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The Guardian Asia

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Fuel from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on

In July and August, over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, primarily diesel, were shipped from South Korea to Russia via seven tankers, including some sanctioned by the UK and EU. This trade, which does not appear to breach South Korean law, undermines international sanctions and Seoul's stated support for Ukraine, according to an analyst.

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Al Jazeera

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Ethiopian PM Abiy demands Red Sea access as tensions with neighbours rise

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reiterated his demand for Red Sea access during his inauguration for a new term, stating it is critical for Ethiopia's "civilisation" and will be pursued through negotiation. This call comes amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia and strained relations with neighbours, who assert that Red Sea coastal states must govern the waterway.

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Al Jazeera

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Israeli forces kill one, injure several in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces killed one Palestinian and injured two others near Hebron on Monday after claiming their vehicle attempted a car-ramming attack. The incident is the latest in a rise of violence in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli settlers also attacked three Palestinians near Jenin.

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Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed Russian drones struck a Turkish-owned grain ship in Romania's exclusive economic zone on Monday, causing it to sink and killing two Azerbaijani and Indian citizens. This incident marks the latest suspected Russian drone incursion into NATO airspace, fueling concerns about the war in Ukraine potentially spilling over into neighboring countries.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Saudi-backed forces recapture key areas around strait from Houthis in Yemen

Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces recaptured the towns of Dhubab, Bab, and Hadeid around the Bab al-Mandab strait from Houthi rebels on Monday, following a major offensive supported by Saudi-led coalition airstrikes. This counter-offensive aims to reclaim territory lost to the Houthis, who had recently advanced in the south-west and cut a vital supply route to Taiz.

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Al Jazeera

center16d ago

Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war

Former President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Democratic policies and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, not the Iran conflict, are driving soaring US fuel prices. Despite Trump's assertion, global oil supplies remain volatile due to Middle Eastern tensions and reduced refinery capacity, with G7 nations agreeing to release emergency reserves to mitigate price increases.

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Al Jazeera

center16d ago

What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced development work has commenced on 'Herod's Pool' in the occupied West Bank, a reservoir illegally filled by settlers diverting water from the Palestinian village of Fasayil. This project, on privately owned Palestinian land, is presented by Israeli officials as a means to strengthen their hold on historical sites and water resources, while Palestinians report increased settler violence and land seizure.

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Al Jazeera

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US pulls bombers from UK base: Is Iran manoeuvring Trump’s war plans?

The United States has withdrawn approximately a dozen B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK due to concerns over potential attacks, following a foiled incident near the base. This withdrawal reduces the US's capacity for rapidly generating and sustaining intensive bombing missions against Iran, though it does not prevent future strikes.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Iran’s oil minister resigns as country’s economic crisis worsens

Iran's oil minister, Mohsen Paknejad, resigned days after allegations that an intermediary trust owed millions in export receipts to the state, with President Pezeshkian accepting the resignation for personal reasons. This departure occurs amidst Iran's severe economic crisis, marked by 85% inflation and a significant drop in the rial's value, largely attributed to US sanctions impacting oil revenues.

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Middle East Eye

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Labour MP Emily Thornberry urges Britain to defy Israeli order to close Jerusalem consulate

Labour MP Emily Thornberry urged Britain to defy Israel's order to close the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem, calling the move illegal retaliation. The closure, which would end a diplomatic presence serving Britons and Palestinians since 1838, is being closely watched by other European consulates fearing similar pressure.

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BBC Africa

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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces have temporarily withdrawn from Mekelle, the regional capital, amid fighting with national army forces, with residents reporting pro-government forces now control the city. This development marks a significant shift in the conflict following the collapse of the 2022 Pretoria Agreement and raises concerns about wider regional destabilization.

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Al Jazeera

center16d ago

Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows

Middle East oil exports surpassed pre-war levels on four days in late September, with crude exports reaching 19.5-22.5 million barrels per day according to Kpler data. IRGC commander Ali Fadavi dismissed these flows as negligible and claimed US vessels were absent from regional waters, while Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until US conditions were met.

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Al Jazeera

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Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings

Nearly 1,500 Myanmar refugees and migrants deported from Malaysia arrived in Yangon on Sunday aboard navy and hospital ships, despite warnings from the UN refugee agency about unsafe conditions in Myanmar's active war zone. Malaysia insists the repatriations are voluntary, but rights groups and the UNHCR have raised concerns that returnees may face persecution and forced conscription.

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Al Jazeera

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Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting

Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters entered Tigray’s regional capital Mekelle on Saturday after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) confirmed its withdrawal. This development revives fears of renewed large-scale conflict, displacement, and economic hardship, echoing the devastating 2020-22 war despite the Pretoria peace agreement.

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Middle East Eye

center16d ago

CIA report warns of civil conflict and 'collapse' in Israel: Report

Israel is at risk of internal collapse or civil war because of tensions among Israelis, an August report by CIA experts tasked with providing “alternative analysis” said, according to a report by Drop Site News published on Monday. The CIA report, titled “Fracture From Within", said that Israel faces a volatile situation ahead of 27 October elections, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be fighting for his political future.

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BBC US & Canada

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What prompted the US bombers to leave RAF Fairford?

US Vice President JD Vance stated that US B-1 Lancer bombers departed RAF Fairford due to an "abundance of caution" amid Iranian threats, while President Trump cited "some threats" to the base. British officials confirmed an ongoing high tempo of threat from Iran to the UK, making US airbases potential targets.

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Middle East Eye

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Houthis target Riyadh airpot, declare Saudi airspace open target except for holy sites

The Iran-affiliated Yemeni group targeted King Khaled International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh for the second time on Monday. "In response to the Saudi aggression against our country in the past 24 hours.

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BBC US & Canada

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Trump: US 'had a threat' that led to withdrawal of bombers at RAF Fairford

Former US President Donald Trump stated that a threat linked to Iran prompted the withdrawal of US bombers from RAF Fairford in England. The Pentagon confirmed the removal of approximately a dozen B-1 bombers back to the United States following a security incident on September 27 near the airbase.

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Al Jazeera

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UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate

The United Kingdom has reportedly threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel proceeds with closing the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem. This potential expulsion is in retaliation for Israel's order to close the consulate by October 8, a move Israel stated was a response to Britain's sanctions on settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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