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Tehran and Muscat delay talks, citing regional consensus need
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Al Jazeera
center43d ago

Tehran and Muscat delay talks, citing regional consensus need

Negotiations between Iran and Gulf Arab states in Oman were postponed on Sunday at the request of regional countries, hours after an attack on an Iranian cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz killed one person. The postponement, described as a joint decision by Tehran and Muscat, occurred amid ongoing disputes over shipping security in the vital waterway.

Iran
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Iran requested new Russian Geran drones for attacks on Israeli, American targets amid war - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right43d ago

Iran requested new Russian Geran drones for attacks on Israeli, American targets amid war - report

Iran requested new generation Russian Geran drones earlier this year for potential attacks on Israeli and American targets, according to a Financial Times report citing Western security officials and a Kremlin-linked source. These improved Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones, based on Iranian Shahed designs, feature enhanced speed, warheads, and advanced targeting systems, posing a greater threat than previous models.

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Zelenskyy sanctions former press secretary Mendel
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Ukrainska Pravda
center43d ago

Zelenskyy sanctions former press secretary Mendel

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed personal sanctions on Yuliia Mendel, his former press secretary, along with 10 other individuals accused of spreading Russian propaganda and supporting the invasion. The sanctions, enacted via a National Security and Defence Council decision, also target 20 Russian vessels and 29 Russian companies involved in military-industrial complex activities. This action follows Mendel's controversial interview with Tucker Carlson in May 2026, where she made unsubstantiated claims about Ukrainian negotiations and alleged misconduct by Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine–Russia
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EU foreign policy chief says Israeli settlements should be treated like Russian-occupied Crimea
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Middle East Eye
center43d ago

EU foreign policy chief says Israeli settlements should be treated like Russian-occupied Crimea

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has said that the EU should treat illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian Territories in the same way as it treated Russia’s invasion of Crimea. Kallas told The Irish Times on Friday that Europe could not be taken seriously as long as it remained divided on a response to the actions taken by the Israeli government and violent settlers, encouraging nations to adopt a “principled stance” by backing an EU-wide ban on Israeli se

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Train carrying Western political figures may have been target of Russian drone attack near Polish border
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Ukrainska Pravda
center43d ago

Train carrying Western political figures may have been target of Russian drone attack near Polish border

Ukrainian Railways believes a train carrying Western political and security figures may have been the target of a Russian drone attack near the Polish border, which struck a locomotive on another train at Yahodyn station. The drone attack, which occurred shortly after the train carrying dignitaries departed, prompted an evacuation alert that was later cancelled, highlighting the ongoing threat of Russian strikes on critical infrastructure.

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Warsaw will not block opening of negotiating clusters for Ukraine – Polish foreign minister
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Ukrainska Pravda
center43d ago

Warsaw will not block opening of negotiating clusters for Ukraine – Polish foreign minister

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated in Kyiv that Poland will not block the opening of negotiating clusters for Ukraine's EU accession, though he cautioned the process will be difficult. Sikorski emphasized the interconnected security of Poland and Ukraine, citing Russian kinetic and hybrid warfare actions near Poland's border as evidence of Russia's threat to Europe.

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Pregnant woman among more than 10 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left43d ago

Pregnant woman among more than 10 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

A pregnant Palestinian woman, Iman Shalouf, 27, died from Israeli gunfire south of Khan Younis on Saturday, according to her family and medical workers, with at least 10 Palestinians killed across Gaza in the preceding 48 hours. The health ministry in Gaza reported these deaths amid ongoing artillery shelling and gunfire, with a severe humanitarian situation persisting for Gaza's displaced population.

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Russian forces launched over 300 attack drones on Ukraine on 13 September
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Ukrainska Pravda
center43d ago

Russian forces launched over 300 attack drones on Ukraine on 13 September

Russian forces launched 323 attack drones against Ukraine on September 13, with Ukrainian air defense assets reportedly downing or jamming 310 of them. Several drones were recorded as hitting targets, and some attack drones remained in Ukrainian airspace as of 18:00 local time.

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As Chavez and Maduro images disappear, is Venezuela entering a new chapter?
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Al Jazeera
center43d ago

As Chavez and Maduro images disappear, is Venezuela entering a new chapter?

