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Ukraine urges US to sanction "Russian Starlink" before operational launch – Reuters
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Ukrainska Pravda
center21d ago

Ukraine urges US to sanction "Russian Starlink" before operational launch – Reuters

Ukraine has urged the United States to sanction Russian companies involved in developing the "Rassvet" satellite network, warning that its operational launch by 2027 poses a severe threat for real-time targeting in Ukraine. The Ukrainian embassy plans to provide US officials with detailed information on the project's facilitators, emphasizing that sanctions are crucial to prevent Russia from achieving a "game-changer" capability.

Ukraine–Russia
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The battle for Kordofan: The corridor linking Sudan’s east and west
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Al Jazeera
center21d ago

The battle for Kordofan: The corridor linking Sudan’s east and west

Fighting in Sudan's Kordofan region has intensified since late 2025, becoming a major battleground between the SAF and RSF, with ACLED recording 2,876 attacks there between April 2023 and September 2026. The SAF is associated with more attacks overall, but the RSF overtook them in frequency from late 2024 to mid-2025, with recent fighting concentrated in North Kordofan, particularly around the capital el-Obeid.

Sudan / Darfur
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Israel kills eight in Gaza as ceasefire violations continue a year on
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Israel kills eight in Gaza as ceasefire violations continue a year on

Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, including five in an air strike on a civilian transport vehicle in western Gaza City that also wounded 15 others. The strikes occurred amid ongoing ceasefire violations by Israel, which has killed an average of four people daily since an agreement was signed a year ago.

Israel–Palestine
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The West wants Netanyahu gone - so Palestinians can be killed more quietly again
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

The West wants Netanyahu gone - so Palestinians can be killed more quietly again

Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Tue, 09/29/2026 - 14:28 Trump, nosediving in the polls and bristling over a disastrous war on Iran, needs a scapegoat – and the Israeli prime minister best fits the bill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks away after addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US on 24 September 2026 (Reuters) On Benjamin Netanyahu’s whirlwind visit to the United States last week to address the United Nations General Assembly

Israel–Palestine
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New Middle East Eye podcast brings voices from Gaza to the world
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

New Middle East Eye podcast brings voices from Gaza to the world

Middle East Eye launched a new podcast, "The Gaza Podcast," hosted by Hussam Tannera, to share the direct experiences of Palestinians living in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. The podcast aims to center the voices of ordinary Palestinians, featuring conversations about displacement, destruction, and daily struggles, with the first episode highlighting a medical graduate's experiences.

Israel–Palestine
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Australian couple on plane diverted after flydubai co-pilot’s alleged attack on pilot
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The Guardian Middle East
left21d ago

Australian couple on plane diverted after flydubai co-pilot’s alleged attack on pilot

An Australian couple was among passengers on a flydubai flight from the UAE to Israel that diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot allegedly attacked and stabbed the pilot. The passengers are safe, and the incident is under investigation, with Israeli officials noting the potential impact on regional peace accords.

Israel–Palestine
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Rubio orders Iran UNGA delegation to leave United States following stalled negotiations - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right21d ago

Rubio orders Iran UNGA delegation to leave United States following stalled negotiations - report

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran's UN General Assembly delegation, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to leave the United States on Monday following stalled indirect negotiations. This diplomatic rebuke occurred as Qatari mediators failed to bridge gaps between Washington and Tehran, leading US officials to conclude the talks had reached a stalemate.

Iran
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Palestinians to bury remains of 105 people killed in Israeli attack on Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center21d ago

Palestinians to bury remains of 105 people killed in Israeli attack on Gaza

Palestinians are preparing to bury the remains of 105 people killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza City's Al Taj 3 building and surrounding areas on October 25, 2023. The recovery operation, the fifth largest since the conflict began, was hampered by previous Israeli targeting of civil defense equipment, according to Gaza's civil defense directorate.

Israel–Palestine
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Israel turned Gaza into 'largest and harshest ghetto' in modern history, Euro-Med says
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Israel turned Gaza into 'largest and harshest ghetto' in modern history, Euro-Med says

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor stated that Israel has transformed Gaza into the "largest and harshest ghetto" in modern history, citing the use of starvation as a weapon and severe shortages of essential resources. The organization highlighted the dire consequences for Gaza's economic and social structure, with entire families now dependent on aid amid the ongoing concentration of over two million people in a limited area.

Israel–Palestine
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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The bodies and remains of 105 Palestinians were recovered from beneath the rubble of a residential block over the span of a little over two weeks, the Civil Defense said. The 17-day search was conducted in al-Taj area, located in central Gaza City.

