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Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel
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The Guardian Europe
left10d ago

Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel

Donald Trump announced a deal with Vladimir Putin to immediately supply over 300,000 tons of Russian diesel to the US market, with more to follow, aiming to lower fuel prices. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted furiously, calling the agreement "absolutely terrible" and an investment in prolonging Russia's war.

Ukraine–Russia
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A year after the ‘ceasefire’, Gaza’s healthcare is still collapsing
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Al Jazeera
center10d ago

A year after the ‘ceasefire’, Gaza’s healthcare is still collapsing

A year after a "ceasefire" announcement on October 10, 2023, Gaza's healthcare system continues to collapse due to ongoing attacks and restrictions on medical aid, with over 1,470 Palestinians killed since the truce began. Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) reports that restricted supplies, stalled evacuations, and damaged facilities prevent adequate treatment for chronic illnesses, trauma injuries, and cancer, leading to preventable deaths.

Israel–Palestine
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Russia kills 15 in Ukraine as US hosts ‘productive’ talks to end war
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Al Jazeera
center10d ago

Russia kills 15 in Ukraine as US hosts ‘productive’ talks to end war

US envoy Steve Witkoff stated that the US, Ukraine, and European officials held "productive" trilateral talks in Miami to discuss de-escalation and lasting peace ahead of winter, covering energy resilience, grain exports, and security guarantees. The renewed diplomacy occurs amidst deadly Russian strikes, including one that killed 33 civilians, and following Russian President Putin's assertion that talks are unlikely due to Ukrainian drone attacks.

Ukraine–Russia
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Pezeshkian pitches 'CIS + Iran' bloc at Turkmenistan summit
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Middle East Eye
center10d ago

Pezeshkian pitches 'CIS + Iran' bloc at Turkmenistan summit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a new “CIS + Iran” format, using his first appearance as a special guest at the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in Turkmenistan to pitch Tehran as the region’s gateway to open waters, Tasnim news agency reported. Speaking at the gathering, Pezeshkian said that war, external pressure and disrupted trade routes make regional resilience more urgent than ever.

Iran
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Putin tells Trump peace talks are unlikely, cites Ukraine drone attacks
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Al Jazeera
center11d ago

Putin tells Trump peace talks are unlikely, cites Ukraine drone attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump on Friday that resuming peace talks with Ukraine is unlikely, citing drone attacks on Moscow during recent parliamentary elections. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Kyiv's actions interrupted the possibility of immediate trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the US.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv blasts peace talks as just ‘smokescreen’ for Trump‘s Russian diesel deal
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The Guardian Europe
left11d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv blasts peace talks as just ‘smokescreen’ for Trump‘s Russian diesel deal

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that peace talks in Miami were a "smokescreen" for President Trump's decision to lift diesel sanctions on Russia, calling it a "weak decision by strong partners." This announcement came as negotiators discussed a peace plan, drawing condemnation from US Democrats and Republicans who called it a betrayal and a failure to support Ukraine against Russia's war machine.

Ukraine–Russia
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Israeli drone attack wounds six in Lebanon near Syria border
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Al Jazeera
center11d ago

Israeli drone attack wounds six in Lebanon near Syria border

An Israeli drone attack targeted a car in Lebanon's Hermel district near the Syrian border on Friday, wounding six people, including five Syrian nationals and one Lebanese, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Syrian operative planning attacks against Israeli forces, marking a rare incident in an area largely spared since a June ceasefire.

Israel–Palestine
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Intercommunal clashes kill 71 people in South Sudan
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Al Jazeera
center11d ago

Intercommunal clashes kill 71 people in South Sudan

Intercommunal clashes in South Sudan's Rumbek town killed approximately 71 people, including four soldiers, according to the interim Ministry of Information. Government security forces have since regained control of the town after attackers briefly succeeded in taking it over, and efforts are underway to restore normalcy.

Sudan / Darfur
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Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army
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BBC Asia
center10d ago

Young men live in fear of being snatched off the streets and sold to Myanmar's army

In Myanmar's Karen state capital, Hpa-An, young men are being abducted off the streets by junta supporters and forced into military service to meet recruitment quotas. This coercive conscription, enacted following a mandatory conscription law, aims to bolster junta ranks amidst ongoing civil war and has led to widespread fear and flight among eligible youths.

Myanmar
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Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: twenty killed, including three children, 32 injured – photos
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Ukrainska Pravda
center10d ago

Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia: twenty killed, including three children, 32 injured – photos

Russian forces conducted an airstrike on a five-storey residential building in Zaporizhzhia on the morning of October 10, killing 20 people, including three children. Emergency workers are continuing search and rescue operations, with 18 additional individuals injured and 35 citizens receiving psychological assistance.

