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Child among four Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center33d ago

Child among four Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including an 11-year-old boy and a 31-year-old woman, in separate incidents involving gunfire and drone strikes in Gaza's al-Mawasi, Jabalia, and Bureij refugee camp on Monday. These killings occurred despite a 'ceasefire' signed in October, highlighting ongoing Israeli military operations and the continued threat to displaced families.

Israel–Palestine
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Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid
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Al Jazeera
center33d ago

Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians in occupied West Bank raid

Israeli forces arrested at least 53 Palestinians during a raid on the town of Biddu, northwest of Jerusalem, on Monday. The ongoing military operation, which includes home searches and field interrogations, has led to the lockdown of the town and the closure of businesses and schools.

Israel–Palestine
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Netanyahu tours tunnels beneath Al-Aqsa as Ben Gvir raids Jerusalem holy site
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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 Al-Aqsa Mosque as hundreds of Israeli settlers raided the Jerusalem holy site over the weekend. Ahead of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Netanyahu joined tens of thousands of Israelis for Selichot prayers at the Western Wall, adjacent to Al-Aqsa, on Saturday night.

Israel–Palestine
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Pakistan's Naqvi arrives in Tehran amid looming fears of renewed US-Iran war
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Middle East Eye
center33d ago

Pakistan's Naqvi arrives in Tehran amid looming fears of renewed US-Iran war

Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Monday, where he was received by his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni, Iran’s Tasnim news agency said. The visit would focus on bilateral ties and reviewing the agreements signed earlier by senior officials of the two countries, Tasnim reported.

Iran
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Ukraine's sacked prosecutor general still not back at work days after his official trip ended
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

Ukraine's sacked prosecutor general still not back at work days after his official trip ended

Ukraine's former prosecutor general, Ruslan Kravchenko, whose official trip ended on September 18, had not returned to work at the Prosecutor General's Office as of September 21. Kravchenko, who remains a prosecutor despite losing his administrative post amid an investigation into alleged protection of scam call centers, has not had his current location confirmed by his office.

Ukraine–Russia
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Gaza death toll climbs to 73,914 as four more Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks
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Middle East Eye
center33d ago

Gaza death toll climbs to 73,914 as four more Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks

Gaza's health ministry reported that four Palestinians were killed and 17 wounded in Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours, bringing the total reported Palestinian death toll since October 7, 2023, to 73,914. Ongoing Israeli air strikes and damage to populated areas, coupled with blockades on heavy machinery and medical supplies, continue to strain Gaza's health system and hinder rescue efforts.

Israel–Palestine
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Why do Sudan’s humanitarian truces keep failing and who is to blame?
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Al Jazeera
center33d ago

Why do Sudan’s humanitarian truces keep failing and who is to blame?

Renewed international efforts, including a US push for a 90-day humanitarian truce, have repeatedly failed to secure ceasefires in Sudan's ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF. Both warring factions continue to prioritize military gains over mediation, leading to intensified fighting, a worsening humanitarian crisis, and the collapse of previous truces like the Jeddah Declaration.

Sudan / Darfur
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Pro-Israel think tank urges Israel to weaponise US interdependence amid falling support
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Middle East Eye
center33d ago

Pro-Israel think tank urges Israel to weaponise US interdependence amid falling support

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) think tank urged Israel to deepen its integration with the US to sanction-proof itself against falling American support. FDD chief executive Mark Dubowitz proposed that Israel weaponize its interdependence with the US, arguing that financial institutions' overcompliance with sanctions against Israel could harm Washington.

Israel–Palestine
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‘I lost my children, and I’m afraid of losing my baby again’: a day in the life of a pregnant woman in Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left33d ago

‘I lost my children, and I’m afraid of losing my baby again’: a day in the life of a pregnant woman in Gaza

Alaa Hessi, an eight-month pregnant woman in Gaza, navigates daily life amidst destruction and scarcity following an Israeli airstrike that killed her three children. She faces challenges in obtaining food and medical care, with limited privacy and safety in her tent, while fearing for her unborn child's well-being.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

Justice in action: Five lessons for Ukraine from the conviction of Kosovo’s former president

On 16 September 2026, a verdict was delivered in The Hague against one of the most prominent political figures in post-war Kosovo. Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and three other former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) – Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi – were found guilty of war crimes committed during the 1998–1999 armed conflict.

