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center32d ago

CNN, MS NOW and Politico file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban

CNN, Politico, and MS NOW announced on Monday they are suing the Trump administration after being barred from the White House, accusing the move of violating their First Amendment rights. President Trump stated the ban targets "FAKE NEWS" and is not an assault on the free press, while the media outlets argue the government should not dictate press access based on reporting content.

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The Guardian Middle East

left32d ago

UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters

The UK will provide defensive air-to-air refuelling support to Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi fighters and protect energy infrastructure, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced. Burnham will also urge US President Trump to de-escalate regional conflicts, citing their impact on global economic stability and the UK's cost of living.

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Al Jazeera

center32d ago

Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary election

President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party secured a record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary elections, winning over 58 percent of the vote and over three-quarters of State Duma seats. These polls, the first since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and including annexed regions, are interpreted by Moscow as public support for its ongoing war.

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Middle East Eye

center32d ago

UN General Assembly 2026: US-Israeli war on Iran to take centre stage

Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 09/21/2026 - 18:36 Trump, Iran’s president and other leaders will address the assembly as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict remain stalled People walk past the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, on 21 September 2026 (David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters) Off World leaders will converge on New York City this week for a United Nations General Assembly overshadowed by the US and Israeli war on Iran. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the asse

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Al Jazeera

center32d ago

Trump approval rating hits career low of 32% amid Iran war, high costs

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a career low of 32% as of Sunday, with only 17% approving his handling of the cost of living. Dissatisfaction among Republicans has grown since Trump launched the Iran war in February, which has driven up fuel prices and is now seen as the top issue determining November's midterm elections.

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Al Jazeera

center32d ago

Photos: Gaza’s children return to class in tents and ruins

Hundreds of thousands of children returned to in-person classes in Gaza on Saturday for the first time in nearly three years, attending school in damaged buildings, tents, and makeshift classrooms amid severe shortages of supplies. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports 98 percent of Gaza's schools are destroyed or damaged, with local officials estimating 660,000 students deprived of regular learning due to the ongoing conflict.

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Middle East Eye

center32d ago

In defence of Israel's Jewish settlers in the West Bank

Submitted by Joseph Massad on Mon, 09/21/2026 - 17:28 The UK, France and Canada have banned trade with the settlements while sparing the state that built, armed and rewarded them Israeli settlers, some holding sticks, scuffle with left-wing activists as Israeli soldiers intervene at an outpost near the Palestinian village of Jannatah, south of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, on 25 August 2026 (Ilia Yefimovich/AFP) Off Stark and vehement condemnations of Jewish settlers in the West Bank (bu

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Moscow Oil Refinery has halted operations after Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reports

Gazprom's Moscow Oil Refinery halted crude oil processing after a Ukrainian drone attack on September 20 caused fires in its two main distillation units. The refinery, which supplies a significant portion of fuel to Moscow and its region, could remain inoperable for several weeks pending repairs.

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The Guardian Europe

left32d ago

Mark Carney is making an eloquent case for an alliance sidelining the US | Ted Widmer

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed in Davos and Strasbourg that middle powers support each other due to a "rupture" in the global order, signaling a desire for transatlantic bridges amid strained US-Canadian relations. This initiative highlights allies seeking new solutions as trust in the United States erodes, prompting an angry reaction from former President Trump.

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Middle East Eye

center32d ago

Gulf states need 'good relations' with Iran as part of new security framework, Qatar's PM says

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated on Sunday that Gulf states need good relations with Iran as part of a new regional security framework, calling the ongoing conflict a wake-up call. The comments come amid reports of potential US escalation and highlight the economic threat to Gulf states from disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

ECHR to hear case concerning fate of 10 Ukrainian children after Russia's annexation of Crimea

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing on September 22 regarding 10 Ukrainian children who were in Crimean childcare institutions when Russia annexed the territory in 2014. The case, brought by the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, alleges the children were forcibly given Russian citizenship and placed in Russian adoption systems, violating their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights.

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The Guardian Europe

left32d ago

Europe is under attack from three sides – but the EU and Nato are unfit to defend us | Nathalie Tocci

Recent weeks have seen multiple hybrid attacks across Europe, including a German accusation of Russian involvement in an airport explosion, a Russian drone strike near Poland, and incidents involving Russian warships and aircraft near Lithuania and Denmark. These events highlight escalating Russian aggression and raise concerns about the US commitment to European security, prompting proposals for enhanced EU defense mechanisms.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Ukraine says it has knocked out over 45% of Russia's oil refining capacity

As of September 21, Ukrainian forces have reportedly disabled over 45% of Russia's oil refining capacity following strikes on the Syzran, Slavneft-YANOS, and Moscow Oil Refineries between September 14-20. This action has led to a shortage of high-quality fuel, including a sharp decline in Euro-5 standard petrol and diesel production, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center32d ago

Zelenskyy responds to Trump and says Ukraine is ready for de-escalation: "Solutions are possible"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is ready for de-escalation and willing to discuss diplomatic proposals with partners, responding to Donald Trump's call for Russia to end the war. Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia must cease targeting Ukraine's energy sector, infrastructure, and food exports, which would prompt reciprocal de-escalation steps from Ukraine.

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Middle East Eye

center33d ago

Netanyahu tours tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa as Ben Gvir raids Jerusalem holy site

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex while hundreds of Israeli settlers, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, raided the site under heavy police protection over the weekend. These incursions, which Palestinian authorities reported involved over 1,200 individuals across Sunday and Monday, occurred amid heightened Israeli security measures as the Jewish holiday season began.

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Al Jazeera

center33d ago

NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila

NFL player Azeez Al-Shaair wore eye black with the name "Wafaa Akila" during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, honoring an eight-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. This follows a previous fine for displaying messages about the conflict, with basketball player Kyrie Irving offering to pay such penalties to support Al-Shaair's advocacy.

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The Guardian Europe

left33d ago

Bunker mentality: the Nordics’ cold war shelters being given a new lease of life

Across Finland, Sweden, and Norway, Cold War-era civil defense bunkers are being repurposed for civilian use, housing recreational facilities and data centers, while maintaining operational readiness. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revived fears of conflict, prompting these Nordic nations to re-evaluate and bolster their protective infrastructure, with Finland possessing capacity for 4.8 million people.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center33d ago

Battlefield sees 238 combat clashes, 24 of them on Kostiantynivka front – Ukraine's General Staff

Over the past day, Ukraine's General Staff reported 238 combat clashes across the frontlines, with the highest activity recorded on the Kostiantynivka front (24 attacks) and Pokrovsk front (19 attacks). Russian forces also conducted six assault actions in Kursk Oblast and launched air and artillery strikes on Ukrainian positions and populated areas.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center33d ago

"Mastercard for travelling, Visa for shopping": how Russians get round financial isolation

Following Visa and Mastercard's withdrawal from Russia in spring 2022, new financial services have emerged offering Russians virtual Visa or Mastercard cards through Telegram bots, enabling international payments. These services, often with minimal Know Your Customer procedures, allow Russians to bypass financial isolation and access global services previously unavailable due to sanctions.

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The Guardian Europe

left33d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia to ‘intensify’ attacks on Kyiv after Moscow hit with mass drone strikes

Russia vowed to intensify strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Moscow region, involving approximately 1,600 drones, which killed at least two people and damaged residential buildings and an oil refinery. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised the attacks, stating that domestically produced Pelican drones and Flamingo cruise missiles were used, while Russia's defense ministry cited these actions as justification for increased targeting of military objectives within Kyiv.

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