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Belgium condemns Israeli settler attack on European diplomats in West Bank
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Middle East Eye
center2d ago

Belgium condemns Israeli settler attack on European diplomats in West Bank

Israeli settlers attacked a European diplomatic convoy in the occupied West Bank village of Al-Taybeh on Saturday, beating visiting French mayor Bernard Baudoux while diplomats were observing Palestinian olive harvesting. Belgium condemned the attack, with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar also denouncing the violence by "rioters" while faulting the diplomats for not coordinating their visit.

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Burnt-out wreck: Ukraine destroys Smerch rocket artillery system that terrorised Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Burnt-out wreck: Ukraine destroys Smerch rocket artillery system that terrorised Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts – video

Lasar's Group, a special forces unit within Ukraine's National Guard, destroyed a Russian BM-30 Smerch multiple-launch rocket system and its transporter-loader vehicle in Kherson Oblast a few days ago. The operation, conducted entirely by the unit, targeted the system after intelligence analysis and aerial reconnaissance identified its location approximately 60 km from the line of contact.

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Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy says
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The Guardian Europe
left2d ago

Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Donald Trump's decision to pause new sanctions against Russia is a "reward" for Vladimir Putin, warning it will embolden the Russian leader and intensify the war. Zelenskyy also noted that Starlink terminals used by Ukrainian forces have been deliberately restricted within Ukraine, hindering their operations.

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One killed and 37 injured in Russian attacks on Kherson in a single day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

One killed and 37 injured in Russian attacks on Kherson in a single day

Russian forces conducted airstrikes, drone, and artillery attacks across Kherson Oblast on October 17, killing one person and injuring 37 civilians, including two children and two medical workers in Kherson city. Additional artillery strikes in Bilozerka and Novovorontsovka injured three more, including an 8-year-old girl, with damage reported to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.

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Found under rubble by his colleagues: Ukrainian emergency worker killed in Russian strike on Donetsk Oblast
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Found under rubble by his colleagues: Ukrainian emergency worker killed in Russian strike on Donetsk Oblast

Anatolii Hopka, a 41-year-old emergency worker with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, was killed by a Russian airstrike on an apartment building in Sloviansk, Donetsk Oblast, on the night of October 16-17. His body was discovered under rubble by colleagues, and the attack also injured 16 other people in the city.

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European Council warns companies against Israel's E1 settlement construction
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Middle East Eye
center2d ago

European Council warns companies against Israel's E1 settlement construction

The European Council warned companies on Friday that they could face legal, economic, and reputational consequences for involvement in Israel's E1 settlement construction in the occupied West Bank. This intervention precedes an October 19 deadline for settlement construction tenders, which the Council urged Israel to reverse as it would effectively divide the West Bank and impede a Palestinian state.

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Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on Russian drone plant in Rostov Oblast – photo
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Ukraine's General Staff confirms strike on Russian drone plant in Rostov Oblast – photo

Ukrainian forces struck the Roboavia plant in Russia's Rostov Oblast on Friday, October 16, targeting a production and storage building that manufactures attack drones and reconnaissance UAVs for the Russian military. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike, stating it aims to disrupt UAV production and supply to Russian forces.

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Zelenskyy: Neither US nor Russia has confirmed possible meeting with Putin in Miami
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Zelenskyy: Neither US nor Russia has confirmed possible meeting with Putin in Miami

President Zelenskyy stated that a proposal has been floated for a trilateral meeting with US and Russian leaders in Miami during the December G20 summit, or potentially in the Middle East or Europe. However, neither the United States nor Russia has confirmed the possibility of such a meeting, with the Kremlin previously stating a meeting with Zelenskyy in Miami is impossible.

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Zelenskyy says Russia wants to deploy ballistic missile systems in Belarus to attack Ukraine's west
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Zelenskyy says Russia wants to deploy ballistic missile systems in Belarus to attack Ukraine's west

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia intends to deploy ballistic missile systems in Belarus to increase attacks on Ukraine's western regions. Zelenskyy warned this move would directly draw Belarus into the war and that Ukraine will bolster air defenses in its most frequently targeted areas.

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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats during West Bank olive harvest
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Al Jazeera
center2d ago

Israeli settlers attack European diplomats during West Bank olive harvest

Four Palestinian women and a child are among those injured in separate ongoing Israeli assaults and pogroms.

