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Starlink: How Elon Musk's company influences geopolitics

Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, has become a critical communication tool for Ukraine's military and Iranian protesters, enabling operations and circumventing government shutdowns. However, its use by Ukraine has faced disruptions, highlighting a dependency that is influenced by US military decisions, while Iran has banned the service and imposed severe penalties for its use.

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Ukrainska Pravda

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Trump says Ukraine has "plenty of targets" in Russia beyond oil refineries

Former US President Donald Trump stated Ukraine has "plenty of targets" in Russia beyond oil refineries, calling strikes on them a "disgrace" that drives up global oil prices. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy previously noted Ukraine had suspended such strikes for three days to comply with US wishes, but has now lifted the ban as Russia continued attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

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Al Jazeera

center3d ago

Rubio presses Lebanon on confiscation of weapons from Hezbollah

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun discussed the confiscation of explosives intended for Hezbollah with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, assuring that Lebanese forces are intercepting illicit arms. Rubio urged accountability for the shipment, warning against returning explosives to Hezbollah, while Aoun requested Israel halt its attacks in southern Lebanon.

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Middle East Eye

center3d ago

Israeli settlement group: ‘While you slept, we established new settlement facing Gaza’

An Israeli settlement group has said that it has established a new settlement facing Gaza City, and urged the Israeli government to immediately authorise its transfer into the northern part of the Strip, where Israeli settlements stood until their evacuation in 2005. The Nachala group wrote on X: “While You Slept: We Established a New Settlement Tonight Facing the City of Gaza.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Russia loses 1,790 soldiers and 693 drones over past day

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia lost 1,790 personnel and 693 drones in the past day, bringing total estimated personnel losses to 1,561,020 since February 24, 2022. The figures, which include 15 tanks, 9 armored vehicles, and 3 artillery systems, are currently being confirmed.

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Middle East Eye

center3d ago

'In politics, I don't trust anybody': Trump says when asked about Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has said he does not trust anybody in politics when asked directly whether he trusts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, weeks before Israel’s parliamentary election. In an interview with Newsmax’s “Finnerty” on Thursday, host Rob Finnerty asked whether he trusted Netanyahu.

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Middle East Eye

center3d ago

Iraq appoints leader from Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq as deputy PM

Iraq's parliament approved Laith al-Khazali, a leader of the Iran-backed Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement designated a terrorist organization by the US, as a deputy prime minister. This appointment, part of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's completed government, occurs as the administration pledges reforms while facing challenges from regional instability and Iran-allied armed groups.

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center3d ago

Trump weighs new Iran strikes while insisting talks continue

President Trump stated on Newsmax that he is considering using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, described as an extremely large non-nuclear weapon, against Iranian energy and nuclear sites. Trump insisted that negotiations with Iran are ongoing and that any military action would not involve ground troops, predicting a swift resolution to the standoff.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

Ukraine has run out of missiles for Patriot air defence systems – WP

Ukraine has exhausted its stock of interceptor missiles for US-made Patriot air defence systems, with only a few remaining as of October 7, according to Ukrainian officials and a NATO representative. This critical shortage hinders Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian ballistic missiles, exacerbating an already tense air defence situation exacerbated by global supply chain issues and competing demands.

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Middle East Eye

center3d ago

China says Israel should stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that Israel must cease and reverse the "forced establishment" of West Bank settlements. Wang stated that the two-state solution is the correct path and emphasized the immediate need to open Gaza for humanitarian access to prevent further catastrophe.

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Middle East Eye

center3d ago

Baqaei hits back at Miliband over 'Iranian aggression' remarks

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei accused the UK of reversing victim and aggressor roles after Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband discussed "ending Iran's aggression" with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Baqaei stated that regional turmoil stems from "unlawful interventions, including those backed or supported by Britain," calling Miliband's remarks a "grotesque reversal" given recent "unlawful aggression" against Iran.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center3d ago

"He doesn't want to settle": Trump says he does not want to deal with Zelenskyy

Former US President Donald Trump stated in a Newsmax interview that he does not wish to deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whom he believes is unwilling to settle the conflict with Russia. Trump also attributed Ukraine's initial defense of Kyiv to luck and criticized Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, suggesting Zelenskyy should make concessions to Russia due to its larger manpower.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

Fresh Iran sanctions target 16 individuals, 10 entities

The Trump administration imposed new sanctions on 16 individuals and 10 entities linked to Iran on Thursday, according to the US Treasury Department. These sanctions, part of "Operation Economic Outcast," target alleged Iranian government exploitation of religious charity networks and khums payments to fund repression and terrorism.

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The Guardian Europe

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Ukraine war briefing: Starlink access restored, says UK’s Streeting after Hegseth meeting

Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite communications was restored on Thursday after being restricted the previous day, with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting reporting assurances from his US counterpart Pete Hegseth. The disruption had hampered Ukrainian drone missions, and its cause remains unclear, though officials cited by Reuters indicated the order originated from within the White House.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

West Bank: Palestinian youth injured, settlers attack cars, steal olive harvest

The Israeli military raided Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank on Thursday evening, injuring a Palestinian youth with shrapnel and detaining several others. Separately, Israeli settlers reportedly attacked Palestinian vehicles with stones near Ramallah and stole an olive harvest and tractor near Nablus.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

UKMTO says threat to Hormuz shipping 'severe', further attacks 'highly likely'

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz remains severe, with eight attacks involving projectiles of unknown origin occurring on October 11 and 13. UKMTO warned that further attacks are highly likely, citing persistent IRGC activity including UAV overflights and surveillance, which demonstrates Iran's intent to assert presence and pressure vessels transiting key routes.

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The Guardian Europe

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Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on Washington visit after Starlink row

British Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged the US to continue supporting Ukraine during a visit to Washington, seeking to mend relations after the US government limited Starlink usage for Ukrainian military drones. Streeting emphasized that continued US support is crucial for Ukraine's war effort and presents a significant defense-industrial opportunity for the United States.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

Seized explosives 'belong to resistance against Israel', Hezbollah MP says

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah stated that a 500-kilogram shipment of TNT and C-4 explosives seized last week on a road linking eastern Lebanon to Beirut belonged to the group's "resistance" against Israel. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam asserted that the Lebanese state will not tolerate illegal weapons possession and will identify all individuals involved in the operation.

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Al Jazeera

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Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims

Israel halted commercial goods, including fruit and winter clothing, from entering Gaza on Wednesday, citing a tax dispute between local merchants and Hamas. Gaza's government media office refuted these claims, calling them disinformation and stating the fees were voluntary, while the head of Gaza's private truckers union stated Israel imposed the restrictions as a pretext.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

Gulf states have downplayed damage caused by Iranian strikes: Report

Gulf states including Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait have reportedly suppressed information regarding the extent of damage from thousands of Iranian and allied missile and drone strikes, according to a Reuters report. This downplaying of infrastructure damage, such as to Saudi Aramco's headquarters, casts doubt on official accounts of attacks targeting civilian facilities.

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