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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·about 1 month ago

Poland scrambles fighter jets and closes Lublin and Rzeszów airports in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine

Poland activated its military aviation and ground-based air defense systems this morning in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine; residents of the Lublin and Podkarpackie provinces received corresponding air raid alerts.

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Zelenskyy explains steps Ukraine is prepared to take towards energy ceasefire

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·about 1 month ago

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Al Jazeera·about 1 month ago

At least five killed in Russian drone strike near Ukraine front line

At least seven people also injured in attack near Nikopol in southeastern Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk governor says.

🇵🇸 Gaza·Jerusalem Post·about 1 month ago

Daughter of former Gaza hostage confronts UN over UNRWA funding despite Hamas ties

UNRWA was founded in 1949 and operates in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, providing humanitarian aid and education for Palestinians.

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Ban on Indian aircraft using Pakistani airspace extended until Oct 24

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🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·about 1 month ago

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Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in crackdown on 2022 protests

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🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·about 1 month ago

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Lebanon wants Israel security deal as prelude to peace: president to AFP

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told AFP in an exclusive interview he wants a security agreement with Israel once it withdraws its troops as a possible prelude to peace, and is determined to disarm Hezbollah without a confrontation. Speaking ahead of his departure to France on Wednesday, President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon wanted a new force, European or otherwise, to prevent a security vacuum after UN peacekeepers leave south Lebanon when their mandate expires at the end of the year.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·about 1 month ago

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·about 1 month ago

Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in crackdown on 2022 protests

Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in the crackdown on 2022 protests that left hundreds dead, Amnesty International said Wednesday, adding Tehran's suppression of new demonstrations this year bore the "same hallmarks" but on an even wider scale.

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·about 1 month ago

Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in 2022 protests crackdown

Amnesty International said the Iranian authorities committed “crimes against humanity” during the crackdown on the 2022 protests, which left hundreds dead, in a report released Wednesday, four years after the start of the movement “Woman, Life, Freedom” sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·about 1 month ago

Von der Leyen announces near-term aid measures for Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced measures to assist Ukraine this winter, including providing unprecedented support, strengthening air defenses, and tightening sanctions against Russia.

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Ukraine War Drives European Demand For Bigger, Cheaper Missile Arsenals

A new generation of defence startups says it can help meet the demand by developing cheaper missiles and interceptors designed for large-scale production.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·NDTV World·about 1 month ago

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·about 1 month ago

EU proposes new security strategy to complement NATO's Article 4 amid Russian attacks

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a new security strategy to complement NATO's Article 4, aimed at countering Russian hybrid attacks.

🌍 Global·X/@france24_en·about 1 month ago

US charges five alleged Russian agents over assassination plots

US announces charges against five alleged agents for Russia over assassination plots ➡️ https://t.co/Awn0CuGz1k https://t.co/SsDZwDND3B

Saudi Oil Crisis Deepens As Key Pipeline Faces Six-Week Closure

Saudi Oil Crisis Deepens As Key Pipeline Faces Six-Week Closure Saudi Arabia is headed for an energy and security crisis as its critical East-West oil pipeline will be shut for six weeks amid intensifying Houthi attacks on the kingdom. READ MORE

🌏 Asia·X/@scmpnews·about 1 month ago

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Chinese research ship completes month-long mission near Scarborough Shoal

Chinese research ship completes month-long mission near Scarborough Shoal https://t.co/2SVjoSZAyt

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·about 1 month ago

PM orders implementation of Pims inquiry reccomendations within 3 months

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities to implement the short-terms measures recommended in an inquiry report into the fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) within three months. He issued the directives while chairing a meeting on an action plan for improving Pims, where the inquiry report and the performance audit by the Ministry of National Health Services were reviewed, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The Augu

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·about 1 month ago

US Embassy Riyadh issues Level 3 travel advisory citing Iranian drone/missile threat

The US Embassy in Riyadh issued a Level 3 travel advisory, urging for reconsideration of travel in Saudi Arabia. The reason cited is “risk of Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social media activity”.

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EC President announces intention to tighten sanctions against Russia

The EU has adopted 21 packages of sanctions against Moscow

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·about 1 month ago

🌍 Global·Guardian World·about 1 month ago

Lisa Nandy brands Musk’s X a ‘disgrace’ as she pledges crackdown on social media doxxing – UK politics live

Culture secretary says X ‘didn’t even bother to turn up’ to meeting about abuse, intimidation and doxxing on social media Andy Burnham has thanked people who offered their condolences following the death of his father. He said the messages meant “a great deal” to him and his family. In a post on social media, he said: We are grateful to everyone who has shared a kind message about my dad, particularly the leaders of the other parties. My family and I have been helped though this difficult time b

🇸🇩 Sudan·AfricaNews·about 1 month ago

WFP: More than a million people in South Sudan at risk of losing food aid

Over a million "vulnerable people" in conflict-hit South Sudan could lose access to "lifesaving" food and nutritional assistance as soon as next month, as humanitarian organisations struggle to meet demands with a lack of funds, the UN's World Food Programme is warning.

