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Middle East Eye

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Iran halts vehicle imports to prioritise medicine and essential supplies

Iran has halted all vehicle imports, including vans and specialized models, to prioritize foreign currency allocation for essential goods and medicine, according to government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani. This directive, ordered by the president, aims to maintain the country's economic dynamism amidst current special circumstances.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

Zelenskyy: No warning from partners about Russian ballistic strike on Kyiv

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine received no early warning from partners regarding Russia's ballistic missile strike on Kyiv on October 12, which hit civilian infrastructure. He emphasized that intelligence on ballistic missile launches is critical for saving lives and that Russia has continued attacking Ukrainian energy facilities despite a reported energy ceasefire.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

"American PR": Ukraine denies European involvement in "peace plan" leaked to Washington Post

Dmytro Lytvyn, an adviser to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, denied that a leaked Washington Post report on a US-European peace plan reflects a joint stance, stating it represents only the American team's perspective from an October 9 meeting in Miami. Lytvyn characterized the report as "good PR by the Americans," indicating it does not represent a unified US and European position on territorial concessions.

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Middle East Eye

center7d ago

Hunger strike in Lebanese prisons ends after settlement over amnesty bill reached

Prisoners in Lebanon ended a 30-day hunger strike on Monday after a settlement was reached on a controversial general amnesty bill, which had been suspended following an appeal. The constitutional council mandated amendments and clause removals, addressing concerns about releasing Islamist detainees and pardoning financial crimes, while aiming to alleviate severe prison overcrowding.

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Middle East Eye

center7d ago

Saudi Arabia refuses request from Netanyahu to join fight against Houthis, says report

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request, mediated by the US, to join the fight against the Houthis in Yemen, reportedly fearing public backlash. This refusal comes amid escalating regional tensions following a deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh's airport, which Iran offered to help mediate.

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Middle East Eye

center7d ago

Egypt urges halt to attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with Iran

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged Iran's Abbas Araghchi to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia during a call on October 13, 2026, describing them as unacceptable and unjustified. Abdelatty emphasized the need for de-escalation and regional stability, urging both Tehran and Washington to resume diplomatic talks to resolve disputes and prevent further instability.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has not struck Russian oil refineries for two days, but Kremlin did not listen to Trump

President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine has not struck Russian oil refineries for two days following a proposal by Donald Trump, but Russia has continued attacking Ukrainian energy facilities. This reciprocal de-escalation by Ukraine, contrasted with ongoing Russian strikes across nineteen regions, signals Russia's lack of intent for a ceasefire, according to Zelenskyy.

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Al Jazeera

center7d ago

Israeli forces raid Palestinian NGOs in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces raided the offices of several Palestinian NGOs, including the Union of Palestinian Women’s Committees and the Addameer Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, in Ramallah on Tuesday. Israeli snipers were deployed outside the Palestine Medical Complex, and equipment was reportedly confiscated from Addameer, an organization previously designated by Israel as a terrorist group.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

US and Europe prepare peace plan to improve post-war state of Ukraine and Russia – The Washington Post

The United States and Europe are developing a four-point peace plan for Ukraine and Russia that includes territorial concessions, security guarantees, and economic agreements. This initiative, discussed in Miami with Ukrainian representatives, aims to stabilize the region by addressing post-war needs and security concerns for both nations, though specific terms remain challenging.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

Ukraine hits Iskander-M repair base and radar station in Russia, along with other targets

Ukrainian forces struck a repair base for Iskander-M missile launchers near Kondrinka and a radar station near Shkryabino in Russia on October 12-13, alongside logistics facilities in occupied Luhansk and personnel clusters in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. These strikes targeted key Russian military infrastructure and personnel concentrations across multiple regions.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

US envoys say "diesel deal" is attempt to coax Russia into negotiations – Reuters

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukrainian negotiators on October 9 that an agreement allowing Russian diesel exports is intended to encourage Russia to return to peace talks. The envoys reportedly presented the deal as a signal of US willingness to cooperate with Russia, aiming to soften Moscow's stance and restart trilateral discussions, though Ukrainian officials expressed skepticism.

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Al Jazeera

center7d ago

Palestine weekly: Gaza marks year of ‘ceasefire’ with more Israeli killing

Since the Gaza ceasefire's first anniversary on October 10, Israeli forces have killed at least 1,493 Palestinians and wounded 5,299, with specific drone and shooting incidents reported across Gaza City, Khan Younis, and al-Mawasi. The Gaza Health Ministry reported 44% of essential medicines are out of stock, and no hospitals are at full capacity, while settler violence has also disrupted the West Bank's olive harvest.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

Former commander-in-chief Syrskyi explains why he sent troops to Kursk operation instead of defending Pokrovsk

Former Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the Kursk operation was a necessary maneuver to disrupt Russian offensive plans, which had concentrated nearly 100,000 troops near Pokrovsk. He explained that redeploying the limited Ukrainian forces used in Kursk to Pokrovsk would not have altered the situation, as Russian defenses on the Kursk front were weak compared to the concentration of forces in the east.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

Ukraine's Air Force comments on delay of air-raid warning in Kyiv

Ukraine's Air Force confirmed air-raid warnings were delayed during a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv on October 12, with spokesperson Yurii Ihnat expressing hope that Ukrainian intelligence and international partners will identify the cause. Ihnat noted that such delays have occurred previously, particularly in frontline cities, and suggested potential technical issues with shared intelligence data were responsible.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

Poll: 47% of EU citizens support Ukraine joining the union quickly

A Bertelsmann Foundation poll found 47% of EU citizens support Ukraine joining the union quickly, while 53% oppose it within the coming years. Support has declined across the EU and in Germany since the 2022 invasion, with only Sweden showing high support among major member states.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

Russians attacked on seven fronts, 29 times on Pokrovsk front - Ukraine's General Staff

Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces conducted 203 combat clashes across seven fronts, with 29 assaults on the Pokrovsk front and 49 on the North Slobozhanshchyna front and in Russia's Kursk Oblast. Ukraine's General Staff reported these figures, noting no offensive actions on the Kupiansk, Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, Orikhiv, or Prydniprovske fronts.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with ballistic missiles, Banderol drone missiles and 108 drones: air defences downs 88 UAVs

On the night of October 12-13, Russia launched five ballistic missiles, nine drone-launched missiles, and 108 drones from multiple locations across Russia and occupied Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian air defenses destroyed or jammed 88 of the drones, though hits were recorded at 17 locations and drone missiles struck Kharkiv, with the attack ongoing as of 08:00.

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BBC Europe

center7d ago

Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC

Ukraine's former commander-in-chief, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, told the BBC that Ukraine has stabilized the front line and broken Russia's ability to advance by inflicting significant casualties. Syrskyi stated that Russia's overall losses are six times higher than Ukraine's, contributing to a current stalemate where Russia has seized minimal territory in the first half of 2026.

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Middle East Eye

center7d ago

Iran offers to mediate as Saudi-Yemen conflict escalates

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged Saudi Arabia to pursue a political solution to its conflict with Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthis) during a Sunday call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Araghchi offered Iran's mediation to facilitate dialogue and achieve a political settlement following intensified regional tensions from recent deadly attacks on Saudi airports.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center7d ago

Zelenskyy says Germany is organising a meeting of Coalition of the Willing

President Zelenskyy announced that Germany is organizing a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing and an upcoming national security advisor meeting in the E3-Ukraine format, following discussions with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The leaders also addressed Russia's continued attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, which Zelenskyy stated demonstrates how Russia reacts when pressure eases.

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