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BBC Africa

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Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned that Sudan's healthcare system is nearing collapse due to global funding cuts, leading to the closure of numerous facilities and forcing patients to undertake dangerous journeys for treatment. The charity highlighted a 22.5% increase in admissions to supported facilities in central Darfur and stated that attacks on healthcare workers continue amid widespread food insecurity and ongoing conflict.

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BBC Middle East

center49d ago

Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement attacked energy facilities and civilian infrastructure in four Saudi cities with dozens of drones and missiles, injuring 73 people and causing temporary halts in oil operations. The Saudi-led coalition stated it would respond to this "dangerous escalation," while the Houthis claimed the attacks were retaliation for recent Saudi strikes on areas they control in Yemen.

Iran

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

Israeli journalist says Palestinians face threat of expulsion from the river to the sea

Israeli journalist Amira Hass warned that Palestinians between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea face a growing threat of forced expulsion, citing an increasingly powerful Israeli infrastructure capable of facilitating mass displacement. Hass stated that this policy is normalized across Israel's political spectrum and targets Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, and within Israel proper, driven by influential religious-nationalist and far-right forces.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right49d ago

Iran's ex-president Rouhani urges public say on ending war, prompting calls for arrest

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for public input on ending the war, suggesting the populace should decide whether to continue fighting or seek an honorable ceasefire. Hardliners, including the editor-in-chief of Kayhan newspaper, criticized Rouhani's remarks, accusing him of advocating surrender and calling for his investigation.

Iran

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The Guardian Middle East

left49d ago

UK to adopt tougher stance on Israel with illegal settlements trade ban

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will announce a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, signaling a tougher stance on Israeli policy and increased support for Palestinian rights. This move, intended to counter settlement expansion and uphold international law, is expected to draw criticism from Israel and the US, despite recent polling showing strong public support in the UK for such a ban.

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BBC Asia

center50d ago

North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries

North Korea and Russia officially opened the first road bridge across the Tumen River, facilitating increased cargo, passenger, and potential military logistics between the two nations. The bridge, completed in 495 days after construction began in 2025, is seen by some analysts as a covert military logistics corridor to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera

center49d ago

US increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector

On Tuesday, the US Treasury Department announced 36 Iran-related sanctions targeting commercial and private airlines under "Operation Economic Outcast" to increase economic pressure on Tehran. These measures expand existing sanctions on Mahan Air and target other aviation companies and service providers, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of exclusion from the global financial system for those doing business with Iran's airlines.

Iran

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers

US Central Command (Centcom) said that it has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers on Tuesday. In a post to X, Centcom said the attack came after Iran's IRGC targeted a US navy warship twice with ballistic missiles over the last two days, adding that no American personnel were harmed.

Iran

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

Zelenskyy and Norwegian PM discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence and preparing for winter

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense, interceptor missile needs, and winter preparations. The talks also included further collaboration on the FREYJA anti-ballistic program, with Zelenskyy scheduled to meet with defense companies involved in its development.

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

UN chief calls for Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres expressed concern on Tuesday over the escalation of Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory. In a statement, he condemned the “mounting civilian casualties, including women and children” and was quoted as saying he is alarmed by reported Israeli strikes affecting hospitals, healthcare workers and public institutions, as well as restrictions on humanit

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

Turkey urges more countries to sanction Israeli settlements

Turkey has welcomed the measures taken by 12 countries to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. "Israel's efforts to undermine the two-state solution are intensifying with each passing day," the statement said, adding that "illegal settlements have evolved into a systematic policy of occupation, threatening the very existence of the State of Palestine, while settler terrorism has reached the level of ethnic cleansin

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

IRGC warns it will target oil tankers in Kuwait, Bahrain after US attack

The IRGC navy warned on Tuesday that it will target oil tankers in the vicinity of Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports in response to recent US attacks on Iranian oil tankers. In a message carried by Iranian broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC navy urged the crew of oil tankers in the vicinity of Kuwaiti and Bahraini ports to immediately leave their vessels, whether anchored or docked.

Iran

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

Bloomberg: Putin plans to intensify attacks on Ukraine over winter to test its resilience

European officials familiar with the situation told Bloomberg that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to intensify attacks on Ukraine's energy and heating infrastructure over the winter to test Kyiv's resilience and its allies' resolve. Putin expects to emerge in a stronger position by spring, while serious negotiations are unlikely before next year, according to the report.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center49d ago

Zelenskyy and first lady arrive in Norway for King Harald's funeral

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in Norway to attend the funeral of King Harald V and meet with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Discussions will focus on continued support for Ukraine, particularly air defense systems and winter assistance, and will include meetings with developers of the FREYJA anti-ballistic system.

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

'We share the goal of stability': Rubio remarks restrained as western allies sanction Israel

On Tuesday, the UK, France, and Canada recognized the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and announced sanctions on Israeli settlements, while the US stated it would not follow suit. These allies reaffirmed their support for Israel's security, though critics argue the sanctions are largely symbolic and can be circumvented.

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Al Jazeera

center49d ago

China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really means

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani visited China, where both nations agreed to expand cooperation and increase coordination to de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran. The strengthening bilateral ties, described as entering a new "golden decade," are driven by shared interests in energy security and stability in the Strait of Hormuz, with China pledging to support Qatar's mediation efforts.

Iran

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Al Jazeera

center49d ago

Trump, Putin hold ‘frank’ phone call as US revives Ukraine peace efforts

United States President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. Putin’s foreign affairs adviser described the hour-long conversation as constructive and frank, with Putin outlining battlefield advances and pushing back against concerns of future attacks on Europe.

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

Israeli air raids hit southern Lebanon as Lebanese army announces deployment to all non-occupied parts

Israeli warplanes conducted multiple air raids on Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Zawtar al-Sharqiyah in southern Lebanon, alongside artillery strikes in Srobbin and Kfar Reman, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. Concurrently, the Lebanese army announced its deployment to all non-occupied areas of the south, including Nabatieh, and stated it has intensified operations to reassure residents.

Lebanon

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Middle East Eye

center49d ago

Israeli settlements: What does the ICJ ruling require Britain and other states do?

On Tuesday, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced sanctions on Israeli settlements and a ban on arms exports, stating the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is illegal and that settlers are committing ethnic cleansing. Eleven other countries, including Canada, France, and Sweden, joined Britain in confirming their intention to introduce restrictions on trade with settlements deemed illegal under international law.

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The Guardian Middle East

left49d ago

Will UK sanctions have any impact on Israel’s ‘settler terrorists’ in West Bank?

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced plans for an import ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and sanctions for companies financing their expansion. These measures, prompted by Israel's E1 settlement project, aim to uphold the rule of law and the two-state solution, though their direct economic impact is expected to be limited.

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