In Caracas, images of former President Hugo Chavez and Nicolás Maduro are being painted over or removed, replaced by banners proclaiming "Venezuela renace" (Venezuela reborn). This shift, occurring after a period of political change and US pressure, is seen by analysts as interim President Delcy Rodriguez's effort to establish her own identity separate from chavismo, though the removal of imagery is contested among Chavez supporters.

Venezuela
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Trump says Zelenskyy should stop strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, blaming them for global shortage
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Ukrainska Pravda
center43d ago

Trump says Zelenskyy should stop strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, blaming them for global shortage

Former US President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cease strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, stating these attacks are creating a global shortage. Trump made these remarks while speaking at his golf club in Ireland, following a recent conversation he described as 'wonderful' with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?
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Al Jazeera
center43d ago

Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?

Iran plans to hold talks with Iraq and Gulf nations in Oman on Monday to discuss regional security and the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran's Foreign Ministry stating the meeting aims to strengthen shared regional security without foreign intervention. Bahrain has announced it will not participate, citing Iran's alleged attacks and calling for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open without discrimination.

Iran
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Tucker Carlson says Israel sought regional hegemony by weakening Gulf states through Iran war
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Middle East Eye
center43d ago

Tucker Carlson says Israel sought regional hegemony by weakening Gulf states through Iran war

US commentator Tucker Carlson claimed in an interview that Israel initiated the war on Iran to weaken Gulf states and force US bases out, thereby establishing Israeli regional hegemony. Carlson stated he informed then-President Trump of this alleged Israeli strategic objective, which he believes also aimed to sabotage Iran and its allies while diminishing the economic influence of the GCC.

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How Israel’s destruction of south Lebanon is making displacement permanent
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Al Jazeera
center43d ago

How Israel’s destruction of south Lebanon is making displacement permanent

With lost livelihoods, destroyed homes and little security, many displaced Lebanese are facing an entrenched reality.

Lebanon
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Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
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Al Jazeera
center43d ago

Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border

Russia claimed Ukrainian drone strikes killed four people in Tatarstan and near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant overnight, while Ukraine's General Staff reported Russia launched 863 drones targeting Ukrainian logistics and energy facilities. Russian attacks occurred near Poland's border, briefly disrupting a crossing point, and at least nine people were injured in Odesa.

Ukraine–Russia
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Saudi Arabian pipeline outage threatens global oil supply
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Middle East Eye
center43d ago

Saudi Arabian pipeline outage threatens global oil supply

Saudi Arabia faces a potential halt to oil exports if its major East-West pipeline, shut down Friday following drone attacks attributed to Iraq, is not restarted within days, threatening up to 4 percent of global supply. The duration of the outage remains uncertain, with repair estimates ranging from days to several weeks, potentially exacerbating the existing global supply crunch and record-high fuel prices.

Iran
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Trains across Ukraine delayed by hours due to Russian attacks
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Ukrainska Pravda
center43d ago

Trains across Ukraine delayed by hours due to Russian attacks

Russian attacks on railway infrastructure across Ukraine have caused train delays ranging from 56 minutes to over ten hours, impacting services to major cities and routes near the Polish border. The state-run railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia is rerouting trains and managing evacuations following strikes on locomotives and fuel depots, leading to widespread disruptions.

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"Russia is an enemy of the free world": Polish government comments on attack near border
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Ukrainska Pravda
center43d ago

"Russia is an enemy of the free world": Polish government comments on attack near border

Polish Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński stated that Russia conducted "terrorist attacks" near the Polish border, including an incident involving a train, and that Polish authorities are treating these events with utmost seriousness. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski commented "Putin is escalating" while the Ministry of National Defence reported no airspace violations.

Ukraine–Russia
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Defence forces strike Russian drone launch site and repeaters in occupied territories – Ukraine's General Staff
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Ukrainska Pravda
center43d ago

Defence forces strike Russian drone launch site and repeaters in occupied territories – Ukraine's General Staff

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian drone launch site in Donetsk and repeaters controlling UAVs in Kherson Oblast and occupied Crimea on September 12-13. Additionally, a target-tracking radar station near Ryovny in Russia's Bryansk Oblast was struck, following earlier Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces
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The Guardian Middle East
left43d ago

Houthis claim attack on Saudi base as fighting flares with Yemeni forces

Houthi fighters claimed on Sunday to have attacked a Saudi military base in Sharurah with drones and missiles, targeting weapons depots and command centers. This claim follows renewed fighting between the Houthis and Yemeni government forces, which has led to increased civilian displacement and regional concerns over maritime security.

Iran
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