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Al Jazeera

center38d ago

Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions

Russia and China vetoed a US-backed UN Security Council resolution on Thursday that would have renewed a mandate for experts to monitor sanctions against Iran. This move ends the Security Council's watchdog panel on Iran sanctions, creating a monitoring gap that the US stated benefits the Iranian regime and those evading measures.

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Al Jazeera

center38d ago

At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border region

At least 26 people were killed and 82 injured in intercommunal fighting in the disputed Abyei region on the Sudan-South Sudan border between Monday and Thursday. The UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) has reinforced its security presence and is engaging community leaders to de-escalate tensions following retaliatory killings that sparked the clashes.

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BBC Middle East

center38d ago

UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes

UN human rights experts stated there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in missile strikes on a Minab primary school and a Lamerd sports complex on February 28, killing at least 177 civilians. The experts also found Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during a crackdown on anti-government protests.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center38d ago

Russian forces strike Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia – photos

Russian forces struck the Amstor shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia on the evening of September 17, causing a major fire. This attack on a civilian business follows earlier Russian drone strikes on a bus and an ambulance in the city, with casualty figures for the shopping centre strike pending at the time of publication.

Ukraine–Russia

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Middle East Eye

center38d ago

Kyrie Irving offers to pay NFL player's fine as Palestine solidarity defies corporate pressure

NBA star Kyrie Irving offered to pay a $11,492 fine imposed on NFL player Azeez al-Shaair for wearing the name of a slain Palestinian child on his face during a game. This act of solidarity highlights athletes defying corporate pressure to remain silent on the Palestinian cause, mirroring recent controversies involving rapper Macklemore.

Israel–Palestine

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Al Jazeera

center38d ago

Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made drones

Serbia inaugurated a factory on Thursday to assemble advanced Israeli-made drones for its military and export, a move Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated aims to preserve peace and deter aggressors. The facility, a joint venture with an unnamed Israeli company, is expected to employ 100 workers, with plans for at least three more such factories, amidst criticism over Serbia's increasing military ties with Israel.

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Middle East Eye

center38d ago

UN investigators find 'reasonable grounds' US committed war crimes in Iran

UN investigators found reasonable grounds that the US committed war crimes by launching indiscriminate attacks on Iran's Minab elementary school and a sports complex in Lamerd, killing approximately 120 children and 150 people total. The report, submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, stated the Minab school was the intended target, not collateral damage, and the Lamerd strike used a missile system with effects on civilians that could not be limited.

Iran

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The Guardian Europe

left38d ago

Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths

Irish national broadcaster RTÉ announced on Thursday it will not participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in protest against Israel's participation and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. RTÉ stated that Ireland's participation cannot be justified given the humanitarian crisis and loss of life in Gaza, joining other broadcasters who have also announced boycotts.

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Al Jazeera

center38d ago

UN fact-finding mission says US committed possible war crimes in Iran

A UN fact-finding mission concluded that the United States likely committed war crimes during air strikes in Iran on February 28, including an attack on a primary school in Minab that killed over 150 civilians, mostly children. The report also accused Iranian authorities of crimes against humanity during their crackdown on protests in late 2025 and early 2026.

Iran

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The Guardian Europe

left38d ago

Poland warns Russia planning ‘hybrid strikes’ against countries supporting Ukraine – as it happened

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that intelligence indicates Russia plans hybrid strikes using drones and missiles against Ukraine's allies, including Poland, in the coming months. Tusk warned these provocations will be more dangerous than previous incidents and are intended to test NATO's resolve and weaken its integrity, particularly concerning Article 5.

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Middle East Eye

center38d ago

Far-right Israelis call for NAZA co-director to be hanged in protest outside parents' home

Dozens of far-right Israelis protested outside filmmaker Rachel Szor's parents' home on Wednesday, calling for her and co-director Yuval Abraham to be hanged and tried for treason over their documentary on alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. The protest occurred as Israeli politicians, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, intensified criticism of the film, with some calling for the filmmakers' citizenship to be revoked and for legislation to target those who 'defame' the Israeli military.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right38d ago

Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say

China privately asked Tehran to help curb Houthi attacks in Yemen following an appeal from Saudi Arabia concerned about advances near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Beijing seeks to prevent wider conflict impacting global energy routes, while Tehran stated regional peace depends on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Iran

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right38d ago

‘Architects’ of Iran’s brutal Woman, Life, Freedom crackdown must face intl justice, Amnesty says

Amnesty International stated on Wednesday that 87 Iranian officials, identified as "architects" of the 2022 "Woman, Life, Freedom" protest crackdown, must face international justice for alleged crimes against humanity. The report documents murder, torture, and persecution, with Amnesty noting that many identified officials remain in positions of power and could unleash further repression.

Iran

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Al Jazeera

center38d ago

‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’

Kosovo has joined a US-led International Stabilization Force for Gaza, a move analysts attribute to its alliance with Washington and a perceived debt to the US and pro-Israel lobby for its statehood. This decision reflects Kosovo's strategic alignment with American policy, building on prior agreements including opening an embassy in Jerusalem.

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Al Jazeera

center38d ago

What are all the sanctions Iran is under?

Iran faces extensive international sanctions from the UN, US, EU, and UK targeting its nuclear, missile, military, oil, and banking sectors. These measures, some reimposed in September 2025, include arms embargoes, asset freezes, and restrictions on trade and finance, aiming to isolate Iran economically and limit its strategic programs.

Iran

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Ukrainska Pravda

center38d ago

Greenpeace exposes Russian disinformation over strikes on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Greenpeace Ukraine and McKenzie Intelligence Services found no evidence supporting Russian claims of Ukrainian strikes damaging power lines at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Their analysis indicates Russia is intentionally sabotaging power supply lines, contributing to the plant experiencing 14 complete off-site power losses since February 2026.

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Al Jazeera

center38d ago

Ghalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted a version of the Taylor equation on X, referencing interest rate hikes and the Strait of Hormuz, hours before the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. Analysts describe the post as "agitprop" from Iran, which claims to set the "risk premium" for the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway it has effectively blocked.

Iran

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Middle East Eye

center38d ago

US bans Palestinian president from speaking at the UN

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian Authority officials visas to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, repeating a move from the previous year. The US cited the PA's failure to reform and its pursuit of international legal action against Israel as reasons for the restrictions, which the Palestinian foreign ministry condemned as counterproductive to peace efforts.

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Al Jazeera

center38d ago

Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again?

President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday that the United States is nearing the end of its conflict with Iran and has spoken directly with Tehran officials, though Iran has not confirmed these direct talks. Trump's statements come amid rising global energy prices and renewed fighting in Yemen, with Iran demanding its conditions be met before any negotiations.

Iran

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right39d ago

Afghans flee collapsing Iranian economy amid US conflict, returning to strict Taliban rule

Thousands of Afghans are returning from Iran to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, driven by Iran's severe economic collapse and a sharp decline in the Iranian currency. These returnees face extreme poverty and inflation in Iran, with many losing most of their savings, forcing them to choose between economic hardship in Iran and the Taliban's restrictive rule back home.

Iran

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