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Thousands of IRGC, Basij volunteers march through Tehran in show of defiance against US, Israel
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right34d ago

Thousands of IRGC, Basij volunteers march through Tehran in show of defiance against US, Israel

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians participated in a rally in Tehran, organized by the regime, to display defiance against the US and Israel and to volunteer for combat training. The event, part of an initiative called “Janfada Iran,” saw participants in combat uniforms and included displays of military equipment, with the Basij head stating new recruits would be a "nightmare" for Iran's enemies.

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Trains across Ukraine delayed by up to 14 hours due to Russian attacks
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Trains across Ukraine delayed by up to 14 hours due to Russian attacks

Trains across Ukraine are experiencing delays of up to 14 hours due to Russian attacks, primarily affecting routes through southern regions including Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. These disruptions follow a September 17th Russian attack that damaged railway infrastructure in Kharkiv Oblast, leading to earlier six-hour delays and necessitating passenger evacuations.

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Operation Vivaldi: Two villages liberated from Russian occupation, another fully under Ukrainian control
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Operation Vivaldi: Two villages liberated from Russian occupation, another fully under Ukrainian control

Ukrainian forces of the 3rd Army Corps liberated Shandryholove and Derylove villages and established full control over Drobysheve in Donetsk Oblast as part of Operation Vivaldi. This offensive regained 40 sq km of territory in its second stage, bringing the total liberated area to 125 sq km, with Russian forces reportedly losing over 3,000 troops across both stages.

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Ghalibaf: Iran must ‘fight and negotiate’ as war with US drags on
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Ghalibaf: Iran must ‘fight and negotiate’ as war with US drags on

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on Sunday that Tehran must simultaneously fight and negotiate with the United States, vowing to use military force to repel adversaries while pursuing diplomacy from a position of strength. Ghalibaf also indicated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until U.S. commitments were met, as Iran reportedly outlined seven conditions for potential talks with Washington.

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Israeli forces detain 27 Palestinians in raid on West Bank village, Wafa reports
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Israeli forces detain 27 Palestinians in raid on West Bank village, Wafa reports

Israeli forces detained at least 27 Palestinians in a raid on the village of al-Mughayyir, east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, on Sunday morning, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. Soldiers reportedly raided homes, stole cash and jewelry, and closed the village entrance, with the arrests following a Saturday attack by Israeli settlers and forces.

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Morning recap
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Morning recap

Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments from across the region: • Iran has announced seven conditions for starting any negotiations to the US government, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has said. • Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is set to visit Tehran on Sunday to meet with senior Iranian officials.

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'Zionism=racism': Protest held outside Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

'Zionism=racism': Protest held outside Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert

Dozens of Palestinian supporters demonstrated outside Ed Sheeran's concert in Philadelphia, denouncing promoters’ decision to drop US rapper Macklemore from the tour over his “Free Palestine” calls. Carrying Palestinian flags and banners with messages that read “Gaza: Aid in, soldiers out” and “Zionism=racism=terrorism”, the protesters criticised Sheeran for continuing the tour.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with 138 drones: hits reported at 17 locations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 138 drones: hits reported at 17 locations

Russia launched 138 drones, including jet-powered variants, at Ukraine on the night of September 19-20, with strikes recorded at 17 locations. Ukrainian air defense reported downing or jamming 101 drones, though the attack was ongoing at the time of the report.

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West Bank families led by women face greater displacement risks, OCHA says
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

West Bank families led by women face greater displacement risks, OCHA says

Due to surging Israeli settler violence, West Bank families headed by women are more likely to be displaced and more likely to have chronic illness among household members compared with those headed by men, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The agency estimates that some 83,000 households (one in eight families in the occupied West Bank) are headed by women.

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Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy
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BBC US & Canada
center34d ago

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy

The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

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Russia loses 1,560 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Russia loses 1,560 soldiers over past day

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia lost 1,560 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day, bringing its total estimated personnel losses to 1,517,990 since February 24, 2022. The report also detailed losses in tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and aircraft, with ongoing confirmation of the figures.

