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Netanyahu 'offers Israeli services' in 'comprehensive war' against Houthis, says report
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

Netanyahu 'offers Israeli services' in 'comprehensive war' against Houthis, says report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly offered Israel's services for a comprehensive war against Yemen's Houthi movement, expressing concern over their control of maritime corridors. The report indicates Israel is monitoring Houthi movements and assessing intensified naval activity near Bab al-Mandeb, while renewed fighting has displaced nearly 86,000 people.

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UK considers military support for Saudis against Houthis, report says
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

UK considers military support for Saudis against Houthis, report says

The United Kingdom is reportedly considering providing military support to Saudi Arabia against Houthi advances along Yemen's Red Sea coast and Houthi strikes, following a request for assistance from Riyadh. This consideration comes as Houthi control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait threatens international shipping and energy prices, with the UK potentially sending military advisors to support Saudi efforts.

Iran
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Hunting down Kalibr missile carriers: how Ukraine has lured Russian frigates into a trap and is gradually taking them out
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Hunting down Kalibr missile carriers: how Ukraine has lured Russian frigates into a trap and is gradually taking them out

On the night of March 2026, Ukrainian forces launched a combined drone and missile strike on Novorossiysk, targeting the frigates Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov. The Admiral Essen sustained significant damage to its superstructure and defensive systems, including its air defense targeting capabilities. This attack is part of Ukraine's broader naval campaign to neutralize Russia's Black Sea Fleet and its cruise missile launch capacity.

Ukraine–Russia
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'Symbolic' UK sanctions on Israel aim to avoid Washington's wrath
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

'Symbolic' UK sanctions on Israel aim to avoid Washington's wrath

Submitted by Tom Blackburn on Sun, 09/13/2026 - 17:11 A more fundamental shift in policy, challenging Britain's long-held position as an underling of US imperialism, won't happen anytime soon Protesters hold a banner calling for sanctions against Israel during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside Downing Street in London, on 29 July 2025 (Justin Tallis/AFP) Off Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street promising to deliver change - and a break with the politica

Israel–Palestine
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Israeli settlers protest UK sanctions outside consulate in East Jerusalem
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

Israeli settlers protest UK sanctions outside consulate in East Jerusalem

Israeli settlers and far-right activists protested outside the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday, demanding its closure following UK sanctions on trade linked to illegal settlements. In response, Israel's Foreign Minister announced plans to close the British consulate and impose further sanctions, escalating diplomatic tensions.

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3rd Army Corps commander confirms Ukrainian offensive near Lyman, promises good news
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

3rd Army Corps commander confirms Ukrainian offensive near Lyman, promises good news

The 3rd Army Corps confirmed a Ukrainian offensive operation named Vivaldi in northern Donetsk Oblast, reporting the clearing of several settlements and liberation of 10 sq km, while also claiming significant Russian losses and disruption of logistics. Commander Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi stated this is the first 'season' of the operation and promised further good news, emphasizing information silence.

Ukraine–Russia
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Another Russian general killed in war against Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center40d ago

Another Russian general killed in war against Ukraine

Major General Anton Grunis, Commander of the Russian Armed Forces' 4th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, was reportedly killed in Ukraine shortly after reporting to Vladimir Putin on the supposed capture of Kostiantynivka. The exact circumstances, date, and location of his death remain undisclosed, though his unit was involved in fighting in Donetsk Oblast.

Ukraine–Russia
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Maduro ally pleads guilty in $195m money laundering case in US court
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BBC Latin America
center40d ago

Maduro ally pleads guilty in $195m money laundering case in US court

Alex Saab, an aide to former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in a Miami court on Tuesday, agreeing to forfeit $195 million and cooperate with US prosecutors. Saab's plea deal raises speculation he may testify against Maduro, who faces separate charges in New York.

Venezuela
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US House votes for third time to end Iran war after $38bn cost is revealed
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The Guardian Middle East
left40d ago

US House votes for third time to end Iran war after $38bn cost is revealed

The US House of Representatives voted for a third time to end the war in Iran, with a 220-204 tally approving a war powers resolution after a report revealed the conflict's $38bn cost and depleted missile stockpiles. This action, unlikely to reach the president's desk due to a certain veto, is the House's final vote on the matter before the midterm elections.

