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Iran says IAEA resolution 'will not bring any results'
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Iran says IAEA resolution 'will not bring any results'

Iran condemned on Wednesday a resolution adopted by the UN atomic watchdog's board of governors which referred the Islamic Republic to the UN Security Council over its nuclear "non-compliance". Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said in a post on X that disruptions from attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities were used as a pretext to refer Iran to the Security Council, adding that the move will not "achieve anything".

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Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show
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BBC US & Canada
center48d ago

Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show

President Donald Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to close aide Natalie Harp and two other White House staffers, with longtime aide Walt Nauta receiving $22,000, according to financial disclosures. The White House stated these were personal holiday gifts, permissible under law, though ethics experts noted such gifts are unprecedented for a sitting president and could raise public concerns about conflicts of interest.

United States
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Lebanese army says Israel violated June framework agreement 7,700 times
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Lebanese army says Israel violated June framework agreement 7,700 times

The Lebanese army said Israel has violated the June framework agreement aimed at ending the war, disarming Hezbollah and a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon approximately 7,700 times. In a statement posted to social media on Wednesday, the army said that Israeli attacks have increased in recent days, killing at least 12 people in southern Lebanon's Kfar Reman and completely destroying 85 percent of homes in the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.

Lebanon
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Israel names new envoy to Turkey amid tensions over Gaza and Syria
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Israel names new envoy to Turkey amid tensions over Gaza and Syria

Israel appointed Joel Lion as charge d'affaires to Turkey this week, marking the first senior Israeli official visit since staff withdrew in late 2023 due to security concerns. This appointment occurs amid heightened tensions between the two nations over the Gaza war and Israeli strikes in Syria.

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Record strike of war: Ukraine's Special Operations Forces hit critical Russian plants 3,000 km away
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Record strike of war: Ukraine's Special Operations Forces hit critical Russian plants 3,000 km away

On September 9, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces conducted a deep strike using drones over 3,000 km into Russia, hitting the Novy Urengoy and Purovsky gas condensate plants in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. These facilities are critical to Russia's gas condensate industry and generate significant state budget revenue, marking the deepest strike inside Russia since the war began.

Ukraine–Russia
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PACE proposes way to hand frozen Russian funds to Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

PACE proposes way to hand frozen Russian funds to Ukraine

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe's legal committee proposed a mechanism to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine based on European Court of Human Rights rulings. This proposal, which could amount to billions of euros, aims to provide compensation for damages caused by Russia's invasion and will be considered on September 30.

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CIA director may take leading role in US talks on Russia-Ukraine war – FT
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

CIA director may take leading role in US talks on Russia-Ukraine war – FT

CIA Director John Ratcliffe may take a leading role in US diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, potentially reducing the involvement of current special envoy Steve Witkoff. Sources indicate Ratcliffe is expected to engage in shuttle diplomacy and maintain contacts with intelligence services, though a final decision from President Trump is pending.

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Ukrainian Ai-Petri electronic warfare system capable of suppressing guided aerial bombs presented at exhibition in Poland – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Ukrainian Ai-Petri electronic warfare system capable of suppressing guided aerial bombs presented at exhibition in Poland – photos

Ukraine's Ai-Petri electronic warfare system, designed to jam drone signals and suppress guided aerial bombs, was publicly presented for the first time at the MSPO-2026 international exhibition in Poland. Developed by Storkway since 2014, approximately 400 units have been supplied to the front lines since 2024, operating along the entire contact line.

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Arab, Muslim nations welcome UK-led sanctions on Israeli settlements
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Arab, Muslim nations welcome UK-led sanctions on Israeli settlements

Eight Arab and Muslim nations, including Jordan, UAE, and Egypt, welcomed the UK's decision to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The joint statement hailed the move as crucial support for deterring settlement policies and protecting the two-state solution amid growing international momentum.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukrainian Navy: Russia's Admiral Essen frigate in Novorossiysk hit by Neptune missile
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Ukrainian Navy: Russia's Admiral Essen frigate in Novorossiysk hit by Neptune missile

The Ukrainian Navy reported that its forces struck the Russian frigate Admiral Essen with a Neptune missile on the night of September 8-9 in Novorossiysk. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine stated the frigate's superstructure was hit, marking another successful use of Ukrainian anti-ship missiles against Russian naval assets.