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Palestinian media: Thousands of Israeli settlers storm Al-Buraq Wall plaza
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Palestinian media: Thousands of Israeli settlers storm Al-Buraq Wall plaza

Thousands of Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Buraq Wall plaza in occupied Jerusalem on September 19, 2026, performing Talmudic rituals under Israeli military protection. This event follows a similar incursion by settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound the previous Sunday, which violated a 1967 status quo agreement governing the site.

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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy
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Al Jazeera
center34d ago

Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy

British singer Ed Sheeran described the situation in Gaza as "catastrophic" and "unjustifiable" during his concert in Philadelphia on Saturday. This marks his first public statement on the controversy surrounding his tour, which saw several supporting acts withdraw over pro-Palestine comments made by opening rapper Macklemore.

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Baghaei says attending UNGA meet Iran's right, not favour granted by US
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Baghaei says attending UNGA meet Iran's right, not favour granted by US

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that Iran's participation in the UN General Assembly is a legal right, not a favor from the US. Baghaei asserted that Iran would not abandon this platform despite US efforts to impede the delegation's attendance through visa delays and propaganda.

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Poll: US Jewish voters concerned Netanyahu policies fueling antisemitism
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Poll: US Jewish voters concerned Netanyahu policies fueling antisemitism

A poll released this week by the Jewish Electorate Institute found that 56 percent of American Jewish voters are greatly concerned that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies have increased antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the US. Despite this concern, 86 percent of respondents identified as pro-Israel, though 65 percent expressed criticism of some or many Israeli government policies.

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Polish defence minister says supporting Ukraine is in Poland's national interest
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Ukrainska Pravda
center34d ago

Polish defence minister says supporting Ukraine is in Poland's national interest

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that supporting Ukraine is in Poland's national interest because Ukrainian air defenses intercept Russian missiles and drones before they reach the EU border. This statement follows a Russian drone crash near the Polish-Ukrainian border on September 17, prompting Poland to increase its air force activity.

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Ed Sheeran says what is happening in Gaza is 'catastrophic, unjustifiable'
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Ed Sheeran says what is happening in Gaza is 'catastrophic, unjustifiable'

Pop Star Ed Sheeran has said what is happening in Gaza is “catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate” as he opened his solo concert in the US city of Philadelphia. Sheeran also said he was “appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine”, describing the suffering caused by the war as a “human tragedy”, while explaining that he has generally sought to keep his concerts focused on “unity, joy, escapism, love” rather than his own political views.

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Iran's security chief says seven conditions announced for talks to begin
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

Iran's security chief says seven conditions announced for talks to begin

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, announced that Tehran has conveyed seven conditions to the U.S. government via Qatar for initiating talks. These conditions reportedly include an end to hostilities on all fronts, the release of frozen assets, and the cessation of a naval blockade.

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Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital
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The Guardian Middle East
left34d ago

Thick smoke seen near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital

Yemen's Houthis claimed to have attacked "sensitive" sites in Saudi Arabia's capital with missiles and drones on Saturday, hours after thick smoke was seen rising near Riyadh airport and a fuel tank fire erupted. Saudi air defense forces reportedly destroyed a missile targeting Riyadh, and the coalition stated it was responding to Houthi attacks, marking the first government air raid alerts for the capital since July.

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UAE dodges question on pre-October 7 warning to Netanyahu
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Middle East Eye
center34d ago

UAE dodges question on pre-October 7 warning to Netanyahu

The UAE addressed questions from The National, an Abu Dhabi-based newspaper, about whether it had alerted Netanyahu to a potential Hamas attack ahead of October 7, according to a Haaretz report. In its response, the UAE said security matters are handled through "relevant entities" in discussions with other countries, stopping short of directly addressing the claim.

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