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US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna
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Al Jazeera
center42d ago

US blocks Iran nuclear chief from attending IAEA conference in Vienna

The United States has blocked Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, from attending the IAEA General Conference in Vienna by objecting to Austria's request for a travel ban waiver. Iran's ambassador stated this action violates the host country's obligations and infringes on Iran's rights as a member state, accusing the US of political bullying.

Iran
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Israel probing Naza film on Gaza for treason, inciting anti-Semitism
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Al Jazeera
center42d ago

Israel probing Naza film on Gaza for treason, inciting anti-Semitism

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir have called for legal action against the filmmakers of the documentary "Naza," which alleges mass civilian deaths were routinely factored into Israeli military targeting decisions in Gaza. The Israeli military has launched a probe into the film's sources, while the culture minister suggested treason charges and citizenship revocation for the directors.

Israel–Palestine
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Houthi attacks expose gaps in Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

Houthi attacks expose gaps in Pakistan's defence pact with Saudi Arabia

After positioning itself as a regional mediator by facilitating talks between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan marked a major milestone in its expanding diplomacy last month: the signing of a trilateral defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Islam’s holiest city. Signed in Mecca on 7 August, the Joint Defence Agreement states that an attack on one signatory will be treated as an attack on all, drawing immediate comparisons to Nato’s Article 5, even as analysts cautioned against taking the c

Iran
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Sudan aid networks at risk of collapse, UN agencies warn
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Al Jazeera
center42d ago

Sudan aid networks at risk of collapse, UN agencies warn

The UN's International Organization for Migration warned that Sudan's aid network faces collapse due to dwindling donations and ongoing conflict, with critical relief supplies potentially depleted by month's end. This situation exacerbates the world's largest displacement and hunger crisis, impacting 8.6 million internally displaced persons and threatening the operational capacity of humanitarian organizations.

Sudan / Darfur
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NATO pledges more Ukraine support after Russia strikes near Poland
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Al Jazeera
center42d ago

NATO pledges more Ukraine support after Russia strikes near Poland

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte pledged additional support for Ukraine following Russian drone strikes near the Polish border, stating the alliance will not be intimidated and will bolster its eastern defenses. Polish officials reported recovering a Russian drone from the Baltic Sea and warned of intensified Russian actions, while US President Donald Trump claimed Ukraine and Russia agreed not to target energy infrastructure, a claim neither side has confirmed.

Ukraine–Russia
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Private schools become a costly choice for struggling parents in Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center42d ago

Private schools become a costly choice for struggling parents in Gaza

In Gaza's Deir el-Balah, displaced families are sending children to tent classrooms with volunteer teachers, paying a modest monthly fee of 30 shekels ($8) due to the destruction of formal schools. This represents a costly choice for parents struggling with basic needs amid the ongoing conflict, as UNICEF reports nearly 700,000 children have missed formal schooling for three years.

Israel–Palestine
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Attack on Saudi Arabian pipeline may cut four percent of world's oil supply
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

Attack on Saudi Arabian pipeline may cut four percent of world's oil supply

A drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, attributed by Saudi Arabia to Iraq, has taken nearly four percent of global oil supplies off the market, potentially requiring five to six weeks for repairs. This incident, occurring amidst Houthi control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, highlights the kingdom's vulnerabilities and benefits Iran and its allies by underscoring the risks of relying on Strait of Hormuz bypasses.

Iran
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Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to hit energy targets, Trump claims – as it happened
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The Guardian Europe
left42d ago

Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to hit energy targets, Trump claims – as it happened

Donald Trump claimed Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to strike each other's energy targets, stating this would help lower global diesel prices. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated Ukraine would halt strikes if partners ensure Russia refrains from targeting Ukrainian energy facilities and food supply routes.

Ukraine–Russia
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Burnham must establish an inquiry into Britain’s role in the Gaza genocide
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Al Jazeera
center42d ago

Burnham must establish an inquiry into Britain’s role in the Gaza genocide

Delaying scrutiny will not make questions about UK complicity in Gaza disappear.

Israel–Palestine
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Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans
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Al Jazeera
center42d ago

Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans

A Peterson Institute for International Economics report states that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran may hinder Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from fulfilling nearly $4 trillion in economic commitments to the US. The report indicates that fiscal pressures from the conflict could lead these Gulf states to prioritize domestic investments over their US commitments.

