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Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion
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bbc.co.uk
center91d ago

Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

A homemade bomb detonated at a Moscow restaurant on Kudrinskaya square around 20:00 local time, killing at least three people and injuring 15. Investigators stated a woman carrying the device was stopped by a security guard before the explosion, with both dying in the blast, and roads near the scene were briefly closed.

Ukraine–Russia
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Conspiracy theorists blame Israel for Spain migrant crisis in Ceuta
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jpost.com
right91d ago

Conspiracy theorists blame Israel for Spain migrant crisis in Ceuta

During the weekend, conspiracy theorists including Candace Owens, Ana Alcalde, and Alex Jones promoted theories blaming Israel for the migrant crisis in Spain's cities of Ceuta and Melilla, citing old posts by Yair Netanyahu. The New York Times reported that Moroccan police encouraged migrants to cross the border, while Spanish authorities stated that crossings had stopped by Saturday and began installing a floating barrier.

Israel–Palestine
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In an extraordinary choice , Iris Haim refused to let Hamas claim another victim
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jpost.com
right91d ago

In an extraordinary choice , Iris Haim refused to let Hamas claim another victim

In an extraordinary choice , Iris Haim refused to let Hamas claim another victim

Israel–Palestine
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'We cried instead of celebrating': War and loss shadow Gaza's top students
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Middle East Eye
center92d ago

'We cried instead of celebrating': War and loss shadow Gaza's top students

Saba Rabah, a top-scoring Palestinian student from Gaza, achieved 99.9 percent on her secondary education exams despite studying amidst war and loss, including the death of her father in an Israeli strike. Her achievement, a fulfillment of her father's dream, highlights the profound challenges faced by Gaza's students who are simultaneously navigating displacement, scarcity, and grief while pursuing education.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran: The Making of a War
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Al Jazeera
center92d ago

Iran: The Making of a War

From coup to conflict - how decades of rivalries and miscalculations have shaped one of today’s most dangerous wars.

Iran
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The US war on Iran is spinning out of control | Mohamad Bazzi
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The Guardian Middle East
left92d ago

The US war on Iran is spinning out of control | Mohamad Bazzi

The US war against Iran has expanded across at least five Middle Eastern countries in the past week, with the Pentagon conducting nightly strikes and Tehran retaliating against US bases. Saudi Arabia joined US airstrikes inside Iraq against Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces, killing at least 20 fighters, though Iraqi leaders denied prior knowledge of the operation.

Iran
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EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
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The Guardian Middle East
left92d ago

EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges

Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadershipExtraordinarily, given the importance of geopolitics, the office of foreign secretary has sometimes appeared a consolation prize in British politics, perhaps reflecting the transfer of responsibility to Downing Street or the Cabinet Office. That is not how Ed Miliband views the job.

Israel–Palestine
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What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and why does Trump say he wants to bomb it?
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BBC Middle East
center92d ago

What is Iran's Pickaxe Mountain and why does Trump say he wants to bomb it?

Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected underground nuclear site near Natanz, citing unproven claims of enriched uranium storage. Iran's foreign ministry denies nuclear activity there, calling the threats a pretext for aggression, while satellite imagery shows ongoing construction and tunnel hardening at the deeply buried facility.

Iran
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Singapore bans Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag, breaching ban on foreign emblems
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The Guardian Middle East
left92d ago

Singapore bans Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag, breaching ban on foreign emblems

Singapore police banned British band Massive Attack from performing after two members displayed a Palestinian flag and shouted "Free Palestine" during a concert, breaching the city-state's ban on foreign emblems. The two individuals received stern warnings and are barred from re-entering Singapore, with the media regulator also refusing future performance applications from the band.

