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Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
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BBC Europe
center48d ago

Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages

Two people died at the Starokozache border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova following an overnight Russian drone strike, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated. The attack occurred amid a wider exchange of drone strikes, including one in Kyiv that killed a woman and injured 14, and another in Russia's Novorossiysk that killed four.

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Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance
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BBC Middle East
center48d ago

Iran referred to UN Security Council for nuclear non-compliance

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board of governors has referred Iran to the UN Security Council for non-compliance with its nuclear obligations, citing a lack of information and access for inspectors. This marks the first such referral in 20 years, though new sanctions are unlikely due to potential vetoes from China and Russia.

Iran
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Senior UK rabbis come out in support of sanctions on Israeli settlements
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The Guardian Middle East
left48d ago

Senior UK rabbis come out in support of sanctions on Israeli settlements

Prominent British rabbis have publicly supported UK sanctions on Israeli settlements, citing the need to end settler violence and expansion in the occupied West Bank. This intervention highlights a diversity of views within the British Jewish community regarding the sanctions, with some rabbis emphasizing the urgency of action against what they describe as violations of human rights and impediments to a two-state solution.

Israel–Palestine
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‘It’s a good start’: prominent Israelis welcome UK sanctions on illegal settlements
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The Guardian Middle East
left48d ago

‘It’s a good start’: prominent Israelis welcome UK sanctions on illegal settlements

Prominent Israelis, including former officials and academics, welcomed new UK sanctions targeting Jewish settlers involved in violence and expansion in the occupied West Bank. They described the sanctions as a necessary response to government failures and a distinction from broader anti-Israel sentiment, marking a significant diplomatic intervention by a close ally.

Israel–Palestine
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Middle East on brink of World War III, Iranian lawmaker warns among escalating tensions - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right48d ago

Middle East on brink of World War III, Iranian lawmaker warns among escalating tensions - report

Iranian lawmaker Kamran Ghazanfari warned that the Middle East is "practically on the brink of World War III," citing escalating tensions between world powers and the expansion of the Russia-Ukraine war. Ghazanfari, speaking to ILNA, also pointed to the US-China dispute over Taiwan as a potential flashpoint and mentioned Iran's consideration of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Iran
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Israel sanctions will not hurt intelligence sharing between spy agencies, says Miliband
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The Guardian Middle East
left48d ago

Israel sanctions will not hurt intelligence sharing between spy agencies, says Miliband

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated that Israeli intelligence has assured the UK that information sharing will continue despite UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements. Miliband expressed confidence that the US shares frustration with Israel's actions and that the UK's move, joined by Canada and France, aims to promote a two-state solution for Middle East stability.

Israel–Palestine
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'Judaise medicine': Palestinian doctors are under attack in Israel
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

'Judaise medicine': Palestinian doctors are under attack in Israel

Following a soldier's family claim of mistreatment by Arab staff at Haifa's Rambam Health Care Campus, Israeli media and politicians have debated barring Palestinian doctors from Israeli hospitals. Physicians for Human Rights-Israel reported at least 15 hospitals have initiated disciplinary hearings against Palestinian healthcare workers since October 2023.

Israel–Palestine
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Kurdish group kills Sunni ‘traitor’ working with IRGC, source tells ‘Post’
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right48d ago

Kurdish group kills Sunni ‘traitor’ working with IRGC, source tells ‘Post’

A Kurdish militia group, Sun of Hope, reportedly killed Mala Mohammadi Mala Qaderi, identified as an IRGC collaborator, at his home in West Azerbaijan province on Tuesday night. Iranian state media confirmed Qaderi's death, alleging responsibility lies with Israel and aiming to divide Sunni and Shia Muslims, while the Kurdish source stated the group successfully escaped.

Iran
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Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade
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Al Jazeera
center48d ago

Medicine shortages grow in Iran as US tightens sanctions, blockade

Iranian residents face growing shortages and price surges for essential medicines, with the Pharmacists Association reporting 800 products in short supply, including 90 life-saving ones. Authorities attribute the crisis to US sanctions and a naval blockade, exacerbated by recent strikes that damaged pharmaceutical companies and killed industry workers.

