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Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
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The Guardian Middle East
left52d ago

Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests

Taraneh Rahimi has been sentenced to death and her twin sister Romina to 25 years in prison by Iranian courts for participating in January protests. The sisters, aged 19 at their arrest by the IRGC, were reportedly subjected to severe abuse, including physical beatings and threats, during their detention.

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‘Nobody will win’: Zelenskyy adviser warns of mutual destruction if war with Russia continues
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The Guardian Europe
left52d ago

‘Nobody will win’: Zelenskyy adviser warns of mutual destruction if war with Russia continues

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's defense technology adviser, Serhii Beskrestnov, warned that neither Russia nor Ukraine can win the escalating war, predicting mutual economic and infrastructural destruction. Beskrestnov stated Ukraine plans to launch 1,000 drones nightly to strike Russian targets and halt civil aviation, while expressing concern over Russia's potential to create a disaster in Kyiv this winter.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran's government to raise fuel price for heavy users
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right51d ago

Iran's government to raise fuel price for heavy users

Iran will raise gasoline prices for users consuming over 110 liters monthly starting Tuesday, according to a government spokesperson. This measure aims to address economic challenges exacerbated by sanctions and war, with the price for the third quota increasing to 100,000 rials per liter, while initial quotas remain unchanged.

Iran
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Iran turns to land trade routes to counter maritime blockade
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Middle East Eye
center51d ago

Iran turns to land trade routes to counter maritime blockade

We have more from Iran’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei. Rezaei says Tehran has started activating overland trade corridors to reduce its dependence on shipping and counter the maritime blockade.

Iran
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Adidas faces boycott calls over campaign featuring former Israeli soldier
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Al Jazeera
center51d ago

Adidas faces boycott calls over campaign featuring former Israeli soldier

Adidas faces boycott calls after featuring former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton, who lost a leg in the 2021 Gaza conflict, in an advertisement for its amputee services. Activists decry the campaign as an affront to Palestinians, highlighting that thousands in Gaza have undergone amputations due to Israeli attacks and that many Palestinian athletes have been killed or injured.

Israel–Palestine
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Germany's far-right, pro-Israel AfD sweeps Saxony-Anhalt in historic electoral breakthrough
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Middle East Eye
center51d ago

Germany's far-right, pro-Israel AfD sweeps Saxony-Anhalt in historic electoral breakthrough

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party secured 44.5 percent of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, a historic breakthrough that could lead to the party governing a German state for the first time since World War II. While the result has raised alarms among opposition politicians in France and elsewhere, it remains unclear if the AfD can form a government due to insufficient seats or political support.

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US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Kyiv for first time after Putin talks
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The Guardian Europe
left51d ago

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Kyiv for first time after Putin talks

US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking their first visit to Ukraine after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The visit signifies an intensification of efforts to end the war, though specific peace proposals remain unclear amid ongoing strikes and Ukrainian concerns about critical missile shortages.

Ukraine–Russia
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Balkans: Israel deepens ties with Bosnian Serb separatists through Banja Luka trade office
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Middle East Eye
center51d ago

Balkans: Israel deepens ties with Bosnian Serb separatists through Banja Luka trade office

Israeli officials opened an Israeli Chamber of Commerce office on Thursday in Banja Luka, the seat of Republika Srpska. The nationalist leadership of the Serb-dominated entity has pursued an increasingly separatist agenda threatening Bosnia and Herzegovina’s unity while fostering closer relations with Israel.

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Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump envoys yielded several new ideas regarding negotiations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump envoys yielded several new ideas regarding negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that new ideas for peace negotiations were discussed during talks in Kyiv on September 6 with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, alongside national security advisors from France, the UK, and Germany. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to analyze these proposals to understand potential steps toward achieving concrete results and bringing Ukraine closer to peace.

Ukraine–Russia
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Trump envoy Witkoff reveals what US sought to achieve during visits to Kyiv and Moscow
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

Trump envoy Witkoff reveals what US sought to achieve during visits to Kyiv and Moscow

US special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that his delegation visited Kyiv and Moscow to foster communication and narrow issues between the warring parties, aiming to bring them closer to a resolution. The talks, which included meetings with President Zelenskyy and other international advisors, were described as substantive, focusing on potential peace parameters and immediate Ukrainian support.

