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🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·3 months ago

Ukraine's calls for ceasefire prove it's losing to Russia — Italian expert

Professor Alessandro Orsini noted that drones sent toward Moscow would not tilt the balance of power in the conflict

Trump confirms naval blockade of Iran remains active; Hormuz Strait open

Trump: There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating. All water mines have been removed or detonated. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi:

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi: Just as Trump correctly wrote the name of the eternal Persian Gulf, soon his delusion regarding the Strait of Hormuz will either be corrected or we will correct the delusions of this deluded man.

Trump:

🌍 Global·X/@visionergeo·3 months ago

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Russia-Japan diplomatic row escalates over Putin's Iturup visit; ambassador snub

🇷🇺🇯🇵 Sergey Lavrov has publicly complained that Japan’s ambassador in Moscow repeatedly failed to appear after being summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry, as the diplomatic row over Vladimir Putin’s visit to disputed Iturup escalated. Lavrov said the embassy first hesitated and then offered different explanations, including that Ambassador Akira Muto was either outside Moscow or unwell. “In the end, we never figured out what was going on,” he complained. 🇯🇵 Tokyo’s anger followed Put

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Qatar says Hormuz agreement crucial for US-Iran talks to resume

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🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

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Syria, US say Israel struck military air base in Idlib province

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🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·3 months ago

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West Bank siege exposes Israel army inaction on settler violence

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🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·3 months ago

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🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·3 months ago

Kushner: US will back Israeli resumption of war if Hamas fails to honor disarmament commitments

Kushner said Hamas could surrender weapons and tunnels within 60 to 90 days, calling demilitarization a potential major security gain for Israel.

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Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’ as Iran says Israel is biggest obstacle to negotiations

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·3 months ago

When prey instinct strikes: fast ways to save small pets from big dogs

The safe handling of dogs has become the subject of intense social media debate in Hong Kong after two small pets were fatally mauled by a large canine on the loose on Monday. The 60kg dog, which was not on a leash, killed a miniature poodle near Yoho Mall in Yuen Long and a bichon frise at nearby Lolli Park within 20 minutes of each other. The licensed animal has been captured and an investigation is under way. The South China Morning Post spoke to canine behavioural experts and veterinary...

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

"We will be there in Ukraine's hour ‌of ⁠need": UK rejects Kremlin threats over drone supplies

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will support Ukraine 100% against Russia and remain by its side "in its hour of need" after Moscow warned London of "consequences" over drone supplies to Kyiv.

HighGround

IDF admits marking detained Palestinians with numbers during raid, expresses remorse

MK Ahmad Tibi says practice evokes ‘dark times’ after man with '44' on his forehead tells media outlets that he was interrogated by Israeli troops The post IDF admits marking detained Palestinians with numbers during raid, expresses remorse appeared first on The Times of Israel.

🇮🇱 Israel·Times of Israel·3 months ago

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JEM ready to integrate forces into national army before conflict ends

Sudan's Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) is ready to integrate its forces into the national army before the ongoing conflict ends, leader and Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim said on Tuesday. https://t.co/zj9xnOt9LA #Sudan #Khartoum #Safe0zł https://t.co/KWTPGzjZR3

🌍 Africa·X/@sudantribune_en·3 months ago

🇷🇺 Russia·EuroMaidan Press·3 months ago

Russia claims it downed a record 1,671 drones—as fires burn across Moscow Oblast

A drone struck another Wildberries warehouse, but this one caused no major fire as others had in previous strikes.

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Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, US envoy concerned over escalation

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🇷🇺 Russia·Dawn·3 months ago

Iran parliament speaker demands US lift blockade before reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran's parliament speaker and lead U.S. negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf: Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. lifts its blockade of Iranian ports and meets further conditions. Speaking to parliament on Tuesday, Qalibaf listed the additional terms as the release of blocked assets, the lifting of the oil embargo, and an end to threats and military operations on all fronts, along with other conditions set out in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: God speaks to us through the Torah and tells us how to act, how to manage the State of Israel from this beit midrash.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Trump's peace plan:

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Trump's peace plan: Palestinian Authority supports terrorism. We did not sacrifice our lives and pay such a price for three years just to trade one donkey for another and hand [Gaza] over now to another enemy.

