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Maduro’s wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody
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Al Jazeera
center46d ago

Maduro’s wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody

Cilia Flores de Maduro, Venezuela's former first lady, requested home detention in Manhattan on Wednesday, citing a worsening heart condition and need for specialized cardiac treatment unavailable in US federal custody. Her legal team stated her health declined since her January 3 abduction from Caracas, alleging she may have suffered a heart attack and requires recovery facilities for recommended procedures.

Venezuela
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Settler filmed emptying water from well of Palestinian family
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Middle East Eye
center46d ago

Settler filmed emptying water from well of Palestinian family

An Israeli settler, identified as Moshe Bialistoki from Dvash M’Sela Farm, was filmed emptying the water cistern of a Palestinian family in Huwara, South Hebron Hills, on September 10, 2026. The incident, documented by Yehuda Shaul of Breaking the Silence, highlights ongoing tensions and resource disputes in the occupied West Bank.

Israel–Palestine
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Trump says he does not regret waging war against Iran
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Middle East Eye
center46d ago

Trump says he does not regret waging war against Iran

President Donald Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November US midterm elections. "I don't believe in the word 'regret'.

Iran
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Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
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Al Jazeera
center46d ago

Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere

Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor's documentary NAZA, which exposes Israel's use of AI targeting systems in Gaza, received a 25-minute standing ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere. The film, built on testimony from concealed Israeli military and intelligence sources, argues that civilian deaths in Gaza were a premeditated act and concludes with a call for Western governments to pressure Israel.

Israel–Palestine
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Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive
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Middle East Eye
center46d ago

Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive

Yemeni Houthi fighters routed Saudi-backed forces and seized the port city of Mocha on Thursday, advancing to control the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This rapid advance positions the Houthis to enforce a blockade and bolsters Iran's regional leverage, while raising questions about Saudi-led coalition coordination.

Iran
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Iran is producing new missiles in limited quantities from existing components - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right46d ago

Iran is producing new missiles in limited quantities from existing components - report

Iran has resumed limited production of liquid- and solid-propellant ballistic missiles from existing components in underground facilities, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. and Middle Eastern officials. This renewed production threatens to reverse gains made by Israeli strikes on Iranian missile sites during the war's initial phase, presenting a continuing challenge to regional security efforts.

Iran
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NAZA: Film exposing systematic killing in Gaza gets record 24-minute standing ovation at Venice
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Middle East Eye
center46d ago

NAZA: Film exposing systematic killing in Gaza gets record 24-minute standing ovation at Venice

A documentary titled NAZA, exposing Israeli military systems behind civilian killings in Gaza, received a record 24-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. The film features testimonies from 24 Israeli soldiers and focuses on the bureaucratic machinery enabling mass killings, which the filmmakers claim were premeditated and intentional acts.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine and Canada agree on 100-year partnership: declaration signed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center46d ago

Ukraine and Canada agree on 100-year partnership: declaration signed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a declaration establishing a 100-year partnership aimed at elevating bilateral relations across defence, security, and economic spheres. The agreement includes long-term military support, joint defence industry production, and cooperation on reconstruction, energy, and critical minerals, while condemning Russia's ongoing invasion.

Ukraine–Russia
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Israel arrests 100 Palestinians in a week as West Bank pogroms continue
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Al Jazeera
center47d ago

Israel arrests 100 Palestinians in a week as West Bank pogroms continue

Israeli forces arrested over 100 Palestinians in the West Bank over the past week, including children and journalists, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society. The group also reported intensified detention operations, alleged abuses, and settler attacks occurring with Israeli forces' protection.

Israel–Palestine
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Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem
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Al Jazeera
center47d ago

Trump’s Iran war now has a midterm election problem

President Trump claimed the seven-month war with Iran would end immediately after the US midterm elections, framing Tehran's resistance as an attempt to influence the vote. However, Iran's sustained resilience amid US and Israeli strikes and economic pressure has contributed to rising US petrol prices and declining consumer confidence, potentially impacting the Republican Party's electoral prospects.