Israel–Palestine
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Zelenskyy addresses defenders from the front line: We must defeat Russia and achieve peace
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Ukrainska Pravda
center21d ago

Zelenskyy addresses defenders from the front line: We must defeat Russia and achieve peace

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainian defenders from a front-line command post on Defenders' Day, stating that Ukraine's resilience stems from its soldiers holding the line against the occupying forces. Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity of defeating Russia to achieve peace and preserve Ukraine's existence, while also honoring fallen soldiers.

Ukraine–Russia
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Civil defence teams in Gaza recover over a 100 Palestinian bodies during 17-day search
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Civil defence teams in Gaza recover over a 100 Palestinian bodies during 17-day search

Civil defense teams in central Gaza City's al-Taj area recovered the bodies and remains of 105 Palestinians from beneath the rubble of a residential block over a 17-day period. The operation, conducted in coordination with an Egyptian committee, occurred as the Gaza Health Ministry reports nearly 74,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023, with thousands more missing.

Israel–Palestine
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Battlefield sees 209 combat clashes: Russian attempts to advance on Lyman front repelled
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Ukrainska Pravda
center21d ago

Battlefield sees 209 combat clashes: Russian attempts to advance on Lyman front repelled

Over the past day, 209 combat clashes occurred across Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces repelling Russian advances on the Lyman front and stopping 33 attacks on the Pokrovsk front. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported no significant changes on the Volyn and Polissia fronts and no evidence of offensive Russian group formations in those areas.

Ukraine–Russia
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Russia attacks Ukraine with 107 drones, most of them jet-powered: hits recorded at 11 locations
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Ukrainska Pravda
center21d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine with 107 drones, most of them jet-powered: hits recorded at 11 locations

Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight September 30-October 1, deploying 107 drones, including 63 jet-powered Shaheds. Ukrainian air defense forces reported destroying or jamming 87 drones, with hits recorded at 11 locations as the attack continued with some drones still in Ukrainian airspace.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran’s UN mission dismisses US expulsion claim as ‘baseless and worthless' news
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Iran’s UN mission dismisses US expulsion claim as ‘baseless and worthless' news

Iran's UN mission stated its delegation departed New York on Monday as scheduled, refuting reports of an immediate expulsion order from the U.S. Department of State. The mission dismissed the expulsion claims as 'baseless and worthless news' propagated after diplomatic negotiations failed to yield results.

Iran
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Gaza students take Ireland to court over visa refusals
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Gaza students take Ireland to court over visa refusals

At least 103 Palestinian students have had their Irish visas rejected this year, prompting legal action by a team of barristers and solicitors challenging the Minister of Justice's refusals. The legal challenge began last week with the case of Gaza student Hafez Alrayyes, as visa approval rates dropped significantly from 83.8 percent in 2025 to 27.5 percent in the current year.

Israel–Palestine
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Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away
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The Guardian Middle East
left21d ago

Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away

Israeli elections scheduled for less than a month away show a deep political deadlock, with polls indicating neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor his main opponent Gadi Eisenkot's bloc is projected to secure the 61 seats needed for a majority. This uncertainty fuels unease among Israelis, with many expressing distrust in all political options and pessimism about the country's future, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict and its aftermath.

Israel–Palestine
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New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left21d ago

New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza

New Google Maps images, taken in June 2024, reveal extensive devastation across Gaza, showing destroyed homes, infrastructure, and large tented camps lining the shoreline. The images highlight widespread destruction in Gaza City, Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah, with UNRWA reporting approximately 82% of structures damaged and over 2.1 million displaced people living in temporary shelters.

Israel–Palestine
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Kyiv Independent editor: ‘Our readers want Russia to suffer but we can’t be propagandists’
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The Guardian Europe
left21d ago

Kyiv Independent editor: ‘Our readers want Russia to suffer but we can’t be propagandists’

Olga Rudenko says news site has duty to report on Russian military gains and Ukrainian corruption even if subjects are not so well readReaders of Ukraine’s leading English news site “really want Russia to suffer” but that should not lead the title to downplay the military and political problems facing Kyiv, its editor has said. Speaking to the Guardian before an event to London, Olga Rudenko said many of the Kyiv Independent’s most-read stories described Ukrainian deep strike attacks into Russia

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Russia loses 1,900 soldiers and 36 artillery systems over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center21d ago

Russia loses 1,900 soldiers and 36 artillery systems over past day

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces suffered approximately 1,900 personnel casualties and lost 36 artillery systems in the past day. These figures contribute to the cumulative estimated losses of Russian forces since February 24, 2022, with ongoing confirmation of the data.

Ukraine–Russia
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