🇸🇾 Syria·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Bashar al-Assad’s cousin Wassim sentenced to death in Syria

A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, to death for murder, torture and war crimes.

CriticalGround

Russian troops liberate two communities in Ukraine operation over past day — top brass

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·3 months ago

🇰🇵 North Korea·Deutsche Welle·3 months ago

Trump's North Korea overture triggers fears for US alliances

In announcing scaled back joint military drills with South Korea, the US president appears to be moving towards Pyongyang just as North Korea becomes more emboldened.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·3 months ago

Ghana calls on Russia to stop illegally recruiting Ghanaians for war against Ukraine

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Ghana, has said that 62 Ghanaians have been killed in Russia's war against Ukraine, and that he discussed efforts to end the illegal recruitment of Ghanaian citizens with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·3 months ago

CM Maryam announces 3-day Basant festival in March 2027 after ‘successful’ return last year

Lahore’s 2027 Basant festival will be held from March 12 to 14, 2027, following its “successful” return last year after an 18-year hiatus, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said in a post on X on Tuesday. “Lahore will once again come alive with colour, culture, festivity, music, energy and legendary hospitality,” she wrote. In December 2025, the Punjab government lifted an 18-year ban on the historic festival, subject to strict regulations under the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance, 2025. Un

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Trump Ballroom Commissioner Held Diplomatic Talks With Kremlin Aide – FT

White House officials reportedly “hoped unlikely envoys” such as Rodney Mims Cook Jr. could “help break the diplomatic deadlock” in Ukraine peace talks.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Moscow Times·3 months ago

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Trump Ballroom Commissioner Held Diplomatic Talks With Kremlin Officials – FT

White House officials reportedly “hoped unlikely envoys” such as Rodney Mims Cook Jr. could “help break the diplomatic deadlock” in Ukraine peace talks.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Moscow Times·3 months ago

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Ship Hit By "Unknown Projectile" In Hormuz As US-Iran Deadlock Continues

An unidentified projectile damaged the ship's engine room and "resulted in a crew casualty" off the coast of Oman, the UKMTO said, citing a report from the company's security office.

🇮🇷 Iran·NDTV World·3 months ago

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Swarm at Moscow, Hits Wildberries Logistics Hub

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Swarm at Moscow, Hits Wildberries Logistics Hub Ukraine launched a massive swarm of drones overnight, with 620 drones targeting Moscow region, hitting the largest logistics facility of Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries. READ MORE

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

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Israeli soldiers number Palestinian detainees on their foreheads

Israeli soldiers number Palestinian detainees on their foreheads MEE staff on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 11:01 Troops round up Palestinian residents near Qabatiya and mark them with numbers before interrogating them Ahmad al-Hathnawi speaks to local media about being marked with numbers by Israeli soldiers during a military raid in Qabatiya in the occupied West Bank on 17 August 2026 (Screengrab/@qudsn/X) Off Israeli soldiers marked Palestinian detainees with numbers on their foreheads and arms dur

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RSF launches major security crackdown in Nyala against armed robbery and unlicensed vehicles

The Rapid Support Forces have launched their largest security crackdown in Nyala, deploying elite units to curb armed robberies and unlicensed combat vehicles. https://t.co/rZMOiqXHqT #Sudan #Darfur #Nyala #RSF https://t.co/BuVsy7L23j

🌍 Africa·X/@sudantribune_en·3 months ago

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Board of Peace may shift Hamas disarmament plan; demands full weapons handover before Israeli withdrawal

The Board of Peace may drop its phased Hamas disarmament plan and instead demand a full weapons handover before any Israeli withdrawal, a source told The Times of Israel. Once disarmament is verified, Israel would pull troops back to Gaza's perimeter, not just the Red Line. The shift follows Netanyahu's rejection of the original plan but risks losing Hamas support.

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🌍 Global·Dawn·3 months ago

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Firefighters push to 'encircle' Belgian wildfire

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🌏 Asia·LiveUAMap·3 months ago

Russian-Myanmar talks began in the Kremlin.

#KSA #Yemen

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Israeli airstrike on Abu Al Duhur base in Idlib; secondary explosions ongoing

Reports from Syria: The Abu Al Duhur military base in Idlib, reportedly struck by Israel, is still burning with secondary explosions reported hours later. https://t.co/JTjQLr61fv