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Iran poised to exploit security vacuum as US leaves Iraq

Following the US military mission's end on October 5, 2026, Iran is poised to exploit a security vacuum in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, aiming to diminish its autonomy and political influence. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq faces internal fragmentation between the KDP and PUK, which Iran leverages, alongside external pressure regarding Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, to weaken Erbil's position.

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Flydubai co-pilot originally planned attack for July, investigators believe
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The Guardian Middle East
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Flydubai co-pilot originally planned attack for July, investigators believe

Investigators believe flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami planned to hijack flight FZ1073 to Israel in July but postponed the attack, possibly due to a friend on the crew. The Omani national, who allegedly attacked the pilot with a crash axe, is now the subject of a multi-national investigation into his radicalization and intentions.

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UK threatens to expel Israeli diplomats over planned East Jerusalem consulate closure
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The Guardian Middle East
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UK threatens to expel Israeli diplomats over planned East Jerusalem consulate closure

The UK has threatened to expel Israeli diplomats in response to Israel's planned closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem, a move that could mark a significant diplomatic low. This escalation follows the UK's decision to ban trade from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Israel disputing the UK's legal standing and calling the sanctions 'morally distorted'.

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Trump yet again blames Ukraine for rising fuel prices
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Trump yet again blames Ukraine for rising fuel prices

Former US President Donald Trump claimed on October 5 that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries are driving up global fuel prices. Trump also blamed the Democratic Party for the closure of US oil refineries, a claim that contradicts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's statements regarding discussions on such strikes.

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Zelenskyy and Dutch PM discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Zelenskyy and Dutch PM discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense and F-16 aircraft support with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. Jetten pledged Dutch assistance with F-16 maintenance, spare parts, and ammunition to enhance Ukraine's protection against Russian aerial escalation.

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Russian women's volleyball team allowed to compete at 2027 World Cup
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Russian women's volleyball team allowed to compete at 2027 World Cup

The Russian women's national volleyball team, ranked 11th globally, has been permitted by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) to compete in the 2027 Women's Volleyball World Cup in the United States and Canada. This decision allows the Russian team to participate in a major international tournament alongside Ukraine for the first time since February 2022.

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Three years after Israeli bombing, Palestinian man recovers wife's remains
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

Three years after Israeli bombing, Palestinian man recovers wife's remains

On Thursday in eastern Gaza City, Palestinian father Adham Heriz recovered the remains of his wife, Hiam, three years after an Israeli bombardment destroyed their home on October 25, 2023. The attack, which killed Hiam and their eldest son Anas, also destroyed 18 buildings and affected approximately 450 people, according to the Palestinian civil defence spokesperson.

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Lithuania delivers 253 tonnes of energy equipment to Ukraine
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Ukrainska Pravda
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Lithuania delivers 253 tonnes of energy equipment to Ukraine

Lithuania delivered over 253 tonnes of critical energy equipment to Ukraine last week, including power transformers for Khmelnytskyi Oblast and equipment for Ukrenergo. The aid aims to strengthen Ukraine's transmission and distribution networks and support repairs to infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.

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Israeli lecturer charged over plot to kill hundreds of Palestinians and force mass expulsions
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

Israeli lecturer charged over plot to kill hundreds of Palestinians and force mass expulsions

An Israeli mathematics lecturer was indicted for allegedly plotting to kill hundreds of Palestinians and force their expulsion from Israel and the occupied territories, according to prosecutors. The indictment details a plan to recruit 72 attackers for coordinated assaults, with the lecturer reportedly seeking to recruit participants and attempting to blackmail a politician who did not respond.

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Watch: What caused the US to remove its bombers from UK base in such a hurry?
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BBC US & Canada
center16d ago

Watch: What caused the US to remove its bombers from UK base in such a hurry?

The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of approximately a dozen US B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in the UK back to their American bases following reports of a new threat. This decision follows a September 27 incident where police responded to suspicious vehicles near the airbase, though a spokesperson stated the base remains safe.

