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Ukrainska Pravda

center20d ago

Putin claims his priority is Russia's problems, but occupied territories will also be addressed

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on October 1 that resolving domestic Russian issues is the absolute priority, but acknowledged that occupied territories will be incorporated into the Russian Federation and their economies rebuilt. Putin also claimed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries had cost 1% of Russia's GDP, while retaliatory strikes had destroyed Ukraine's metallurgical industry.

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Middle East Eye

center20d ago

Board of Peace meeting descends into Turkey-Israel shouting match: Israeli media

During a closed-door meeting of the US-led Board of Peace for Gaza, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Israeli representative Michael Eisenberg engaged in a shouting match, according to Israeli Channel 13. The altercation reportedly began when Fidan accused Israel of genocide, prompting intervention from envoy Jared Kushner, amidst ongoing discussions about deploying an international stabilization force to Gaza.

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Al Jazeera

center20d ago

Photos: Palestinians mourn more than 100 loved ones in mass Gaza funeral

Palestinians buried the remains of 105 people killed in Israeli air strikes on October 25, 2023, in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan cemetery. The strikes, which involved at least 20 bombs, levelled a seven-storey building and destroyed several others, with civil defense operations director Abdul al-Majdalawi stating it was impossible to reach the bodies at the time.

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Al Jazeera

center21d ago

Chinese hackers impersonated AI experts to target US policy minds

Chinese hackers, identified as TA419, impersonated US AI experts, including a former White House official, to target policy minds in the US and Japan since April 2025. The group used deceptive emails and fake login pages to steal credentials from experts at think tanks, defense contractors, universities, and law firms.

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Middle East Eye

center21d ago

Syria denies that it met Hezbollah in Turkey

Syria has denied a Reuters report that claimed Syrian representatives met with Hezbollah for face-to-face talks in Turkey last month, citing six sources briefed on the events. A Syrian foreign media spokesperson stated on X that the claims were false and no such meeting occurred.

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BBC US & Canada

center21d ago

Trump says 'some' munitions are low as Iran war grinds on

President Trump acknowledged that some munitions are lower due to the Iran war, but vowed to replenish them to unprecedented levels. He also suggested the US might increase strikes on Iran after the November elections, despite previous claims of victory and ongoing domestic concerns about rising prices linked to his policies.

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The Guardian Middle East

left21d ago

Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels

Crude oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to pre-war levels, with 16.5 million barrels per day exported in September, as the shipping industry utilizes alternative routes and ship-to-ship transfers. Despite this recovery in crude flows, refined product exports remain constrained, contributing to record high diesel prices and ongoing threats to maritime security in the region.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center21d ago

Ukraine uses FP-7 ballistic missile in combat for first time – video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the first combat use of the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile on October 1, posting a video of the weapon's deployment. Developed by Fire Point, the FP-7 has a range of up to 250 km and a 200 kg warhead, and was previously tested in February.

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Middle East Eye

center21d ago

Egypt condemns Israeli raid at Al-Aqsa

Egypt condemned Israeli raids at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Thursday, when hundreds of Israelis stormed the holy site during the Sukkot holiday. Cairo stated that these raids exacerbate tensions and threaten regional security and stability, referencing historic status quo agreements governing the site's use.

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Al Jazeera

center21d ago

Flydubai attack gives Netanyahu new security message ahead of Israel vote

An unnamed Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain of flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv before being overpowered, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu framing the incident as evidence of threats to Israelis ahead of upcoming elections. While the motive remains unclear, Netanyahu cited alleged Islamist radical indoctrination and potential Iranian involvement, bolstering his security-focused narrative despite opposition leader Yair Lapid rejecting any connection to prior security briefings.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center21d ago

Council of Europe assembly calls for frozen Russian assets to be used to compensate Ukraine

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has called on member states to redirect frozen Russian assets to compensate Ukraine for damages awarded by the European Court of Human Rights. PACE noted Russia owes over EUR 3.3 billion in unpaid compensation and urged targeted sanctions against individuals responsible for human rights violations.

