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Ukrainska Pravda

center35d ago

Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia destroyed by fire after evening Russian attack – photos

Russian drone attacks on the evening of September 17 destroyed the Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, causing fires that covered over 10,000 sq m and injuring one person. This latest attack follows a September 11 strike on the same location, which had already caused significant damage to businesses within the complex.

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Middle East Eye

center35d ago

Araghchi says Middle East needs dialogue, not foreign military presence

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated at Indonesia's Global Town Hall 2026 that sustainable security in the Middle East requires regional dialogue and cooperation, not foreign military presence. He emphasized that ignoring international law and the failure of institutions like the UN to hold aggressors accountable undermines global stability and credibility.

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Middle East Eye

center35d ago

Israel seeks US weapons 'compensation' after Saudi F-35 deal

Israel plans to seek additional US weapons and defense capabilities as "compensation" following Washington's approval of a potential $24.3 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials are expected to request advanced systems previously denied by the US, aiming to maintain their qualitative military edge in the region.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center35d ago

Zelenskyy unveils new interceptor drone for jet-powered Shahed drones – video

Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) military counterintelligence has developed and successfully deployed a new interceptor drone designed to counter jet-powered Shahed-type drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is working to scale up production of this and other necessary weaponry.

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Middle East Eye

center35d ago

Pakistan and Iran foreign ministers discuss regional stability and safe shipping

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, spoke by phone to discuss recent regional developments, Islamabad confirmed in a statement. During the call, Dar emphasised the critical need for secure shipping routes and uninterrupted energy supplies, warning of the potential fallout for developing nations and global supply chains.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center35d ago

Ukraine's defence forces strike Russian drone ground control stations, training ground and ammo depot

On September 18-19, Ukrainian forces struck eight Russian drone ground control stations in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, along with a training ground and an ammunition depot. Additionally, a Russian radar station in Smolensk Oblast was damaged on September 17, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center35d ago

Lemonade, dominoes and Soviet uniforms: Russia holds "elections" in Kherson Oblast – photos, video

Russia is holding sham elections for its State Duma in occupied Kherson Oblast from September 18-20, decorating polling stations with historical themes and dressing staff in period costumes. The occupation authorities described the decorations, which included Soviet-era memorabilia and games, as a "historical journey" to legitimize the vote.

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Middle East Eye

center35d ago

Gaza's children with Down syndrome struggle to rebuild skills lost to genocide

Children with Down syndrome in Gaza are struggling to regain skills lost due to Israeli attacks that destroyed educational and care facilities, including the Right to Live Society centers. Families report that displacement, trauma, and resource scarcity have caused children to regress significantly, erasing years of developmental progress.

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Al Jazeera

center35d ago

Turkiye revokes operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat in Istanbul

Turkiye's Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) revoked the operating license of Iran's Bank Mellat Istanbul branch on Saturday. The decision was made under a clause allowing license revocation if a bank's operation poses a risk to depositors or financial system stability, though specific operational issues were not cited.

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Middle East Eye

center35d ago

Iran says efforts under way to return to Islamabad agreement

International diplomatic efforts are continuing to resolve outstanding issues and restore the Islamabad agreement, Iran’s interior ministry said on Saturday. Interior ministry spokesman Ali Zeynivand told a news briefing that Tehran is insisting that the other side fulfil its commitments under the deal, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

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Al Jazeera

center35d ago

NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel?

Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor's documentary "NAZA," detailing allegations of AI-driven targeting and civilian casualties in Gaza, has provoked widespread backlash from Israel's political and media establishment. The film's premiere at the Venice Film Festival has intensified domestic debate, with officials calling for the directors' citizenship to be revoked and for investigations into treason, despite many allegations previously being reported in Israel.

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Al Jazeera

center35d ago

Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly considering proposals to withdraw up to one-third of the approximately 68,000 US troops stationed in Europe, potentially affecting Germany, Italy, and Spain. This review, announced in June, follows European allies' refusal to grant access to bases for operations against Iran and comes amid heightened concerns about Russian activity.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center35d ago

Russian attacks kill eight civilians and injure more than 30 in three Ukrainian oblasts

Russian attacks over the past day killed eight civilians and injured 33 across Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Kherson oblasts. The strikes targeted residential and critical infrastructure, damaging civilian facilities.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center35d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with Zircon missiles and drones, hits recorded at 15 locations

Russia attacked Ukraine on the night of September 18-19 with two Zircon missiles and 174 drones, targeting Odesa and Kyiv oblasts. Ukrainian air defense reported destroying 141 aerial assets, with both Zircon missiles failing to reach their targets, though the attack is ongoing.

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The Guardian Middle East

left35d ago

From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary

The Gaza documentary NAZA, produced by The Guardian and featuring anonymized Israeli military insiders describing AI-powered targeting systems, received a 25-minute standing ovation at the Venice film festival. In Israel, the film provoked accusations of treason from right-wing political figures, with some calling for violence against the directors and Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to pursue new laws against those who "smear" Israeli soldiers.

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Middle East Eye

center35d ago

Three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Three Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, including a man identified as Hudhaifa Awad in a bombing in Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, west of Gaza City. The Israeli military is also investigating suspected gunfire directed at an Israeli motorist near al-Mughayyir in the occupied West Bank.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center35d ago

Russia loses 1,520 soldiers and 73 artillery systems over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,520 soldiers and 73 artillery systems in the past day, bringing total personnel losses to approximately 1,516,430 since February 24, 2022. These figures, which include losses of tanks, aircraft, and drones, are being confirmed.

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Middle East Eye

center35d ago

Former Palestinian minister to reveal message Sinwar wanted Israel to hear

Former Palestinian Authority minister, Sufian Abu Zaida, has said he acted as a go-between for Israel and Hamas before 7 October 2023, and has promised to disclose the message Yahya Sinwar asked him to pass on. “Over the next few days, I will discuss the nature of the contacts I held over a year and a half between Israel and Hamas, which were aimed at reaching a deal to secure the release of the prisoners held by Hamas,” Abu Zaida said in a video statement on Friday.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center35d ago

US approves potential sale of over US$2bn worth of air defence equipment to Ukraine

The US Department of State approved a potential sale of air defence equipment to Ukraine valued at US$2.68 billion, including S-300 clone missiles and counter-unmanned aircraft system radars. Ukraine will finance the purchase using European contributions and US Foreign Military Financing funds, which will be reimbursed through the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund.

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Middle East Eye

center35d ago

Macron to convene G7 over energy crisis, says France working to reopen Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron announced he would convene a G7 meeting to address the energy crisis and coordinate responses, including strategic reserve releases and export cooperation. Macron also stated France is working with the International Maritime Organization to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though he acknowledged a deal between Iran and the United States appeared unlikely in the short term.

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