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Scheduled power cuts to be introduced in some Ukrainian regions from 15:00 until end of day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Scheduled power cuts to be introduced in some Ukrainian regions from 15:00 until end of day

Ukraine's state-owned electricity transmission operator Ukrenergo announced scheduled power cuts for up to one group in some regions, including Cherkasy Oblast, starting at 15:00 due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. New outages also occurred in Kharkiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts following a large-scale Russian drone attack overnight, with the potential for further changes to the power supply schedule.

Ukraine–Russia
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‘A return to prison is always looming’: Iran’s Nobel laureate recounts torture in jail and hopes for the future
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The Guardian Middle East
left15d ago

‘A return to prison is always looming’: Iran’s Nobel laureate recounts torture in jail and hopes for the future

Human rights activist Narges Mohammadi recounted severe beatings and solitary confinement by Iranian security agents following her December arrest in Mashhad, which resulted in head injuries requiring two brain scans. Despite her grave condition and subsequent cardiac arrest, Mohammadi fears further imprisonment, as her ongoing health issues from prior incarcerations pose a life-threatening risk.

Iran
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US and several allies say Iran committed 'terrorist actions'
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

US and several allies say Iran committed 'terrorist actions'

The US and nine other countries across the Americas in a joint statement condemned what they called Iran's "terrorist actions". The joint statement was released by the US and endorsed by Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Iran
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Southeast Asia’s energy chiefs meet against backdrop of Iran war
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Al Jazeera
center15d ago

Southeast Asia’s energy chiefs meet against backdrop of Iran war

Southeast Asian energy ministers met in Manila to discuss regional energy security amid supply disruptions caused by the war on Iran. The gathering aims to lessen dependence on Middle Eastern energy chains and explore initiatives like fuel-sharing and power grid integration to address rising demand and falling regional production.

Iran
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Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
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BBC US & Canada
center15d ago

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford

President Donald Trump stated that US bombers were moved from RAF Fairford due to "some threats" to the base, confirming reports of a new threat following a suspicious vehicle incident on September 27. The Pentagon confirmed the bombers' return to US stations, with sources speculating the threat might involve sabotage or attacks amid potential hostilities with Iran.

United States
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Widowed twice: A Gaza mother’s story of loss and survival
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Al Jazeera
center15d ago

Widowed twice: A Gaza mother’s story of loss and survival

Nisreen Touman, a 34-year-old mother from Gaza City, lost her first husband and two children, Mahmoud and Laith, on June 8, 2024, during an Israeli military operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The article details her subsequent remarriage and the loss of her second husband while pregnant, highlighting her repeated experiences of loss amidst the ongoing conflict.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine's General Staff: Russians conducted 23 attacks on Pokrovsk front, 18 on Kostiantynivka front
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Ukraine's General Staff: Russians conducted 23 attacks on Pokrovsk front, 18 on Kostiantynivka front

Over the past day, Russian forces conducted 184 combat clashes, including 23 attacks on the Pokrovsk front and 18 on the Kostiantynivka front, according to Ukraine's General Staff. These actions involved airstrikes, artillery, and ground assaults across multiple sectors as both sides engaged in intense fighting along the frontlines.

Ukraine–Russia
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Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads
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The Guardian Africa
left15d ago

Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads

Reports indicate that Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) authorities are forcibly recruiting men and boys as young as 15 following renewed fighting that erupted on September 23. Witnesses describe widespread conscription at gunpoint from streets and public transport, with medical certificates disregarded and wealthier individuals bribing officers to avoid service. The conflict has intensified following the collapse of the Pretoria peace agreement, leading to a siege of the Tigray region with frozen bank accounts and restricted withdrawals, further exacerbating a growing humanitarian crisis.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan, calls for truce
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Al Jazeera
center15d ago

UN rights council condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan, calls for truce

The UN Human Rights Council condemned drone strikes and other attacks on civilians in Sudan, adopting a resolution that demands an immediate ceasefire and extends the mandate of its fact-finding mission investigating abuses. This condemnation comes as the World Food Programme reported an air attack on a food truck in North Kordofan killed one driver, highlighting the ongoing severe humanitarian impact of the conflict.

Sudan / Darfur
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Smotrich calls for further annexations in Gaza and Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center14d ago

Smotrich calls for further annexations in Gaza and Lebanon

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to permanently extend its sovereignty over territory held by Israeli forces in Gaza and Lebanon during an address at the National Conservatism Conference in Jerusalem. "That would demonstrate to our enemies the price of defeat and create a deterrent against future attacks on Israel and its citizens," the far-right minister said.

