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US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center55d ago

US rejects Israeli suggestions of removing Palestinians from Gaza

The US State Department stated on Friday that Washington "does not support any plan or proposal for the forced displacement, expulsion, or mandatory transfer of the population of Gaza." This statement rejects recent calls by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for the emigration of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

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Russian attack damages Sophia of Kyiv reserve and Security Service of Ukraine building protected by UNESCO – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center55d ago

Russian attack damages Sophia of Kyiv reserve and Security Service of Ukraine building protected by UNESCO – photos

A Russian attack on September 4 damaged the 18th-century Consistory Building within the UNESCO-protected Sophia of Kyiv National Reserve and the adjacent Security Service of Ukraine headquarters. The attack, which caused no casualties on the reserve grounds, constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law and threatens globally significant cultural heritage.

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Deadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices
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The Guardian Europe
left55d ago

Deadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices

Hostilities in the Black Sea intensified in July, with attacks on 35 ships resulting in an estimated 23 seafarer deaths, making it the most dangerous maritime area globally. This escalation in Russian and Ukrainian attacks on vessels and port infrastructure has significantly reduced grain exports, raising fears of further global food price increases.

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Iranian diplomat warns regional countries over US attacks
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Middle East Eye
center55d ago

Iranian diplomat warns regional countries over US attacks

Iran's ambassador to Egypt, Mojtaba Ferdowsi Pour, warned regional countries against allowing their territory and airspace to be used for attacks on Iran, citing US strikes during the ongoing conflict. Ferdowsi Pour stated that international law prohibits such actions and asserted that the Iranian people remain resistant and unwilling to surrender.

Iran
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Ukraine's foreign minister calls for increased pressure on Russia following attack on Security Service building
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Ukrainska Pravda
center55d ago

Ukraine's foreign minister calls for increased pressure on Russia following attack on Security Service building

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for increased pressure on Russia after a Russian drone strike on the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) headquarters in Kyiv on September 4. Sybiha stated the attack, which endangered the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site St. Sophia Cathedral, demonstrated Russia's rejection of diplomacy and urged international partners to condemn the actions and step up pressure on the Putin regime.

Ukraine–Russia
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Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner will visit Moscow and Kyiv this weekend, Axios reports
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Ukrainska Pravda
center55d ago

Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner will visit Moscow and Kyiv this weekend, Axios reports

Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow on Friday, September 4, to meet Vladimir Putin on Saturday, September 5, and then travel to Kyiv to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, September 6. The visits aim to discuss ending the ongoing war, with Ukrainian officials having discussed the Kyiv leg of the trip for several months.

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Kherson's power supply falls to level of one Kyiv supermarket
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Ukrainska Pravda
center55d ago

Kherson's power supply falls to level of one Kyiv supermarket

Kherson is receiving electricity at the level of a single Kyiv supermarket due to intensified Russian attacks, according to Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration. The city may face prolonged power outages, with Prokudin noting that Russian attacks on Kherson are also serving as training for weapons deployment to other front lines.

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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
center55d 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
center55d 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
center55d 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.

Iran
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Hussam Abu Safiya: Abducted Palestinian doctor still subject to torture by Israel
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Middle East Eye
center55d 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.

Israel–Palestine
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EU says it is in constant contact with US on peace efforts regarding Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center55d 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
center55d 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
center55d 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
center55d 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.

Israel–Palestine
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Hussam Abu Safiya says Israeli prison guards still beating him
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Middle East Eye
center55d 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.

Israel–Palestine
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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
left55d 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
left55d 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.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran's Araghchi blasts Jordanian counterpart
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Middle East Eye
center55d 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
center55d 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.

Ukraine–Russia
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