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Poland reaffirms support for Ukraine after drone strikes

Russian drones struck a passenger train near the Dorohusk-Yahodyn border crossing early Sunday, destroying its locomotive and prompting Poland to reaffirm its commitment to supporting Ukraine. Polish officials stated the attack aimed to deter support and vowed a "nonprovocative but serious response" to strengthen border security, emphasizing that Ukraine's security is vital to Poland's own.

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center1d ago

Saudi Arabia faces hard choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

Iran-backed Houthis injured 13 people in Saudi Arabia on Monday night, bringing the total injured since July to approximately 100, while also blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and allegedly targeting the East-West oil pipeline. Saudi Arabia faces a dilemma balancing deterrence and diplomacy as the Houthis' advances threaten both its security and global economic stability.

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center1d ago

Saudi Arabia faces tough choices as Houthis gain in Yemen

Houthi forces injured 13 people in attacks on Saudi Arabia on Monday night, bringing the total injured since July to approximately 100, while also allegedly targeting the East-West oil pipeline. The escalating conflict in Yemen exposes Saudi Arabia's vulnerability, forcing Riyadh to balance deterrence with diplomacy amid Houthi advances that threaten global oil supply.

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center1d ago

Iran's 'Woman, Life, Freedom' spirit lives on amid war

The 2022 death of Jina Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered a resistance movement in Iran. Four years later, the Iranian regime endures — but so does the legacy of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests.

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center1d ago

'Woman, Life, Freedom' spirit lives on as Iran war drags on

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center2d ago

EU leaders urge unity after Russian strike on train

A Russian drone struck a passenger train near the Ukrainian-Polish border in Volyn region on September 14, 2026, shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had disembarked. EU leaders, including Kaja Kallas and Petteri Orpo, urged continued unity and increased support for Ukraine, viewing the attack as a Russian attempt to intimidate European allies.

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center2d ago

Israeli minister accuses 'NAZA' filmmakers of 'treason'

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor for treason after their documentary "NAZA," which interviews Israeli intelligence operatives about AI-powered targeting systems used in Gaza, won a prize at the Venice Film Festival. The film alleges systemic killing and dehumanization of Palestinians, while the Israeli military denies deliberately targeting civilians and criticizes the film's anonymous testimonies.

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center2d ago

Can Iran replace sea trade with land routes?

Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated Iran should activate northern land routes to shift imports and exports away from southern ports due to a US-led maritime blockade. While Iran has multiple land corridors, their capacity and significantly higher costs present substantial obstacles to replacing the volume of sea trade, particularly for energy and containerized goods.

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center5d ago

Iran pursues cautious escalation ahead of US midterms

US President Trump stated on Wednesday that the war with Iran would end immediately after the US midterm elections, defending his decision to launch attacks to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Iran is pursuing a cautious escalation, aiming to impose costs on the US without triggering a full-scale response, with its preferred outcome being a return to the Islamabad truce, according to an expert.

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center5d ago

Iran war: Saudi-Houthi escalation intensifies Yemen conflict

The Houthi militia seized the port city of Mokha, the town of Dhubab, and Perim island this week, strategically located near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while exchanging missile and drone attacks with Saudi Arabia. This escalation, which ended a period of relative calm, marks a significant intensification of the Yemen conflict, with analysts describing it as a 'full-scale war'.

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center6d ago

North Korea spends war windfall on arms, infrastructure

The Ukraine war and Pyongyang's alliance with Moscow have delivered an economic boost to North Korea, allowing the regime to pursue a range of long-desired projects.

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center6d ago

Myanmar seeks closer foreign ties amid global isolation

Myanmar coup leader Min Aung Hlaing concluded a three-day visit to Vietnam, where the nations agreed to enhance defense and security ties, marking his sixth international trip since becoming president in April. This diplomatic push aims to diversify partnerships and normalize relations, though analysts note engagement remains limited to existing allies and has not garnered legitimacy among the Myanmar public.

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center7d ago

Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs

The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs pose yet another barrier to education.

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center9d ago

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold Ukraine talks after meeting Putin

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Kyiv on Sunday after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeking significant military aid including Patriot missile systems. Despite the diplomatic push, Moscow and Kyiv remain divided over territorial concessions, and Kushner acknowledged the difficulty of resolving the conflict.

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center13d ago

Trump's Iran strategy: Could this become a forever war?

On Tuesday, US forces attacked Iranian air defense sites, radar systems, and maritime assets, with President Trump describing the strategy as 'mowing the grass' to regularly reduce Iranian capabilities. Iran responded by firing rockets and drones at US facilities, indicating that while US strikes can delay reconstruction, Iran's industrial base allows for continued rebuilding, potentially leading to an enduring low-intensity conflict.

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center13d ago

Iran bets on shadow networks to evade US sanctions

Iran is leveraging established shadow networks and exploring cryptocurrencies to circumvent stringent US sanctions, particularly those targeting oil revenue and financial transactions. Figures like Babak Zanjani, supported by influential patrons within the Islamic Republic, are central to this strategy, drawing on decades of experience in black market oil sales and complex company structures to maintain trade despite international pressure.

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center15d ago

US irks Germany, Europe with Russian G20 invite, press bans

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended G20 finance talks in Asheville, North Carolina, where US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Russia would receive no economic relief until its invasion of Ukraine ends. European delegates, including German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's invitation and the exclusion of several major news outlets from the proceedings.

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center16d ago

Deceived and deployed: How young Cameroonians end up fighting in Russia's war in Ukraine

Analysts say economic desperation and fraudulent recruitment schemes are funneling Cameroonian youth into the Russian military — with deadly consequences.

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center34d ago

US disputes reports of trying conditions on carrier in Gulf

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disputed reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been at sea for over eight months, calling the accounts "completely misrepresented." Senators Ruben Gallego and Richard Blumenthal have called for congressional oversight visits to investigate alleged supply shortages, mental health concerns, and extended deployments amid Operation Epic Fury.

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center34d ago

Israeli military moves as settlers besiege 3 West Bank homes

Israeli soldiers were deployed to Qusra on Thursday to protect three homes besieged by Israeli settlers since Sunday, with one home belonging to a Palestinian American whose family was moved by the IDF. The incident prompted sharp criticism from the US Ambassador to Israel and calls for action from the UN Human Rights Office and the EU.

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