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Al Jazeera

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Israeli police kill Palestinian in Jerusalem as army blocks aid for Qusra

Israeli police killed a 33-year-old Palestinian man near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on Friday, claiming he attempted to stab an officer, while Israeli forces blocked humanitarian aid from reaching the village of Qusra, where settlers have besieged three homes for 28 days. The Israeli army also conducted operations in Qabatiya and Nablus, arresting Palestinians and seizing weapon production machinery, amidst ongoing settler and soldier attacks across the West Bank.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right54d ago

US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in bid to increase economic pressure on Iran

On Friday, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Istanbul-based Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi and two subsidiaries, alleging they facilitated Iran's oil revenue transfers from China to Turkey. These entities have been placed on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list, cutting them off from the US dollar financial system. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated this action signals the end of business for the targeted bank and indicated a pattern of weekly sanctions against financial institutions linked to Iran.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

Red Cross says four people released by Israel to Lebanon

The Red Cross said on Friday it had facilitated the transfer to Lebanon of four more people detained by Israel, a day after one person was freed. Israel is believed to have detained at least dozens of people from Lebanon during its war against Hezbollah.

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Al Jazeera

center54d ago

Villagers vow to rebuild despite devastating mass demolition in West Bank

On Wednesday, Israeli forces demolished all 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban, leaving approximately 70 residents homeless in the Masafer Yatta region of the occupied West Bank. Despite the destruction of essential facilities and the displacement, villagers have vowed to rebuild and remain on their land, citing the difficulty of obtaining building permits for Palestinians in Area C.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

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US, allies want IAEA board to report Iran to UN Security Council, diplomats say

The US, Britain, France, and Germany are pushing for a resolution to report Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to cooperate with IAEA investigations into undeclared nuclear sites. This potential referral, the first in 20 years, follows Iran's continued denial of inspectors' access to enriched uranium sites since February 28, raising concerns about its nuclear program's proximity to weapons-grade material.

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BBC Europe

center54d ago

Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says

A Russian drone struck the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) headquarters in Kyiv on Friday afternoon, targeting a room used by security chief Oleksandr Poklad and injuring five people. Ukrainian President Zelensky ordered a "tangible response" to the attack, which suggests growing Russian drone accuracy and Moscow's potential rejection of ongoing peace mediation efforts.

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The Guardian Middle East

left54d ago

Israelis shoot dead two Palestinian teenagers after settlers encircle village

Israelis shot dead two Palestinian teenagers, Khalil Abu Alia, 16, and Omar al-Nassan, 19, in the village of al-Mughayyir after settlers, escorted by Israeli forces, entered to seize sheep. The Israeli military stated troops fired at Palestinians who resisted the seizure by throwing stones, with hits identified on "key instigators." Separately, Israeli forces razed the homes of 12 families, displacing 70 residents including 28 children, in the South Hebron hills community of Khirbet al-Taban, which B'Tselem described as part of ongoing ethnic cleansing.

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Al Jazeera

center54d ago

‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern

US Vice President JD Vance expressed skepticism on Thursday regarding reports of a deadly US attack on a wedding in Kuhestak, Iran, on Tuesday, stating he does not trust Iran's narrative but acknowledged "things happen." The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported four killed and 67 injured in the strike, which weapons experts suggested may have been a US munition, while US Central Command stated they are investigating reports originating from Iranian state media.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

'Secretive' UAE and Swiss-based firms found to be major crude suppliers to Israel, says report

Two little-known firms, Vitol and Heritage Petroleum FZCO, supplied approximately 11 percent of Israel's crude oil imports between October 2023 and June 2026, according to a report by Oil Change International and SOMO. The report highlights that while major oil companies face scrutiny, these traders' roles in the supply chain, often via the Turkish port of Ceyhan, have received less attention.

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BBC US & Canada

center54d ago

US diesel prices hit an all-time-high

US diesel prices reached an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon, reflecting increased wholesale oil prices attributed to the US-Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump pledged to lower prices through a new oil deal with Venezuela, though analysts express skepticism about its effectiveness and impact on long-standing investment obstacles.

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The Guardian Asia

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Pedicures and a pair of socks: sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln go wild in party resort of Pattaya

Despite the fame of its red light district, many sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln opt for the ‘simple stuff’ like socks, decent food and some pamperingOn Thursday morning in Pattaya’s Colour Nail salon there isn’t a spare burgundy lounger to be seen as sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln – male and female alike – settle in for pedicures to take the edge off a gruelling deployment. More sailors are waiting outside for their turn and Arisa Suekkanya, a worker at the salon, says she is “excite

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BBC US & Canada

center54d ago

ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro has been federally charged with lying about the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in Minnesota on January 14. Investigators allege Castro fired through a closed door, striking the migrant in the leg, contradicting the initial self-defense claim, and prosecutors are pursuing separate state charges.

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Al Jazeera

center54d ago

‘Small potatoes’: US President Trump downplays war on Iran

On Friday, US President Donald Trump described the ongoing military conflict with Iran as "small potatoes," stating that "we lost 18 people" in the conflict which has lasted seven months. Trump's remarks, echoing Vice President JD Vance's earlier comments, appear to be a strategy to minimize the conflict's perceived impact ahead of the midterm elections.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

Kpler says Hormuz traffic dropped sharply on 31 August, Bab el-Mandeb stable

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on August 31, with five confirmed crossings, down 50 percent from 10 a day earlier, according to maritime data firm Kpler. Four vessels entered the Middle East Gulf and one exited, using a mix of Iranian, Omani and negotiated routes.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

Jewish groups back stronger measures on Israel in letter to Andy Burnham

Leading members of Jewish civil society groups have written to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to adopt stronger measures on Israel and "oppose any further attempts to muzzle the Palestine marches". This comes as the Burnham government prepares to announce a raft of new measures on the occupied West Bank, including a ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes' for US

Donald Trump said on Friday that the Iran war was "small potatoes" for the United States, in his administration's latest bid to play down the war ahead of crucial midterm elections. Trump's comments came a day after Vice President JD Vance said that "I wouldn't call it a war" despite an upsurge in clashes between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Al Jazeera

center54d ago

Will Europe pay the US to provide military aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump laments past financial support for Ukraine's war effort and has vowed to claw the money back.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center54d ago

Ukraine's defence forces ordered to observe temporary ceasefire on line of contact – UP sources

Ukraine's defense forces have been ordered to observe a temporary ceasefire along the line of contact from September 5-8, according to Ukrainska Pravda sources. This unilateral proposal comes as US envoys prepare to visit Moscow and Kyiv for talks, while air raid warnings were issued in Kyiv and Kharkiv oblasts.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center54d ago

Searches underway at premises of prosecutor general, his deputy and Odesa Oblast governor – UP sources

Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) are conducting searches at the premises of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko, his deputy Mariia Vdovychenko, and Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration. These actions are part of a special operation to expose a criminal organization, reportedly linked to fraudulent call centers, with the Prosecutor General's Office pledging full cooperation and the suspension of an involved employee.

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Middle East Eye

center54d ago

US Congress passes bill punishing universities that boycott Israel

The US House of Representatives passed a bill by 237-169 votes that would penalize universities participating in boycotts of Israel or restricting Israeli students. The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act now moves to the Senate, with proponents stating it counters discrimination and opponents arguing it infringes on free speech.

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