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Israeli attacks caused 70 percent of recorded Gaza deaths in 2025
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Israeli attacks caused 70 percent of recorded Gaza deaths in 2025

Israeli forces' attacks accounted for 70.1 percent of the 24,650 deaths registered by the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza in 2025, according to its first mortality report since 2022. The report also indicated that the under-five mortality rate more than doubled, with heart disease becoming the second-largest cause of death.

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Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right22d ago

Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ - report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with intelligence indicating Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, citing new construction at the "Pickaxe Mountain" site south of Tehran. The meeting, reportedly also attended by a Saudi security official, focused on Iran's nuclear activities and regional threats, with Netanyahu assessing Iran could initiate an attack in the coming weeks.

Iran
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Ukrainian forces hit Russian drone depot, command post and logistics facilities
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Ukrainian forces hit Russian drone depot, command post and logistics facilities

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian drone depot in Hranitne, Donetsk Oblast, and a command post in Lysychansk, Luhansk Oblast, on September 29-30. Additional strikes targeted a repair base in Starobilsk and multiple logistics facilities in Donetsk Oblast and occupied Crimea, according to Ukraine's General Staff.

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Shobeiri Zanjani: The quiet ayatollah who bridged Iran’s political divide
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Shobeiri Zanjani: The quiet ayatollah who bridged Iran’s political divide

Submitted by MEE correspondent on Mon, 09/28/2026 - 12:38 Grand Ayatollah Mousa Shobeiri Zanjani passed away on 20 September at the age of 98 Grand Ayatollah Mousa Shobeiri Zanjani was a highly respected and influential religious figure across Iran's political spectrum (X) Off When Grand Ayatollah Mousa Shobeiri Zanjani died at 98 on 20 September, he left behind a rare position in Iran’s religious establishment: a cleric who kept his distance from political power, yet whose influence reached acr

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Israel-bound plane lands in Saudi Arabia after pilot allegedly tries to crash it
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Israel-bound plane lands in Saudi Arabia after pilot allegedly tries to crash it

A Flydubai flight bound for Israel made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an altercation between pilots triggered a hijacking alert. Israeli officials stated the incident, which involved a steep, rapid descent, was averted by passenger intervention and prevented a potential disaster.

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At least one Palestinian killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

At least one Palestinian killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

An Israeli air strike on a home in Gaza City early Wednesday killed one Palestinian woman and seriously injured her husband, according to medical sources at Al-Shifa Hospital. This attack occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire, and brings the total Palestinian casualties since October 2023 to over 74,000, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning, Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Qatari mediators in Doha late on Tuesday and received US feedback on a proposed seven-day trust-building plan. The plan aims to build trust and return to an enhanced version of a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signed in June, an official told Reuters.

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Each hour of air-raid warnings costs Ukraine US$45m in business losses – The Guardian
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Each hour of air-raid warnings costs Ukraine US$45m in business losses – The Guardian

Air-raid warnings cost Ukraine an estimated US$45 million per hour in business losses as operations halt, according to Ukraine's Minister for Economy and Environment Oleksandr Kravchenko. This economic impact, coupled with US$10 billion in fixed asset damages this year, highlights the severe disruption caused by Russian drone and missile attacks, prompting Kyiv to seek additional international support.

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Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal

US President Donald Trump described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as "a friend" and downplayed Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal, stating "as long as I'm around, he's going to be fine." Trump made these remarks in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, contrasting North Korea's nuclear capabilities with Iran's, which he stated Iran cannot possess.

Iran
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Pezeshkian accuses US, Israel of attempts at sowing 'internal divisions' in Iran
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Pezeshkian accuses US, Israel of attempts at sowing 'internal divisions' in Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of attempting to create and exacerbate internal divisions within Iran, according to state media. Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of national unity to counter these alleged conspiracies, stating that public participation is key to overcoming them.

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Watch: Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu ‘war criminal’
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Watch: Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu ‘war criminal’

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a "war criminal" during an interview with Piers Morgan on September 30, 2026. Al Thani condemned the Hamas attack on Israel but described Israel's response in Gaza as unjustifiable and constituting war crimes.

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Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups
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The Guardian Asia
left22d ago

Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite warnings from UN and rights groups

Malaysia began repatriating approximately 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday from Lumut naval base, with the government stating it resolves a significant burden and security threat. Rights groups and the UN urged Malaysia to halt the process, expressing concern that the returnees, potentially including Rohingya, face persecution and violence amid Myanmar's ongoing civil war.

Myanmar
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Israel's opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of fearmongering ahead of elections
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Israel's opposition leader accuses Netanyahu of fearmongering ahead of elections

Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fearmongering by claiming enemies might attack before the October 27 elections. Lapid requested an urgent security briefing, stating that while threats exist, there is no reason to panic the public and that security matters should be handled professionally, not as election campaign material.

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Russia attacks Ukraine overnight with Zircon, Oniks and Iskander missiles and 188 drones
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Russia attacks Ukraine overnight with Zircon, Oniks and Iskander missiles and 188 drones

Russian forces attacked Ukraine on the night of September 29-30 with Zircon, Oniks, and Iskander missiles, along with 188 drones launched from multiple Russian oblasts and occupied Crimea. Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying 160 aerial assets, though hits were recorded at 18 locations, with Kyiv Oblast being a primary target and resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.

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Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
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BBC Middle East
center22d ago

Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza

Six-year-old Raseel al-Balawi has undergone over 20 surgeries since late July in Gaza after an Israeli helicopter strike allegedly hit her tent in al-Mawasi camp, causing severe infections. The Israeli military stated it has no record of the attack, while BBC investigations highlight the challenges Gaza's doctors face treating children amid ongoing bombardment.

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Iran warns Israel's presence is creating a 'dangerous situation', condemns Netanyahu’s visit to UAE
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Iran warns Israel's presence is creating a 'dangerous situation', condemns Netanyahu’s visit to UAE

Iran's foreign ministry warned on Tuesday that Israel's regional presence is creating a dangerous situation and condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the UAE. Tehran urged regional countries to remain alert to threats to collective peace and security, stating the visit occurred at a sensitive time amid Israeli attacks on Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine.

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Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit
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BBC US & Canada
center22d ago

Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit

President Trump hosted AI industry leaders from companies including OpenAI and Google on Tuesday to discuss AI safety and development. The executives signed a self-regulatory accord committing to internal safety measures and independent audits, which Trump described as a "morally binding" pact. However, some experts criticized the agreement for lacking accountability and clear consequences for breaches.

United States
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Russia loses 1,470 soldiers over past day
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Ukrainska Pravda
center22d ago

Russia loses 1,470 soldiers over past day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia lost 1,470 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day, bringing the total estimated losses since February 24, 2022, to approximately 1,533,970 personnel. These figures represent the latest daily update on combat losses, with the information currently undergoing confirmation.

Ukraine–Russia
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Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu 'war criminal', says Doha will continue diplomacy efforts in region
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Middle East Eye
center22d ago

Qatar's prime minister calls Netanyahu 'war criminal', says Doha will continue diplomacy efforts in region

Qatar's prime minister accused his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, of being a "war criminal", and stressed that Doha would continue its mediation efforts despite escalating tensions in the region. During an interview with Piers Morgan, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani - who is also Qatar's foreign minister - was asked whether he considered Netanyahu a war criminal.

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US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank

The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US.

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