Israel–Palestine
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Ethiopian death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
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BBC Africa
center92d ago

Ethiopian death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC

Ethiopian death row inmates in Saudi Arabia, including Habtom from Tigray, are desperately seeking help from the BBC due to a lack of legal representation and alleged due process violations. The number of Ethiopians executed for drug offenses in Saudi Arabia has significantly increased, with 17 executed in the first seven months of the year, raising concerns among human rights groups.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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The 'Board of Peace' announced a Palestinian body will take Hamas weapons. That's not what Trump said
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Middle East Eye
center92d ago

The 'Board of Peace' announced a Palestinian body will take Hamas weapons. That's not what Trump said

US President Donald Trump stated the 'Board of Peace' will collect Hamas weapons, contradicting the board's announcement that a Palestinian technocratic body, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), will assume that role. This discrepancy highlights the complex and contested details of the proposed disarmament framework, with Hamas stating disarmament depends on Israeli and US commitments.

Israel–Palestine
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Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion
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Al Jazeera
center92d ago

Poland protests to Russian ambassador over missile incursion

Poland summoned the Russian ambassador on Friday after confirming a Russian Kh-101 missile, produced near Moscow in the second quarter of 2024, had entered Polish airspace and landed in Tarnawa Kolonia on Thursday. The incident, which caused no casualties, underscores fears of the war in Ukraine spilling into NATO territory and suggests Russia's wartime missile stockpiles may be depleted.

Ukraine–Russia
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Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal
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Al Jazeera
center92d ago

Trump says US has ‘understanding’ with Israel on Hamas disarmament deal

On Friday, US President Donald Trump claimed an understanding with Israel on a Hamas disarmament deal, stating Israel was happy with the agreement, though Israel has not officially agreed to terms. Hamas confirmed agreement to the first step of surrendering weapons for a full Israeli withdrawal, but Israeli officials have expressed dissent, with one calling the plan 'unacceptable'.

Israel–Palestine
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World reacts with cautious optimism to Hamas disarmament agreement
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Al Jazeera
center92d ago

World reacts with cautious optimism to Hamas disarmament agreement

Hamas announced an agreement to disarm in stages in return for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a deal confirmed by mediators including the US and Egypt. While hailed by former President Trump as a historic step toward peace, implementation faces deep mistrust and opposition from Israeli figures like National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, with Hamas conditioning disarmament on an end to hostilities.

Israel–Palestine
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What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?
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BBC Middle East
center92d ago

What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?

Hamas has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza, involving the phased inventory and storage of heavy weapons and military sites, conditional on Israel meeting initial ceasefire commitments. Israel remains skeptical of Hamas's willingness to disarm and insists on Israeli withdrawal only after Hamas lays down its arms.

Israel–Palestine
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Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
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BBC Middle East
center92d ago

Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza

A proposed plan for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, involving Israel withdrawing from occupied territories, offers rare hope amidst catastrophic conditions and widespread destruction. However, the plan faces significant obstacles due to deep mistrust, ongoing conflict, and political pressures on both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hamas leadership.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war
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The Guardian Middle East
left92d ago

Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it struck two oil tankers under US escort in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, claiming the vessels took an undeclared route. This action occurred as US energy prices remain high and President Trump convened his cabinet to discuss the ongoing conflict and its impact on upcoming midterm elections.

Iran
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DW News
center92d ago

Sudan civil war: When drones strike the classroom

Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attacks in el-Obeid have damaged civilian infrastructure, including a primary school where three children were killed, causing widespread trauma and fear among the population. Analysts and aid organizations warn that the RSF's ongoing siege and bombardment of the strategically important city could lead to mass atrocities similar to those documented in el-Fasher.

Sudan / Darfur
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Trump says ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept
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The Guardian Middle East
left93d ago

Trump says ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas agreed in Gaza but Israel yet to accept

Donald Trump announced Hamas agreed to a phased disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, a plan involving a Palestinian interim administration and international stabilization force. However, Israel has not officially responded, with a government official stating the plan does not meet their precondition of complete disarmament and demilitarization.

Israel–Palestine
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Trump does not think Iran was behind cyberattack against over 30 Minnesota water systems
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right93d ago

Trump does not think Iran was behind cyberattack against over 30 Minnesota water systems

President Trump stated he did not believe Iran was behind cyberattacks targeting over 30 Minnesota water systems this week, despite unnamed US officials citing Iran. The attacks, which occurred Sunday and Monday, exploited vulnerable systems for psychological effect rather than destruction, according to cybersecurity analysts. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency had previously warned of increased cyber threats to the water sector.

Iran
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