Iran
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French TV censors actress Adele Haenel after she condemns Israel’s genocide in Palestine
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

French TV censors actress Adele Haenel after she condemns Israel’s genocide in Palestine

French actress Adele Haenel faced censorship on France 5 television after condemning Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide and accusing France of complicity. Following complaints from pro-Israeli and far-right groups, France Televisions removed the program from its replay service the day after her appearance.

Israel–Palestine
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Oil prices soar above $108 as Houthis strike Saudi infrastructure
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The Guardian Middle East
left42d ago

Oil prices soar above $108 as Houthis strike Saudi infrastructure

Iran-linked rebels force closure of east-west pipeline and capture strategic island in Bab al-Mandab straitBusiness news – live updatesOil prices have climbed above $108 a barrel after a series of drone attacks forced Saudi Arabia to close its east-west crude pipeline. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, surged to more than $108.

Iran
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Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies
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The Guardian Middle East
left42d ago

Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies

Gulf states postponed a critical meeting with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz due to a lack of consensus and Saudi anger over Iran's support for Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has intensified with fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi military targets. This postponement, coupled with Houthi control of the Bab al-Mandab strait and an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline by Iran-backed militias, has driven up oil prices and prompted urgent regional security discussions.

Iran
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Activists occupy British Museum over Tulchinsky’s links to Israeli settlements
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

Activists occupy British Museum over Tulchinsky’s links to Israeli settlements

Following a Middle East Eye investigation into billionaire Igor Tulchinsky’s financial links to an illegal Israeli settlement, pro-Palestine activists have occupied the British Museum’s Great Hall during the opening of its Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. Tulchinsky sponsored the exhibition and funded a community centre in Efrat, an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank that now faces UK sanctions.

Israel–Palestine
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Iranian nuclear chief blocked from IAEA conference in Vienna following US pressure - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right42d ago

Iranian nuclear chief blocked from IAEA conference in Vienna following US pressure - report

Iran's top nuclear official, Mohammad Eslami, was denied entry to the IAEA General Conference in Vienna on Monday following pressure from the United States. This exclusion prevents a senior Iranian nuclear official from addressing the UN nuclear watchdog's gathering amid ongoing concerns about Iran's nuclear program and a recent IAEA report stating the agency has been 'blind' to it.

Iran
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Meeting in Oman with Gulf Arab states postponed at request of regional countries, Iran says
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right42d ago

Meeting in Oman with Gulf Arab states postponed at request of regional countries, Iran says

A meeting in Oman between Iran and Gulf Arab states, intended to discuss future shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, was postponed at the request of regional countries. The postponement, announced by Oman's foreign minister, comes as Iran claims to have reached an agreement with Oman, while the US Central Command reported that 101 commercial vessels have been redirected due to the ongoing US blockade against Iran.

Iran
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Iranian official says no talks until Tehran’s conditions are met
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

Iranian official says no talks until Tehran’s conditions are met

Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, stated on September 14, 2026, that no talks with the United States could occur until Tehran’s conditions were met, dismissing President Trump’s mixed signals as a distraction. Rezaei asserted that the stakes surrounding oil and maritime straits had changed, implying a shift in leverage for Iran.

Iran
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FT: Putin does not want to agree energy ceasefire before winter
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Ukrainska Pravda
center42d ago

FT: Putin does not want to agree energy ceasefire before winter

Vladimir Putin does not wish to agree to an energy infrastructure ceasefire before winter, believing intensified attacks will pressure Ukraine into concessions, according to the Financial Times citing sources familiar with the matter. While trilateral and separate talks on halting attacks have occurred, Moscow has rejected Kyiv's proposals, intensifying strikes instead.

Ukraine–Russia
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Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University for allowing harassment that led to his ICE arrest
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Middle East Eye
center42d ago

Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University for allowing harassment that led to his ICE arrest

Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the institution, alleging it allowed harassment and discrimination against him and other pro-Palestine advocates, which led to his arrest by ICE. The lawsuit claims the university showed deliberate indifference to persistent harassment directed at Khalil and other Arab/Muslim students, ultimately contributing to his detention and missing the birth of his child.

Israel–Palestine
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