Ukraine–Russia
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Eritrea urges UN to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia
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Al Jazeera
center10d ago

Eritrea urges UN to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia

Eritrea has urged the UN Security Council to take deterrent measures, accusing Ethiopia of declaring war and launching an invasion into Tigray with troops advancing up to 60 kilometers. Ethiopia, in turn, accused Eritrea of a blatant act of aggression and invoked its right to self-defense, with analysts suggesting both nations are preparing for open conflict.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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Europe's leaders are preparing for war. Workers are organising to stop it
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Middle East Eye
center10d ago

Europe's leaders are preparing for war. Workers are organising to stop it

European leaders are preparing for war with increased military drills and intelligence briefings, while unions in Spain representing thousands of Airbus workers have organized strikes impacting military and commercial production. These worker actions highlight leverage in rearmament-dependent industries, as Spanish unions secured an improved pay and remote-working offer after months of industrial action.

Israel–Palestine
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With or without Hamas
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Al Jazeera
center10d ago

With or without Hamas

Hamas’s fate will not profoundly shape Gaza’s future.

Israel–Palestine
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Israeli settlers kidnap three Palestinian farmers west of Bethlehem
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Middle East Eye
center10d ago

Israeli settlers kidnap three Palestinian farmers west of Bethlehem

Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces, attacked Palestinian farmers in the town of Qaffin, north of Tulkarm, on Saturday, stealing olive crops and harvesting equipment and abducting three farmers, Wafa news and Al Jazeera correspondents reported. The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission reported at least 12 settler attacks since Saturday morning across the governorates of Ramallah and al-Bireh, Nablus, Qalqilia, Hebron and Jericho to force Palestinians off their lands, in

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Germany vows to maintain Russia sanctions despite Trump-Putin diesel deal
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Ukrainska Pravda
center10d ago

Germany vows to maintain Russia sanctions despite Trump-Putin diesel deal

Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining sanctions against Russia and its support for Ukraine, despite a reported agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russian diesel fuel supplies. The German government stated that Russian diesel will not enter Germany and that its energy supply is diversified, ensuring no reliance on Russian oil.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukraine strikes Samara oil facility again, Russian command posts and electronic warfare station also hit
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Ukrainska Pravda
center10d ago

Ukraine strikes Samara oil facility again, Russian command posts and electronic warfare station also hit

Ukraine's defence forces struck the Samara linear production dispatching station in Russia's Samara Oblast again on the night of 9-10 October, a major hub for storing and blending crude oil for export. Ukrainian forces also targeted Russian command posts in Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk Oblasts, an electronic warfare station in Bryansk Oblast, and a training center in Kherson Oblast, with damage assessments ongoing.

Ukraine–Russia
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Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza during anniversary of US-brokered 'ceasefire'
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Middle East Eye
center10d ago

Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza during anniversary of US-brokered 'ceasefire'

Al Jazeera has reported that at least eight Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in several areas of the Gaza Strip since dawn on Saturday, including an eight-year-old Palestinian girl. The deaths come on the first anniversary of a US-brokered "ceasefire" in Gaza, during which more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed in ongoing Israeli attacks.

Israel–Palestine
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Estonia wants to support Ukraine to "turn Russian oil refineries into ruins"
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Ukrainska Pravda
center10d ago

Estonia wants to support Ukraine to "turn Russian oil refineries into ruins"

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the US decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel fuel is a major mistake and proposed discussing increased support for Ukraine to target Russian oil refineries. Michal argued that such deals with dictators are detrimental and that money from fuel sales funds the killing of innocent people.

Ukraine–Russia
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Death toll in Zaporizhzhia rises to 17, woman pulled alive from under rubble after over eight hours
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Ukrainska Pravda
center10d ago

Death toll in Zaporizhzhia rises to 17, woman pulled alive from under rubble after over eight hours

Russian airstrikes on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia on October 10 killed 17 people, including three children, with rescue workers pulling a woman alive from the rubble after more than eight hours. Search operations continued, and October 11 was declared a day of mourning in the city for the victims of the attack.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran's Araghchi says Netanyahu is a 'wanted war criminal' with 'no regard for his own people'
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Middle East Eye
center10d ago

Iran's Araghchi says Netanyahu is a 'wanted war criminal' with 'no regard for his own people'

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being a "wanted war criminal" with "blood on his hands" and "no regard for his own people" in a post on X on Saturday. Araghchi shared an interview with Netanyahu's former military secretary Avi Gil, who said the prime minister had abandoned possible opportunities to secure the return of the hostages taken by Hamas on the 7 October 2o23 attack because an agreement threatened his governing coalition

Israel–Palestine
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