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·about 1 month ago

Lebanese President seeks Israel peace deal, Hezbollah disarmament, new southern force

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to AFP: Lebanon wants an agreement with Israel that paves the way for peace. He wants all weapons under army control only, disarming Hezbollah, without internal conflict. Lebanon is also seeking a new force in the south to fill the gap when UNIFIL leaves.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Kyiv Independent·about 1 month ago

Poland scrambles fighter jets, temporarily closes airports while Russian drones attack Ukraine

Air raid alerts were issued for residents of the Lublin and Podkarpackie regions

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

The Election May Be a Snoozefest, but Russians Fear What Could Follow

Russians are bracing for what the government might do on the military and economy after a vote that the Kremlin sees as legitimizing its policies.

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The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.

America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

🌍 Global·NY Times World·about 1 month ago

EU's von der Leyen:

EU's von der Leyen: Our doctrine, our institutions, and our decision-making have not kept pace with the new reality. Our systems are made for a different world. Europe needs its own counter-hybrid playbook. We urgently need a consensus on how to respond to certain incidents. I believe it is time for Europe's own Article 4 and emergency security protocol.

🇮🇶 Iraq·NY Times World·about 1 month ago

How 9/11 Helped Create Regional Clout for Iran

The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.

EU's von der Leyen:

EU's von der Leyen: We should be under no illusions about what is happening here. Hybrid threats facing Europe are less and less hybrid and less and less threats. Cyber attacks, sabotage, arson, drone incursions — they are ramping up every day. So as the threat level climbs, so must Europe's preparedness. And this is why I will propose, together with the High Representative/Vice-President, a new European Security Strategy.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·about 1 month ago

Russia’s Battlegroup West destroys 75 Ukrainian heavy combat hexacopters in past day

The spokesman additionally reported that the battlegroup destroyed 50 enemy drone control centers, two Starlink satellite communication stations, 36 ground robotic systems

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Russian Major General Anton Grunis killed in Ukrainian special forces operation

Russian Major General Anton Grunis, commander of the 4th Motor Rifle Brigade, was killed in a Ukrainian special forces operation, according to footage released by Ukraine's SBS. Grunis commanded forces on the Bakhmut and Kostiantynivka axes. https://t.co/7eddRss3fD

🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·about 1 month ago

🇵🇰 Pakistan·NDTV World·about 1 month ago

Houthi Threat Reaches Mecca, Pakistan Hides Behind 'Ops' To Avoid Saudi Fight

Pakistan's Defence Minister said he was "unaware" whether Riyadh has reached out to Islamabad but reiterated that "we are bound to help or react according to the agreement.'"

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·about 1 month ago

Russia’s Battlegroup North destroys 345 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs in past day

According to the spokesman, the battlegroup also destroyed a Polish-made PT-91 tank and two T-72 tanks

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·about 1 month ago

Ukrainian drones behind killing of Russian general who "captured" Kostiantynivka

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces say their drones killed Russian Major General Anton Grunis, Commander of the 4th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade, in occupied Donetsk Oblast.

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Analysis: As AI enters warfare, who is responsible when machines get it wrong?

On Sept. 26, 1983 the Soviet Union’s Oko early warning system reported that the US had launched five intercontinental ballistic missiles. Lt. Col. Stanislav Petrov, the duty officer at the Serpukhov-15 bunker, broke protocol and refused to report the alert as a confirmed strike. He reasoned that a real US first strike would involve hundreds or thousands of missiles, not five. The system, it turned out, had mistaken sunlight reflecting off clouds for missile launches. Petrov’s decision to defy pr

🌍 Global·Arab News·about 1 month ago

🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·about 1 month ago

One killed, five injured in Kherson – Military Administration

Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupation forces launched strikes on four settlements within Kherson urban community, reported Yaroslav Shanko, head of Kherson City Military Administration.

The U.S. has raised its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia to Level 3, urging citizens to “reconsider travel” due to escalating conflict with Yemen.

EU's von der Leyen blasts Serbia:

EU's von der Leyen blasts Serbia: I was horrified by the images of Ratko Mladić's funeral in Belgrade last week. He has committed crimes against humanity. The glorification of war criminals simply has no place in the European Union.

🇵🇰 Pakistan·NDTV World·about 1 month ago

Houthi Threat Reaches Macca, Pakistan Hides Behind 'Ops' To Avoid Saudi Fight

Pakistan's Defence Minister said he was "unaware" whether Riyadh has reached out to Islamabad but reiterated that "we are bound to help or react according to the agreement.'"

EU Chief Wants Canada to Become Bloc's First Associate Member

EU Chief Wants Canada to Become Bloc's First Associate Member Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member as Brussels and Ottawa seek deeper economic and security links amid growing tensions with Donald Trump. READ MORE