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Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push
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Al Jazeera
center39d ago

Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited Myanmar's military ruler, Min Aung Hlaing, to visit the country on Wednesday as a condition for expediting the repatriation of Rohingya refugees. This offer represents a diplomatic shift by Malaysia, aiming to engage Myanmar's junta directly on the Rohingya issue rather than solely condemning its actions.

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Israel trying to 'eliminate' living conditions for Palestinians in occupied West Bank, says report
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Middle East Eye
center39d ago

Israel trying to 'eliminate' living conditions for Palestinians in occupied West Bank, says report

Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 09/16/2026 - 16:36 B'tselem warns that Israel is systemically making life unliveable for Palestinians Cranes tower above a construction site in Givat HaMatos, an Israeli settlement and near the Palestinian neighbourhood of Beit Safafa (foreground) in annexed East Jerusalem, on 16 September 2026 (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP) Off Israel is systematically trying to "eliminate" living conditions for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, according to a new report by a rights g

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine's human rights commissioner: As Russia stalls on evacuation from occupied Oleshky, people are walking through mined fields to try to escape
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Ukraine's human rights commissioner: As Russia stalls on evacuation from occupied Oleshky, people are walking through mined fields to try to escape

Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets stated that Russia has failed to confirm evacuation plans for civilians trapped in occupied Oleshky, near Kherson. Lubinets reported that over 6,000 people, including 200 children, remain in the settlement and are attempting to escape through mined fields due to dire conditions.

Ukraine–Russia
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Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center39d ago

Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza

An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood on Tuesday killed a 15-year-old boy and a paramedic who had responded to an initial strike. Israeli forces claimed they were targeting Hamas operatives, while Palestinian outlets reported the second strike targeted first responders, a tactic known as a 'double-tap'.

Israel–Palestine
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US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
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The Guardian Middle East
left39d ago

US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders

US officials met Houthi leaders in Muscat, Oman, leading to a US decision not to intervene militarily to aid Saudi Arabia's advance in Yemen. The Houthis reassured the US that American shipping would remain safe, while Saudi-linked vessels were considered targets due to the blockade, a claim Saudi Arabia later disputed by alleging a Houthi drone attack near Mecca.

Iran
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Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?
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Al Jazeera
center39d ago

Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?

The Congressional Budget Office reported this week that the US war in Iran has cost $38 billion, with an additional $3 billion monthly if the conflict continues, straining munitions stockpiles and contributing to inflation. This expenditure, coupled with dwindling weapons reserves and damage to US facilities, is impacting the US economy and political landscape ahead of the midterm elections.

Iran
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Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center39d ago

Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi rejected plans for Palestinian displacement from Gaza on Wednesday, following comments by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz who stated the army would "finish the job" and implement a "migration plan." El-Sisi stressed Egypt's firm stance against displacement and the annihilation of the Palestinian cause, with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterating Gaza's integral status to the Palestinian state.

Israel–Palestine
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Over 44% of Ukrainian school textbooks destroyed by Russia have been reprinted
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Over 44% of Ukrainian school textbooks destroyed by Russia have been reprinted

As of September 16, Ukrainian publishers have reprinted over 44% of school textbooks destroyed by Russian attacks, with 88.6% of the first batch and 7% of the second batch delivered to schools. Publishers are currently bearing the costs, though the Ministry of Education and Science is negotiating with international partners like UNICEF and the World Bank for compensation to cover losses estimated at $3.3 million.

Ukraine–Russia
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Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide
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Al Jazeera
center40d ago

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide

Norway's sovereign wealth fund reported a 15.7 percent increase in returns from its Israeli holdings, reaching $2.4 billion in the first half of 2026, despite ethical concerns raised by campaign groups. The fund, which reduced its Israeli companies from 61 to 29 last year, continues to invest in firms like NextVision Stabilized Systems, which supplies the Israeli military, prompting calls for divestment due to potential violations of international humanitarian law.

Israel–Palestine
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Amnesty calls for arrest of 87 Iran officials over 'crimes against humanity' during protests
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Middle East Eye
center40d ago

Amnesty calls for arrest of 87 Iran officials over 'crimes against humanity' during protests

Amnesty International has called for the arrest of 87 Iranian officials for "crimes against humanity" related to the 2022 "Woman Life Freedom" protests, documenting the deaths of 377 protesters. The report urges the UN to establish an international criminal justice mechanism to ensure accountability for murder, torture, and persecution by Iranian authorities.

