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Israel bars US contractor from Gaza, blocking base for Moroccan and Kosovan troops
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

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

Israel is blocking US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace from building a military base in Gaza to house troops from Morocco and Kosovo, the Guardian has reported. In August, the board awarded US-based Arkel International its first Gaza construction contract.

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Iranian expat politics has sunk into the swamp of genocidal Zionism
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Iranian expat politics has sunk into the swamp of genocidal Zionism

Submitted by Hamid Dabashi on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 07:17 Once a force in literature and constitutional struggle, prominent Iranian exiles now cheer on Trump and Netanyahu’s destruction of their homeland Iranian diaspora protesters hold placards of Reza Pahlavi alongside Trump and Netanyahu at a demonstration outside the Iranian Interests Section in Washington on 17 March 2026 (Amid Farahi/AFP) Off Consider this: with US President Donald Trump's active support and participation, Israel has been enga

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Trump says Fort Hood US shooter execution will not be livestreamed
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Al Jazeera
center4d ago

Trump says Fort Hood US shooter execution will not be livestreamed

US president reverses Pentagon's plan to publicly stream execution of Nidal Malik Hasan after outcry.

United States
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France says Europeans provide two-thirds of intelligence to Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

France says Europeans provide two-thirds of intelligence to Ukraine

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Europeans, particularly France, provide two-thirds of the intelligence shared with Ukraine. Barrot emphasized that Europe has consistently provided the majority of support to Kyiv, countering narratives of potential US withdrawal and highlighting the ongoing information war against Kremlin-backed trolls.

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Welsh parliament drops poet from opening ceremony after Gaza reference in poem
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Welsh parliament drops poet from opening ceremony after Gaza reference in poem

The Welsh parliament rejected a poem by national poet Hanan Issa for its opening ceremony attended by King Charles III, citing political references to Gaza and trans healthcare. Issa stated the poem was rejected twice, first for mentioning Gazan children and then for referencing "watermelon children" and "brambles of fascism", deeming the Senedd an apolitical event. Literature Wales expressed disappointment that a literary contribution would not be included in the celebration of Welsh democracy.

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Ukrainian forces hit Russian Rubikon UAV unit again – General Staff
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Ukrainian forces hit Russian Rubikon UAV unit again – General Staff

Ukrainian forces struck a cluster of personnel from the Russian Rubikon UAV unit near Novokostiantynivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and a drone launch site in Donetsk Oblast on October 14-15. These strikes follow previous confirmed damage to four UAV storage facilities in Crimea on October 13, aiming to degrade Russia's drone capabilities against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.

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UK legal regulator dismisses complaints against UK Lawyers for Israel patrons
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

UK legal regulator dismisses complaints against UK Lawyers for Israel patrons

The UK's Bar Standards Board (BSB) dismissed complaints against three senior barristers patronizing UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), citing insufficient evidence of misconduct. The Public Interest Law Centre and European Legal Support Centre, who filed the complaint, called the decision unconvincing and plan to appeal, arguing the barristers' prestige lends undue authority to UKLFI's legal threats against Palestine solidarity activists.

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Latvian PM urges Europeans to give up one beer a year to help Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Latvian PM urges Europeans to give up one beer a year to help Ukraine

Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs has urged Europeans to drink one fewer beer a year and donate the money saved to Ukraine, saying the funds could help save lives.

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Iraqi Kurds suggest peace process between Iran and Iranian Kurdish opposition
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Iraqi Kurds suggest peace process between Iran and Iranian Kurdish opposition

Iraqi Kurdish politician Bafel Talabani suggested on Monday that discussions are underway with Iran to initiate a peace process with Iranian Kurdish opposition groups based in northern Iraq. The proposal, aimed at preventing further attacks on the region, has reportedly been discussed with Iranian officials, though Iranian Kurdish groups contacted by Middle East Eye stated they were unaware of any such talks.

