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Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP
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Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP

An air strike on Saturday in Sudan's South Kordofan state killed a driver for a World Food Programme (WFP) aid convoy, which the agency stated was clearly marked as humanitarian. The attack occurred as fighting intensifies in the contested Kordofan region between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), highlighting the dangerous security environment for aid workers.

Sudan / Darfur
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Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital
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Russia hits Kyiv bridge as Germany’s Merz visits Ukraine’s capital

Russia struck a key bridge in Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived for an unannounced visit to underscore Germany's support amid escalating Russian attacks. Merz met President Zelenskyy, pledging continued aid and discussing a potential joint drone production deal, while Russian strikes damaged infrastructure and disrupted the capital.

Ukraine–Russia
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Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack
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Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack

Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar were among five Palestinians killed in an Israeli air attack on a building in Gaza City's Remal neighborhood on Saturday. Their funeral was held at Saint Porphyrius Church, with the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem expressing deep sorrow over the loss of the Christian women who aided displaced people.

Israel–Palestine
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War on Iran: Is escalation more likely than a deal?
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center3h ago

War on Iran: Is escalation more likely than a deal?

Former Iranian and US diplomats agree that the war on Iran is likely to get worse in the coming weeks.

Iran
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‘Did he know?’: Why Israel is rejecting an October 7 reckoning
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‘Did he know?’: Why Israel is rejecting an October 7 reckoning

The fixation on Netanyahu’s failures allows Israel to avoid confronting what it has done in Gaza.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions
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center11h ago

Iran says Hormuz to remain closed until US meets conditions

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets Iran's seven conditions outlined in the Islamabad memorandum. Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran is prepared for both negotiation and confrontation, and is neither intimidated nor excited by recent US proposals.

Iran
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Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws
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Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws

Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters seized control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, on Saturday after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced a temporary withdrawal. The recapture of the city follows the collapse of a 2022 peace deal and raises fears of a wider regional conflict, with the US urging restraint and respect for sovereignty.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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Is the Sudanese army gaining momentum against the RSF?
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center11h ago

Is the Sudanese army gaining momentum against the RSF?

The Sudanese army captured the town of al-Mazroub in North Kordofan on Friday, a key RSF position that weakens their supply routes, according to the SAF. This advance extends a series of military successes for the SAF in the Kordofan region, though the RSF still controls much of western Sudan.

Sudan / Darfur
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The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life
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center12h ago

The story of a book in Gaza: A treasured possession given new lease of life

Amid the destruction in Gaza, Mohammed Saad recovered approximately 12,000 books from his destroyed library in Beit Lahiya and established a tent library called Athar in Deir el-Balah to provide children with access to literature. Saad and his son clean and repair salvaged books, selling them at symbolic prices to help children reconnect with learning despite widespread damage to educational infrastructure.

Israel–Palestine
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Pelosi-backed US candidate calls for ‘full arms embargo’ on Israel
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center23h ago

Pelosi-backed US candidate calls for ‘full arms embargo’ on Israel

Connie Chan, a US Democrat endorsed by Nancy Pelosi, called for a "full arms embargo on the Israeli government" during a televised debate in California. Chan stated she would vote on "day one in Congress" to "end a genocide in Gaza and to end an apartheid state," highlighting divisions within Congress over US support for Israel.

Israel–Palestine
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Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know
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center1d ago

Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know

Ethiopian government forces recaptured Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, Tigray's capital, on September 23, following intense fighting that shattered the Pretoria Agreement. The advance, which also saw TPLF fighters reportedly abandoning posts and looting, occurs amid broader conflict across Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions, raising fears of wider regional escalation.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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Five killed as Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes, Russia hits second bridge
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center1d ago

Five killed as Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes, Russia hits second bridge

Russia attacked a Liberian-flagged ship in Odesa, killing one person, while Ukrainian strikes in occupied Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Belgorod regions reportedly killed three others. These exchanges follow Russia's second strike on a Kyiv bridge in two days, underscoring escalating attacks on civilian infrastructure and ports amid ongoing conflict.

Ukraine–Russia
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Israeli settlers attack farmers in West Bank pogrom, soldiers hit reporters
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center1d ago

Israeli settlers attack farmers in West Bank pogrom, soldiers hit reporters

Israeli forces detain and assault journalists in Jabal Qamass area in Beita, south of Nablus.

Israel–Palestine
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Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle
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center1d ago

Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle

Ethiopian federal forces recaptured Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle from Tigray rebels on Saturday, with rebel fighters and TPLF leaders reportedly seen retreating from the city. The airport was one of three seized by rebels on September 23, and its recapture marks a significant development in the government's counteroffensive, though independent confirmation remains difficult due to media restrictions.

Ethiopia / Tigray
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Gaza voters want jobs and security as Palestinian elections approach
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center1d ago

Gaza voters want jobs and security as Palestinian elections approach

Gaza residents like Ahmad Mohsen, 24, are prioritizing jobs and security ahead of the upcoming Palestinian elections, hoping for reconstruction and an end to conflict. Many voters, like Ghassan Marwan, 53, recall the 2006 elections with nostalgia for transparency but now face widespread destruction and economic devastation, seeking tangible improvements in their lives.

Israel–Palestine
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WHO warns of ‘devastating consequences’ due to delayed aid entry into Gaza
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center1d ago

WHO warns of ‘devastating consequences’ due to delayed aid entry into Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday that repeated delays in bringing essential medical supplies into Gaza risk devastating consequences for Palestinians needing urgent care. WHO representative Reinhilde Van De Weerdt called on Israeli authorities to release pressure on medical supplies and implement a multi-crossing model for unimpeded aid entry.

Israel–Palestine
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Israeli air attack on Gaza City apartment kills at least five
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Israeli air attack on Gaza City apartment kills at least five

An Israeli air attack on a residential apartment in Gaza City's densely populated Remal neighborhood early Saturday killed at least five people and wounded six others, according to al-Shifa Hospital medical staff. The strike hit the al-Asala building without prior warning, causing significant destruction and trapping residents under rubble, with civil defense crews continuing search operations.

Israel–Palestine
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Israel could’ve ended Gaza war, freed captives sooner: Israel ex-negotiator
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center2d ago

Israel could’ve ended Gaza war, freed captives sooner: Israel ex-negotiator

Retired Israeli General Nitzan Alon stated on Friday that Israel could have secured a deal to return all captives and end the Gaza war "maybe a year earlier" than October 2025. Alon criticized the prolonged conflict, suggesting that thousands of lives on both sides could have been saved and more captives returned alive.

Israel–Palestine
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Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
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center2d ago

Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan

Sudanese Armed Forces announced on Friday they captured the RSF stronghold of al-Mazroub in North Kordofan state following fierce battles. The army stated this gain is significant as it advances their goal of cutting RSF supply lines between North and West Kordofan.

Sudan / Darfur
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Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections
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center2d ago

Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections

Israeli forces have imposed a two-week siege on the Ras al-Ahmar Bedouin community in the occupied West Bank's Jordan Valley, blocking access to water, animal feed, and healthcare as they construct a military barrier. The blockade has led to livestock starvation, restricted movement for residents, and prevented 51 schoolchildren from attending classes, intensifying pressure on the community to leave their land.

Israel–Palestine
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