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Russian forces attack Kherson and outskirts: two killed, one injured
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Russian forces attack Kherson and outskirts: two killed, one injured

Russian forces conducted drone and missile strikes on Kherson and its outskirts on September 9, killing a man in the Korabelnyi district and a woman in a separate drone attack, while also injuring a man in Komyshany. The attacks resulted in two fatalities and one injury, with emergency services transporting the injured individual to a hospital.

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‘One day the Taliban will need women to be educated’: three sisters on being forced back to Afghanistan
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The Guardian Asia
left48d ago

‘One day the Taliban will need women to be educated’: three sisters on being forced back to Afghanistan

Shallah, Fatimah and Maahi are among hundreds of thousands of Afghan women and girls deported from Iran and Pakistan in the past year to a life of severe restrictionsIt was a warm summer afternoon on 15 August 2021 when the Taliban entered Kabul and changed the lives of millions. Shallah*, then 16, watched the news at home on the Afghan TV channel Tolo news.

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Ukraine is signing contracts for around 1,000 Patriot missiles, says defence minister
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Ukraine is signing contracts for around 1,000 Patriot missiles, says defence minister

Ukraine's Defence Minister Yevhenii Khmara announced contracts for approximately 1,000 Patriot missiles during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group. He emphasized the urgent need for immediate missile supplies from partners' stockpiles to counter threats before winter, while future deliveries will arrive under new contracts.

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Across a border and into a war: A Karenni leader’s final journey
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Myanmar Now
center48d ago

Across a border and into a war: A Karenni leader’s final journey

Veteran Karenni leader Steven Aung San Myint's funeral procession crossed the Thai border into Myanmar on Saturday, honoring his life's fight for resistance forces. The event offered a rare glimpse into the extensive network of ethnic armed organizations and civil society groups supporting the struggle against Myanmar's military junta.

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Qatar and Pakistan carry Trump’s message to Iran: He won't return to the MoU
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Qatar and Pakistan carry Trump’s message to Iran: He won't return to the MoU

Submitted by MEE correspondent on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 10:14 Mediators seek new path as Tehran and Washington clash over the way forward Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, on 5 September 2026 (AFP) Off On 24 August, Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, travelled to Tehran to deliver an important message as regional tensions intensified and the US reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports. That same day in Washington, US Treasury Secretary Scott Besse

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Hungary has lost court battle over frozen Russian asset profits for Ukraine, says Reuters
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Hungary has lost court battle over frozen Russian asset profits for Ukraine, says Reuters

Hungary has lost its court battle challenging the EU's use of profits from frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence, as the EU's General Court dismissed the lawsuit citing a lack of jurisdiction. The ruling allows the European Peace Facility to continue providing an estimated €3-5 billion annually to Ukraine, despite Hungary's objections.

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Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing
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Al Jazeera
center48d ago

Russian drone attack kills two at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing

Russian drone attacks on Wednesday killed two civilians and injured three near the Starokozache border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova in the Odesa region, causing a fire that temporarily halted traffic. Overnight attacks also targeted Kyiv and the Mykolaiv region, causing casualties and infrastructure damage, while Russia claimed to have downed numerous Ukrainian drones and struck a cargo vessel in the Black Sea.

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Russian strikes leave five Ukrainian oblasts partially without power
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Russian strikes leave five Ukrainian oblasts partially without power

Russian forces conducted strikes using ballistic missiles, loitering munitions, and drones across Ukraine starting September 8, causing partial power outages in Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv oblasts as of September 9. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a Russian drone attacked energy workers attempting to restore power, though no injuries were reported.

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‘Too little response’ to Russian strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says after latest deadly attacks – Europe live
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The Guardian Europe
left48d ago

‘Too little response’ to Russian strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says after latest deadly attacks – Europe live

Ukrainian leader calls for more action from allies following overnight attacks in which two people diedAt least two people died were injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying “there has been too little response from the international community to these strikes. ”Two people were killed, three injured and 16 evacuated after a strike on the Starokozache border crossing with Moldova.