Iran
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EU's chief diplomat supports resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

EU's chief diplomat supports resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas supports Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil refineries to cut war financing, stating that restricting Russia's oil revenues is Ukraine's objective. Kallas emphasized that pressure should be intensified on Moscow, not Kyiv, to end the war.

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Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot clash over Palestinian statehood ahead of elections
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot clash over Palestinian statehood ahead of elections

Ahead of Israeli elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opponent Gadi Eisenkot have clashed over Palestinian statehood, with Eisenkot releasing a video of Netanyahu supporting a Palestinian state and accusing him of weakness. Both candidates are framing the election as a choice between their vision and the establishment of a Palestinian state, with polls indicating a close race and no clear majority for either bloc.

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Ukraine's Defence Intelligence posts footage of strike on Russian drone operator training centre in Kherson Oblast – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence posts footage of strike on Russian drone operator training centre in Kherson Oblast – video

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, working with marines, destroyed a Russian drone operator training centre and officer accommodation in Khоrly, Kherson Oblast, on the night of 10-11 October. The operation, involving DIU's Shamanbat unit and the 426th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment, completely destroyed the facilities belonging to Russia's 18th Combined Arms Army.

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Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries
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Al Jazeera
center4d ago

Russia says Ukraine resumes attacks on oil refineries

Russia's defense ministry stated that Ukraine attempted a large-scale attack on an oil refinery in Ryazan on Thursday, causing a fire after drone debris fell on the site. This follows Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's declaration that Kyiv was "done" with an energy ceasefire and would resume strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

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Israel’s 2026 election: Who are the main leaders and where do they stand on the key issues?
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Israel’s 2026 election: Who are the main leaders and where do they stand on the key issues?

Israelis will vote in a general election on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing criticism for his handling of the Gaza war and security issues. Polls forecast a deadlock, requiring coalition deals with smaller parties, while Palestinian citizens of Israel are predicted to have higher voter turnout than usual.

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Why South Korea has fallen out with Ukraine but seeks reconciliation with North Korea: Korean expert explains
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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 prisoners of war 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 military alliance with Russia and North Korean soldiers fight against Ukraine.

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White House defends new press secretary over her legal credentials
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BBC US & Canada
center4d ago

White House defends new press secretary over her legal credentials

Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.

United States
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‘Our works are next to each other’: Art bridges Gaza and West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center4d ago

‘Our works are next to each other’: Art bridges Gaza and West Bank

Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank participated in simultaneous exhibitions organized by Falasteen Collective, showcasing works despite Israeli movement restrictions. The twin exhibitions, held earlier this week, aimed to provide a platform for artists aged 15-30 to express themselves and bridge the geographical divisions imposed by the ongoing conflict.

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Ukrainian Navy strikes six Russian Su-34M bombers with Neptune missile
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Ukrainian Navy strikes six Russian Su-34M bombers with Neptune missile

On the night of October 14-15, the Ukrainian Navy used a Neptune missile system to strike the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, reportedly hitting six Russian Su-34M bombers and destroying aviation support equipment. This strike significantly weakens Russia's air power and reduces its use of tactical aircraft near the front lines, according to the Ukrainian Navy.

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'Mother of all bombs': US potential Iran strike plans include largest non-nuclear weapon - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right4d ago

'Mother of all bombs': US potential Iran strike plans include largest non-nuclear weapon - report

The United States military has developed strike plans against Iran that include using the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB), the largest non-nuclear weapon in its arsenal, targeting energy and nuclear sites prior to a potential US withdrawal from the region. While officials suggest the MOAB's primary impact would be psychological due to its limited penetration capabilities against deep underground facilities, its potential deployment signifies a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions.

Iran
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Trump explains that he doesn't mock Putin because he has to make a deal with him
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Trump explains that he doesn't mock Putin because he has to make a deal with him

US President Donald Trump has argued that the previous administration’s rhetoric helped cause the Russia-Ukraine war, defending his refusal to mock Putin while addressing global energy market deals.

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