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Houthi drone attack on Mecca; Turkey condemns strikes, backs Saudi sovereignty

Turkey's Foreign Ministry condemned the Houthi drone attack on Mecca, backing Saudi sovereignty and security and calling for an immediate halt to the strikes.

🇵🇸 Gaza·Al Jazeera·about 1 month ago

‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly

A war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians and exposing fears of unsafe ruins.

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UK Major Paul Wilks, 40, killed in road traffic incident in Ukraine

UK Ministry of Defence: Major Paul Wilks, 40, died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine on 12 September, away from the front lines. https://t.co/3PAuUGvBwU

Turkish Foreign Ministry:

Turkish Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the Houthi drone attack targeting the holy city of Mecca. We reaffirm our support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security of Saudi Arabia, and once again emphasize our solidarity with Saudi Arabia. We reiterate our call for the immediate cessation of these attacks, which also threaten regional stability and security, and urge all parties to refrain from any actions aimed at further escalating tensions.

UK Ministry of Defence:

UK Ministry of Defence: Major Paul Wilks, 40, has died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine, away from the front lines, on 12 September.

🇲🇱 Mali·Jerusalem Post·about 1 month ago

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Enigmatic Houthi commander Abdul Malik al-Houthi elevated amid terror group's Red Sea offensive

Since the start of the civil war, foreign officials who dealt with al-Houthi have not been known to have met him in person, a source familiar with the matter said.

Netanyahu threatens citizenship revocation, financial penalties for IDF criticism

Israeli PM Netanyahu: We will revoke the citizenship of those who defame IDF soldiers, and we will hit them financially.

Russian strike on central Kropyvnytskyi injures 4 – regional governor

Russian occupation forces attacked central Kropyvnytsky on Wednesday, September 16, Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration Head Andriy Raikovych said.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: We will revoke the citizenship of those who defame IDF soldiers, and we will hit them financially.

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Ukrainian air defense downs Russian Shahed drone with surface-to-air missile

A surface-to-air missile takes out a Russian Shahed/Geran-type strike drone seconds before the Ukrainian interceptor drone gets there. https://t.co/UuYt1AWzSx

Russian aggression kills one, injures nine in Kherson region – prosecutor's office

One man was killed and nine others were wounded in Kherson region as a result of enemy shelling as of 17:30 on Wednesday, the regional prosecutor's office said.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·about 1 month ago

Gaza building collapse kills 21, including five children

Gaza building collapse kills 21, including five children Twenty-one people, including five children, have been killed after an apartment building collapsed from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes, Gaza authorities reported on Wednesday. The six-storey building, which had four apartments per floor and was housing at least 100 displaced people, crumbled overnight onto nearby homes and tents in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, according to the civil defence agency. Rescuers excavate ru

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the House will leave Washington early for a seven-week midterm campaign recess, delaying a planned vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth over his handling of the Iran wa

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the House will leave Washington early for a seven-week midterm campaign recess, delaying a planned vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth over his handling of the Iran war. Republicans will take their final votes Wednesday, including on a Russia sanctions bill, and return after the November elections. Source: CNN

NATO's Rutte:

NATO's Rutte: NATO 3.0 is the most significant transformation of our alliance in a generation. We are confident enough in NATO to have our differences, and we are strong enough to overcome them, because we agree on the fundamentals: Defending our people, our freedoms, and our democracies. We always have, and we always will.

🌍 Global·Military Times·about 1 month ago

US military must adapt as formations will be ‘hunted’ by autonomous systems, Caine says

Technology, such as AI and autonomous systems, is changing the character of war, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said.

🌍 Global·Defense News·about 1 month ago

US military must adapt as formations will be ‘hunted’ by autonomous systems, Caine says

Technology, such as AI and autonomous systems, is changing the character of war, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·about 1 month ago

Ukraine awaits Russian list of sites to be covered by possible energy ceasefire

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said Russia must provide a list of facilities it is prepared to include in a possible energy ceasefire.

One person killed, another injured in Russian attack on Odesa – official

One person has been killed and another injured as a result of an enemy attack on Odesa, Head of the City Military Administration Serhiy Lysak and "Odesa.Ofitsiino" Telegram channel have reported.

🇷🇺 Russia·Middle East Eye·about 1 month ago

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Israel trying to 'eliminate' living conditions for Palestinians in occupied West Bank, says report

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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·about 1 month ago

Russian attack damages warehouses in Brovary district, Kyiv region

Warehouses and a vehicle were damaged in Brovary District, Kyiv region, as a result of a Russian attack on the afternoon of September 16.

