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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

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Israel bars two Swedish MEPs from entering occupied West Bank

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Russians strike gas station in Kharkiv, injuring two people

In Kharkiv, Russian troops struck a gas station, leaving two people injured.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·3 months ago

🇮🇱 Israel·BBC World·3 months ago

Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza

Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.

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IDF airstrike hits market in Sheikh Radwan, Gaza City after evacuation warning

WATCH: The IDF recently struck the market area in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in northern Gaza City, following an evacuation warning. https://t.co/f0A6mLFbrW

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·3 months ago

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·3 months ago

Houthis claim attack on vessel off Yanbu; Saudi Arabia unconfirmed

NOW: The Houthis claim they attacked a vessel off Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the incident.

Chinese J-16 fighter jets trained against Egyptian Rafale jets in simulated dogfights for the first time during the Eagles of Civilization 2026 exercise in Egypt.

Chinese J-16 fighter jets trained against Egyptian Rafale jets in simulated dogfights for the first time during the Eagles of Civilization 2026 exercise in Egypt. This marks the first time any Chinese fighter has conducted combat drills against a Western-built platform. China deployed roughly six J-16s along with YY-20A tankers, a KJ-500 early warning aircraft, and support assets, flying over 6,000 km to reach Egypt.

🇮🇷 Iran·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

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China and Jordan call for Strait of Hormuz to get back to normal after US-Iran conflict

China and Jordan have called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and called for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran to be maintained in a joint statement issued during King Abdullah’s visit to Beijing. They also said they wanted to see “a comprehensive solution addressing the root causes of tension … through dialogue and negotiation, ensuring full respect for the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of regional countries”. Peace talks between the US and.

US Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury is expected on Monday to broaden the scope of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran as the Trump administration seeks to increase economic pressure on Tehran, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters.

US announces expansion of sanctions in 'economic onslaught' on Iran

By David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran around the world as Washington significantly ratchets up economic pressure on Tehran with the war nearing its 6-month mark.

US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now

By David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced a possible expansion of sanctions on countries doing business with Iran as part of what it billed as an "economic D-Day," but stopped short of actually imposing penalties. As the war with Iran nears its six-month mark, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. was launching an "economic onslaught" against Iran's financial connections around the globe.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·LiveUAMap·3 months ago

At least 1 person killed, 2 wounded as result of Russian strikes in Pavlohrad

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·3 months ago

Protest at Islamabad varsity turns ugly after clash between uniformed individual, students

A security official is in custody and facing disciplinary action under military law following reports of a scuffle at Islamabad’s Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology (SUSIT), sources involved in the investigation said late Monday. The individual allegedly discharged a weapon during a scuffle with protestors at the university’s Chattha Bakhtawar campus, where students had been agitating against the dismissal of a senior official and other varsity-related issues. A video shared

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What could new US sanctions on Iran entail?

The US says it is preparing to announce new sanctions on Iran. It's been billed an economic D-day and is expected to add further pressure on the country's economy that's already been battered from previous sanctions and a US naval blockade. The renewed economic pressure would not be the first time the US has used economic tools at its disposal to corner Iran. But what could the new measures likely entail?

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·3 months ago

BREAKING: Trump:

BREAKING: Trump: Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years. Their ridiculously high tariffs on our Farmers and farm products has made life impossible for these great American Patriots, and has long created a 60 Billion Dollar Deficit between our two Countries. Not sustainable, and NOT ANYMORE! On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%. Build in the U.S. and there are ZERO TA

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·3 months ago

Ukraine assisting terrorist groups in Africa with UAVs — war correspondent

Alexander Kharchenko pointed to the emerging interest in drone technology among militants in Mali

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Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economy

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·France 24·3 months ago

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Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'

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🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

Meet Dai Zheng, the space veteran betting on China’s reusable rocket revolution

Ten years ago, Dai Zheng made a career-defining gamble: he left his secure, prestigious engineering post in China’s state space programme to join an unproven private start-up. On August 19, that risk paid off when a rocket booster returned from orbit and landed upright for the first time in Chinese commercial space history. For Dai, now chief commander of the Zhuque-3 missions at LandSpace, the successful touchdown marked both a major personal milestone and a critical leap forward in China’s...

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

Woman, 76, killed and eight people injured, including child, in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast

A 76-year-old woman was killed in the village of Shyroka Balka and eight people, including a child, were injured when the Russians attacked Kherson Oblast with artillery and drones on 24 August.

