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Kyiv: EU to sanction 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in abduction of Ukrainian children
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Kyiv: EU to sanction 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in abduction of Ukrainian children

The EU is preparing sanctions against 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Lithuania has allocated €600,000 to Ukrainian organizations for returns and rehabilitation, while New Zealand joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children as its 51st member.

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Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli detention, youth injured by Israeli gunfire in West Bank raid
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Middle East Eye
center39d ago

Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli detention, youth injured by Israeli gunfire in West Bank raid

A Palestinian prisoner died on Wednesday in an Israeli detention facility, Wafa news reported on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Palestinian had been placed under administrative detention for more than 11 months and had reportedly not been suffering from any illnesses prior to his death.

Israel–Palestine
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Israeli, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties
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Middle East Eye
center39d ago

Israeli, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties

Israel and Morocco have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic ties, including opening embassies and appointing ambassadors, following a tripartite summit in New York hosted by the US ambassador to the UN. The agreement also aims to facilitate mutual investment, advance economic and trade relations, and expand air travel between the two nations.

Israel–Palestine
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Zelenskyy: "We're preparing meetings in the US with our partners"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center39d ago

Zelenskyy: "We're preparing meetings in the US with our partners"

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on September 16 that Ukraine is preparing for meetings in the United States with its partners to discuss negotiations, energy, food security, and weapons. These upcoming meetings are expected to result in new support packages for Ukraine, specifically including air defense systems.

Ukraine–Russia
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Palestinian American activist arrested and ‘charged for trespassing at a public hearing’
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The Guardian Middle East
left39d ago

Palestinian American activist arrested and ‘charged for trespassing at a public hearing’

Palestinian American activist Noura Erakat was arrested and charged with trespassing on Tuesday at a Palm Beach County budget hearing in Florida. Erakat and other critics were forcibly removed by law enforcement for attempting to speak against the county's investments in Israeli bonds, which she argued was a violation of free speech and public access.

Israel–Palestine
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Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free
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BBC US & Canada
center39d ago

Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles announces she's cancer-free

The 69-year-old White House chief of staff is a powerful figure and particularly close to the US president.

United States
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Iranian plot to assassinate Israeli nuclear scientist results in four convictions
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right39d ago

Iranian plot to assassinate Israeli nuclear scientist results in four convictions

Four Jerusalem residents were convicted on Wednesday for their roles in an alleged Iranian-directed plot to assassinate an Israeli nuclear scientist, though none were convicted of planning the killing itself. The Jerusalem District Court found them guilty of offenses including failing to prevent a terrorist act and aiding contact with a foreign agent, with proceedings continuing against three other defendants.

Iran
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Israel has lost the American people. The politicians are next
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Middle East Eye
center39d ago

Israel has lost the American people. The politicians are next

Submitted by Hamid Dabashi on Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:58 After two years of genocide in Gaza, most Americans oppose the war on Iran, House Democrats are voting to cut military aid and Aipac's candidates keep losing People wave Palestinian flags and hold a sign reading 'US-Israel is an evil empire' on a freeway overpass ahead of the G20 finance ministers meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on 28 August 2026 (Allison Joyce/AFP) Off Can the US and its political culture ever be liberated from the fan

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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

Israel is systematically trying to "eliminate" living conditions for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, according to a new report by a rights group. B'tselem said constant attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers were part of an overall government-backed plan to make life unbearable for Palestinians.

Israel–Palestine
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Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality
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The Guardian Middle East
left39d ago

Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality

By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crushing free speechIn a statement about Macklemore being dropped from his US stadium tour for making pro-Palestinian comments, Ed Sheeran defended his own publicly apolitical stance: “If we only ever focus on shouting the loudest, nothing will ever change. There are different approaches to being an advoca

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine awaits Russian list of sites to be covered by possible energy ceasefire
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Ukrainska Pravda
center40d ago

Ukraine awaits Russian list of sites to be covered by possible energy ceasefire

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russia must provide a list of energy facilities to be covered by a potential ceasefire, a proposal Ukraine has long advocated for. Kyiv awaits Russian clarification on details for a fair and balanced arrangement prohibiting the use of any weapons against energy infrastructure.