Ukraine–Russia
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US and Europe note Ukraine's stronger position on battlefield – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

US and Europe note Ukraine's stronger position on battlefield – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that European and American partners acknowledge Ukraine's strengthened battlefield position over the past 10-12 months, particularly in the east. Zelenskyy indicated this improved standing provides greater confidence for future discussions with the US and Russia, though he noted Russia currently lacks sufficient willingness to agree to specific negotiation formats.

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Palestinian farmers battle settler sabotage to save Hebron crops, livestock
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Al Jazeera
center51d ago

Palestinian farmers battle settler sabotage to save Hebron crops, livestock

West Bank farmers defy daily settler attacks, sheep theft, and military restrictions to protect their land.

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Zelenskyy says 67 Ukrainian companies are working on downing jet-powered drones on a large scale
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

Zelenskyy says 67 Ukrainian companies are working on downing jet-powered drones on a large scale

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that 67 Ukrainian companies are currently capable of intercepting jet-powered drones on a large scale. He noted that three to five of these companies have shown promising results and are expected to begin mass production of drones soon, describing this defence capability as a 'Plan B' alongside diplomatic efforts.

Ukraine–Russia
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Trump envoy Kushner: no guarantee war will end by winter, but US is working towards it
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

Trump envoy Kushner: no guarantee war will end by winter, but US is working towards it

Donald Trump's special envoy Jared Kushner stated on Sunday that there is no guarantee the war in Ukraine will end by winter, but the US is working to create the necessary conditions. Kushner's comments followed substantive talks in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and national security advisers from France, the UK, and Germany regarding potential peace parameters and support for Ukraine.

Ukraine–Russia
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US envoy Kushner on meeting with Putin: a lot of ideas were discussed
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

US envoy Kushner on meeting with Putin: a lot of ideas were discussed

US special envoy Jared Kushner stated that he and Steve Witkoff met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss "many ideas that have not worked to date" for a durable peace, aiming to identify gains for Russia, Ukraine, and the world. Following talks in Kyiv, Kushner indicated progress might be made soon on new ideas, potentially reviving a trilateral format involving Ukraine, Russia, and other parties.

Ukraine–Russia
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Pope says he hopes latest efforts to resume peace talks on Ukraine will bear concrete fruit
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

Pope says he hopes latest efforts to resume peace talks on Ukraine will bear concrete fruit

Pope Leo XIV expressed hope for renewed peace talks on Ukraine, following visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv. The Pope urged an end to violence and destruction, calling for dialogue as national security advisors from France, the UK, and Germany are set to join upcoming negotiations.

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Gaza buries the remains of 100 Palestinians, including 62 children
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Middle East Eye
center51d ago

Gaza buries the remains of 100 Palestinians, including 62 children

Palestinians on Sunday held a mass funeral for 100 people, including 62 children, whose remains were recovered from the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes in Gaza City. The bodies, recovered from the al-Zeitoun neighbourhood, included 55 members of the Malaka family who were killed in an Israeli air strike in November 2023, according to Gaza’s civil defence.

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Russia has attacked four Ukrainian petrol stations over past 24 hours – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

Russia has attacked four Ukrainian petrol stations over past 24 hours – photos

Russian forces conducted four attacks on Ukrnafta facilities, including petrol stations and storage facilities, across Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts within the past 24 hours. These strikes, which caused damage to equipment and buildings but no reported injuries, follow a similar attack on an Ukrnafta complex in Odesa Oblast on September 2.

Ukraine–Russia
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Two rounds of talks with US envoys have concluded, third expected – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

Two rounds of talks with US envoys have concluded, third expected – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that two rounds of talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have concluded in Kyiv, with a third session expected. Zelenskyy also stated that the next round will include representatives from the UK, France, and Germany, following earlier discussions in Moscow.

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Ukraine's state nuclear company warns of critical safety situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
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Ukrainska Pravda
center52d ago

Ukraine's state nuclear company warns of critical safety situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

Ukraine's state nuclear company Energoatom warned of a critical safety situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, citing the prolonged use of diesel generators for over two weeks after its 27th disconnection from the power grid since the invasion began. The continuous operation of backup generators increases the risk of Common Cause Failure, threatening control over primary safety systems and spent nuclear fuel storage.

Ukraine–Russia
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