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'Bibi's Department': NAZA shows how Israel used affairs and gay relationships to blackmail Palestinians

A documentary titled NAZA alleges that an Israeli unit, referred to as "Bibi's Department," spied on Palestinian war crime survivors and used compromising information, including details of romantic affairs and homosexual relationships, to blackmail them and sabotage legal petitions to international courts. The film claims this unit operated under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with the goal of preventing a Palestinian state and undermining international legal proceedings against Israel.

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Ukrainska Pravda

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Zelenskyy discusses energy, air defence and negotiating clusters with EU leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss energy and air defense needs, financial resilience, and EU integration. They coordinated work on opening new negotiating clusters, with Ukraine aiming to open the remaining two by year-end amidst ongoing Russian aggression.

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Al Jazeera

center3d ago

Trump rules out using a nuclear bomb on Iran: Why that matters

President Trump explicitly ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran in an interview with Newsmax, stating the US does not need to as it is the "greatest nuclear power." He also clarified that the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, or 'mother of all bombs,' is not nuclear, though he did not confirm or deny its potential use.

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Middle East Eye

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US approves Iraqi government integrating Iran-backed factions in new cabinet

Washington has approved the inclusion of Iran-backed factions in the new Iraqi government, according to diplomatic sources. A source told AFP that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi "obtained the tacit approval of the United States" during his visit in September for the United Nations General Assembly, where he met with President Donald Trump.

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The Guardian Europe

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Trump calls Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries ‘a disgrace’

US president says Zelenskyy ‘more difficult ​to deal with ​than Putin’ after ‘energy ceasefire’ collapsesEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has called Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries “a disgrace” and criticised Volodymyr ⁠Zelenskyy after an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine failed to take hold. Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries ⁠after Zelenskyy said Kyiv was abandoning a ceasefire unilaterally declared by Trump on Sunday, having briefly halted

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Ukrainska Pravda

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Danish PM says Ukraine needs frozen Russian assets as it is running out of money

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated on October 16 in Brussels that Ukraine is running out of money to fund its war effort and that frozen Russian assets are the most obvious source for additional EU support. Frederiksen emphasized the urgency of finding funding for 2026 and beyond, arguing that Russia should pay for the damage it is causing.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Ukrainian forces have struck Russian Nebo-U radar worth about US$100m, General Staff says

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian 55Zh6U Nebo-U radar system near Magri in Russia's Krasnodar Krai on the night of October 15-16, causing a fire. This strike on the approximately US$100 million radar, designed for long-range aerial detection, degrades Russia's airspace monitoring capabilities.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

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'We'll knock it out fast': Trump threatens Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site with strikes

Donald Trump stated in a Newsmax interview on Thursday that the US might strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, emphasizing it would be done quickly and without ground forces. Trump also discussed the potential use of the MOAB non-nuclear bomb against Iranian infrastructure and expressed confidence the conflict would end soon through negotiations.

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BBC Asia

center3d ago

China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Azerbaijan on Thursday that Israel must stop the forced establishment of West Bank settlements and reverse its actions. Wang also called for full access to Gaza to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and stated China's willingness to work towards a political solution to the conflict.

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Al Jazeera

center3d ago

Norway wealth fund urged to ease nuclear arms ban after Gaza investment row

A Norwegian government-appointed committee recommended on Thursday that the nation's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund lift ethical investment restrictions, including those on nuclear weapons producers. The committee also advised the fund to avoid involvement in "diplomatic" issues, such as the Gaza conflict, which had prompted controversy over a previous disinvestment.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Russian drones violated Moldovan airspace five times overnight

Russian drones violated Moldovan airspace five times between the night of October 15-16 and the morning of October 16, with incursions recorded in northern and southeastern regions. These violations occurred amid large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine, though no crashes or explosions were reported within Moldova.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 148 drones, most of them jet-powered, strikes recorded at 24 locations

Russian forces launched 149 strike drones, including 108 jet-powered Shaheds, targeting 24 locations across Ukraine on the night of October 15-16. Ukrainian air defenses reported downing 114 drones, with debris falling at 14 sites, while the attack continued with some drones still in Ukrainian airspace.

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Middle East Eye

center3d ago

The Rohingya case that could redefine the law on genocide

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to rule in the coming weeks on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya minority, following investigations into sexual violence and crimes against children that began in 2017. If the court finds Myanmar responsible, it will be the first time it has ruled a state committed genocide, with many Rohingya refugees seeking citizenship and acknowledgment of past persecution as forms of justice.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Calling the shots: what NAZA says about perpetrator cinema

The documentary detailing Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza is the latest film to give a voice to those who carry out atrocities – confronting viewers with some of the most difficult questions of allAre we still talking about the banality of evil? When that overworked phrase was first used by philosopher Hannah Arendt, it described the blank persona of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. Now, in NAZA, anonymised members of Israeli intelligence discuss their remote execution of the assault

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Middle East Eye

center3d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good Morning Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us, here are key developments from across the region and beyond: * US President Donald Trump has said he is weighing fresh strikes on Iran without nuclear weapons or ground troops, while insisting negotiations with Tehran were under way. * Saudi Arabia's Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji has said Houthi attacks on civilian, economic and airport facilities in the kingdom “constitute full-fledged war crimes”.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Company with foreign investment in Lutsk struck by Russian forces

Russian forces launched jet-powered Shahed drones at Volyn Oblast on the night of 15-16 October, damaging a company with foreign investment in Lutsk and a private business in Manevychi, where two people were injured and five remain unaccounted for. As of 08:00, 370,000 consumers were without electricity, with repair work ongoing and authorities urging vigilance due to potential further attacks.

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Middle East Eye

center3d ago

Israel killed my father and brother. A year after the 'ceasefire', I cannot reach their graves

Submitted by Mona Ramadan on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 07:16 Israel's expanding Yellow Line swallows more of Gaza as hospitals are forced to close and displaced families face another winter in worn-out tents A Palestinian boy stands beside a concrete block marking Israel’s so-called Yellow Line in the east of Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, on 22 July 2026 (Eyad Baba/AFP) Off Before the start of the genocide in Gaza, I lived in Beit Lahia in the north. My house was destroyed in an Israeli air strike that k

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Over 300 combat engagements on battlefield in 24 hours – Ukraine's General Staff

Ukraine's General Staff reported 304 combat engagements across the frontlines on October 15, with Russian forces launching 83 airstrikes and 2,551 drone attacks. The Pokrovsk front saw the highest activity with 60 Russian attacks, while Ukrainian aircraft struck Russian personnel concentrations.

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Al Jazeera

center3d ago

Alone in Gaza: Genocide leaves Palestinian man without family or a home

On December 21, 2023, an Israeli strike on a family home in Jabalia, northern Gaza, killed 39 people, including Mahmoud Khalla's wife, children, parents, and siblings. Khalla, who was out searching for food at the time of the strike, is the sole survivor of his immediate family and has since been displaced and homeless.

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Middle East Eye

center3d ago

UN Security Council condemns 'escalatory' Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

The UN Security Council has condemned the "escalatory" attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia, including "reckless strikes" on Riyadh's airport. The Saudi capital's international airport has been targeted by strikes 20 times since the beginning of the month, with an attack last weekend killing 13 people and wounding more than 300.

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