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At least 21 killed after Israeli-hit building in Gaza City collapses
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The Guardian Middle East
left40d ago

At least 21 killed after Israeli-hit building in Gaza City collapses

A building housing displaced families collapsed in Gaza City on Wednesday after being weakened by Israeli strikes, killing at least 21 people, including children, with dozens more believed trapped under the rubble. Rescue operations are underway but severely hampered by a lack of equipment, highlighting the ongoing danger for Palestinians in damaged structures across Gaza.

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Sweden expels Iranian embassy official over activity incompatible with Vienna Convention
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right40d ago

Sweden expels Iranian embassy official over activity incompatible with Vienna Convention

Sweden's Foreign Ministry summoned Iran's ambassador and expelled an Iranian Embassy official from Stockholm, citing activity incompatible with the Vienna Convention. This expulsion follows a CNN report alleging Iran used criminal gangs, including minors, to target Israeli and Jewish interests in Sweden.

Iran
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US consumers will have to make 'short-term sacrifice' due to Iran war, says energy chief
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Middle East Eye
center40d ago

US consumers will have to make 'short-term sacrifice' due to Iran war, says energy chief

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged on Wednesday in an interview with Fox News that the Iran war has “taken some energy resources out of the marketplace”, forcing US consumers to make what he called a “short-term sacrifice”, but added that “this is to end Iran’s ability to forever drive up energy prices”. Asked to provide a timeline on when energy prices would drop, Wright said he “can’t predict Iranian behaviour” but claimed the amount of oil flowing out of the Gulf had risen signific

Iran
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Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies at 13
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BBC US & Canada
center40d ago

Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies at 13

The Portuguese Water Dog met many high-profile visitors to the White House, including Pope Francis.

United States
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Russian drone strike destroys warehouse that stored props from Zelenskyy’s Kvartal 95 production studio – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center40d ago

Russian drone strike destroys warehouse that stored props from Zelenskyy’s Kvartal 95 production studio – photos

Russian jet-powered drones struck a warehouse in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district on the night of September 15-16, destroying props belonging to President Zelenskyy's Kvartal 95 production studio. The State Emergency Service reported no injuries, though Kvartal 95 stated the attack resulted in the loss of numerous sets, costumes, and items accumulated over 20 years of the studio's history.

Ukraine–Russia
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Lebanese president seeks security deal with Israel after troop withdrawal
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Middle East Eye
center40d ago

Lebanese president seeks security deal with Israel after troop withdrawal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon wants to negotiate a security agreement with Israel once Israeli troops withdraw from Lebanese territory, describing it as a possible step towards a future peace agreement. Speaking ahead of a visit to France, Aoun said Lebanon had “no choice” but negotiations, warning that the alternative would be a costly war.

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European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’
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The Guardian Europe
left40d ago

European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’

Commission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offerCanada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the EU by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen. In an unprecedented offer, von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU and Canada “see the world with the same eyes” through shared democratic values and common approaches to many big issues, from AI to climate breakdown, the Ukraine war and geopolitics.

Ukraine–Russia
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Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan
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Al Jazeera
center40d ago

Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan

At least 70 artisanal miners were killed and dozens remain trapped after adjoining mining shafts collapsed at the al-Zaraa gold mine near al-Nuhud town in Sudan's West Kordofan state on Tuesday. Local sources and the Sudan Doctors Network cited a lack of safety procedures and rescue equipment as contributing factors to the high death toll, with residents using rudimentary tools in the ongoing search efforts.

Sudan / Darfur
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China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says
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Al Jazeera
center40d ago

China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday that China is willing to strengthen cooperation and safeguard Iran's rights. Wang also stated that the current Middle East security architecture is inadequate and urged all parties to remain rational and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran
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