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DW News
center41d ago

Saudi Arabia faces tough choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

Houthi forces injured 13 people in attacks on Saudi Arabia on Monday night, bringing the total injured since July to approximately 100, while also allegedly targeting the East-West oil pipeline. The escalating conflict in Yemen exposes Saudi Arabia's vulnerability, forcing Riyadh to balance deterrence with diplomacy amid Houthi advances that threaten global oil supply.

Iran
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Ukraine's foreign minister urges partners to help with locomotives after Russia hits 500
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Ukraine's foreign minister urges partners to help with locomotives after Russia hits 500

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged partner countries to provide locomotives after Russian attacks damaged or destroyed over 500 since the invasion began, with more than half destroyed this year. Sybiha stated that these attacks aim to undermine logistics, and replacing the damaged locomotives is crucial for civilian evacuation, freight transport, and preventing a humanitarian crisis.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukraine successfully tests another interceptor for jet-powered Shahed drones – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Ukraine successfully tests another interceptor for jet-powered Shahed drones – Zelenskyy

Ukraine has successfully tested a new interceptor drone designed to counter Russian jet-powered Shahed drones, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. While a test drone was successfully hit, further work is needed on the interceptor's control systems, with Ukrainian manufacturers continuing development.

Ukraine–Russia
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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

Pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft led a campaign to remove rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore voiced support for Palestine and condemned Israel's actions. Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, threatened to block Sheeran from using his venues, rallying other stadium owners to issue an ultimatum, leading to Macklemore's removal from the tour.

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DW News
center41d ago

Iran's 'Woman, Life, Freedom' spirit lives on amid war

The spirit of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement, sparked by Jina Mahsa Amini's death in September 2022, continues to influence Iranian society despite a violent government crackdown. Activists like Pouran Nazemi state the movement brought fundamental societal change, aiming to end the hijab mandate and state violence, while young women increasingly defy dress codes, establishing a new normal.

Iran
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DW News
center41d ago

'Woman, Life, Freedom' spirit lives on as Iran war drags on

The 2022 death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered a resistance movement in Iran. Four years later, the Iranian regime endures — but so does the legacy of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests.

Iran
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Finland approves €290 million aid package for Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Finland approves €290 million aid package for Ukraine

Finland approved its 34th military aid package for Ukraine, valued at €290 million, containing urgently requested materiel to help the country prepare for the coming winter. President Alexander Stubb stated the aid is crucial for Ukraine's defense and for the broader security of Europe, including Finland.

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Palestinian citizens of Israel mobilise against settler outpost in Galilee
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Middle East Eye
center41d ago

Palestinian citizens of Israel mobilise against settler outpost in Galilee

Palestinian citizens of Israel have begun daily protests against an outpost established by settlers from the occupied West Bank in the heart of a Palestinian-majority town in the Galilee. A group of Israelis reportedly from the Tekoa settlement near Bethlehem set up tents on state land in Majd al-Krum, in northern Israel, on Friday.

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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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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure
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Al Jazeera
center41d ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure

President Zelenskyy stated on Monday that Ukraine would pause attacks on Russian territory if the US could secure a genuine commitment from Russia to cease targeting Ukrainian infrastructure. This statement follows recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy facilities and Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, with both sides continuing air exchanges on Tuesday.

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Anti-Corruption Court removes electronic tag from Zelenskyy's former aide Yermak "on medical grounds"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Anti-Corruption Court removes electronic tag from Zelenskyy's former aide Yermak "on medical grounds"

Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Court extended Andrii Yermak's procedural obligations but removed his electronic monitoring device citing health concerns.

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Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed
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Al Jazeera
center41d ago

Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed

A Pentagon watchdog report revealed the US lost at least 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones and hundreds of buildings to Iranian attacks between February 28 and June 30. The report also details 11 US military personnel killed in action and 417 wounded, contradicting previous official statements about minimal damage and contradicting President Trump's claims of unlimited ammunition stockpiles.

United States
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Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania
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The Guardian Europe
left41d ago

Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania

A Russian frigate fired two flares at a Danish helicopter in the Baltic Sea, while Nato fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania originating from Belarus. These incidents, occurring amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have prompted condemnation from Denmark and heightened readiness among Nato's eastern flank members.

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Ukrainian RAM-2X drone strikes US$100m Russian radar – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Ukrainian RAM-2X drone strikes US$100m Russian radar – video

Ukraine's 429th Achilles Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade, in conjunction with the 43rd Separate Artillery Brigade, struck a Russian Nebo-M radar system approximately 175 km from the line of contact near the Millerovo military airfield. The brigade did not disclose the date of the strike, but noted the radar system, estimated to cost US$100 million, is used by Russia to launch drones against Ukrainian territory.

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Lavrov: Had US not backed away from Anchorage, we would have lived without war for a year
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Lavrov: Had US not backed away from Anchorage, we would have lived without war for a year

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed the Ukraine war could have ended a year ago if the US and Europe had upheld the 2025 Anchorage agreements.

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Legend of Destruction review – starry voices grace animated telling of the Jewish revolt against the Romans
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The Guardian Middle East
left41d ago

Legend of Destruction review – starry voices grace animated telling of the Jewish revolt against the Romans

Eight years in the making, the innovative film uses painted still images – it’s like being read a graphic novel by a cast including Oscar Isaac, Evangeline Lilly and Elliott GouldThis Israeli animated film has been largely hanging around in limbo since it was finished in 2021 after taking eight years to complete – though this may or may not be due to the international opprobrium that Israel has attracted in the intervening period. It’s actually a rather fascinating film, if oddly told and a bit

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Iran War Has the U.S. Military on the Brink of a “Breakdown”
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The Intercept
left41d ago

Iran War Has the U.S. Military on the Brink of a “Breakdown”

Two U.S. officials familiar with Middle East operations stated that the U.S. military is nearing a "breakdown" due to Iranian attacks, depleted munitions, and logistical challenges. The conflict has strained military readiness and the Pentagon budget, contradicting administration claims, with one official characterizing Iranian missile attacks as a strategy to increase economic pressure ahead of U.S. midterms.

Iran
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Ukraine confirms attack on Russian oil refinery and drone production facility
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Ukraine confirms attack on Russian oil refinery and drone production facility

Ukrainian defence forces confirmed a special operation on the night of September 14-15, hitting the Syzran Oil Refinery in Samara Oblast and the Atlant Aero drone production facility in Taganrog. The attacks, conducted by Special Operations Forces, Deep Strike units, Unmanned Systems Forces, and the Security Service of Ukraine, resulted in fires at both facilities, which supply the Russian Armed Forces.

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Russians attack Zaporizhzhia: energy worker killed; four people injured
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Ukrainska Pravda
center41d ago

Russians attack Zaporizhzhia: energy worker killed; four people injured

Russian forces attacked power grids in Zaporizhzhia on the morning of September 15, killing one energy worker and injuring another, according to the regional military administration. The drone strikes caused a fire at an infrastructure facility, leading to temporary power outages in parts of the city.

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