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Ukraine's Roboneers and Germany's ARX Robotics agree on strategic partnership – photo
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Ukraine's Roboneers and Germany's ARX Robotics agree on strategic partnership – photo

German defence company ARX Robotics and Ukrainian manufacturer Roboneers signed a strategic partnership agreement in Kyiv, witnessed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This partnership aims to expand large-scale production and integration of unmanned ground vehicles for Ukraine's defence forces, incorporating battlefield lessons into future ground system development.

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Discussion on whether to shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine is ongoing, Polish foreign minister says
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Discussion on whether to shoot down Russian drones over Ukraine is ongoing, Polish foreign minister says

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that discussions are ongoing regarding Ukraine's request for Poland to shoot down Russian drones over Ukrainian territory. Sikorski indicated that while Poland is modifying its air defense rules for its own airspace, NATO's integrated defense system requires a collective decision, and no agreement has yet been reached.

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Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition
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The Guardian Middle East
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Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition

A Saudi-led coalition launched a broad air campaign involving 100 aircraft on Monday against Houthi rebels in Yemen, targeting coastal areas and Sana'a, with coalition spokesperson Maj Gen Turki al-Maliki claiming hundreds of Houthi targets were destroyed and fighters besieged. The offensive, supported by UAE-backed Giants Brigades ground forces, aims to push back recent Houthi advances towards the Bab al-Mandab strait, though Houthi sources denied reports of a retreat.

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Zelenskyy: Ukrainian pilots will begin training on Rafale jets soon
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Zelenskyy: Ukrainian pilots will begin training on Rafale jets soon

Ukrainian pilots will soon begin training on French Rafale fighter jets in France, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced following a discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron. This development signifies a new defense delivery and a step towards enhancing Ukraine's combat aviation capabilities.

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Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
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BBC Europe
center16d ago

Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea

The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.

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Ukraine-Moldova border crossing point reopens after Russian drone incident
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Ukraine-Moldova border crossing point reopens after Russian drone incident

Ukraine's State Border Guard Service reported that the Palanka-Maiaky-Udobne border crossing point with Moldova reopened on October 5th after being temporarily closed due to a Russian drone incident. The crossing was shut earlier that day after a projectile from a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure ricocheted, damaging a bus and injuring a border guard.

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Father of man killed by Israeli fire during 7 October calls Netanyahu a traitor
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

Father of man killed by Israeli fire during 7 October calls Netanyahu a traitor

The father of an Israeli man killed by Israeli military fire during the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023 has branded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "traitor", and told him: "You did not protect my son. " According to Israeli outlet Ynet, Yaakov Godo, the father of Tom Godo, interrupted Netanyahu as the Israeli prime minister delivered a speech marking the third anniversary of the attack at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on Monday.

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Cat and five kittens rescued from occupied Oleshky in drone evacuation across Dnipro River
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Ukrainska Pravda
center16d ago

Cat and five kittens rescued from occupied Oleshky in drone evacuation across Dnipro River

Ukrainian National Guard soldiers used a heavy bomber drone to evacuate a mother cat and her five kittens from Russian-occupied Oleshky in Kherson Oblast, transporting them over 10 km across the Dnipro River. The operation, codenamed Tiger, was successful, and the cats will be rehomed by the Kherson Oblast Military Administration.

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Labour MP Emily Thornberry urges UK to defy Israeli order to close Jerusalem consulate
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

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

Emily Thornberry, chair of parliament’s influential Foreign Affairs Committee, has called on Britain to refuse compliance with Israel’s closure of the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem. Her intervention comes amidst mounting anxiety among Palestinians that Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will submit to Israeli pressure and shut the consulate on Thursday.

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Channel 4 film sheds new light on UK complicity in Gaza genocide
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Middle East Eye
center16d ago

Channel 4 film sheds new light on UK complicity in Gaza genocide

Submitted by Peter Oborne on Fri, 10/02/2026 - 19:32 Investigation shows how the Foreign Office repeatedly failed to hold the Israeli army to account for war crimes Pro-Palestinian activists and supporters gather in central London to protest British arms exports to Israel, on 17 April 2024 (Justin Tallis/AFP) Off Twenty-five years have passed since sociologist Stanley Cohen asked a question that remains just as urgent today as it was when he first posed it. How is it that institutions, governmen

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