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Amnesty calls UK trade ban on Israel’s illegal settlements a 'significant step'
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Amnesty calls UK trade ban on Israel’s illegal settlements a 'significant step'

Amnesty International’s senior director for research, advocacy, policy, and campaigns has welcomed Britain's decision to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements. Erika Guevara Rosas said in a post on X that the announcement was "long overdue" and hailed the UK's move as a "significant step" and a "recognition that settlements are at the heart of Israel's unlawful occupation, annexation, ethnic cleansing and the ongoing dispossession of Palestinians".

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Ukraine hits Russian naval base in Novorossiysk – videos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Ukraine hits Russian naval base in Novorossiysk – videos

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) conducted a combined strike on the Novorossiysk naval base on the night of September 8-9, destroying multiple military vessels including missile carriers, an Su-33 fighter jet, and an Mi-8 helicopter. The strike hit facilities at the port complex, damaging a fuel oil terminal, and contributing to an increased daily average of Russian personnel killed in September compared to August.

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Russia plans to test new ballistic missiles with a range of up to 800 km
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Russia plans to test new ballistic missiles with a range of up to 800 km

Ukraine's Defence Intelligence estimates Russia plans to conduct final tests of a new ballistic missile with a range of up to 800 km by the end of 2026. DIU believes these tests could target western Ukraine and called for tighter sanctions to prevent Russia from acquiring foreign components for long-range weapons.

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Russians lost naval missile carrier, fighter jet and helicopter overnight, Ukraine's drone chief says
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Russians lost naval missile carrier, fighter jet and helicopter overnight, Ukraine's drone chief says

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck Russian military assets overnight on September 8-9, reportedly destroying naval missile carriers in Novorossiysk, an Su-33 fighter jet and an Mi-8 helicopter in Anapa, and two radar systems near Gelendzhik. These strikes follow previous Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian airfields and air defense assets in late August.

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Rubio: Roadmap for resuming Ukraine-Russia talks could be drawn up in the coming weeks
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Rubio: Roadmap for resuming Ukraine-Russia talks could be drawn up in the coming weeks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a roadmap for resuming Russia-Ukraine negotiations could be developed in the coming weeks following substantive talks involving US special envoys in Moscow and Kyiv. Rubio cautioned that significant compromises have not yet been made by either side, but expressed cautious optimism about paving the way for US-mediated discussions.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center48d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement carried by Iranian media on Wednesday that they had attacked a US base in Jordan's Al Azraq with ballistic missiles, in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian oil tankers. It also claimed attacks on several oil tankers, ships and US vessels.

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Berlin urges Ukraine to purchase more weapons from German companies
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Berlin urges Ukraine to purchase more weapons from German companies

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to increase weapons orders from German defense companies, stating that while Germany is the largest financial and military donor, German firms are not sufficiently benefiting. Wadephul expressed dissatisfaction with the current volume of orders and requested Kyiv review procurement to improve the situation, despite Germany's ongoing support including drone production and missile transfers.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskander missiles, Banderol loitering munitions and 196 drones: 165 UAVs downed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center48d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskander missiles, Banderol loitering munitions and 196 drones: 165 UAVs downed

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with Iskander-M ballistic missiles, S8000 Banderol loitering munitions, and 196 drones since the evening of September 8. Ukrainian air defence destroyed 165 drones, but missile and UAV strikes were recorded at 23 locations, with debris found at four, as the attack continued into September 9.

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Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters
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Al Jazeera
center48d ago

Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters

US forces struck five Iranian oil tankers on September 8, following earlier strikes on three Iranian tankers, escalating maritime conflict around the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks, alongside Iranian retaliatory actions, have raised fears of devastating oil spills from the 42 tankers currently waiting to transit the waterway, potentially impacting 11 million barrels of oil.

Iran
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Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements
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The Guardian Middle East
left48d ago

Wednesday briefing: Inside sweeping UK sanctions on trade with Israeli settlements

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced new measures against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, condemning settler violence and ethnic cleansing. This marks the strongest statement on Israeli actions ever issued by the UK government, aiming to address the expansion of settlements which obstruct peace prospects.

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Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right48d ago

Dwindling oil revenue is driving Iran into deeper economic crisis - report

Iran's oil export revenue is significantly declining as a US naval blockade strangles shipments and offshore stockpiles dwindle, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing Kpler data. Since mid-July, no Iranian crude has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, leading to stranded oil, finite storage, and rapidly shrinking revenue, exacerbating the country's economic crisis.

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