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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.

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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

Ukraine–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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‘Hero’ pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai flight to Israel
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The Guardian Middle East
left21d ago

‘Hero’ pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai flight to Israel

A flydubai pilot, Smit Machchhar, was stabbed by his co-pilot en route to Tel Aviv, but managed to open the cockpit door allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and save the flight. The plane, carrying 174 passengers, landed safely in Saudi Arabia where Machchhar is receiving medical treatment, hailed as a hero by Indian and Israeli officials.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia pounds power grid with seven killed in biggest energy attack in months
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The Guardian Europe
left21d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Russia pounds power grid with seven killed in biggest energy attack in months

Russia launched its heaviest air campaign in months against Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, killing seven people including a child and prompting emergency power cuts in Kyiv and three surrounding regions. The attacks, which hit critical infrastructure in five regions, occurred as President Zelenskyy visited the eastern front and discussed territorial gains, while Ukraine also urged US sanctions on Russian satellite network entities.

Ukraine–Russia
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Trump again says Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have affected diesel market
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Ukrainska Pravda
center21d ago

Trump again says Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have affected diesel market

Former US President Donald Trump stated that Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries are significantly impacting the global diesel market more than the Middle East conflict. He suggested that without these attacks on Russian refining facilities, current diesel fuel shortages might not exist.

Ukraine–Russia
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Iran war live: Trump hints US could strike Iran, warns time coming
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Al Jazeera
center21d ago

Iran war live: Trump hints US could strike Iran, warns time coming

Former US President Donald Trump stated that the US has "virtually total control" over the Strait of Hormuz and warned that a choice must be made to "make a deal with Iran or blow them up." US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that American forces have "destroyed" Iran's navy, air force, defense systems, leadership, and military-industrial capacity, while also crippling its nuclear ambitions.

Iran
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Co-pilot who stabbed pilot on Israel-bound plane may have tried to crash it, says Netanyahu
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The Guardian Middle East
left21d ago

Co-pilot who stabbed pilot on Israel-bound plane may have tried to crash it, says Netanyahu

A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a reported altercation between the pilots, which prompted Israel to scramble warplanes fearing a hijacking. Israeli officials stated the incident stemmed from a pilot feud, not a hijacking, and all passengers were safe as the plane, which transmitted an emergency alert and made an erratic descent, was secured by Saudi forces.

Israel–Palestine
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US representatives introduce bill sanctioning expanding Israeli settlements
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

US representatives introduce bill sanctioning expanding Israeli settlements

US Representatives Joaquin Castro, Madeleine Dean, and others introduced the Stop the Settlements Act, proposing sanctions against individuals involved in expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. The bill aims to block new settlement construction and ban imports from settlements, with Representative Castro stating sanctions can halt the "violent land grab" of Palestinian territory.

Israel–Palestine
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Wisconsin Palestinian community leader can be deported, immigration judge rules
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Wisconsin Palestinian community leader can be deported, immigration judge rules

A US immigration judge ruled on Wednesday that Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian community leader in Milwaukee, can be deported based on national security concerns, though his lawyer confirmed an appeal will be filed. Sarsour, who denies the allegations and claims his arrest is due to his advocacy for Palestinian rights, remains free pending further legal proceedings.

Israel–Palestine
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Resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel fails in US Senate
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel fails in US Senate

A US Senate resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel failed to gain approval, with 47 senators voting in favor and 51 against. Senator Chris Van Hollen stated that Republicans denied American families answers on their deaths, while also blocking accountability for Palestinians facing violence in the occupied West Bank.

Israel–Palestine
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Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family
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The Guardian Middle East
left22d ago

Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family

Over 100 Israeli settlers overwhelmed security forces in the West Bank village of Jalud early Tuesday, attacking a Palestinian family attempting to reclaim their homes and setting houses on fire, injuring three Israeli security officials. The scale of the settler violence and the military's inability to control it prompted condemnation from Israeli politicians and warnings that such "anarchy" could jeopardize international legitimacy and military aid.

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Pentagon says it has formally completed withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
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The Guardian Middle East
left22d ago

Pentagon says it has formally completed withdrawal of US troops from Iraq

The Pentagon announced the formal completion of US troop withdrawal from Iraq, concluding Operation Inherent Resolve after defeating ISIS. While former President Trump hailed the departure as a victory and a return home, Iraqi security experts expressed concern that the withdrawal could allow ISIS remnants and Iran-aligned militias to recover.

United States
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UN condemns Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

UN condemns Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners

Neil Tobin, Deputy head of UN Human Rights in Palestine, stated on Wednesday that Israel is holding 9,329 Palestinian prisoners, with over a third under administrative detention and 1,393 from Gaza detained as "unlawful combatants". Tobin condemned the "horrific" reality for detainees, citing 92 Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody since October 2023, and called for independent investigations and the release of arbitrarily detained Palestinians.

Israel–Palestine
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Kyiv returns to scheduled power outages
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Kyiv returns to scheduled power outages

Kyiv returned to scheduled power outages on September 30 following an order from Ukrenergo, Ukraine's national energy company, after Russia conducted massive strikes on energy infrastructure overnight. The energy company stated residents can check outage schedules via its chatbot, website, or the Kyiv Digital app, with overground electric public transport temporarily suspended in two capital districts due to the emergency cuts.

Ukraine–Russia
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Ukrainian forces use single ground robot to evacuate four wounded soldiers in constant danger from drones and mines – video
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Ukrainian forces use single ground robot to evacuate four wounded soldiers in constant danger from drones and mines – video

Ukrainian soldiers from the 5th Separate Kyiv Assault Brigade evacuated four wounded infantrymen from the Huliaipole front in Zaporizhzhia Oblast using a single unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). The operation, documented by the 7th Rapid Response Corps, involved two stages and faced constant threats from Russian drones and mines, with one soldier in extremely critical condition.

Ukraine–Russia
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