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Yemeni militants: How powerful are the Houthis now?

Yemeni Houthi militants have expanded control over the Red Sea coast and islands, a move the Institute for the Study of War suggests aims to establish an axis of resistance-controlled waterway for regional oil exports. Analysts believe the Houthis are increasingly performing a more useful strategic function for Iran than Hezbollah, providing leverage over Saudi Arabia, Israel, and global shipping.

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Al Jazeera

center37d ago

Pentagon resumes mandatory testosterone testing for US troops over 30

The Pentagon announced new guidelines on Friday for mandatory testosterone testing for US service members aged 30 and older, a policy championed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to optimize soldier performance. Medical experts have raised concerns that the program, which applies only to males, is unnecessary and could lead to health complications like infertility.

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Al Jazeera

center37d ago

Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls

Russian drones struck near Poland and Moldova's borders on September 13, endangering Western officials traveling to Kyiv and damaging a train locomotive and trucks. These attacks coincide with Russian ground offensives stalling in the east and follow recent drone incursions into Moldovan airspace, prompting concerns of escalation into EU and NATO territory.

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Middle East Eye

center37d ago

US redirects 105 vessels under Iran blockade

On September 18, 2026, US Central Command stated that the USS Boxer conducted flight operations in the Arabian Sea to enforce a naval blockade against Iran. Since the blockade's enforcement, CENTCOM forces have redirected 105 commercial vessels to ensure compliance.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center37d ago

Czech Gripen jets flew to Poland amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine

Czech Gripen fighter jets were scrambled to Poland on September 18 amid a Russian drone attack on western Ukraine, operating as part of NATO's integrated air and missile defense system. The jets returned safely after being relieved by Polish aircraft, with Czech officials warning of potential Russian hybrid warfare targeting Ukraine's allies.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center37d ago

Ukraine's National Guard to establish recruitment centre for international volunteers

Ukraine's National Guard is establishing its own Centre for Recruiting Foreign Nationals and Stateless Persons to streamline the deployment of international volunteers into combat units. This initiative aims to scale up recruitment efforts and provide comprehensive support to foreign nationals willing to serve alongside Ukrainians.

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left37d ago

Burnham urged by opposition parties to follow Macron and act with more urgency on Russian threat – as it happened

French President Emmanuel Macron announced measures to protect critical infrastructure from intensified Russian "hybrid attacks," including drone and cyber threats, stating France would not be intimidated and would continue supporting Ukraine. In response, UK opposition leaders Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch urged the British government to address the Russian threat with similar urgency.

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Middle East Eye

center37d ago

Armed Israeli settlers attack Palestinian farmers near Hebron

Armed Israeli settlers attacked and assaulted Palestinian farmers in the Wadi al-Shennar area east of Halhul, north of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Friday. The news agency said the settlers were protected by Israeli forces and detained several farmers as they attempted to reach their agricultural land.

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Myanmar Now

center37d ago

‘Will it be different this time, Grandson?’

How many generations will the people of Myanmar have to wait until they can taste peace and freedom?.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center37d ago

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

Russian forces conducted a drone attack on the Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of September 17, resulting in its destruction by fire. By the morning of September 18, firefighters had extinguished fires covering over 10,000 sq m, though the work was complicated by the threat of repeat strikes.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center37d ago

EU fails to agree on extending sanctions against Putin and Lavrov

The EU's Committee of Permanent Representatives failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia for its violations of Ukraine's territorial integrity, postponing the decision until September 21. This sanctions regime, which includes Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, is set to expire on September 22.

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Middle East Eye

center37d ago

Ms Rachel matches Macklemore with $1m donation for Palestinian children

Children's YouTube creator Ms Rachel pledged $1 million to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund on Thursday, matching a donation from rapper Macklemore. Griffin-Accurso called on other wealthy public figures to speak out against the ongoing conflict and protect children's rights.

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Middle East Eye

center37d ago

Smotrich calls for expanding West Bank settlement policies to Israel’s north and south

Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has promised to expand what he calls Israel’s “settlement revolution” in the occupied West Bank to the Galilee in northern Israel and the Negev in the south. “It’s time to bring the revolution in Judea and Samaria to the Galilee and the Negev, in order to save the State of Israel from the next October 7,” Smotrich said on X.

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Al Jazeera

center37d ago

Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections

Ukraine launched a barrage of over 350 drones targeting Moscow and other regions as Russia opened polls for its first parliamentary elections since the February 2022 invasion. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported most drones were destroyed, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated strikes also hit the Yaroslavl oil refinery and a military airfield in Rostov.

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Middle East Eye

center37d ago

UK warns British settlers in occupied West Bank of possible sanctions

The UK government has warned British citizens living in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank that they could face sanctions under a new regime targeting settlement activity, The New Arab reported. The warning included a reminder that people should be “aware of any new sanctions imposed under the regime”, while London also urged them to take note of existing official advice against economic and financial activity in settlements.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center37d ago

Ukrainian forces strike control station for Russian Orion drones in Crimea

Ukrainian forces struck a ground control station for Russian Orion drones near Novofedorivka in Crimea on September 17-18. This strike significantly limits Russia's ability to utilize these reconnaissance and strike systems in the operational sector, according to the Ukrainian General Staff.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center37d ago

Zelenskyy announces new format for cooperation with neighbours: the Carpathian Eight

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the formation of the Carpathian Eight (C8) cooperation format, including Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Slovakia, Czechia, Austria, Hungary, and the European Union, with the first summit held in Ukraine's Carpathian Mountains on September 18. This new regional bloc aims to enhance security, energy, logistics, and economic cooperation among member states.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center37d ago

Slovak PM Fico skips summit in Ukraine despite plans to attend

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico did not attend the Carpathian Initiative summit in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine, on September 18-20, despite earlier plans to do so. Slovakia will be represented at a lower diplomatic level, with the summit aiming to establish a new regional cooperation format called the Carpathian Eight.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center37d ago

Ukraine notices activation of Belarus repeaters for Russian drones attacking Ukraine

Since late last week, Ukraine has recorded the activation of signal-boosting repeaters in Belarus used by Russian drones targeting Ukraine's western oblasts. This development follows previous reports on September 14th indicating Belarusian territory supported recent Russian drone attacks on Rivne, Volyn, and Lviv regions.

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Middle East Eye

center37d ago

Palestinian officials barred from UN gathering as US extends visa curbs

Palestinian Authority's foreign ministry has rejected the United States’ decision to extend visa restrictions on officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly. Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said the restrictions undermine efforts towards peace and a two-state solution.

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