‘Lies about Mamdani don’t change fact Netanyahu is war criminal’

US Senator Chris Van Hollen stated on X that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's accusations against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani are "lies" and do not alter the fact that Netanyahu is a "wanted war criminal." Van Hollen further criticized Netanyahu for blocking justice for Americans killed and suggested Netanyahu was fortunate to be allowed into the United States.

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Zelenskyy tells Trump: Xi Jinping "has influence on Putin" and should join peace talks
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Zelenskyy tells Trump: Xi Jinping "has influence on Putin" and should join peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Donald Trump that Chinese leader Xi Jinping should join peace talks due to his influence over Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy stated this during their meeting, emphasizing that Xi's involvement is crucial for ending the war, not just through messages but through active engagement.

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Generations of Palestinians 'will carry pain of' Gaza genocide, Brazilian president says
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

Generations of Palestinians 'will carry pain of' Gaza genocide, Brazilian president says

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told the UN General Assembly that generations of Palestinians will carry the pain of what he termed the "genocide committed by the Netanyahu government against women and children in Gaza." Lula also condemned Hamas's attacks on Israelis and criticized pressure against the International Criminal Court and UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for their criticism of Israeli policies.

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Lukashenko will gladly let Putin use Belarus to attack Ukraine – Belarusian opposition leader
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Ukrainska Pravda
center31d ago

Lukashenko will gladly let Putin use Belarus to attack Ukraine – Belarusian opposition leader

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warned of a real threat of increased Russian provocations against Ukraine from Belarusian territory, stating that President Lukashenko would gladly provide territory and infrastructure for Putin. Tsikhanouskaya also noted that Belarusian infrastructure is already being used for drones and that repeaters are being installed along borders with Ukraine and EU countries, suggesting potential escalation beyond Ukraine.

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Colombia withdraws its ICJ intervention in Gaza genocide case
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Middle East Eye
center31d ago

Colombia withdraws its ICJ intervention in Gaza genocide case

Colombia has withdrawn its declaration of intervention in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, as announced by the ICJ on September 18. This decision, made under President Abelardo de la Espriella, reverses a previous policy and does not impact the ongoing proceedings brought by South Africa in December 2023.

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