🌍 Global·X/@visionergeo·3 months ago

UK pledges offensive capability support to Ukraine against Russian ballistic missiles

🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦🚀 Britain is preparing to help Ukraine fight Russia’s ballistic-missile threat before the missiles even leave their launchers, signaling an increasingly offensive approach to protecting Ukrainian cities from Russian strikes. During his Independence Day visit to Kyiv, Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that support cannot be limited to conventional air defense. London also wants Ukraine to possess long-range capabilities capable of destroying

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·3 months ago

US unveils fresh sanctions to 'sever every economic lifeline' sustaining Iran

🇮🇳 India·NDTV World·3 months ago

Ajit Doval In Beijing For 25th Round Of India-China Boundary Talks

The ties between New Delhi and Beijing came under severe strain after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·3 months ago

Israeli strike on Syrian airbase sparks tension with Turkey, exposes post-war friction - analysis

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani rejected claims that Turkey intended to establish a military base at Abu al-Duhur, saying the site was being restored for use by the Syrian Air Force.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

Chinese President Xi calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis

Chinese President Xi calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East crisis Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a diplomatic solution to the Middle East crisis during talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Beijing on Monday. “China has always advocated for a comprehensive ceasefire [and] resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means,” Xi said, according to China's foreign ministry. He stressed that “the sovereignty and security of regional countries including Jordan should be

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Major fire destroys 82,000 sq m industrial complex in Kolpino, St. Petersburg

❗️❗️🇺🇦🔥🇷🇺 A massive industrial complex near St. Petersburg has been effectively gutted, with Russian emergency services confirming that the fire in the Kolpino area spread across approximately 82,000 square meters. The blaze erupted at a warehouse complex on the Izhora industrial site, where the affected facility itself covered roughly 79,200 square meters. The site was used for receiving, storing, processing, packaging and dispatching various goods and cargo. More than 200 emergency pers

🌍 Global·X/@visionergeo·3 months ago

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Moscow Times·3 months ago

Russia and Ukraine Release 20 Prisoners of War

Belarus said it acted as a mediator in the latest prisoner-of-war exchange.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

Ukrainian troops post video of rare Russian Starlink alternative being destroyed by drones

Ukrainian soldiers from the 1st Separate Assault Regiment have hunted down a Spirit-030, a Russian satellite communications terminal, on the Huliaipole front.

Ukraine’s General Staff is considering lowering the upper mobilization age from 60 to 50–55, with exceptions for critically needed specialists.

Ukraine’s General Staff is considering lowering the upper mobilization age from 60 to 50–55, with exceptions for critically needed specialists. The proposal is still under discussion, with no final decision yet. Source: Pravda Ukraine

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

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The Palestinian-American determined to defend his home from Israeli settlers

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Command and Politics in the War Between Moscow and Kyiv

Our intrepid team covers a lot of ground in this episode: the increasing fluidity of the battlefield, drones and air defense, the biting Black Sea campaign, the causes and aftermath of the firing of Ukraine’s popular defense minister, why Ukraine probably cannot produce PAC-3 air defense missiles (despite what some journalists are telling you), and the likelihood of a new round of Russian mobilization. This episode is Dara Massicot and Michael Kofman at their best.Thanks to NODA AI for supportin

🇺🇦 Ukraine·War on the Rocks·3 months ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

Trump says Iran 'collapsing' ahead of sanctions announcement

Trump says Iran 'collapsing' ahead of sanctions announcement President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is "collapsing" hours before the US government was set to announce details of what it says will be crushing sanctions against Tehran. "IRAN IS COMPLETELY COLLAPSING!!!" Trump posted in his trademark all-caps style on his social media platform Truth Social.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·3 months ago

No GPS, no landmarks—how Ukraine’s drones hunt Russian spy drones far out over the Black Sea

Winged hunters that outlast copters push Russia's spotter drones farther offshore—and those spotters double as the relays that let crews steer Shahed swarms by hand.

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Invaders strike Pavlohrad, killing one person

Russian troops launched an attack on Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region. One person was killed, and two others were wounded.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·3 months ago

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Zelenskyy refuses wartime elections in Ukraine citing war effort concerns

Zelenskyy has refused wartime elections in Ukraine saying it could be destructive to the war effort.

🌍 Global·X/@warmonitor3·3 months ago

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·3 months ago

Haredi protesters set to block major Israeli highway after draft dodger's arrest

Earlier this week, Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara called for renewed arrests and stricter economic sanctions against military draft evaders.

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SAF shoots down strategic drone in Kurmuk, Blue Nile region

Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) shot down a strategic drone in Kurmuk town in the Blue Nile region on Monday: Official https://t.co/Vv199Pj91J

🌍 Africa·X/@sudantribune_en·3 months ago

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·3 months ago

Kiev sees Leipzig drone incident pushing EU toward more arms supplies — intel agency

According to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, another goal may also be achieved, which is weakening public support for Germany’s opposition forces

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Middle East live: Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The prospect of expanded sanctions comes after weeks of impasse, with the United States having not yet dislodged Iran’s grip on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·3 months ago