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Ukraine, Europe and US to hold meeting in near future – Zelenskyy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

Ukraine, Europe and US to hold meeting in near future – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine, the US, and Europe will hold a meeting in the near future following negotiations in Kyiv with US special envoys. National security advisors from France, the UK, and Germany also participated in the talks, which covered parameters for ending the war and Ukraine's support.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers
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Al Jazeera
center51d ago

Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers

The US Central Command released video Saturday showing three Iranian crude oil tankers hit by US strikes near Kharg Island, Jask, and in the Gulf of Oman, with two disabled and one sunk. In response, Iran's IRGC claimed to have fired ballistic missiles towards US warships and stated that the era of proportionate retaliation is over, warning of heavier strikes for future attacks.

Iran
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Zelenskyy reveals details of talks with Trump envoys: winter package, territories, security guarantees
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Ukrainska Pravda
center51d ago

Zelenskyy reveals details of talks with Trump envoys: winter package, territories, security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with European partners, on September 6 in Kyiv to discuss a 'winter package' of support including air defense and energy aid, as well as territorial and security guarantees. The discussions focused on immediate support for Ukraine and resolving complex issues, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the need for strong security and economic guarantees for the nation's recovery and prosperity.

Ukraine–Russia
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Gaza buries the remains of 100 Palestinians, including 62 children
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Middle East Eye
center52d ago

Gaza buries the remains of 100 Palestinians, including 62 children

Palestinians in Gaza City held a mass funeral for 100 individuals, including 62 children, whose remains were recovered from rubble in the al-Zeitoun neighbourhood. The recovered bodies included 55 members of the Malaka family killed in a November 2023 Israeli airstrike, with Gaza's civil defense stating Israeli forces hindered recovery efforts.

Israel–Palestine
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Mike Huckabee criticised for accusing Jewish UK foreign secretary of 'Jew hate'
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Middle East Eye
center52d ago

Mike Huckabee criticised for accusing Jewish UK foreign secretary of 'Jew hate'

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee accused British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, who is Jewish, of "Jew hate" after Miliband criticized Israel's actions in Gaza. Numerous commentators derided Huckabee's remarks, noting Miliband's Jewish heritage and his family's Holocaust history, while Miliband prepared to announce sanctions against Israeli settlements.

Israel–Palestine
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US envoy Kushner in Kyiv: Trump is very determined to see an end to war
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Ukrainska Pravda
center52d ago

US envoy Kushner in Kyiv: Trump is very determined to see an end to war

US presidential special envoy Jared Kushner stated in Kyiv that Donald Trump is firmly determined to end the war in Ukraine and create conditions for a long-term, durable peace. Kushner conveyed Trump's regards to the Ukrainian people, emphasizing that the former president views the conflict as a complex but solvable problem worthy of dedicated effort.

Ukraine–Russia
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US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?
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Al Jazeera
center52d ago

US envoys meet Putin: What’s behind latest diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war?

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday to present a proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov described the talks as "highly useful" and "substantive," outlining possible settlement ideas, though details remain unclear and Ukraine's territorial integrity is a key point of contention.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns
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The Guardian Middle East
left52d ago

Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns

Former US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned that the conflict with Iran, launched over six months ago by President Trump, is likely to continue for another six months without resolution. Panetta suggested the war risks becoming another "forever war" due to a stalemate and perceived weakness in US leadership, though the Pentagon insists it is functioning effectively.

United States
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US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?
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Al Jazeera
center52d ago

US, Iran engaged in tanker war: Where is the months-long conflict headed?

US Central Command forces struck three Iranian oil tankers off Kharg Island and near Jask following Iranian ballistic missile launches targeting a US aircraft carrier and destroyer. The IRGC claimed to have fired missiles at the US warships and subsequently targeted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a months-long conflict over the strategic waterway.

Iran
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Palestinians in Gaza bury remains of 100 people recovered from rubble
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Al Jazeera
center52d ago

Palestinians in Gaza bury remains of 100 people recovered from rubble

Palestinians in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood held funeral ceremonies for approximately 100 people, including 60 children, whose remains were recovered from rubble after weeks of digging. Authorities state thousands more remain buried, with recovery efforts hampered by a lack of heavy machinery and access to areas potentially under Israeli military control.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission
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Middle East Eye
center52d ago

Iran threatens South Korean assets if Seoul joins Hormuz mission

Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi warned that Tehran would consider South Korea an enemy and retaliate against its economic and military interests if Seoul joins the US-led mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. South Korea is currently considering potential naval contributions to the US-led initiative, with no final decision made regarding specific military assets or roles.

Iran
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US orchestra ends cooperation with Russian violinist Vadim Repin after Ukrainian Embassy urging
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Ukrainska Pravda
center52d ago

US orchestra ends cooperation with Russian violinist Vadim Repin after Ukrainian Embassy urging

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) ended its cooperation with Russian violinist Vadim Repin for concerts on November 6 and 7, following a request from the Ukrainian Embassy in the United States. The orchestra stated a mutual decision was reached due to the current environment, and the Ukrainian Embassy thanked the ASO for its action, citing Russia's use of cultural diplomacy.

Ukraine–Russia
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Israeli air attacks on Lebanon kill at least four
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Al Jazeera
center52d ago

Israeli air attacks on Lebanon kill at least four

Israeli air attacks on Sunday morning killed at least four people and wounded 20 in southern Lebanon, striking Arab Salim and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. Israel stated the strikes were in response to Hezbollah launching two drones towards its forces, amid ongoing Israeli operations and contested ceasefire frameworks.

Lebanon
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'Joining Iran's navy on seafloor': CENTCOM sinks Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right52d ago

'Joining Iran's navy on seafloor': CENTCOM sinks Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

US forces sank the Iranian oil tanker M/T Kylo in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). This action followed strikes against three other Iranian tankers and was stated by CENTCOM to be a response to the IRGC launching ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships.

Iran
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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.

Iran
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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.

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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.

Israel–Palestine
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