Iran
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Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right48d ago

Huawei heads to trial in US over its business dealings in Iran

Huawei's trial began Tuesday in Brooklyn, New York, on charges of defrauding banks and violating US sanctions related to its business dealings in Iran. The case, which began with secret charges eight years ago, will determine if the company engaged in criminal conduct that threatened national security, potentially leading to significant financial penalties.

Iran
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Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right48d ago

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced on Tuesday they captured a US Dive-LD uncrewed submarine near the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a modern, intelligent vessel. A Pentagon spokesperson stated the drone had malfunctioned over a day prior and was an older model not carrying sensitive data, while Anduril confirmed the loss of one of its attritable autonomous systems.

Iran
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UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response
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BBC Middle East
center48d ago

UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response

The UK announced sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and accusing the Israeli government of enabling settler violence. In response, Israel's Foreign Minister stated the sanctions were based on an 'outrageous lie' and announced the closure of the UK's consulate in East Jerusalem.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran war looms over Trump at Republican midterm convention in Dallas
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Al Jazeera
center47d ago

Iran war looms over Trump at Republican midterm convention in Dallas

At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, supporters centered their strategy around President Donald Trump, despite concerns over the ongoing war in Iran and its impact on rising oil prices. While some attendees expressed confusion about the war's connection to an "America First" vision, others believed Trump remained the best candidate to rally voters for the Republican party in the upcoming elections.

Iran
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Iran's Baghaei says Houthis are independent actors, not proxies of Iran
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Middle East Eye
center47d ago

Iran's Baghaei says Houthis are independent actors, not proxies of Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei accused US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of lying about claims the Yemeni Houthis were acting as proxies for Iran. "The roots of instability in the region lie in US military interventions and hegemonic policies.

Iran
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IAEA passes resolution reporting Iran to UN for breaching non-proliferation obligations
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right47d ago

IAEA passes resolution reporting Iran to UN for breaching non-proliferation obligations

The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors passed a resolution reporting Iran to the UN Security Council for breaching non-proliferation obligations, marking the first such referral in 20 years. This diplomatic escalation, driven by Iran's failure to explain uranium traces at undeclared sites and restricted IAEA access to bombed facilities, occurred with 23 votes in favor, three against (Russia, China, Niger), and eight abstentions.

Iran
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Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections
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Al Jazeera
center48d ago

Trump says Iran war ‘will end immediately’ after US midterm elections

The president added the US is not looking to restart negotiations with Iran after the failure of previous ceasefires.

Iran
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Records reveal Cuny investments in weapons firms supplying Israel
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Records reveal Cuny investments in weapons firms supplying Israel

Financial records obtained by pro-Palestine groups reveal the City University of New York (Cuny) invested over $715,000 in weapons manufacturers supplying the Israeli military, including Boeing and Lockheed Martin. These disclosures, prompted by a lawsuit, show Cuny's holdings in defence companies and have led activists to accuse the university of complicity in the conflict.

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IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear ‘non-compliance’
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Al Jazeera
center48d ago

IAEA board refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear ‘non-compliance’

The International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors referred Iran to the UN Security Council for non-compliance with its nuclear obligations, marking the first such referral in 20 years. This symbolic escalation by the US, Germany, France, and the UK follows Iran's suspension of cooperation and refusal of inspections, though UN action is unlikely due to Russian and Chinese veto power.

Iran
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Syria condemns Netanyahu's 'illegal' entry into its territory
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Syria condemns Netanyahu's 'illegal' entry into its territory

Syria has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's entry into its territory after he visited Israeli troops occupying southern Syria on Wednesday, calling the move a "provocative and a blatant violation" of the country's sovereignty. "The Syrian Arab Republic strongly condemns the illegal entry of Israeli occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into Syrian territory and his tour of Mount Hermon, in a provocative move and a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial in

Israel–Palestine
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Breathing depends on a cylinder: Gaza faces medical oxygen crisis
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Al Jazeera
center48d ago

Breathing depends on a cylinder: Gaza faces medical oxygen crisis

Gaza's Ministry of Health reported that only 12 of 34 oxygen-generation stations and four of 30 filling devices are operational, exacerbating a critical medical oxygen shortage for patients like Abdulaziz Humaida in the Gaza Strip. This dwindling supply poses a severe threat to individuals dependent on supplemental oxygen, with families struggling to secure cylinders amid the ongoing conflict and devastated health system.

Israel–Palestine
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