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Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
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BBC Europe
center46d ago

Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says

Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian drone strike on a shopping mall in Pavlohrad on Thursday killed five people and injured 67, including eight children. This attack, occurring during daylight hours, is part of ongoing aerial assaults on civilian infrastructure by both sides, with recent strikes also reported in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia.

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Ukraine needs more air-defence systems after Pavlohrad attack – foreign minister
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Ukrainska Pravda
center46d ago

Ukraine needs more air-defence systems after Pavlohrad attack – foreign minister

Russian drone attacks on a shopping center in Pavlohrad on September 10 killed at least five civilians and injured 67, including eight children, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Sybiha stated this deliberate terror against civilians necessitates immediate additional air defense systems and sanctions targeting Russia's weapons production and financing.

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Zelenskyy announces plans to sign Drone Deal with Canada
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Ukrainska Pravda
center46d ago

Zelenskyy announces plans to sign Drone Deal with Canada

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to sign a drone production deal with Canada on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in late September. The agreement follows an initial document signed on September 10, which launched joint drone production with one-third of the output designated for Ukraine's battlefield.

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Pro-Palestine activist wins mayoral Democratic primary in Rhode Island
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Middle East Eye
center46d ago

Pro-Palestine activist wins mayoral Democratic primary in Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Representative David Morales won the Democratic mayoral primary in Providence on Wednesday, unseating incumbent Brett Smiley. Morales, a vocal critic of Israel and supporter of Palestinian rights, is now likely to become the city's youngest mayor and faces Republican David Talan in November.

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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

Yemen's Houthi fighters' rapid advance along the Red Sea coast has put them in a prime position to control shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point, while bolstering Iran’s leverage against the US, experts tell Middle East Eye. “The Houthis have pulled off a military victory that puts them one step closer to be in full control of the Bab el-Mandeb,” Corey Ranslem, CEO of maritime security group Dryad Global, told MEE.

Iran
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Zelenskyy expects progress in energy talks after meeting Trump
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Ukrainska Pravda
center46d ago

Zelenskyy expects progress in energy talks after meeting Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects progress in energy and food security talks with a US delegation at the end of September during the UN General Assembly in New York. Zelenskyy stated that while he does not anticipate serious negotiations with Russia during its pre-election period, he hopes for concrete outcomes from the US meeting, despite anticipating potential Russian escalations.

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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 examining the Israeli military systems behind the mass killing of Palestiniancivilians in Gaza received a record-breaking standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday. NAZA, directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, drew a record-breaking 24-and-a-half-minute standing ovation at its world premiere, the longest at Venice, according to Variety.

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Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right46d ago

Trump taunts Tehran, wants Strait of Hormuz renamed after himself

“I should get something out of this - the Trump Strait,” the president continued, repeating an idea he had proposed about a week ago.

Iran
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Opinion: UK settlement trade ban offers a lifeline to Palestine, and to an Israel on the brink
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Middle East Eye
center46d ago

Opinion: UK settlement trade ban offers a lifeline to Palestine, and to an Israel on the brink

The British government has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, aligning with international law and UN resolutions that distinguish between Israel and territories occupied since 1967. This move is significant given Britain's historical stance and parallel actions by other Western governments, offering a potential lifeline to Palestine and Israel.

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Canada to provide C$350 million for interceptor missiles for Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center46d ago

Canada to provide C$350 million for interceptor missiles for Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 20, 2024, that Canada will provide C$350 million for air defence interceptor missiles for Ukraine, to be supplied through the US Jumpstart program. This funding is part of a broader commitment to enhance Ukraine's defence capabilities, including increased drone production and a long-term partnership for joint manufacturing of unmanned systems and munitions.

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IRGC says it targeted unmanned US sea drone in Hormuz
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Middle East Eye
center46d ago

IRGC says it targeted unmanned US sea drone in Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on Thursday its navy targeted a US Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the drone had been used by the US Fifth Fleet. This incident follows Iran's earlier announcement of capturing a US unmanned submarine drone, which Washington described as having malfunctioned.