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Zelenskyy notes improvement in Ukrainian-Polish relations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Zelenskyy notes improvement in Ukrainian-Polish relations

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's relations with Poland have improved, attributing this to their shared enemy, Russia. He expressed gratitude for Polish support and emphasized the need for both countries to strengthen their alliance to ensure European security, noting that past issues are being resolved calmly.

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Sweden to provide Ukraine with €45m, including for energy
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Sweden to provide Ukraine with €45m, including for energy

Sweden announced a new support package for Ukraine worth nearly €45 million, with funds designated for urgent repairs to electricity grids and heating systems. This contribution will bolster the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which has already provided thousands of tonnes of equipment to regions affected by Russian strikes.

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Russians executed Ukrainian soldiers in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukrainian forces say
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Russians executed Ukrainian soldiers in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukrainian forces say

Ukrainian military officials reported that Russian troops executed two unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war near Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, citing intercepted radio communications as evidence. The alleged killings, attributed to the Russian 38th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade, are being investigated as a war crime, with Ukraine calling for international response and justice.

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UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains
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The Guardian Middle East
left2d ago

UAE agrees with Saudi Arabia to re-enter Yemen conflict amid Houthi gains

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to re-enter the Yemen conflict by resuming payments to some government forces fighting Iran-aligned Houthis, with Saudi Arabia providing air cover. This cooperation marks a healing of the rift between the Gulf states, driven by alarm over Houthi advances and escalating attacks on Saudi infrastructure.

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Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC amid economic crisis, CENTCOM commander Cooper says
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right2d ago

Iran-backed militias funnel money to IRGC amid economic crisis, CENTCOM commander Cooper says

Iran-backed militias, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iraqi groups, are reportedly withholding payments to their own fighters to funnel money to the IRGC amid Iran's economic crisis, according to CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper. Cooper attributed increased Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to IRGC desperation, though the waterway remains open and CENTCOM has paused strikes on threatening positions.

Iran
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Zelenskyy on Trump's decision: Diesel Deal is first step, lifting of Russia sanctions will continue
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Zelenskyy on Trump's decision: Diesel Deal is first step, lifting of Russia sanctions will continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend new sanctions on Russia under the Graham Act is a step that unfortunately signals support to Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy expressed hope that the US President will work to stop the war and indicated ongoing contact between Ukrainian and US negotiating teams regarding a potential meeting.

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DW News
center2d ago

Russia wants blackout in Ukraine as winter comes — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia intensified attacks on over 15 critical energy facilities across Ukraine, aiming to cause a nationwide blackout and leave millions without heat and electricity as winter approaches. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed strikes on infrastructure, including an electricity substation in Zhytomyr and steel plants, while Ukrainian authorities reported civilian casualties in Kherson.

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Slovak PM says Slovakia and Hungary will not fund EU aid for Ukraine in 2027
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Slovak PM says Slovakia and Hungary will not fund EU aid for Ukraine in 2027

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that Slovakia and Hungary will not fund Ukraine's requested additional €70 billion in EU assistance for 2027. Fico criticized linking EU budget negotiations to Ukraine aid and emphasized support through other projects, a stance shared by Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar.

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Ukraine's Armed Forces refute Russian claims of advance towards Zaporizhzhia and capture of Kostiantynivka and Dobropillia
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Ukrainska Pravda
center2d ago

Ukraine's Armed Forces refute Russian claims of advance towards Zaporizhzhia and capture of Kostiantynivka and Dobropillia

Ukraine's General Staff refuted claims by Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov that Russian forces captured 92 settlements and advanced near Zaporizhzhia since early September. Andrii Kovaliov, spokesperson for Ukraine's General Staff, stated that these claims were false and that Ukrainian forces have liberated more territory than captured, with several mentioned settlements remaining under Ukrainian control.

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Sarah Helm doubles down as pro-Israel groups urge police action and Zack Polanski praises her 'bravery'
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Middle East Eye
center2d ago

Sarah Helm doubles down as pro-Israel groups urge police action and Zack Polanski praises her 'bravery'

Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sat, 10/17/2026 - 10:25 The journalist and wife of the British prime minister's national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, posted: 'God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action' Sarah Helm is an author and a former foreign correspondent for The Independent newspaper (Screengrab/YouTube) Off Prominent journalist and author Sarah Helm has remained defiant after pro-Israel groups urged the Metropolitan Police to investigate her over a post on X backing

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