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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces have temporarily withdrawn from Mekelle, the regional capital, amid fighting with national army forces, with residents reporting pro-government forces now control the city. This development marks a significant shift in the conflict following the collapse of the 2022 Pretoria Agreement and raises concerns about wider regional destabilization.

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Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv

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Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv

Russian forces struck a second major bridge in Kyiv, the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge, on Saturday morning, injuring two people and damaging the roadway and trolleybus wires. This attack, following earlier strikes on the Pivdennyi (Southern) Bridge, severs key transport links across the Dnipro River and raises concerns about the city being effectively cut in two.

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How fresh fighting in Tigray could spark wider conflict in Ethiopia

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How fresh fighting in Tigray could spark wider conflict in Ethiopia

Fresh fighting has erupted in Ethiopia's Tigray region between regional forces and the national army, with clashes spreading into neighboring Afar and Amhara regions. The TPLF claims the federal government launched an offensive, while the government states Tigrayan forces attacked first after seizing airports, disrupting services and causing panic buying among residents recovering from a previous war.

Ethiopia / Tigray

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Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates

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Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates

Ethiopia and Eritrea severed diplomatic ties on Thursday after Ethiopia ordered Eritrean diplomats to leave, accusing them of threatening national security, with Eritrea reciprocating the action. This diplomatic breakdown occurs amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia involving the TPLF and its allies, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and marking a significant reversal from the 2018 peace rapprochement.

Ethiopia / Tigray

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Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels

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Three reasons Middle East oil supply is nearly back to pre-Iran war levels

Middle East oil flow reached 92% of its pre-war baseline in late September, seven months after conflict with Iran disrupted the Strait of Hormuz. Rebounding supply is attributed to US military escorts, ship-to-ship transfers in the Gulf of Oman, and increased pipeline exports, though sustainability is questioned due to ongoing Iranian attacks and potential policy shifts.

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Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row

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Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung threatened unspecified 'further action' against Ukraine if Kyiv does not apologize for publicly disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha described the situation as a 'diplomatic misunderstanding' and stated Kyiv is working to resolve it, but Lee rejected this, citing national dignity and accusing Ukraine of potentially provoking conflict on the Korean Peninsula.

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Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned

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Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned

Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, in areas including near the military headquarters, hours after drone flights were banned over the city. A source linked to opposition fighters claimed responsibility for drone strikes, while Ethiopian authorities have not confirmed the cause, locations, or casualties.

Ethiopia / Tigray

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Too early to say whether Iran involved in Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack, Israeli PM says

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Too early to say whether Iran involved in Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack, Israeli PM says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Wednesday that it is too early to determine if Iran was involved in an incident where a pilot allegedly stabbed another pilot and attempted to take control of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker, preventing a mid-air disaster, and the stabbed pilot is in stable condition, being hailed as a hero.

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

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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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Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring

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BBC Europe

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Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring

Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since spring, primarily targeting Kyiv and 10 other regions overnight, killing at least five people, including a child. The Russian Ministry of Defence stated it struck the Trypilska power station, Ukraine's largest electricity supplier to Kyiv, while Ukraine's President Zelensky reported strikes on critical infrastructure across multiple regions.

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Rosenberg: Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine

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Rosenberg: Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no signs of halting the invasion of Ukraine, despite battlefield losses and economic damage, and is expected to continue strikes this winter. Western officials accuse Moscow of escalating hybrid warfare against European nations through cyber-attacks and sabotage to reduce support for Kyiv.

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Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC

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Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC

Heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's Tigray region has killed at least 52 civilians since Saturday, according to a medic at Alamata General Hospital. Government troops reportedly control the town and are advancing north, while Tigrayan forces claim they are responding to a federal offensive that violated the 2022 peace deal.

Ethiopia / Tigray

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Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza

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BBC Middle East

center4d 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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Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit

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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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