Ukraine–Russia
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Kremlin reacts to Trump signing sanctions bill into law: "Unlikely to contribute to Ukrainian settlement"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

Kremlin reacts to Trump signing sanctions bill into law: "Unlikely to contribute to Ukrainian settlement"

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that US President Donald Trump signing the Russia sanctions bill into law will not contribute to reviving bilateral relations or a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine war. Peskov also claimed Russia has largely adapted to over 30,000 existing sanctions and found ways to mitigate their detrimental effects.

Ukraine–Russia
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How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war
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Al Jazeera
center33d ago

How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war

Official data shows Iran's GDP shrank by 10.1 percent between March 21 and June 20, with the oil and gas sector contracting by 26.4 percent amid US-Israel pressure. This economic downturn coincides with a significant reduction in Iranian oil exports and high inflation, impacting trade and the national currency.

Iran
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Iranian military says US preparing to attack again
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Middle East Eye
center33d ago

Iranian military says US preparing to attack again

Iran's military stated on Sunday that the US is preparing to launch direct attacks against the country again, vowing retaliation and warning that any nations hosting US assets would be considered complicit. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps spokesperson indicated that new weapons and targets would be introduced in response to any new US strikes.

Iran
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Israeli forces launch overnight air raids across southern Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center33d ago

Israeli forces launch overnight air raids across southern Lebanon

Israeli forces conducted overnight air raids and artillery attacks across multiple towns in southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Zoutar al-Sharqiyah, and areas near Bint Jbeil. Israeli military vehicles also patrolled several locations, with shelling reported in Wadi al-Salouqi and machine-gun fire in Sarbine, despite an existing ceasefire.

Israel–Palestine
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The Houthis’ offensive is the latest spillover from Trump’s Iran disaster | Mohamad Bazzi
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The Guardian Middle East
left33d ago

The Houthis’ offensive is the latest spillover from Trump’s Iran disaster | Mohamad Bazzi

The Houthis have intensified their offensive in Yemen, seizing the Bab al-Mandab strait and expanding into eastern provinces controlling oil and gas fields, potentially reigniting the civil war. This escalation, following Saudi airstrikes on Sana'a and a Houthi blockade on Red Sea shipping, has displaced over 100,000 people and impacts global energy supplies.

Iran
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Russian strikes halted 90% of Ukraine's steel production – FT
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

Russian strikes halted 90% of Ukraine's steel production – FT

Russian ballistic missile strikes in early September halted operations at Ukraine's three remaining major steel plants in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, which previously produced 90% of the country's steel. The shutdown of these plants, including those operated by Metinvest and ArcelorMittal, has significantly impacted production and could affect Ukraine's budget revenue, with repair timelines currently unknown.

Ukraine–Russia
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Russian attack destroys part of Zaporizhzhia National University, a cultural heritage site
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

Russian attack destroys part of Zaporizhzhia National University, a cultural heritage site

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia National University on the night of September 20-21, directly hitting and damaging building No. 3, a local cultural heritage landmark constructed in 1902-1903. The attack caused a fire and damaged adjacent buildings No. 4 and No. 5, though no casualties were reported among university staff or students.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukrainian forces strike costly Russian Kasta radar for second time in a month
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Ukrainska Pravda
center33d ago

Ukrainian forces strike costly Russian Kasta radar for second time in a month

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Kasta-2E2 mobile radar station and a drone ground control station in occupied Donetsk Oblast on September 20-21. This marks the second time a Kasta radar system, valued at over $60 million, has been targeted by Ukrainian forces within a month, following a similar strike in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in early September.

Ukraine–Russia
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Yemen's Houthis are upending the Gulf order. The Saudis are the biggest losers
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Middle East Eye
center33d ago

Yemen's Houthis are upending the Gulf order. The Saudis are the biggest losers

On Saturday, Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles striking a fuel depot near Riyadh's international airport and other Saudi cities, exposing the kingdom's vulnerability. The US declined direct military intervention, while Israel reportedly offered intelligence and military assistance to Saudi Arabia amidst escalating regional tensions and internal conflicts.

Iran
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Pakistan interior minister heads to Tehran amid regional tensions
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Middle East Eye
center33d ago

Pakistan interior minister heads to Tehran amid regional tensions

Pakistan's Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi departed Islamabad for Tehran on Monday to meet with Iranian officials, focusing on bilateral relations and regional coordination. The visit follows previous understandings and could address broader regional issues, though no specific message from the United States was indicated.

Iran
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