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Zelenskyy says he would stand in elections if held before end of war
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Ukrainska Pravda
center20h ago

Zelenskyy says he would stand in elections if held before end of war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated he would run for re-election if presidential elections are held before the end of the war, emphasizing his responsibility to defend the country. He noted that Ukraine would require six months after the war concludes to prepare for fair elections, citing security and soldier voting as critical factors.

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Trump gives Netanyahu ‘complete and total endorsement’ ahead of Israeli election
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Middle East Eye
center21h ago

Trump gives Netanyahu ‘complete and total endorsement’ ahead of Israeli election

Former US President Donald Trump issued a "complete and total endorsement" of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via his Truth Social platform on Sunday. Trump praised Netanyahu's leadership during challenging times and expressed confidence in his ability to serve as prime minister ahead of upcoming Israeli elections.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not prevail if US officially sides with Russia
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Ukrainska Pravda
center21h ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not prevail if US officially sides with Russia

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would be unable to prevail if the United States officially sided with Russia, calling it a historic mistake and a tragedy. He expressed hope that Donald Trump would change his stance on Russia and remain an ally, emphasizing that Ukraine's fight for independence and identity is a just cause.

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US ambassador to Israel calls West Bank settler attack on American photojournalist ‘terror’
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The Guardian Middle East
left22h ago

US ambassador to Israel calls West Bank settler attack on American photojournalist ‘terror’

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee denounced the attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine by masked Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank as a "despicable act of terror." Levine, who was beaten for over 10 minutes while documenting Palestinian olive harvests, sustained broken ribs and required hand surgery, with Huckabee calling for the perpetrators' arrest and prosecution.

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Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’
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The Guardian Europe
left22h ago

Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’

Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones targeting Russian oil depots and data centers, killing one and injuring 15 in St. Petersburg, while Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia killed one woman and injured two others. President Zelenskyy stated Russia attacked Ukraine's energy sectors 76 times since Trump's proposed energy ceasefire, accusing Moscow of exploiting perceived opportunities to continue the war.

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Lithuania says attempted arson of Starlink station sabotage is aimed at influencing Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22h ago

Lithuania says attempted arson of Starlink station sabotage is aimed at influencing Ukraine

Lithuanian authorities are investigating an attempted arson at a SpaceX Starlink base station on Sunday, which they consider a Russian-linked act of sabotage aimed at disrupting Ukraine's military communications. This incident follows similar arsons in Poland and Bulgaria, with Lithuanian officials stating the attacks are part of Russian efforts to influence Ukrainian operations.

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Iran's IRGC exploits women through sex trafficking, uses children to fund proxy wars, report finds
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right23h ago

Iran's IRGC exploits women through sex trafficking, uses children to fund proxy wars, report finds

A report by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs claims the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) exploits Iranian women, children, and refugees through sex trafficking and forced recruitment to finance regional proxy wars. The analysis alleges the IRGC benefits directly from the sex trade and uses deception and coercion to enlist vulnerable populations, including minors, into militias deployed across the Middle East.

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Zelenskyy refutes claims that Russia has captured Dobropillia and advanced towards Zaporizhzhia
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Ukrainska Pravda
center23h ago

Zelenskyy refutes claims that Russia has captured Dobropillia and advanced towards Zaporizhzhia

President Zelenskyy stated on October 18 that Ukrainian forces control Dobropillia and are defending positions near Zaporizhzhia, refuting Russian claims of capturing settlements and advancing to within 5 km of the city. He asserted that since autumn began, Ukrainian warriors have liberated more territory than Russia has captured, indicating ongoing offensive operations.

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EU condemns Israeli settler attack on diplomats in occupied West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center23h ago

EU condemns Israeli settler attack on diplomats in occupied West Bank

EU demands accountability after settlers attack European diplomats amid violence against Palestinian olive farmers.

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Zelenskyy says US has resumed intelligence sharing with Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center1d ago

Zelenskyy says US has resumed intelligence sharing with Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the United States has resumed intelligence sharing with Ukraine after a period of suspension. Zelenskyy expressed hope for talks with the US this week, though details on the resumption of intelligence sharing were not provided.

