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Middle East Eye

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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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Middle East Eye

center56d 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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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d 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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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d 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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Al Jazeera

center56d 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.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d 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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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d 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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Middle East Eye

center56d ago

Survivors recount US strike on wedding in Iran

Maryam and Ziaeddin were meant to spend the most memorable night of their lives surrounded by their loved ones. They had no idea that their wedding would become the darkest moment of their lives and one of the most painful nights of the war for Iranians.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d ago

Visit to Kyiv by US envoys at risk due to Russian intimidation

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are considering alternative plans for their upcoming visit to Kyiv due to Russian intimidation, with one source stating Witkoff is hesitant about traveling to the Ukrainian capital. The potential visit, scheduled for September 5-6, is reportedly being discouraged by Russian officials who claim it is dangerous, despite prior confirmation from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Iranian town mourns after deadly strike on wedding

A strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, Iran's Hormozgan province on September 1, killed at least four people, including a child, and injured over 60, according to local authorities. The attack has prompted mourning and anger among residents, with some reporting damage to multiple homes and facing restrictions on speaking to foreign media.

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Middle East Eye

center56d ago

‘There was blood everywhere’: Survivors recount US strike on wedding in Iran

On the evening of Tuesday, September 1, a US strike targeting facilities near a telecommunications tower in Kuhestak, Iran's Hormozgan province, struck a wedding celebration, destroying a house where women and children had gathered. Survivors described scenes of devastation with blood covering the venue, as emergency services arrived to aid the wounded from the attack that occurred during a new wave of US strikes across southern Iran.

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Middle East Eye

center56d ago

Argentina threatens oil firms with sanctions as Falkland Islands dispute intensifies

Argentina's President Javier Milei threatened sanctions on oil firms exploring near the Falkland Islands, citing a potential US shift in sovereignty stance and reiterating Argentina's claim. The UK government responded by reaffirming the islanders' right to self-determination and resource exploitation, highlighting past Argentine economic threats.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d ago

Russian forces attack bus in Kherson and civilians across oblast: several killed – video

Russian forces struck a bus with a drone in Kherson's Tsentralnyi district around 11:00, injuring a 25-year-old woman, and early reports indicate civilians were killed in the attack. Additional Russian drone and shelling attacks across Kherson Oblast injured at least nine civilians, with authorities clarifying casualty figures.

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Middle East Eye

center56d ago

Israeli charged for alleged role in hostile foreign influence campaign

Israeli authorities indicted an Israeli citizen on security offenses for allegedly acting on behalf of foreign intelligence operatives targeting Israel, according to the Shin Bet and police. The investigation found the individual involved in a foreign influence operation after his arrest at Ben Gurion Airport, with prosecutors seeking his detention until the end of legal proceedings.

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Al Jazeera

center56d ago

Israel takes its war on Palestine into the AI age

An investigation revealed the Hanover Institute, funded by Israel's state advertising agency LaPam, operated as a propaganda operation to influence AI systems and search engine results. This operation produced extensive academic-style reports designed to shape AI-generated answers on topics like Gaza and the Israeli military's conduct.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d ago

Ukraine's European integration minister: Hungary should follow rules on opening of negotiating clusters

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Vsevolod Chentsov, stated on September 4 that while Ukraine is making progress on national minority rights with Hungary, this issue should not be linked to opening EU accession negotiating clusters. Chentsov emphasized that the process should be merit-based and that Ukraine is working on draft legislation, expressing confidence in opening clusters 2 and 3 without preconditions.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d ago

Ukrainian border guards report increased Russian activity in Kharkiv Oblast

Ukrainian border guards reported increased Russian probing attacks and attempts to expand control in Kharkiv Oblast's Vovchansk and Vilkhuvatka hromadas over the past week. Despite numerical advantages and numerous assaults, Russian forces are sustaining significant losses, with Ukrainian defenders actively destroying enemy logistics and weaponry.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d ago

Russian occupation authorities sentence abducted Ukrainian journalist Iryna Levchenko to 15 years in prison

Russian occupation authorities in Zaporizhzhia Oblast sentenced abducted Ukrainian journalist Iryna Levchenko to 15 years in a penal colony for alleged espionage. Levchenko was imprisoned in 2023 and accused of transmitting data on Russian military locations and officials to Ukrainian special services.

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Middle East Eye

center56d ago

World food prices at highest since 2022, says UN

World food prices rose in August to their highest level since November 2022, reaching an average of 133.3 points according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation. The increase was driven by factors including extreme weather, the threat of El Nino, and trade disruptions from the wars in Ukraine and Iran, which have pushed grain and sugar prices to multi-year highs.

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BBC Middle East

center56d ago

How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views

After renewed strikes this week, does either side have an exit strategy?.

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