Iran
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‘Consequences of raising my voice’: Leqaa Kordia suffers fifth seizure since ICE detention
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

‘Consequences of raising my voice’: Leqaa Kordia suffers fifth seizure since ICE detention

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia reported suffering her fifth seizure since her release from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention on March 13, 2026, with the latest occurring after a panel in New York City. Kordia, who spent over a year in ICE custody, claims her health issues, including seizures, began during her detention due to alleged inadequate medical care.

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Norman Finkelstein calls Israel 'nation of child killers' in Tucker Carlson interview
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

Norman Finkelstein calls Israel 'nation of child killers' in Tucker Carlson interview

American political scientist Norman Finkelstein described Israel as a “nation of child killers” in an interview with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson that has gone viral online. During an almost two-hour appearance on The Tucker Carlson Show, published on Monday, Finkelstein, a prolific author and longtime critic of Israel, said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the “perfect reflection of Israeli society".

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Names of main candidates for prosecutor general emerge – sources
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Names of main candidates for prosecutor general emerge – sources

Ukrainska Pravda sources report that Valerii Prykhozhanov, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office, and Anton Kovalskyi, head of the Khmelnytskyi Oblast Prosecutor's Office, are the main candidates to become Ukraine's next Prosecutor General. Kovalskyi is considered the more likely candidate, following the dismissal of Ruslan Kravchenko on September 15 amid an investigation into alleged corruption.

Ukraine–Russia
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Zelenskyy appoints commander of Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Forces
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Zelenskyy appoints commander of Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Forces

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Oleksii Kovalenko as the new commander of the Armed Forces' Communications and Cybersecurity Forces via presidential decree No. 931/2026. This appointment follows Zelenskyy's earlier decree establishing August 8th as the annual Day of the Communications and Cybersecurity Forces.

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Over 130 lawyers warn UK sanctions on Israeli settlements don't go far enough
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

Over 130 lawyers warn UK sanctions on Israeli settlements don't go far enough

More than 130 lawyers, former judges and legal academics have warned British Prime Minister Andy Burnham that sanctions announced last week by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband against Israeli settlements fail to meet the UK’s obligations under international law. In a six-page letter sent to Burnham on Tuesday, the lawyers welcome the government’s decision to act alongside Canada and France, but state that “the action covered in the recent announcement falls far short” of Britain’s obligations to op

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Iraq eyes Europe as it seeks to diversify oil exports
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

Iraq eyes Europe as it seeks to diversify oil exports

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said on Tuesday that he discussed selling oil to Europe during visits to France and Germany, as Baghdad seeks to diversify its export routes and reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. During a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, Zaidi said "we want to expand and diversify our export routes".

Iran
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Pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft led campaign to drop Macklemore from Ed Sheeran tour
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

Pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft led campaign to drop Macklemore from Ed Sheeran tour

In a statement shared on Instagram, US rapper Macklemore confirmed that “Ed Sheeran and his team” had dropped him from the tour after he said “Free Palestine”. The campaign to remove Macklemore from the tour was driven by billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, who threatened to block Sheeran and his team from using his stadium.

Israel–Palestine
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'Maybe they'll shoot you' - Carney recalls Trump's gift of White House key
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BBC US & Canada
center41d ago

'Maybe they'll shoot you' - Carney recalls Trump's gift of White House key

The Canadian prime minister said the exchange “sums up” the Canada-US relationship.

United States
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Explosive device found on drone shot down in Lithuania, says minister - as it happened
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The Guardian Europe
left41d ago

Explosive device found on drone shot down in Lithuania, says minister - as it happened

The European Commission’s president warned that recent actions in Denmark and Lithuania are ‘not isolated incidents’Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over LithuaniaUkrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha responded to the incident in Denmark, declaring Kyiv’s “full support” after “unacceptable actions targeting a Danish helicopter. ”“Moscow continues its attempts to destabilise Europe, not just Denmark.

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DW News
center41d ago

Saudi Arabia faces hard choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

Iran-backed Houthis injured 13 people in Saudi Arabia on Monday night, bringing the total injured since July to approximately 100, while also blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and allegedly targeting the East-West oil pipeline. Saudi Arabia faces a dilemma balancing deterrence and diplomacy as the Houthis' advances threaten both its security and global economic stability.

Iran
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