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State Statistics Service cuts Ukraine's economic growth estimate by one and a half times
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

State Statistics Service cuts Ukraine's economic growth estimate by one and a half times

Ukraine's State Statistics Service revised its Q2 2026 GDP growth estimate downward to 0.4% from an earlier projection of 0.6%, citing updated operational data from various government and financial institutions. This revision reflects a slower-than-anticipated economic recovery, with nominal GDP reaching UAH 2.3 trillion (US$52.7 billion) during the period.

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Sanctions on Israeli settlements: Here’s what Europe is saying and doing
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Sanctions on Israeli settlements: Here’s what Europe is saying and doing

The UK, France, Spain, Ireland, and Norway announced sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and the threat to regional security. Several other European nations stated they would only impose such measures as part of a unified EU action, reflecting ongoing diplomatic divisions on the issue.

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Russians destroy warehouse storing children's toys in Kyiv – photo
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Russians destroy warehouse storing children's toys in Kyiv – photo

A jet-powered Shahed drone struck a children's toys warehouse belonging to the Ukrainian company KiddiSvit in Kyiv, causing significant losses but no casualties. The company is assessing the damage and restructuring logistics to resume operations.

Ukraine–Russia
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Gaza students with overseas university offers, scholarships remain trapped
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Al Jazeera
center48d ago

Gaza students with overseas university offers, scholarships remain trapped

Dozens of Gaza students with overseas university offers and scholarships remain trapped in the Gaza Strip after their Irish visa applications were refused, with approval rates dropping significantly compared to previous years. Students and their legal representatives state that stringent immigration requirements, including financial proof and demonstrating intent to return, are nearly impossible to meet from within the besieged enclave, leaving their educational futures uncertain amidst ongoing conflict.

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'Will not be intimidated': British MPs respond defiantly to Israel sanctioning them
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

'Will not be intimidated': British MPs respond defiantly to Israel sanctioning them

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced on Tuesday that Israel would ban 11 British MPs and lawyer Fahad Ansari from entering the country in retaliation for the UK sanctioning illegal settlements. The Israeli government also stated it would close the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem and end British training of Palestinian forces. The sanctioned British MPs responded defiantly, stating they would not be intimidated by the Israeli government's actions.

Israel–Palestine
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Burnham sees sanctions against Israeli settlements as an electoral asset
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The Guardian Middle East
left48d ago

Burnham sees sanctions against Israeli settlements as an electoral asset

British Prime Minister Ed Miliband announced new sanctions on Tuesday banning goods produced in Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine and sanctioning those who finance them, drawing a sharp response from the Israeli government which closed the British consulate in East Jerusalem. Domestic polling indicates majority support for such measures, which Labour hopes will help regain ground with progressive and Muslim voters disillusioned by the party's stance on the Gaza war.

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Miliband has decisively broken with decades of UK inaction on Palestine
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Miliband has decisively broken with decades of UK inaction on Palestine

On September 7, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a significant policy shift regarding Israel-Palestine, including a ban on trade with settlements and sanctions on financial services. This marks a departure from decades of UK inaction, with Miliband expressing support for international legal processes to determine Israeli violations of international law.

Israel–Palestine
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After decades of UK complicity in occupation, Miliband has finally acted on Palestine
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

After decades of UK complicity in occupation, Miliband has finally acted on Palestine

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a policy shift on September 7, including a ban on trade with Israeli settlements and sanctions on financial services, marking a departure from previous UK governments' approaches. Miliband referred to "ethnic cleansing" in the West Bank and supported international legal processes, including the ICJ's determination on potential genocide in Gaza.

Israel–Palestine
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Finland completes investigation into Ukrainian drones entering its territory
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Finland completes investigation into Ukrainian drones entering its territory

Finland has concluded its investigation into four Ukrainian military drones carrying explosives that accidentally entered its territory in spring 2026, finding they were rerouted by GPS jamming from Kaliningrad while en route to Russia. Authorities stated the incidents did not warrant criminal liability as Finland was not the target and wind may have also affected their flight paths.

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