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Ukrainian serviceman and scout Vladyslav Ilin, missing for over a year, confirmed killed in action near Pokrovsk
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Ukrainska Pravda
center54d ago

Ukrainian serviceman and scout Vladyslav Ilin, missing for over a year, confirmed killed in action near Pokrovsk

Ukrainian serviceman Vladyslav Ilin, identified as "Timati" and a member of the Plast scout organization, was killed during a combat mission near Troitske village in Donetsk Oblast. He had been listed as missing in action for over a year following mortar fire and mine detonations, with his identity confirmed through DNA testing of remains.

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Russia has overtaken Ukraine in the large-scale use of AI on board drones, radio tech expert says – photo
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Ukrainska Pravda
center54d ago

Russia has overtaken Ukraine in the large-scale use of AI on board drones, radio tech expert says – photo

Russia has surpassed Ukraine in the large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence directly onboard drones, according to Ukrainian radio tech expert Serhii Beskrestnov. While Ukraine pioneered AI for target analysis, Russia has standardized onboard AI for autonomous navigation and target recognition on mass-produced drones like the Molniya, posing a significant threat.

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US diesel prices hit all-time high because of Iran war
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Middle East Eye
center54d ago

US diesel prices hit all-time high because of Iran war

Drivers in the US are paying more than ever for diesel at the pump as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to hit ordinary citizens at home. In the US, diesel is mostly used by commercial vehicles, such as trucks, trains, boats, buses, farming vehicles and construction vehicles, the BBC reported.

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Hussam Abu Safiya: Abducted Palestinian doctor still subject to torture by Israel
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Middle East Eye
center54d ago

Hussam Abu Safiya: Abducted Palestinian doctor still subject to torture by Israel

Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya told his lawyer this week that Israeli guards continue to beat and deprive him of sleep during his detention since December 2024. UN experts previously called for his release, stating his detention without charge reflects a systematic targeting of Palestinian health workers and Gaza's health system.

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EU says it is in constant contact with US on peace efforts regarding Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center54d ago

EU says it is in constant contact with US on peace efforts regarding Ukraine

The European Commission stated on September 4 that it is in constant contact with the United States regarding diplomatic efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. This statement comes amid reports of potential US negotiator visits to Kyiv, which the EU views as part of broader peace initiatives.

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Strike on Ukraine's Security Service building in Kyiv: Russian drone hits office of service's acting chief
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Ukrainska Pravda
center54d ago

Strike on Ukraine's Security Service building in Kyiv: Russian drone hits office of service's acting chief

A Russian drone struck the office of Oleksandr Poklad, acting head of Ukraine's Security Service (SSU), in the SSU building on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv on September 4. President Zelenskyy confirmed the strike targeted the SSU chief's office and instructed Poklad to deliver a tangible response to Russia.

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US envoys headed to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation
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Al Jazeera
center54d ago

US envoys headed to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days to relaunch mediation efforts aimed at ending Russia's war on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness for substantive negotiations, while Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated a possibility for progress and support from several countries for a peace deal.

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'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC
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BBC Middle East
center54d ago

'We expect our sons to be killed,' father of teen shot dead in West Bank tells BBC

Two Palestinian teenagers, Omar al-Naasan and Khalil Abu Alia, were killed this week in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir after settlers and Israeli soldiers entered the area. The Israeli military stated it fired on "instigators of a violent riot" and that the incident is under review, while the UN reports over 80 Palestinians have been killed in the territory this year.

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Hussam Abu Safiya says Israeli prison guards still beating him
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Middle East Eye
center54d ago

Hussam Abu Safiya says Israeli prison guards still beating him

Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has told his lawyer that he is still being beaten in detention by his Israeli guards. According to the Physicians for Human Rights group, Abu Safiya told his lawyer this week that guards beat him and threatened him, telling the doctor he cannot talk about the conditions he is being held in.

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Seeds of hope: how a local farming project is offering a lifeline to Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left54d ago

Seeds of hope: how a local farming project is offering a lifeline to Gaza

Salama Ayesh Muhanna and his daughter Hanadi are rebuilding Gaza's only seed bank in Deir al-Balah after their original facility in al-Qarara was destroyed during the ongoing Israeli military campaign. The project aims to preserve local, resilient seed varieties and distribute them to approximately 200 Palestinian farmers, fostering self-reliance amid severe import restrictions and food insecurity.

