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Al Jazeera

center8d ago

UK blames Iran for airbase plot, sanctions two Iranian nationals

The UK has blamed Iran's IRGC for a plot targeting RAF Fairford, sanctioning two Iranian nationals for hostile activity. Iran's ambassador categorically rejected the allegations and offered cooperation, while 29 countries issued a joint statement blaming Tehran for the attempted infiltration.

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Middle East Eye

center8d ago

Hamas, Dahlan and Barghouti: Palestinian hopes fade as elections cancelled

The Palestinian Authority announced the cancellation of planned elections, dashing hopes for a unified electoral coalition between Hamas, exiled aide Mohammed Dahlan, and imprisoned Fatah figure Marwan Barghouti. This cancellation occurred amidst heightened Israeli restrictions in the West Bank and a severe economic downturn in Palestinian cities like Bethlehem.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

Ukraine's negotiating team briefs Zelenskyy on talks with Trump envoys

Ukraine's negotiating team briefed President Zelenskyy on talks held last weekend in the US with Donald Trump's representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is ready for de-escalation and an energy ceasefire, but noted continued Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, indicating Russia has missed an opportunity for peace and that US pressure on Russia is needed.

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The Guardian Europe

left8d ago

Zelenskyy says ‘increasingly clear’ Russia does not want energy ceasefire after strikes on energy facilities – as it happened

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated it is increasingly clear Russia does not want a US-proposed ceasefire on energy strikes after Moscow hit six Ukrainian energy facilities on Monday. The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, rejected the idea of a temporary ceasefire, stating Russia desires a long-term peace deal instead.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

All EU member states agree to open negotiating clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine

All EU member states have agreed to open negotiating clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine, with Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne confirming the decision on October 13. This development follows Ukraine's parliamentary approval of amendments to its education law, a key requirement for Hungary's agreement to advance Ukraine's EU accession talks.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

Hungarian PM reacts to Ukraine's adoption of amendments to law on education for national minorities

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated that amendments to Ukraine's Law on Education, adopted by the Ukrainian parliament on October 12, will ease native language study for Hungarians in Zakarpattia Oblast. This development follows successful negotiations and is seen as crucial for Hungary's agreement to open EU accession negotiating clusters for Ukraine.

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The Guardian Europe

left8d ago

Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed retaliation if Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's power grid, stating "If Russia does not agree to an energy ceasefire this winter, we will respond." This statement follows Russian attacks on six energy facilities injuring 33 people and a proposal by Donald Trump for an "energy ceasefire" that Zelenskyy said neither side agreed to.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

Russians print images of artworks stolen from art museum on electricity bills in occupied Kherson Oblast

Russian occupying forces in Kherson Oblast are printing images of artworks stolen from the Oleksii Shovkunenko Kherson Regional Art Museum on electricity bills, featuring Heorhii Petrov's "St Catherine's Cathedral." The bills include propagandistic historical notes that the museum states contain manipulation to justify the occupation and Russian claims to southern Ukraine.

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BBC Europe

center8d ago

Watch: What could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine?

US President Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday, which Ukrainian President Zelensky stated his country would support if Russia reciprocated. However, Moscow has not confirmed the agreement, and Ukraine reported a Russian strike on a Kharkiv power plant shortly after Trump's announcement.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

Zelenskyy signs education law amendments sought by Hungary to unblock Ukraine's EU accession talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed amendments to Ukraine's education law, guaranteeing minority language education rights, which Hungary had demanded to unblock EU accession talks. The Ukrainian parliament approved the changes on October 12, paving the way for the EU to potentially open negotiating clusters 2 and 3 with Ukraine.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

Zelenskyy: Ukraine did not strike overnight, while Russia hit gas stations and energy infrastructure

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine did not attack Russian energy facilities on the night of October 11-12, contrasting this with Russian strikes on Ukrainian gas stations and energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy indicated Ukraine is willing to sign an energy ceasefire agreement, provided Russia also commits to the arrangement.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

Ukraine struck 12 Russian oil refineries in September, Defence Ministry says

Ukrainian forces struck 12 Russian oil refineries and five military-industrial complex facilities in September, including targets up to 1,500 km from the border. The Defence Ministry reported fires and damage to key processing units at several refineries and facilities producing missiles and drone components.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right8d ago

UN rapporteur joins weekly hunger strike over Iran's execution surge and protest crackdown

UN Special Rapporteur Gina Romero Rodríguez announced she will join a weekly hunger strike to protest Iran's human rights violations and crackdown on dissent. Rodríguez stated the death penalty is being used against individuals exercising their rights to assembly, association, and expression, citing at least 46 political prisoners and protesters executed since March 19.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

EU approves €115m defence innovation grant programme open to Ukraine

The European Union has launched the €115 million AGILE programme to fund innovative defence projects developed by SMEs, with Ukrainian companies eligible to participate. This initiative aims to rapidly develop and deploy new defence technologies, such as drones and autonomous systems, within one to three years to counter battlefield needs demonstrated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right8d ago

Iran launches drone strikes on Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in northern Iraq

Iran launched suicide drone strikes on the Azadi camp belonging to the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (KDPI) in Koya, Erbil province, on Monday. The KDPI reported material damage but no casualties, stating this was the 175th attack by the Islamic Republic on their party, highlighting ongoing Iranian efforts to intimidate Kurdish opposition groups operating from northern Iraq.

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Middle East Eye

center8d ago

'No military solutions': Iran offers to mediate as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged Saudi Arabia to pursue a political solution to its conflict with Yemen's Houthi group and offered mediation following deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi airports. The Houthis claimed responsibility for strikes on Riyadh and Dammam airports, warning airlines against using Saudi airspace, while Saudi authorities reported civilian casualties and international airlines suspended services.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

Lithuanian PM suggests Allies ask Ukraine to strike more Russian data centres

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius suggested that Ukraine's allies should encourage President Zelenskyy to target more Russian data centers. This proposal aims to deter Russian interference in allied elections and stimulate defense industry production, following recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Yandex data centers.

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Al Jazeera

center8d ago

Iran-Saudi talks on Yemen’s Houthis: What’s in it for Tehran?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday to discuss regional escalation and offered to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi group. This diplomatic outreach follows recent deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and ongoing fighting in Yemen, with Iran advocating for a political solution to de-escalate tensions.

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Al Jazeera

center8d ago

Iran sets crosshairs on ‘US-UAE’ oil shuttle out of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC has signaled intent to disrupt a US-assisted oil shuttle system operating out of the Strait of Hormuz, with security chief Mohsen Rezaei claiming nightly strikes on participating vessels. This action is framed as a response to US naval blockades and sanctions, with Tehran asserting control over the strategic waterway and warning of further measures against digital infrastructure in the UAE.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center8d ago

EU's Kos welcomes amendments to education law and says negotiating clusters for Ukraine will open on 13 October

On October 12, the Ukrainian parliament approved amendments to the education law concerning national minorities, a condition set by Hungary for lifting its veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks. European Commissioner Marta Kos welcomed the move, stating that two additional negotiating clusters for Ukraine's EU path will open on October 13, demonstrating continued progress despite Russian attacks.

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