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Ukrainska Pravda

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Nearly 400 foreign companies have applied for access to data on Russian weapons, Ukrainian Defence Ministry says – photo

Ukraine's Ministry of Defence reported that 389 foreign companies have applied for access to TrophyLab, a portal containing data on captured Russian weapons. The platform allows verified international researchers and manufacturers to study Russian military equipment to develop countermeasures, thereby enhancing Ukraine's defence capabilities and global security.

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Al Jazeera

center4d ago

What is Starshield, and who limited Ukraine’s access to it?

Ukraine's military Starshield satellite connection was restored after reportedly being restricted by the US government, impacting drone guidance and military missions. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk denied his company's involvement, stating the US government controls the Starshield service and any usage limitations.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

Israel bars US contractor from Gaza, blocking base for Moroccan and Kosovan troops

Israel is preventing US contractor Arkel International from entering Gaza to build a military base for Moroccan and Kosovan troops, according to The Guardian. This refusal effectively halts the controversial international stabilization force's planned vanguard deployment, highlighting Israel's control over the project's initiation.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center4d ago

Why South Korea has fallen out with Ukraine but seeks reconciliation with North Korea: Korean expert explains

South Korea recalled its ambassador from Ukraine on October 8 following a diplomatic crisis triggered by Ukraine's transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul, which South Korea claims violated a confidentiality agreement. This dispute occurs as South Korean President Lee Jae-myung seeks to ease tensions with North Korea, while Pyongyang deepens its strategic alliance with Russia and supports its war effort in Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera

center4d ago

US-Iran stalemate: What are Trump’s next military options?

US President Donald Trump stated he will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections but indicated post-election action, while the US military has increased its regional presence. Analysts suggest the US military options include maintaining the current naval blockade and escorts, which have seen reduced oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz due to increased Iranian attacks.

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BBC Europe

center4d ago

Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

Elon Musk's SpaceX has imposed speed restrictions on Starlink internet, disrupting Ukrainian battlefield communications and drone operations. A top Ukrainian official stated that the 100mph limit effectively hinders Ukraine's ability to intercept faster Russian drones and function as a real-time sensor-to-shooter network, potentially impacting military effectiveness.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

Israel’s security doctrine sees Arab states as ‘collections of tribes’, says ex-intelligence chief

A former head of Israeli military intelligence, Tamir Hayman, stated that Israel's security doctrine now views Arab states as 'collections of tribes' rather than genuine nation-states, implying arrangements with them are temporary and deceptive. This unarticulated concept, Hayman wrote, informs decision-making by assuming that undermining Arab state stability serves Israeli interests and that war is essential for national security.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

British Museum faces scrutiny over sponsor’s links to illegal Israel settlement

The British Museum is facing scrutiny over its sponsor, Igor Tulchinsky, who reportedly funded a project in the illegal Israeli settlement of Efrat. Internal emails reveal the museum pursued sponsorship negotiations even while Tulchinsky visited the settlement last November, shortly after due diligence checks reportedly raised no concerns. The museum must urgently review Tulchinsky's ties amid new UK sanctions against settlement expansion, according to campaign group Culture Unstained.

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The Guardian Europe

left4d ago

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Trump ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses

Russia launched a record swarm of drones targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, killing three and injuring six in Kirovohrad, while Ukraine reportedly struck a Ryazan oil refinery and four Su-34 jets in Russia's Voronezh region. The White House's "energy ceasefire" initiative has collapsed amid escalating attacks on civilian and commercial targets, including two chemical tankers in Romanian waters.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

Rubio spoke to Lebanese president about confiscated Hezbollah explosives, says official

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun via phone on Thursday not to return several hundred kilograms of explosives seized from Hezbollah, according to a US official. The official stated Rubio also called for accountability for those who ordered, financed, and directed the shipment, which the Houthis acknowledged belonged to them.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

Sanctions to continue until Iran’s ‘coffers empty’, says US Treasury

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions on Iran-related individuals and entities on Thursday, stating the department "will not relent until the Iranian regime’s coffers are empty." Bessent asserted that the sanctions are tightening around Iran's economy, suggesting that even its allies cannot prevent its financial collapse.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center4d ago

Zelenskyy announces new packages to strengthen Ukraine's combat aviation after meeting Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new combat aviation aid packages from France following a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron, and accelerated work on European anti-ballistic defense systems. This comes as Russia continues drone strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including recent attacks on Lutsk, which Macron stated necessitates continued collective support for Ukraine's defense.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

US, Iranian military issue contesting claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command dismissed Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting US and partner control amid ongoing commercial transit and denying IRGC claims of killing US service members or mining a Singapore-flagged vessel. Iran's army commander stated the strait is under full surveillance by the army and IRGC, with no enemy vessels entering the maritime space.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

Palestinian commission documents 21 Israeli attacks against farmers in 12 hours

The Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC) reported 21 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank over a 12-hour period. These incidents, documented across multiple governorates, included physical assaults, detentions, crop theft, and uprooting of trees, with some settlers reportedly acting under army protection.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

NYC comptroller backtracks on buying Israeli bonds by saying they aren't a good investment

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine has reversed his pledge to purchase Israeli bonds, citing deteriorating credit conditions and financial risks within Israel. Levine stated the decision was based solely on financial considerations, not political opposition to Israeli policies, and that the investment is not viable at this time.

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Middle East Eye

center4d ago

UN agency warns Hormuz shipping disruption starting to hit harvests

Disruption to fuel and fertiliser shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to impact agricultural harvests, the head of ‌a United Nations rural development agency warned on Thursday. “The pass-through from the initial locking down of the Strait of Hormuz … is now starting to be seen,” International Fund for Agricultural Development President Alvaro Lario told Reuters.

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BBC Europe

center4d ago

Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

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The Guardian Africa

left4d ago

Eritrean aggression must not be overlooked | Letter

Ethiopian Ambassador to the UK, Biruk Mekonnen, argues that an editorial overlooked Eritrean aggression and wrongly implied causation between PM Abiy Ahmed's peace efforts and the Tigray War. Mekonnen asserts that dialogue must not reward armed aggression and that Ethiopia's pursuit of Red Sea access and Nile resources should not be portrayed as threats.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center4d ago

Russian soldier served with notice of suspicion over shooting of five Ukrainian soldiers and civilian

A Russian soldier, Leonid Ryzhikov, has been served with a notice of suspicion for allegedly shooting five unarmed Ukrainian soldiers and a civilian in Kharkiv Oblast on October 13. Ryzhikov, a conscript, is accused of unprovoked killings and faces life imprisonment for alleged war crimes.

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