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Zelenskyy says French industry only benefits from cooperation with Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Zelenskyy says French industry only benefits from cooperation with Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainian military experience and technology could benefit French industry through cooperation and co-production, countering potential funding cuts. He argued that this partnership would enhance European security and provide France with valuable technological advancements, rather than being solely a financial burden.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries – FT
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries – FT

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after a three-day suspension, citing intensified Russian attacks and disruptions to Starlink communications. This decision marks a significant rift with Washington, which had pressured Kyiv to halt refinery attacks to stabilize global fuel prices.

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Ukraine's General Staff: battlefield sees 260 clashes over past day, including 35 on Pokrovsk front
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Ukraine's General Staff: battlefield sees 260 clashes over past day, including 35 on Pokrovsk front

Ukraine's General Staff reported 260 combat clashes over the past day, with 35 Russian attacks on the Pokrovsk front and 55 assaults in the North Slobozhanshchyna front and Kursk Oblast. The report details numerous Russian offensive actions across multiple fronts, indicating continued intense fighting across eastern and southern Ukraine.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good Morning Middle East Eye readers, If you are just joining us, here are key developments from across the region and beyond: * Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher has said the country must be prepared for war even as it negotiates with the United States, accusing Washington of "making promises and then breaking them". * US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the war on Iran will end “very soon”, while claiming Washington was in "total control" of the Strait of Hormu

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US Congressional Ukraine Caucus declares Starlink restrictions unacceptable
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

US Congressional Ukraine Caucus declares Starlink restrictions unacceptable

The Congressional Ukraine Caucus stated that restrictions on Starlink and threats to halt intelligence-sharing with Ukraine are unacceptable. The Caucus emphasized that Congress supports providing intelligence to save lives and will not accept actions that endanger civilians.

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Israeli settlers cut power supply to Palestinian family in West Bank
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Israeli settlers cut power supply to Palestinian family in West Bank

Israeli settlers on Thursday cut electricity poles supplying the Soufan family’s home in the town of Burin, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Wafa reported. Wafa said settlers have attacked the house, which is located near the the Yitzhar settlement, earlier also.

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Turkey is hailing an 'Islamic Nato' it can neither afford nor deliver
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Turkey is hailing an 'Islamic Nato' it can neither afford nor deliver

Submitted by Osman Sert on Tue, 10/13/2026 - 07:16 The Mecca pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan answers a real security need, but economic hardship and political repression threaten Ankara's ability to fulfil its commitments Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stand together after a meeting of the Mecca defence pact’s committee in Riyadh on 5 October 2026 (Turkish Foreign Minist

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From Morocco to South Africa, Israel election watched closely across Africa
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Al Jazeera
center4d ago

From Morocco to South Africa, Israel election watched closely across Africa

African governments from Morocco to South Africa are closely watching Israel's October 27 election, anticipating its potential impact on bilateral ties amid the Gaza war. The outcome could influence Israel's partnerships across the continent, with nations like South Africa pursuing legal action while others, such as Morocco, maintain and seek to deepen relations.

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G20 finance ministers, central bankers gather amid fallout from Iran war
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Al Jazeera
center4d ago

G20 finance ministers, central bankers gather amid fallout from Iran war

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors convened in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday amid global economic uncertainty driven by the US-Israel war on Iran. Discussions are expected to focus on the conflict's impact, including higher energy prices and disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away
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The Guardian Europe
left4d ago

Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away

Donald Trump announced an "ENERGY CEASEFIRE" for the Ukraine war via Truth Social, a proposal Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated he would accept, while Russian President Putin responded by targeting Ukrainian power plants. The article suggests this erratic diplomacy, coupled with ongoing fighting and allies like the UK doubling down on support, makes a peace deal unlikely as Russia reportedly has no interest in ending the conflict.

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Man rescued from under rubble of house in Zaporizhzhia dies in hospital
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Man rescued from under rubble of house in Zaporizhzhia dies in hospital

A man rescued from under the rubble of a house destroyed in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on October 14 has died in hospital from his injuries. The attack injured two other people, one of whom remains hospitalized, and destroyed a residential house in the Voznesenivskyi district.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with two missiles and 580 drones: 536 drones downed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center4d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with two missiles and 580 drones: 536 drones downed

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with two Kh-59 missiles and 580 drones launched from multiple locations starting the evening of October 14. Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying or jamming 536 drones, though dozens of strikes and debris impacts were recorded at 31 and 11 locations respectively, with the attack ongoing.

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UK's global sanctions regime against Israeli settlements comes into effect
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

UK's global sanctions regime against Israeli settlements comes into effect

The United Kingdom's global sanctions regime targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank officially took effect on Thursday, October 15. This measure, announced in September, aims to curb settlement expansion by sanctioning trade, finance, and services, and follows the UK's decision to ban the advertisement of illegal settlements.

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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds
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BBC Middle East
center4d ago

Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings still have no public outcome, BBC Verify finds

BBC Verify identified 254 incidents between October 2023 and August 2024 where the IDF is accused of killing or injuring people in Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank, and Israel, with 226 of these having no public outcome. The IDF stated it takes allegations seriously, but investigations into potential violations of international humanitarian law are not routinely made public, even when escalated to criminal probes.

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US Congressman says support growing for bill to stop Israeli settlements
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

US Congressman says support growing for bill to stop Israeli settlements

US Congressman Joaquin Castro stated that support is growing for the proposed Stop the Settlements Act, with over 50 members of Congress now co-sponsoring the bill. The legislation aims to sanction individuals involved in seizing Palestinian land in the West Bank or Gaza, which Castro argues exacerbates conflict and hinders peace efforts.

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Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
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BBC Europe
center5d ago

Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds

Elon Musk suggested the US government may be behind speed restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink-connected drones, stating Starshield is controlled by the US military and any limits are decided by the President. Ukraine reported unexpected new speed limits disrupting missions, with an adviser to President Zelensky calling the timing related to recent Kyiv-Washington strains, though the US government has not commented.

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Unpolished, anti-Bibi, but evasive on peace: who is the Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot?
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The Guardian Middle East
left5d ago

Unpolished, anti-Bibi, but evasive on peace: who is the Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot?

The ‘menschy’ former general contrasts with the current PM when it comes to style and character – yet on key policy points retains a studied ambiguityHe has been called the man who is everything the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is not. Gadi Eisenkot, a former general and the main opposition candidate in Israel’s elections this month, is unpolished where Netanyahu is slick.

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How Gaza changed Europe, exposing cracks that grow bigger by the week | Shada Islam
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The Guardian Europe
left5d ago

How Gaza changed Europe, exposing cracks that grow bigger by the week | Shada Islam

The ongoing war in Gaza, initiated by Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, has resulted in over 74,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread destruction, altering global views of Israel and questioning US influence. Europe's inaction and perceived double standards in addressing the conflict have eroded its global credibility and exposed internal divisions regarding human rights and freedom of expression.

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Russia loses 1,880 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center5d ago

Russia loses 1,880 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,880 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day, bringing its total personnel losses to an estimated 1,559,230 since February 24, 2022. The update also detailed losses in tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and aircraft, with the information currently undergoing confirmation.

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Board of Peace plan stalled as Israel blocks Gaza outpost construction, report says
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

Board of Peace plan stalled as Israel blocks Gaza outpost construction, report says

Israel has blocked the construction of a key military outpost in Gaza, stalling the Board of Peace plan initiated after an October 2025 ceasefire. The US-backed plan, which includes a base for 150 international troops contracted to Arkel International, cannot proceed without Israel permitting contractors and trucks to enter Gaza.

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