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center79d ago

Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village

Israeli settlers have been besieging two Palestinian families in their homes in Qusra village near Nablus since Sunday, cutting off water, power, and blocking access. Following clashes between Israeli security forces and settlers on Wednesday, the IDF stated that border police were working to evacuate the civilians from the illegal outpost.

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Middle East Eye

center79d ago

Israel seeking to 'remove Palestine from world's agenda', Erdogan says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government of seeking to "remove Palestine" from the world's agenda. "The aim of the Netanyahu government is to remove Palestine from the common agenda of humanity by profiting from chaos and new conflicts in the region," Erdogan said at a joint news conference with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara.

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Al Jazeera

center79d ago

Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met

Iran's new security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, stated on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends the war, releases frozen assets, and agrees to a region-wide ceasefire. This defiant stance continues as Iran claims to have replaced more missiles and drones than expended, while maritime attacks persist in the Red Sea and off Oman.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right79d ago

Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says

A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday that Tehran and Washington are not discussing a ceasefire extension, stating that from Iran's perspective, the deal had no start date and was violated by the US. This contradicts reports from Turkey's Anadolu agency, citing Pakistani sources, which claimed an agreement to extend a 60-day ceasefire under their interim nuclear deal.

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Middle East Eye

center79d ago

Iran's new Security Council shake-up reveals growing divisions over US deal

Soon after Iranian negotiators reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States in late June to end months of hostilities, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) issued a statement endorsing the agreement. The statement was signed by Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general who had replaced the slain Ali Larijani, a prominent moderate figure who had supported a deal with Washington and was killed in a US-Israeli strik

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Al Jazeera

center79d ago

As Strait of Hormuz transit drops, Trump again says US has ‘control’

United States President Donald Trump reiterated claims of "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, despite transit dropping to a one-week low of eight vessels on Tuesday. This statement comes as peace talks between the US and Iran remain stalled, with Iran asserting it will not allow full traffic until sanctions are lifted.

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Al Jazeera

center79d ago

‘Burn in hell’: Israeli settlers spread hate through graffiti, attacks

Israeli settlers have intensified attacks across the occupied West Bank, defacing Palestinian homes and schools with racist graffiti and threats such as 'Burn in hell' and 'Revenge'. These incidents, often accompanied by violent assaults, are attributed by residents and officials to groups like the Hilltop Youth, reflecting a broader ideological push for Palestinian displacement.

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DW News

center79d ago

Gulf states scramble for Strait of Hormuz alternatives

Saudi Arabia has redirected oil exports away from the Strait of Hormuz, but most Gulf producers still lack a reliable backup option to the world's most important energy choke point.

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DW News

center79d ago

Gulf states scramble for Strait of Hormuz alternative

Gulf states are seeking alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing blockades and uncertainty, with Saudi Arabia successfully rerouting crude via its East-West Pipeline to the Red Sea. The UAE's alternative ports, while outside the Strait, remain vulnerable to attack, and capacity limitations and war risk have hampered its ability to compensate for lost Persian Gulf traffic.

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Middle East Eye

center79d ago

The war on Iran cracked the US-led regional order. The Mecca pact could deal the final blow

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca on August 7, establishing a mutual defense pact that mirrors NATO's Article 5. This pact, formed amid regional instability and Iranian actions, is seen by analysts as a potential challenge to the long-standing US-centered security order in the Middle East, rather than solely an alliance against Iran.

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Al Jazeera

center80d ago

Iran rejects Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?

Iran's Supreme National Security Council head stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its behavior and meets Iran's demands, refuting President Trump's claim of total control. Commercial shipping remains disrupted in the strait, with ongoing attacks and blockades by both Iran and the US.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right80d ago

US may model Iran uranium extraction on recent Syrian nuclear operation, Israeli officials assess

Israeli security officials assess that the US may model a potential operation to remove nuclear material from Iran on a recent IAEA operation in Syria. Amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli officials maintain high military readiness for various scenarios, including a joint operation with the US.

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Middle East Eye

center80d ago

Pakistan interior minister in Iran for talks

Pakistan's interior minister is visiting Iran to discuss regional security, stability and other developments, the Pakistani foreign office said on Wednesday. Mohsin Naqvi, previously involved in mediation efforts between Iran and the US, is known to be close to the powerful head of the Pakistani army, Asim Munir.

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Al Jazeera

center80d ago

Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant?

Ukrainian drones struck a Wildberries warehouse in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on Friday, causing smoke plumes amid gunfire from security guards. This attack on Russia's largest online retailer, which Kyiv claims supplies military items, is part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to bring the war's impact home to Russia's economy and population.

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Al Jazeera

center80d ago

Four killed in overnight attacks in southern Russia, Ukraine

Overnight drone attacks by Russia and Ukraine killed four people in Ukraine's Kherson and Russia's Novorossiysk, with damage reported to buildings and infrastructure in both locations. Ukrainian jet-powered drones targeted Novorossiysk's naval base and port infrastructure, while Russian Shahed drones struck Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, damaging homes and infrastructure.

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Al Jazeera

center80d ago

Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss

Continuous Israeli bombing in Gaza has disrupted routines and caused severe behavioral relapses in autistic children like 16-year-old Ahmed Hatem al-Mahabeel in Khan Younis. The destruction of schools and services, coupled with food shortages, has led to increased panic attacks, self-harm, and medical complications for children with autism spectrum disorder.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right80d ago

Iran refined drone, missile attacks to overwhelm air defenses as US ran low on Patriots - report

In June, Iran launched waves of drones and missiles at US bases in Jordan, employing tactics like sudden course changes to overwhelm air defenses and deplete scarce US Patriot interceptors. This Iranian adaptation forced the US to expend approximately 65% of its Patriot interceptors between February and July, impacting its overall munitions stockpile.

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Al Jazeera

center80d ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Tuesday that Kyiv has submitted new proposals to the United States aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelenskyy also accused Russia of planning a new mobilization following its upcoming parliamentary elections, while separately, former US Marine Robert Gilman was released from Russian detention.

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Myanmar Now

center80d ago

Myanmar military escalating aerial attacks on civilians: UN probe

The UN's Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar reported that the junta escalated aerial attacks on civilians, including homes and schools, with increasing reliance on drones, continuing unabated since the January military-controlled elections. These documented war crimes and crimes against humanity, alongside arbitrary detentions and torture, are devastating lives and require accountability, though the IIMM faces funding cuts.

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