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‘Many of us in Israel live in a state of shock at the savagery’: veteran director Amos Gitai returns to Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left54d ago

‘Many of us in Israel live in a state of shock at the savagery’: veteran director Amos Gitai returns to Gaza

Veteran Israeli director Amos Gitai's documentary "The Road to Jericho" highlights the "school of tires" in the Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar, which faces demolition threats in the occupied West Bank. Gitai describes the current situation as the worst he has known, marked by violence and savagery, and reflects on the loss of dialogue following Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.

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Iran's Araghchi blasts Jordanian counterpart
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Middle East Eye
center54d ago

Iran's Araghchi blasts Jordanian counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticized his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi on Friday via X, questioning the timing of Jordan's condemnation of Iran's regional strikes. Araghchi argued that Iran's response was justified given the use of Arab airspace in initial attacks on Iran and challenged Safadi's assertion that the Iranian strikes were not retaliatory.

Iran
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Russian forces strike forest administrative building in Zaporizhzhia Oblast – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center54d ago

Russian forces strike forest administrative building in Zaporizhzhia Oblast – photos

Russian forces struck an administrative building of the Zaporizhzhia Forest Branch, damaging offices and shattering windows, though no employees were injured as the attack occurred before working hours. Despite the deteriorating security situation, the forest branch continues operations to supply firewood ahead of the heating season, having implemented new security measures including drone detectors and tracking software for employees.

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Can Palestinian elections still matter after the Gaza genocide?
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Middle East Eye
center54d ago

Can Palestinian elections still matter after the Gaza genocide?

Submitted by Amena ElAshkar on Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:19 The vote scheduled for 28 November is part of a larger struggle over whether Palestinians or outside powers decide who represents them Palestinian electoral employees begin counting votes after polls closed in municipal elections in al-Bireh, occupied West Bank, on 25 April 2026 (Zain Jaafar/AFP) Off After the devastation of Gaza, can elections really matter? Or does speaking about electoral lists, coalitions and parliamentary seats while Pa

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'Secretive' UAE and Swiss-based firms reportedly major crude suppliers to Israel
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Middle East Eye
center54d ago

'Secretive' UAE and Swiss-based firms reportedly major crude suppliers to Israel

Two little-known firms, Vitol and Heritage Petroleum FZCO, have reportedly supplied 22 million barrels of crude oil to Israel between October 2023 and June 2026, constituting 11 percent of its total imports. This finding, detailed in a report by Oil Change International and SOMO, highlights the significant role of opaque oil traders in Israel's energy supply chain during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Ukraine hits Russian fuel depot, drone launch site and command posts
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Ukrainska Pravda
center54d ago

Ukraine hits Russian fuel depot, drone launch site and command posts

Ukraine's defence forces conducted strikes on September 3-4 against Russian military assets, including a fuel depot in Luhansk Oblast, a drone launch site near Donetsk, command posts in Donetsk and Kharkiv Oblasts, a radar in Bryansk Oblast, reconnaissance systems in Crimea, and a relay in Kursk Oblast. These operations targeted key enemy military assets, with the extent of damage to the fuel depot currently under assessment.

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Albania bars tanker linked to Putin associate from entering port
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Ukrainska Pravda
center54d ago

Albania bars tanker linked to Putin associate from entering port

Albania barred the oil tanker Hanuman, linked to sanctioned associate Gennady Timchenko, from entering the port of Durrës on August 29, 2026, according to Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (DIU). The DIU identified the vessel as part of Russia's shadow fleet, which they state circumvents sanctions and fuels the Russian war effort.

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Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment
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Al Jazeera
center54d ago

Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment

US midterm elections on November 3 could be a pivotal moment in the conflict with Iran, as President Trump's advisors seek to de-escalate military exchanges before the vote. The administration is prioritizing economic pressure, but acknowledges further military action remains an option, creating a delicate period to avoid escalation before Americans go to the polls.

Iran
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Ukraine confirms shutdown of Russian oil refinery and strategic port after Ukrainian strikes
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Ukrainska Pravda
center54d ago

Ukraine confirms shutdown of Russian oil refinery and strategic port after Ukrainian strikes

Ukraine's armed forces conducted drone strikes on August 26 and September 1, resulting in the shutdown of the Kstovo oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and the Novatek-Ust-Luga complex in Leningrad Oblast. These attacks targeted critical infrastructure, causing pipeline fires and oil spills, thereby halting operations at both facilities.

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EU says US has not yet made demand to return money for Ukraine aid
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Ukrainska Pravda
center54d ago

EU says US has not yet made demand to return money for Ukraine aid

The European Commission stated it has not received any formal request from the United States to reimburse aid provided to Ukraine during the Biden administration, contrary to recent claims by Donald Trump. The EU and its member states have provided Ukraine with over €220 billion, including €87 billion for military and defense capabilities.

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