Iran
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Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film
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The Guardian Middle East
left47d ago

Secret systems used by Israel in mass killings of Gaza civilians revealed in new film

A new documentary film, "NAZA," revealed testimony from 24 Israeli military insiders detailing secret AI-based systems used for the mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, including hacking phones and targeting homes at night. The film, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, focuses on the policies and practices enabling these actions, building on previous journalistic investigations.

Israel–Palestine
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ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% and warns Iran war is fuelling inflation
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The Guardian Middle East
left47d ago

ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% and warns Iran war is fuelling inflation

Borrowing costs climb in Europe and oil tops $105 a barrel as bank says growing price pressures in eurozone will be ‘longer lasting than we had anticipated’Business live – latest updatesThe European Central Bank has raised interest rates to 2. 5% and warned that the risk of higher inflation over the next year has risen following renewed fighting in the Middle East.

Iran
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Hundreds of thousands lack adequate shelter at Sudan’s Tawila camp
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Al Jazeera
center47d ago

Hundreds of thousands lack adequate shelter at Sudan’s Tawila camp

Hundreds of thousands of displaced people in Sudan's Tawila camp lack adequate shelter, with only 3,000 new tents erected by the IOM and Turkish authorities against a need for over 665,000. The insufficient aid exacerbates rapid spread of malnutrition and disease amid the rainy season and ongoing conflict.

Sudan / Darfur
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Igor Tulchinsky: Sponsor of British Museum Bayeux Tapestry exhibition funded community centre in West Bank settlement
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

Igor Tulchinsky: Sponsor of British Museum Bayeux Tapestry exhibition funded community centre in West Bank settlement

Belarus-born billionaire Igor Tulchinsky, a sponsor of the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, funded a community resilience center including a therapy yurt in the Israeli settlement of Efrat in the occupied West Bank in November 2025. This revelation follows recent UK sanctions against Israeli settlements, with the Foreign Secretary stating that those financing or facilitating illegal settlements will face sanctions.

Israel–Palestine
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Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight
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BBC Europe
center47d ago

Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flight

A Russian drone incursion into Moldovan airspace delayed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's flight from Chisinau to attend a state funeral in Oslo. The airspace closure lasted approximately one hour until authorities confirmed the drone had crashed 160km away, allowing Zelensky's plane to depart safely.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right47d ago

Iran dodges sanctions using barter system to buy billions of dollars of Chinese goods

Iran has utilized a barter system to exchange oil for billions of dollars in Chinese goods, including military equipment, bypassing international sanctions. This arrangement provides Iran with essential imports and China with discounted oil, while shielding their banks and companies from penalties, though the full impact of recent US actions remains unclear.

Iran
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Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site sees surge in construction activity, analysts say - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right47d ago

Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site sees surge in construction activity, analysts say - report

Analysts reviewing satellite imagery reported increased construction activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site over the past year, shifting toward internal reinforcement and portal hardening. The United States has reportedly considered Pickaxe Mountain a potential target and conducted planning sprints on striking deeply buried Iranian facilities, though existing munitions may struggle to penetrate the site's granite surroundings.

Iran
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Projectiles hit several areas in southern Iran's Sirik - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right47d ago

Projectiles hit several areas in southern Iran's Sirik - report

Several areas in Sirik, southern Iran, were hit by projectiles on Wednesday, according to Iranian state media, though details on damage or casualties were not immediately available. This incident occurs amid escalating tensions and reciprocal strikes between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.

Iran
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Ukraine and Italy discuss joint support to build underground school
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Ukrainska Pravda
center46d ago

Ukraine and Italy discuss joint support to build underground school

Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, discussed with Lorenzo Fontana, President of Italy's Chamber of Deputies, the potential for joint support to construct an underground school in a Ukrainian frontline region. The discussion also covered the security situation, the peace process, and maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia.

Ukraine–Russia
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Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'
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BBC US & Canada
center46d ago

Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'

The White House denies Kimmel's allegations regarding his interview with James Talarico, accusing the TV host of "play acting".

United States
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