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Al Jazeera

center21d ago

Western militaries are undermining Ukraine’s defence, experts say

Experts from the Kyiv School of Economics and Al Jazeera report that rigid Western military attitudes and regulatory paralysis in Kyiv are hindering joint weapons production, thereby undermining Ukraine's defense and leaving European forces unprepared. Stalled ventures, such as a Rheinmetall artillery shell factory, are attributed to delayed permits, site changes, and complex intellectual property and export rights issues, contrasting with Ukraine's rapid drone innovation.

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Middle East Eye

center21d ago

Palestinian man succumbs to wounds following Israeli raid on village in central West Bank

A Palestinian man, Mashhour Shaher Yassin, died from gunshot wounds sustained during an Israeli settler and soldier raid on the Al-Nasba area east of Yasuf village in the West Bank. Israeli soldiers reportedly opened fire, wounding two Palestinians and detaining others, while also obstructing ambulance and medical teams from reaching the injured.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center21d ago

Ukraine to provide shelters at all border crossing points by the end of 2026

Ukraine plans to equip all border crossing points with shelters by the end of 2026 to protect against Russian attacks, with the European Union supporting approximately one-third of the procurement. This initiative aims to ensure the rapid resumption of border control operations following strikes, as demonstrated by a recent incident in Odesa Oblast where a crossing was restored within 24 hours using modular structures.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center21d ago

EU and Ukraine identify means to cover budget and defence needs in 2026

The European Commission and Ukraine announced on October 1, 2026, that they have identified means to cover Ukraine's budget and defense needs for 2026 and confirmed steps for timely funding release. Both parties also agreed to expedite the provision of €45 billion under the Ukraine Support Loan for 2027 and will meet monthly to coordinate efforts.

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The Guardian Europe

left21d ago

Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes in defiance of Trump

Ukraine struck an oil facility in Russia's Samara region, a Russian vessel in the Black Sea, and a drone launch site in Oryol overnight, defying Donald Trump's calls to halt attacks on Russian refineries. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile was deployed for the first time, as Kyiv continues targeting Russian energy infrastructure to deprive Moscow of revenue.

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The Guardian Middle East

left21d ago

From Robert Kraft to Netanyahu, Israel’s supporters keep helping its critics | Peter Beinart

Robert Kraft allegedly pressured Ed Sheeran to drop Macklemore for saying "Free Palestine," while Benjamin Netanyahu's party has pushed to ban Arab parties, actions the author argues are politically detrimental to Israel. These moves, framed by loss aversion theory, are seen as aggressive responses to declining support rather than prudent adaptations to changing American public opinion.

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Ukrainska Pravda

center21d ago

Ukrainian forces strike drone site and Russian arms depot, destroy Rubicon warehouses

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian drone storage site near Volnovakha on September 23 and conducted further strikes on September 30-October 1 near Donetsk, Pokrovsk, Verkhnokamianka, and Tymoshivka, destroying drone warehouses, a UAV ground control station, and a rocket and artillery weapons depot. These operations are a priority for Ukraine's defense forces, aimed at degrading Russia's capacity to employ strike drones against civilian infrastructure.

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Myanmar Now

center21d ago

Myanmar nationals in Malaysia fear arrest and forced return

Malaysia deported 1,476 Myanmar nationals on three naval vessels on Tuesday, with officials from the Malaysia-based Myanmar Affairs Alliance expressing concern that returnees face forced conscription and insecurity. This move, part of a controversial repatriation program, has heightened fear within Malaysia's Myanmar community, including those with UNHCR refugee cards, who worry about intensified crackdowns and coercive tactics used in detention centers.

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Middle East Eye

center21d ago

RAF Fairford: Netanyahu claims Israel warned UK of ‘Iranian attack’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel provided the UK with intelligence about an impending Iranian-sponsored attack prior to an incident near RAF Fairford last Sunday. Netanyahu further suggested the British government's actions, including sanctions, demonstrate a dangerous capitulation to an "Islamist-Marxist alliance" and intensified anti-Israeli sentiment.

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