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Zelenskyy says message to restrict Starlink for Ukraine came from US government
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Ukrainska Pravda
center1d ago

Zelenskyy says message to restrict Starlink for Ukraine came from US government

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the US government sent the message to restrict Starlink and Starshield services in Ukraine, leading SpaceX to implement speed limitations. Zelenskyy confirmed that these restrictions remain in place, with the service operating at a maximum speed of 161 km/h.

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Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new defense minister and veteran of its missile program?
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right1d ago

Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new defense minister and veteran of its missile program?

Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the new defense minister on Sunday, with his background in the country's missile program and defense industry noted as significant. Akhlaghi, who replaces an interim minister killed in February, is expected to focus on rebuilding Iran's defense sector amid regional tensions and US-Israeli strikes.

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Ukraine uses seven drone interceptors to bring down jet-powered Shaheds, but scaling up required – photo
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Ukrainska Pravda
center1d ago

Ukraine uses seven drone interceptors to bring down jet-powered Shaheds, but scaling up required – photo

Ukraine is employing seven types of battle-tested drone interceptors, including high-speed drones and anti-aircraft missiles, to counter Russian jet-powered Geran-type drones. While over 1,000 interceptors have been ordered, scaling up production to match Russia's drone output will require significant time, according to Andrii Hrytseniuk of the Brave1 defence cluster.

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Ukraine says drone incident in Lithuania was likely caused by Russian electronic warfare
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Ukrainska Pravda
center1d ago

Ukraine says drone incident in Lithuania was likely caused by Russian electronic warfare

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated on X that a drone incident in Lithuanian airspace on October 18 was likely caused by Russian electronic warfare interfering with a drone targeting military objectives in Russia. Ukraine expressed regret for the disruption, thanked Lithuania for its support, and pledged cooperation to prevent future occurrences.

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Iran attacks Komala Kurdish opposition group in Iraq amid increased regional tensions
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right1d ago

Iran attacks Komala Kurdish opposition group in Iraq amid increased regional tensions

On October 17, Iran launched drone strikes targeting a base of the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan in the Balisan area of Erbil province, Iraq, damaging buildings but causing no reported casualties. This attack occurs amid rising regional tensions and follows a pattern of strikes against Iranian Kurdish opposition groups operating in northern Iraq.

Iran
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Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments
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Al Jazeera
center1d ago

Gaza families fear food shortages as Israel halts commercial shipments

Gaza residents report rapidly rising prices for basic goods, including eggs and onions, as Israel halted commercial shipments into the territory five days prior. Families fear further shortages and increased costs if the closure, attributed to a dispute over fees involving Palestinian merchants and Hamas, continues.

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Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defense minister after predecessor killed by Israel
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right1d ago

Iran's parliament approves Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defense minister after predecessor killed by Israel

Iran's parliament approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi as defense minister on Sunday, replacing the interim leader who took over after the previous minister was killed in February strikes. Akhlaghi, a defense industry veteran subject to sanctions, pledged to accelerate defense technology development and warned of a surprising response to any US miscalculation, including the potential use of the 'mother of all bombs' against Iran.

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Funeral held for 75 Palestinians after remains recovered from Gaza ruins
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Al Jazeera
center1d ago

Funeral held for 75 Palestinians after remains recovered from Gaza ruins

A mass funeral was held in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan Cemetery on Sunday for 75 Palestinians whose remains were recovered from rubble in the Daraj neighborhood. The Ministry of Health stated most victims were women and children killed in early war months, with recovery efforts ongoing amid equipment shortages. The Civil Defence estimates thousands more remain trapped under debris across Gaza.

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Ukrainian Air Force posts video of fighter jet shooting down Russian Geran drone
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Ukrainska Pravda
center1d ago

Ukrainian Air Force posts video of fighter jet shooting down Russian Geran drone

A Ukrainian Air Force pilot, identified as Denfix from Air Command West, has released footage of a fighter jet destroying a Russian Geran drone. This action occurred amidst a large-scale Russian aerial assault involving one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 180 attack drones launched since October 17, with Ukrainian air defenses having intercepted 152 drones.

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