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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·3 months ago

SBU, Defence Forces strike 3 Russian warships, several targets in Novorossiysk port

The State Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), together with other components of the Defense Forces, struck two Kalibr launchers in the port of Novorossiysk – Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov frigates, as well as Vasily Bykov patrol ship, the SBU has said.

Stewart: Is there anything you would criticize Israel about?

Stewart: Is there anything you would criticize Israel about? Sen. Fetterman: No.

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Sen. Fetterman: When people, or a government, or people turn their back to the Jewish community, things end really badly.

Sen. Fetterman: When people, or a government, or people turn their back to the Jewish community, things end really badly. Stewart: Jewish community and Israel are not the same thing, brother man. That is not the same thing. Fetterman: I'm always going to stand with Israel.

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters

EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters The EU and 26 countries condemned Iran's executions of protesters in a joint statement, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday. The countries called on Iran to listen to its people, take meaningful steps toward ensuring respect for human rights, immediately end use of the death penalty and release those arbitrarily detained.

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Sen. Fetterman: Israel is the red line for me. Like, I can't ever turn my back to Israel.

Sen. Fetterman: Israel is the red line for me. Like, I can't ever turn my back to Israel. Stewart: But that is not our country.

🌍 Africa·X/@radiookapi·3 months ago

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ADF rebels attack near Mambasa; thousands displaced in Ituri

Mambasa, situé à environ 165 km de Bunia dans la province de l’Ituri, fait face à une nouvelle vague de déplacements de population. Des milliers de personnes fuient depuis plusieurs jours les attaques répétées attribuées aux rebelles des Forces démocratiques alliées (ADF) dans plusieurs localités périphériques du territoire. https://t.co/bq80yNUFHV

Marco Rubio:

Marco Rubio: I tried this thing called keto. You go through this massive withdrawal from sugar. It was a near psychotic event for me. If I did that in this job, I would be saying, ‘Mr. President, we must bomb Paraguay.’

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·3 months ago

Russian attacks on Kherson region leave three killed, 20 injured since morning

Three people were killed and 20 injured in the Kherson region as a result of Russian shelling throughout the day, including an employee of a local firefighting unit.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Iran:

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Iran: Trump has not just proven that he was willing to bomb them, but he’s also willing to bankrupt them.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

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Israeli air strike kills one in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills one in Gaza An Israeli air strike targeting a three-wheeled vehicle in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya killed one Palestinian and wounded several others, Anadolu reported, citing a medical source. The wounded were taken to a hospital in Gaza City.

How Chechnya’s Boss Exploits Ukraine War to Consolidate Chechen Power

How Chechnya’s Boss Exploits Ukraine War to Consolidate Chechen Power Ramzan Kadyrov aggressively promotes Putin's Ukraine war in public while systematically shielding his population from the draft and sending political rivals to the front lines. READ MORE

🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·3 months ago

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No catch for the day: Pakistan's tuna trade caught in US-Iran crossfire

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The UK government is preparing tougher measures on Israel, including a possible ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

The UK government is preparing tougher measures on Israel, including a possible ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Officials are also considering further sanctions on settlers, organisations and Israeli ministers, as well as tighter restrictions on arms exports. The measures, expected to be announced after parliament returns in September, would mark a significant shift under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Source: MEE

🇷🇺 Russia·EuroMaidan Press·3 months ago

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Russia steers its long-range drones from ground towers—Kyiv says it hit one in occupied Crimea

Explosions rolled across occupied Crimea through the night as Sevastopol declared three air-raid alerts and much of the peninsula lost power.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

Israel seeking to 'remove Palestine from world's agenda', Erdogan says

Israel seeking to 'remove Palestine from world's agenda', Erdogan says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused the Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking to "remove Palestine" from the world's agenda. "The aim of the Netanyahu government is to remove Palestine from the common agenda of humanity by profiting from chaos and new conflicts in the region," Erdogan said at a joint news conference with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara. "No matter w

Trump's White House Construction Costs to Surge Past $900 Million

Trump's White House Construction Costs to Surge Past $900 Million The Trump administration is quietly funneling at least $927 million into White House construction projects, bypassing Congress. READ MORE

🌍 Global·AfricaNews·3 months ago

Europe swelters through record heat as drought and wildfires intensify

Western Europe has endured its hottest June-July period on record, with extreme heat, drought and wildfires gripping parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The WMO says the warming climate is making heatwaves more frequent, intense, longer and more widespread.