Israel–Palestine
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Antisemitism Law Helped Get a Professor Fired for Free Speech, Lawsuit Says
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The Intercept
left14d ago

Antisemitism Law Helped Get a Professor Fired for Free Speech, Lawsuit Says

An Iranian exile group, university officials, and a state lawmaker in Arkansas allegedly colluded to have Professor Shirin Saeidi fired from her position as director of the King Fahd Center for Middle East Studies over social media posts critical of Israel. A lawsuit claims her termination, upheld in May, was driven by pressure related to Arkansas's Act 721, a law targeting antisemitism, which the suit argues limits free speech and academic freedom.

Israel–Palestine
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Palestinian Authority says Israel blocked election officials from Jerusalem, Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center14d ago

Palestinian Authority says Israel blocked election officials from Jerusalem, Gaza

The Palestinian Authority stated that Israel blocked election officials from accessing East Jerusalem and Gaza ahead of the November 28 legislative elections, according to Wafa news agency. This action raises concerns that the vote, the first in two decades, may be postponed or cancelled, as occurred in 2021.

Israel–Palestine
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Man killed in strike on warehouse in Zaporizhzhia
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Man killed in strike on warehouse in Zaporizhzhia

A 47-year-old man was killed and several others injured in a Russian strike on a warehouse in the city of Zaporizhzhia. The strike occurred earlier in the day, with one other individual evacuated before paramedics arrived.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran summons French envoy over 'violent response' to school protests
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Iran summons French envoy over 'violent response' to school protests

Iran summoned French ambassador Pierre Cochard on Tuesday over Paris's alleged "violent treatment" of school protesters and "extensive human rights violations." The summons follows days of clashes between French police and demonstrators demanding better school conditions, further straining already tense relations between the two nations.

Iran
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DW News
center15d ago

EU seeks ways to make expansion more palatable to members

The European Commission proposed changes to make EU expansion more palatable to existing members, including gradual integration and stronger safeguards against backsliding. These proposals aim to balance simplifying accession with addressing concerns about costs and risks among current member states.

Ukraine–Russia
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Zelenskyy awards Hero of Ukraine title to fallen MiG-29 fighter pilot Marat Mambetov
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Zelenskyy awards Hero of Ukraine title to fallen MiG-29 fighter pilot Marat Mambetov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and the Order of the Golden Star to Major Marat Mambetov, a 25-year-old MiG-29 fighter pilot killed in action on October 1. Mambetov, a flight commander in the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade, was struck by a Russian missile during a combat mission while conducting strikes against Russian forces.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukraine will not agree to permanent restrictions on agricultural exports after joining EU, minister says
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

Ukraine will not agree to permanent restrictions on agricultural exports after joining EU, minister says

Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food, Taras Vysotskyi, stated that Kyiv cannot agree to permanent restrictions on its agricultural exports as part of EU membership, though it is open to a transitional period with defined end dates. The European Commission's proposal suggests limiting market access for sensitive Ukrainian agricultural products and redirecting exports to historic markets in Africa and the Middle East.

Ukraine–Russia
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Three Iranian men on trial for spying on UK-based journalists, planning 'serious violence'
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right15d ago

Three Iranian men on trial for spying on UK-based journalists, planning 'serious violence'

Three Iranian men are on trial in London for allegedly spying on UK-based dissident journalists working for Iran International between August 2024 and March 2025, with prosecutors stating their objective was to carry out acts of serious violence. The defendants have denied charges under Britain's National Security Act, which prosecutors say highlights Iran's policy of targeting critics abroad amid growing bilateral tensions.

Iran
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European Commission explains main condition for gradual EU accession, which will also apply to Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
center15d ago

European Commission explains main condition for gradual EU accession, which will also apply to Ukraine

European Commissioner Marta Kos announced that gradual EU accession for candidate countries, including Ukraine, will be accelerated by integrating them into specific EU policies ahead of full membership. This new approach requires demonstrated progress in reforms and strategic alignment with the EU, serving as a bridge to stabilize the continent through merit-based enlargement.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran drone plot fears led US to remove bombers from UK base, US officials say
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Middle East Eye
center15d ago

Iran drone plot fears led US to remove bombers from UK base, US officials say

Fearing a complex drone attack plot by Iran, the United States removed its B-1 bomber aircraft from RAF Fairford in Britain, according to two anonymous US officials. British police arrested a 22-year-old man in London in connection with the suspected plot, while Iran has denied any involvement.

Iran
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