Iran
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'Women, Life, Freedom' Iran uprising survivors honor Mahsa Amini on anniversary of her death
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right40d ago

'Women, Life, Freedom' Iran uprising survivors honor Mahsa Amini on anniversary of her death

Survivors of Iran's 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprising honored Mahsa Amini on the anniversary of her death, recalling her 2022 arrest and subsequent death in morality police custody. The protests, sparked by Amini's death, were brutally suppressed by the Islamic Republic, with thousands arrested and hundreds killed, including Yasser Fattahi's father, Jowhar, who died after being shot by the IRGC while aiding an injured woman.

Iran
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Ukrainian foreign minister: Putin seeks to trigger migration to Europe by causing food crisis
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Ukrainska Pravda
center40d ago

Ukrainian foreign minister: Putin seeks to trigger migration to Europe by causing food crisis

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Vladimir Putin intends to provoke a new wave of migration to Europe by creating a food crisis through the blockade of Ukrainian Black Sea exports. Sybiha believes this strategy aims to destabilize Europe, sow division, and weaken support for Ukraine, particularly ahead of upcoming EU elections.

Ukraine–Russia
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US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means
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Al Jazeera
center40d ago

US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means

The Trump administration is preparing to sell approximately 60,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel in a $2.8 billion package, largely funded by US taxpayers. This significant arms sale, which includes MK-84, BLU-117, and I-2000 Penetrator munitions, comes amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and follows previous pauses and approvals of similar munitions by the US.

Israel–Palestine
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Senior minister says UK will 'no longer' stand by while 'innocent children are killed in Gaza'
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Middle East Eye
center40d ago

Senior minister says UK will 'no longer' stand by while 'innocent children are killed in Gaza'

Senior British minister Louise Haigh stated on Tuesday that the UK will "no longer stand by" while "innocent children are killed in Gaza" and that sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements are intended to increase pressure on the Israeli government. The UK's new comprehensive sanctions regime, announced last week by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, aims to ban imports from settlements and target companies facilitating their expansion.

Israel–Palestine
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UK Lawyers for Israel calls to proscribe Doctors Without Borders as terror group
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Middle East Eye
center40d ago

UK Lawyers for Israel calls to proscribe Doctors Without Borders as terror group

UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has urged the British government to proscribe Doctors Without Borders (MSF) as a terrorist organization, citing alleged links between MSF employees and Palestinian militant groups. MSF has vehemently denied these allegations, stating that such claims were only made after staff members were killed and that they have been the target of a disinformation campaign.

Israel–Palestine
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The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right40d ago

The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis

Oil loadings at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu were suspended and the East-West Pipeline remained offline following attacks on energy infrastructure, while Libya halted operations at three oil fields due to protests. Brent crude futures rose 3.3% to $109.20 a barrel and WTI crude rose 5% to $106.46, reflecting confirmed supply losses and the risk of further conflict escalation beyond the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran
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Life on the edge in Lebanon: The psychological toll of living along Israel's 'Yellow Line'
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Middle East Eye
center40d ago

Life on the edge in Lebanon: The psychological toll of living along Israel's 'Yellow Line'

Residents in Ghandouriyeh, south Lebanon, are experiencing severe psychological distress due to ongoing conflict and displacement, with MSF reporting a chronic increase in mental health support requests. Despite a June ceasefire, Israeli strikes continue in districts like Nabatieh, forcing residents to live in constant alert and among destroyed homes.

Lebanon
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Gaza building collapse kills 20, traps dozens under rubble
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Al Jazeera
center40d ago

Gaza building collapse kills 20, traps dozens under rubble

A multi-storey residential building collapsed overnight in western Gaza City, trapping six families under rubble, according to local witnesses and Palestinian journalists. Rescue crews worked through Wednesday morning to pull survivors, including children, from the wreckage, with the building reportedly previously damaged by an Israeli strike and many similar structures remaining structurally unsound due to a lack of construction materials.

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Students in Gaza ‘devastated’ after plan for them to study in Belgium fails
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The Guardian Europe
left40d ago

Students in Gaza ‘devastated’ after plan for them to study in Belgium fails

Belgium's five-party coalition government failed to agree on a plan to evacuate 13 Gaza students and researchers with approved scholarships, leaving them devastated and unable to obtain visas. The deadlock, stemming from disagreements over concessions on returns to Afghanistan, has jeopardized academic opportunities for individuals selected through competitive processes, with other European nations having previously facilitated similar evacuations.

Israel–Palestine
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‘My future is in the EU’: the Ukrainian children who don’t want to go home
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The Guardian Europe
left40d ago

‘My future is in the EU’: the Ukrainian children who don’t want to go home

Thousands of children in state care were evacuated when Russia invaded. Kyiv wants them back – but many resistWhen he first arrived in his new home in a small village in the Italian Alps in March 2022, 15-year-old Denys* says he felt homesick and confused.

Ukraine–Russia
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