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·3 months ago

California Senate unanimously backs stronger Pakistan-US ties

WASHINGTON: The California State Senate has unanimously passed a resolution celebrating the “enduring relationship” between Pakistan and the United States and recognising the “significant contributions” of Pakistani-Americans to the state’s economy, culture and social fabric. The resolution, presented by Senator Melissa Hurtado, highlighted the “pivotal role” played by Pakistani-Americans in California and commended their achievements across diverse fields. It also urged all Californians to join

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🇸🇩 Sudan·Sky News World·3 months ago

Britain's role in this conflict is under increasing scrutiny

The scale of the war in Sudan is hard to take in.

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Gamers Who Aced Infamous GTA Helicopter Mission Became Ukraine's Top FPV Drone Pilots

Gamers Who Aced Infamous GTA Helicopter Mission Became Ukraine's Top FPV Drone Pilots Ukrainian military trainers have identified an unconventional talent pipeline for combat aviation, discovering that video game GTA is a metric for success. READ MORE

🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·3 months ago

Ukraine says Russia can’t replace its losses, plans mass draft after elections—and again in 2027

The claimed call-up comes as Russian battlefield losses overtake contract recruitment, which threatens Moscow’s offensive capabilities.

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

Erdogan wants Turkey-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact to draw more countries

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he hoped more countries would join a defence agreement signed last week between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan aimed at stabilising a region wracked by conflict. The so-called Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed on Friday as the Middle East grapples with fallout from the US-Iran war, which has dragged in regional players and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. “Our vision for it is not limited to the three...

The U.S. is preparing for a prolonged diplomatic drawdown across the Middle East as the Iran war continues.

The U.S. is preparing for a prolonged diplomatic drawdown across the Middle East as the Iran war continues. Embassies are planning to operate with fewer staff, while displaced diplomats may be allowed to end assignments early. The shift could last months or even years, limiting consular services and U.S. diplomatic capacity in the region. Source: CNN

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

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IDF airstrike kills Hamas cell head in Beit Lahiya, Gaza

An IDF airstrike near Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza killed the head of a Hamas cell who was planning an attack on troops, the IDF says. He was not named. https://t.co/HdCnpZTmE3

🇷🇺 Russia·Al Monitor·3 months ago

Gulf oil spill fast becoming worst in years, agencies warn

By Jonathan Saul and Catherine Cartier LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A vast oil spill in the Gulf is quickly becoming one of the world’s worst in years after being allowed to spread almost unchecked for weeks, according to international agencies, satellite imagery and environmental groups. The slick off the coast of Oman from a grounded tanker carrying Russian crude had reportedly reached the mainland by Wednesday, the U.N.'s shipping agency told Reuters.

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UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say

By Alexander Cornwell and Maya Gebeily TEL AVIV/BEIRUT, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Israel and Lebanon have agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Indonesia as potential contributors to a proposed mechanism that could see foreign troops deployed to Lebanon to verify Hezbollah's disarmament, people familiar with the matter said. The shortlist emerged from U.S.-mediated talks in Rome last week, the latest round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on implementing a June agreement that ties Israel'

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·3 months ago

Tehran Pivots to Offensive Military Doctrine Amid US and Israel War

Tehran Pivots to Offensive Military Doctrine Amid US and Israel War Tehran is aggressively restructuring its military command under Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, installing hardline veterans in key posts to transition toward an offensive doctrine. READ MORE

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·3 months ago

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Exclusive: UK to announce raft of new policies on Israel including settlement goods ban

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🇷🇺 Russia·Al Jazeera·3 months ago

Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?

A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.

🇮🇱 Israel·Times of Israel·3 months ago

Erdogan hopes for expansion of defense pact with Saudis, Pakistan, amid bid to woo Egypt

Turkish president says he aspires that deal, which currently includes Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, will include more countries in region The post Erdogan hopes for expansion of defense pact with Saudis, Pakistan, amid bid to woo Egypt appeared first on The Times of Israel.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·3 months ago

Russian troops hammer Ukrainian fuel tanks, ship with military cargo in new strikes

Russian troops hit a Ukrainian patrol boat at the Ochakov port in the Nikolayev Region

Germany Advances Intelligence Overhaul to Lift Postwar Spy Agency Curbs

Germany Advances Intelligence Overhaul to Lift Postwar Spy Agency Curbs German government has approved a sweeping legislative overhaul, dubbed a security revolution, to lift postwar restraints on its intelligence agencies. READ MORE

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·3 months ago

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Israeli settlers keep up siege of Palestinian homes despite army intervention

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