Iran
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Trump promises to send $500 to nearly 1 million Americans for Obamacare 'overcharges'
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BBC US & Canada
center47d ago

Trump promises to send $500 to nearly 1 million Americans for Obamacare 'overcharges'

Eligible Americans in 30 states would begin receiving payments in October, funded by a surplus of fees, the White House said.

United States
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Polish PM: Poland expects Russia may attack border crossing points with Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Polish PM: Poland expects Russia may attack border crossing points with Ukraine

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated on September 10 that Poland anticipates Russia may target its border crossing points with Ukraine, citing recent Russian attacks on crossings with Moldova. Tusk indicated this expectation is based on a CIA report and aligns with his ongoing warnings about potential Russian actions along the EU's eastern flank.

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Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

Iranian arms and advice helped Yemen's Houthis seize key Red Sea city, sources say

The lightning Houthi advance down Yemen's Red Sea coast this week came with direct guidance from Iran's Revolutionary Guards seeking to open a new front in US-Israeli war on Iran, according to Yemeni government, Iranian and regional sources. Iran told the Houthis last week to escalate their attacks on Saudi Arabia, a close US ally, and promised more funding, weapons and senior officers to help them do so, two Iranian sources said.

Iran
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Ukrainian intelligence agency shows how Russian drones are shot down using unmanned boats together with F-16 fighter jets – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center47d ago

Ukrainian intelligence agency shows how Russian drones are shot down using unmanned boats together with F-16 fighter jets – video

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence agency released footage of a September 2026 operation where unmanned boats equipped with interceptor drones and F-16 fighter jets were used to counter a Russian drone attack on Kyiv. This demonstration showcased the synchronized integration of robotic naval assets with manned aircraft for layered air and water defense.

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The Russia-tied French billionaires opening UK's first historical theme park – explainer
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The Guardian Asia
left47d ago

The Russia-tied French billionaires opening UK's first historical theme park – explainer

French company Puy du Fou is planning a £600m history-themed park in Oxfordshire, but a Guardian investigation found it continued working with associates of sanctioned oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev on a project in Russian-occupied Crimea after 2014. The company also explored projects in Iran and China, raising questions about its activities in relation to EU sanctions and its suitability to represent British history.

Iran
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Oil jumps to $105, pushing up chances of a US interest rate increase
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Al Jazeera
center47d ago

Oil jumps to $105, pushing up chances of a US interest rate increase

Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel, with Brent crude hitting $105, following intensified attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, attributed to Iran and its allies. This escalation in supply disruption fears has increased the likelihood of a US interest rate hike, as traders now price in a nearly 70 percent chance of an increase at the next Federal Reserve meeting.

Iran
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Israel's Netanyahu to sue newspaper over claim UAE warned him of 7 October attack
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BBC Middle East
center47d ago

Israel's Netanyahu to sue newspaper over claim UAE warned him of 7 October attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has initiated defamation proceedings against the newspaper Haaretz over reports claiming the UAE President warned him of an impending Hamas operation before October 7. Netanyahu's office denied the report, calling it a "sinister plot," while Haaretz stands by its story, citing multiple sources for a book detailing the alleged warning and Netanyahu's dismissive reaction.

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Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
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The Guardian Europe
left47d ago

Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine

The Russian Orthodox church sent a fragment of medieval prince Dmitry Donskoy's remains to troops in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, stating the relic would spiritually strengthen soldiers for victory. The relic was brought to the Saur-Mogila war memorial in Donetsk for a prayer service, marking the church's deep integration with the Kremlin's war effort.

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DW News
center47d ago

North Korea spends war windfall on arms, infrastructure

The Ukraine war and Pyongyang's alliance with Moscow have delivered an economic boost to North Korea, allowing the regime to pursue a range of long-desired projects.

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