🇷🇺 Russia·Kyiv Independent·about 1 month ago

Russia's military recruitment drive in Africa — Time to reassess relationship

In February 2026, a group of women stood outside Kenya's parliament in Nairobi holding photographs of their sons and brothers. One, Winnie Rose Wambui, was looking for her brother, Samuel Maina, who had left for Russia believing he had a job as a mall security guard; the last she heard was a distress voice note recorded from a forest. Winnie's story is part of a bigger effort of illegal military recruitment conducted by Russia. At least 3,000 Africans from 37 countries have been recorded figh

NATO's Rutte:

NATO's Rutte: There was a casual assumption made by many that our biggest friend and ally would always provide most of the muscle and pick up the bill no matter what. It is neither right nor realistic to expect so much from one country, even when that country is the United States.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·about 1 month ago

Gaza apartment block collapse leaves 21 dead

Gaza authorities said Wednesday that 21 people including five children had died after an apartment building collapsed from damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. The six-storey building, which had four apartments per floor, crumbled overnight onto nearby homes and tents in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, according to the civil defence agency, which works as a rescue service under Hamas authority.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·about 1 month ago

Gaza apartment block collapse kills 21, including 12 children

Gaza authorities said Wednesday that 12 children were among the 21 people killed when an apartment building collapsed due to damage sustained in earlier Israeli strikes. The six-storey building, which had four apartments per floor, crumbled overnight onto nearby homes and tents in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, according to the civil defence agency, which works as a rescue service under Hamas authority.

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Germany preparing for potential conflict with Russia — head of delegation in Vienna

According to Yulia Zhdanova, NATO strategists envision Germany as a key NATO and EU logistics hub for moving as many as 800,000 troops

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·about 1 month ago

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·about 1 month ago

Russian Defense Ministry to expand cooperation with Indian Defense Ministry — top brass

Furthermore, Alexander Matovnikov noted the "alignment of approaches between the Republic of India and Russia regarding the shaping of the global order - based on principles of multipolarity - as well as the resolution of regional conflicts"

🇮🇱 Israel·NDTV World·about 1 month ago

20, Including 5 Children, Dead As Gaza Building Struck By Israel Collapses

The six-storey building, which had four apartments per floor, crumbled overnight onto nearby homes and tents in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, according to the civil defence agency, which works as a rescue service under Hamas authority.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·France 24·about 1 month ago

Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in Ukraine kills 5 people and wounds at least 7 others

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in southern Ukraine early Wednesday, killing five people and wounding at least seven. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack, the latest in a series of Russian strikes on civilian transportation, as an “atrocity.” France 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us more.

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Belarus Releases 25 Political Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Easing of Sanctions

The deal is part of the Trump administration’s more transactional approach to a close Russian ally that Europe has tried to isolate.

🇷🇺 Russia·NY Times World·about 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia aims to restore about half the capacity of its East-West oil pipeline within days after drone attacks halted operations last week.

Saudi Arabia aims to restore about half the capacity of its East-West oil pipeline within days after drone attacks halted operations last week. Saudi Aramco is bypassing damaged sections to resume partial flows and expects the pipeline to return to full capacity in about six weeks. Source: Bloomberg

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·about 1 month ago

Indian delegates attempt to interrupt Ayaz Sadiq’s address at Commonwealth conference

ISLAMABAD: Indian delegates reportedly attempted to interrupt National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq’s address at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, as he spoke about climate adaptation and climate justice. According to information available, the Indian delegates repeatedly sought to intervene during Sadiq’s speech, with footage showing attempts to get hold of the microphone and disrupt the proceedings. Sadiq had raised the issue of “water terrorism” during

🇲🇱 Mali·Bellingcat·about 1 month ago

“A Recurring Pattern”: Civilians Paying the Price in Mali’s Drone Campaign

Sign up here to receive Bellingcat’s biggest investigations by email as soon as they are published. WARNING: This report contains links to graphic images and footage. A joint Bellingcat and Jeune Afrique investigation into drone strikes carried out by the Malian military adds new details about the attacks which frequently are carried out in civilian areas and have […] The post “A Recurring Pattern”: Civilians Paying the Price in Mali’s Drone Campaign appeared first on bellingcat.

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Saudi Arabia restoring half capacity of East-West pipeline after drone attacks

Bloomberg: Saudi Arabia is working to bring back about half the capacity of its East-West oil pipeline within days, bypassing a section damaged in drone attacks last week. Saudi Aramco is aiming for a full return to capacity in roughly six weeks. The line has become a key alternative to the disrupted Strait of Hormuz.

MFA on sanctions against Friedman and Usmanov: No concessions are permissible

Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Heorhiy Tykhy said that any easing of sanctions against Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Friedman is unacceptable.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·about 1 month ago

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Trump picks anti-Islam, pro-Israel Republican Wesley Hunt as next ambassador to Saudi Arabia

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Wazalendo-FARDC coalition clashes with M23/AFC rebels near Kasake, Masisi

Les affrontements entre une coalition des Wazalendo, alliée aux FARDC, et les rebelles de l’AFC/M23 se sont poursuivis ce mercredi 16 septembre 2026 autour de Kasake, dans la chefferie des Bahunde, territoire de Masisi, au Nord-Kivu. Selon plusieurs sources locales, les Wazalendo ont repris mardi le contrôle de plusieurs villages du groupement Ufamandu Ier, tandis qu’une grande partie de la population demeure déplacée vers le territoire voisin de Walikale. https://t.co/dW4VzTSA1V

🌍 Africa·X/@radiookapi·about 1 month ago

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·about 1 month ago

Israeli show ‘Fauda’ tops Netflix in Lebanon, hits top 10 across Arab states

The show was created by Israeli journalist Avi Issacharoff and actor Lior Raz, drawing on their experiences serving in the Israeli military’s elite Duvdevan unit.