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BBC Europe

center45d ago

Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBC

A top UN official told the BBC that Ukraine faces its "toughest winter" since Russia's 2022 invasion, warning of a potential "humanitarian catastrophe" if Russian attacks on energy infrastructure continue. The UN Development Programme is aiding repairs under constant air raid alerts, describing the task as "almost impossible" before winter temperatures plummet.

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Middle East Eye

center45d ago

US limits military protection for tankers crossing Hormuz, FT reports

The US has asked tankers travelling through the Strait of Hormuz to sail only at specific times to guarantee military protection after Iran stepped up attacks on ships travelling at night, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Washington has been offering air-based defence since May to ships wanting to sail via a route hugging the Omani coast on the strait's southern side.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center45d ago

Russia loses 1,500 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost approximately 1,500 military personnel and 10 armored combat vehicles over the past day, bringing total estimated losses to 1,505,380 personnel since February 24, 2022. These figures are being confirmed and represent ongoing combat losses in the conflict.

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Middle East Eye

center45d ago

Centcom says US forces redirect 99 commercial vessels

As of September 11, U.S. forces redirected 99 commercial vessels as part of an ongoing naval blockade against Iran, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). This action is part of a broader strategy that has reportedly prompted more forceful responses from Tehran.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center45d ago

Two killed and one injured as Russians strike house in Zaporizhzhia with drone – photo, video

Russian forces struck a residential area in Zaporizhzhia with a drone on the night of September 11-12, killing a 64-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man and injuring a 59-year-old woman. The attack destroyed one residential building and caused fires, according to Ivan Fedorov, co-chair of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Defence Council.

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BBC Middle East

center45d ago

Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane

Yemen's Houthis claimed a major advance on the western Red Sea coast, seizing Perim Island at the mouth of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and consolidating control over the coastline after capturing the port city of Mokha. This development tightens the Houthi grip on the key international shipping lane, with the group stating maritime navigation is safe except for Saudi vessels.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right45d ago

Iran used AI to develop military, propaganda strategies, Anthropic report reveals

An Anthropic report revealed that an Iran-nexus threat actor used American-made AI systems, including Claude, to develop targeting recommendations against US naval forces and Israeli organizations. The actor also employed AI for domestic surveillance and propaganda campaigns, profiling thousands of Iranians and distributing IRGC-aligned narratives.

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Al Jazeera

center45d ago

How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

Trump drew parallels to the US's present-day war against Iran, while figures like Abdul El-Sayed called for inclusivity.

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Al Jazeera

center45d ago

Iran says will discuss Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday

Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that Iran will meet with Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and promote regional understanding and security. The meeting follows recent agreements between Iran and Oman on managing the strategic waterway, which has seen disruptions impacting global oil prices.

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Middle East Eye

center45d ago

Zack Polanski urges investigation into Israeli settlement-linked sponsor of Bayeux Tapestry exhibition

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has urged the UK government to investigate billionaire Igor Tulchinsky's sponsorship of a Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum due to his funding of a community centre in the illegal Israeli settlement of Efrat. Polanski stated this action is necessary to determine if Tulchinsky's support for the settlement, which is under UK sanctions, violates the government's recently announced measures against such projects.

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Al Jazeera

center45d ago

Myanmar airport closed following reported drone attack

Myanmar's military government reported thwarting a drone attack on Mandalay's Tada-U International Airport on September 11, with the People's Defence Force allegedly firing six suicide drones. The attack temporarily disrupted domestic flights, but no casualties or damage were reported, though local media suggested resistance forces targeted military aircraft.

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Middle East Eye

center45d ago

Exclusive: UK sanctions on Israeli settlements to include those in Syria's Golan Heights

The UK has confirmed its new sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements will include those in the occupied Golan Heights and East Jerusalem, in addition to the West Bank. This announcement follows the UK's declaration that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is illegal and comes amid Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's announcement to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem in response.

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The Guardian Europe

left46d ago

Russia targets Kyiv petrol stations for first time with jet-powered drones

Russian forces targeted two petrol stations in Kyiv with jet-powered drones on Friday morning, killing at least two people and injuring 12, according to city mayor Vitali Klitschko. These strikes, part of a new intensity of bombardment on the capital, follow similar attacks on petrol stations in eastern and southern Ukraine and mark the first time such facilities in Kyiv have been hit.

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The Guardian Africa

left46d ago

Curse of the Nile’s gold: how Sudan is losing its fertile fields and ability to produce food

Artisanal gold mining in Abu Hamad, Sudan, has poisoned agricultural land with toxic waste, drastically reducing yields of dates, citrus, and grains. This environmental degradation, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between the SAF and RSF who rely on gold revenue, has led to a national food security crisis with soaring prices for essential produce.

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Middle East Eye

center46d ago

Britain's settlement trade ban is cosmetic. For it to work, it must sanction Israel

Britain's Foreign Secretary announced plans for a ban on trade and services with Israeli settlements, joined by 11 other Western states. However, British diplomats reportedly reassured Washington that the ban is largely symbolic and will have no material impact on the UK's wider relationship with Israel.

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BBC Middle East

center46d ago

Yemen's Houthis seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha

Yemen's Houthi movement has reportedly seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from pro-government forces, bringing the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab strait. This development follows a week-long offensive in the region and coincides with an escalation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including drone and missile strikes on oil facilities.

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Al Jazeera

center46d ago

Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for an 11-member BRICS summit, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The summit is expected to be dominated by the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, posing a test to the expanded group's cohesion amid differing regional positions.

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Al Jazeera

center45d ago

UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month

The UN Security Council unanimously voted to extend the partial arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for one month, allowing more time for negotiations on a US proposal for a nationwide ban. Russia stated it would block any expansion of restrictions, while Sudan's ambassador argued a total embargo infringes on the right to self-defense.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center45d ago

Putin threatens Europe with war if European troops are deployed to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the deployment of European troops to Ukraine would signify a war with Russia, issuing threats to European countries following the BRICS summit. Putin also claimed Russia has never threatened European nations and blamed Western globalist elites for the conflict, reiterating propaganda narratives about Ukraine's government.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center45d ago

Zelenskyy: If Russia causes blackouts in Ukraine, we will try to respond in fitting fashion

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is capable of responding to Russian attacks on its energy system, warning that Russia would receive a similar response if it causes blackouts. Zelenskyy also proposed an alternative of negotiations, including unblocking the Black Sea and establishing an energy truce, alongside continued efforts for prisoner exchanges and civilian returns.

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