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Al Jazeera

center57d ago

Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged a US judge on Wednesday to dismiss criminal drug trafficking charges against him, arguing he holds sovereign immunity as a head of state. His legal team contends the US courts lack jurisdiction, a claim experts suggest faces an uphill battle as Washington has not recognized Maduro's legitimacy since 2019.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center56d ago

Apartment building catches fire after Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia – video

Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia on the night of September 3-4, causing a fire in a high-rise residential building via a drone strike. Information regarding casualties and the full extent of the damage is currently being confirmed following the incident, which occurred after an air-raid warning was issued for the city.

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Middle East Eye

center56d ago

UN says Israel must withdraw from occupied West Bank

The UN Human Rights Office for Palestine stated that Israel must end its presence and evacuate settlers from the occupied West Bank after Israeli forces killed two Palestinian teenagers during a settler attack in al-Mughayyir. The agency reported that settler and state violence has led to the complete displacement of Palestinians in the area, calling on Israel to fulfill its international legal obligations.

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Al Jazeera

center56d ago

US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war

The Trump official expressed scepticism at White House briefing about the conflict being a war despite recent flare-up.

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BBC Middle East

center56d ago

Three farmers detained by Israel in Lebanon, village leader says

Israeli forces detained three Lebanese farmers in the occupied village of Halta in southern Lebanon after summoning them via mobile phone. This incident occurred amid stalled US-mediated negotiations concerning a broader framework for Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament, with Israel also releasing another Lebanese civilian and planning to release four more.

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BBC US & Canada

center57d ago

Watch: JD Vance 'extremely sceptical' over alleged strike on Iranian wedding

US Vice President JD Vance stated he is 'extremely sceptical' regarding Iran's accusation that the United States committed a war crime by striking a wedding celebration, which Iranian officials claim killed four people, including two children. Vance confirmed the US is investigating the incident, indicating a lack of immediate confirmation of the alleged strike.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center57d ago

Trump says he will demand money from Europe for Ukraine aid provided under Biden

Former US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he intends to seek reimbursement from European nations for US aid provided to Ukraine under the Biden administration. Trump claimed that hundreds of billions of dollars in aid were given to Ukraine and NATO "free of charge" that Europe should have paid for.

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BBC Latin America

center57d ago

Trump hints US would not back UK over Falkland Islands due to lack of Iran war support

Donald Trump hinted the US would not support the UK in a future Falkland Islands conflict with Argentina, citing Britain's lack of support during US tensions with Iran. In a GB News interview, Trump stated the UK "wasn't there to help me" regarding Iran, despite later claiming no support was needed. This statement follows previous remarks suggesting a review of the US neutral stance on the islands' sovereignty if UK defense spending did not increase.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center57d ago

Security Service-Defence Intelligence standoff in Kyiv: two servicemen served with notices of suspicion

Two servicemen, one from Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) and another from Defence Intelligence (DIU), have been served with suspicion notices following a confrontation involving firearms in Kyiv on September 1-2. The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident, which is reportedly linked to the disappearance and subsequent reappearance of a DIU Russian Volunteer Corps serviceman, with the Prosecutor General ordering forensic examinations to clarify the events.

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Middle East Eye

center57d ago

Death toll from Israeli settler attacks spirals in 'most violent' year for West Bank

Israeli soldiers killed 19-year-old Omar Muhammad Na’san and 16-year-old Khalil Rasem Shahada in Al-Mughayyir village on Wednesday evening during an attack by armed settlers attempting to steal livestock. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed the deaths, which occurred as Israeli soldiers provided protection for the settlers, marking a violent escalation in settler-related incidents in the West Bank.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center57d ago

Russians strike Coca-Cola plant in Kyiv Oblast

A Russian drone strike targeted the Coca-Cola Beverages Ukraine plant in Velyka Dymerka, Kyiv Oblast, hitting warehouses containing finished products and causing a fire. Local Telegram channels posted footage of heavy smoke, and while official confirmation is pending, initial reports indicate no casualties from the attack.

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Middle East Eye

center57d ago

How Israel armed Argentina to kill British soldiers during Falklands War

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israel's Prime Minister, suggested the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina, prompting a warning from Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar that Israel would act against Britain if Britain takes measures against Israel. Following these comments, former US President Donald Trump indicated Washington might reconsider its stance on British sovereignty over the islands.

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Middle East Eye

center57d ago

Blair Institute denies former UK PM asked PA to remove 'Palestine' from school textbooks

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change denied a report claiming former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair asked the Palestinian Authority to remove "Palestine" from school textbooks. A former British diplomat alleged Blair was tasked by the Trump administration's Board of Peace to convey this demand, which Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reportedly rejected.

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Middle East Eye

center57d ago

Iran warns US of retaliation if Israel storms southern Lebanon ridge

Iran has warned the United States via Oman that it will retaliate if Israel launches a full-scale offensive on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, where IRGC members are reportedly sheltering with Hezbollah fighters. The White House has rejected this account, while Israel has designated the ridge a primary operational focus and Hezbollah stated it controls the hill and will confront any advance.

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The Guardian Europe

left57d ago

‘I would rather die than return to France’: the brutal reality of the UK’s one in, one out scheme

Aso and Baran fled Iran, crossed the Channel together and were both returned to France. After risking their lives to reach Britain again, the friends found themselves facing very different fatesAt the end of last year, two men fled Iran.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center57d ago

Security Service of Ukraine releases video in which deputy commander of Russian Volunteer Corps admits links to FSB; lawyer claims he was under duress

The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) released a video showing Stepan Kaplunov, Deputy Commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), admitting contact with Russian FSB agents allegedly tasked with planning assassinations. Kaplunov's lawyer claims the video was recorded under duress and threats following his abduction, which the RVC reported on September 1st.

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Middle East Eye

center57d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said that it laid more naval mines in the southern Strait of Hormuz, dismissing US claims of control over the strategic passage. "The only thing CENTCOM could do in response was rename the Strait using Photoshop.

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BBC Latin America

center57d ago

Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?

Alejandro Betancourt, a Venezuelan oil baron, heads North American Blue Energy Partners (Nabep), a company overseeing 17 Venezuelan oil fields under a deal granting US control. Betancourt, who has a history of business dealings with the Venezuelan government, has faced investigations in five countries, though he has never been convicted of a crime.

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Al Jazeera

center57d ago

Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth

Republican Senator Thom Tillis called on President Donald Trump on Wednesday to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing "inept mismanagement" and a "leadership void" within the military. Tillis contrasted Hegseth's approach with that of former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who resigned amid reported disagreements, and argued that Hegseth's focus on "culture wars" hinders national defense during ongoing conflicts.

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