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104 years ago today, on September 9, 1922, İzmir was liberated from Greek occupation, marking a pivotal moment in the Turkish War of Independence and the restoration of Turkish sovereignty in Western

104 years ago today, on September 9, 1922, İzmir was liberated from Greek occupation, marking a pivotal moment in the Turkish War of Independence and the restoration of Turkish sovereignty in Western Anatolia.

🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·about 2 months ago

Occupiers kill 2 Kherson residents with drones in morning – prosecutor's office

Two civilians were killed in Kherson on Wednesday morning as a result of Russian drone attacks on the city, reported Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office.

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Defense Forces strike oil terminal, warships and Kalibr launchers in Novorossiysk

Ukrainian defense forces struck a terminal in Novorossiysk used for oil shipments, facilities at the military harbor, warships, and “Kalibr” missile launchers.

🌍 Global·Ukrinform·about 2 months ago

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Norway sent 69 stranded Russians home and kept their ship under arrest for Ukraine

The vessel stays tied up in a Russian settlement on Svalbard while Kyiv's state gas company works to collect a compensation award.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·EuroMaidan Press·about 2 months ago

IRGC Spokesperson:

IRGC Spokesperson: If the enemy strikes 2 of our targets, we will attack 20 targets.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Dawn·about 2 months ago

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A history of oil price swings this century

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🌍 Global·BBC World·about 2 months ago

Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win

Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·about 2 months ago

Kremlin says there is currently no formal plan to end war against Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said there's currently no formal peace plan for Ukraine but hopes to resume trilateral talks soon.

🌍 Global·Defense World·about 2 months ago

Beams Over Bullets: U.S. Army Enters the Laser Era

In a historic pivot toward modernized air defense, the United States Army has committed nearly $465 million to begin the full-scale production of high-energy laser systems. The contract, awarded to defense contractor AeroVironment, establishes the Enduring-High Energy Laser program and marks the first time in American military history that a directed-energy platform has advanced into […]

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·about 2 months ago

Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of fuelling diplomatic isolation after UK sanctions

Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of fuelling diplomatic isolation after UK sanctions Israeli opposition politicians have accused Benjamin Netanyahu's government of driving the country into unprecedented global isolation after the United Kingdom announced sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid said the British decision to sanction settlements was "wrong", but turned his criticism on Netanyahu's government, accusing it of leading I

Iran conducted drone strikes on two tankers in Persian Gulf region

Iran struck two tankers with drones in the past few hours -- one near Iraq, one off the UAE.

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski:

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski: NATO was created so that the Americans stay inside, the Germans stay down, and the Russians stay out. We don't need to keep the Germans down anymore, but we have to keep the Russians out.

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·about 2 months ago

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Battlegroup South infantry begins assault on Druzhkovka — Russian Defense Ministry

According to the report, the units are operating according to a standard plan

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South Koreans protest over possible plan to send forces to back US in Hormuz

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🇸🇴 Somalia·Middle East Eye·about 2 months ago

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·about 2 months ago

Hysteria following Leipzig drone incident is planned escalation — MFA

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the widespread dissemination of baseless, false, and even absurd accusations has become a mandatory element of the information war against Russia

🇸🇩 Sudan·Al Jazeera·about 2 months ago

Video: RSF drone attack on Sudan court kills at least 13 people

An RSF drone attack on a court in Sudan’s North Kordofan state has killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 20.

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IRGC threatens 20-target strikes per Iranian hit; demands Israeli Lebanon withdrawal

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Tanker struck by unknown projectile SE of Al-Faw, Iraq. Crew safe.

A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 28NM south-east of Al-Faw, Iraq, UKMTO reports. Crew are safe and no environmental impact has been reported. https://t.co/spoOKQR5pq

🇺🇦 Ukraine·BBC World·about 2 months ago

Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border

Meanwhile, four people, including a child, were killed in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·about 2 months ago

Russians struck “Kharkiv–Izium” train; there are casualties

The Russian army struck a train station in the Izium district of Kharkiv region; six people were injured when a train was hit.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·about 2 months ago

Yatsenyuk: Russian leadership has no intention of reaching agreements, still plans to exhaust Ukraine

Russia aims for the military, economic, and political exhaustion of Ukraine during the military confrontation, expressed Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum (KSF), Prime Minister of Ukraine (2014–2016) Arseniy Yatsenyuk.

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European states clarify position on trade with Israeli settlements

European states clarify position on trade with Israeli settlements Several European governments have said they would restrict trade with illegal Israeli settlements only through a collective EU decision, following confusion over a joint statement on Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank. Sweden, Denmark and Finland currently have no plans to introduce unilateral measures. The Danish embassy told Haaretz that Copenhagen supported EU-wide restrictions, while Poland’s ambassador said Warsaw c

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·about 2 months ago

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Miliband defends UK settlement sanctions, says Israel’s retaliatory response is regrettable

"I regret what the Israeli government has announced, but I'm proud of what we did yesterday, and it was the right thing to do," Miliband said to Sky News.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·about 2 months ago

How Two Settler Brothers Are Driving Palestinians from West Bank With State Backing

How Two Settler Brothers Are Driving Palestinians from West Bank With State Backing Libi brothers have built a network of unauthorized outposts across the West Bank, as Israeli ministries, politicians, and military provide permits, funding, and support. READ MORE

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Iran IRGC declares maritime restricted zone from Chabahar into Gulf of Oman

Iran's IRGC Spokesperson: Maritime restricted area extends from Chabahar into parts of Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia·AllAfrica·about 2 months ago

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expands Domestic Drone Production As Conflicts Persist Across Regions

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia has expanded its domestic production of military and civilian drones, with two factories reportedly manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles as the federal government increasingly relies on drones in its operations against armed groups in several regions, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).

🇸🇴 Somalia·AllAfrica·about 2 months ago

Somalia: Somali Businessman Killed in Suspected Clan Revenge Attack in Gaalkayo

[Shabelle] Gaalkayo, Somalia -- Somali businessman Ahmed Yusuf Haamey was shot dead in the central city of Gaalkayo, reportedly in a suspected clan revenge attack as he was on his way to a mosque for evening prayers, according to local sources.

Satellite imagery reveals construction surge at Iran's buried Natanz nuclear facility

CNN: Satellite imagery shows a construction surge at Iran's deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain site near Natanz, a possible future enrichment or nuclear safe-haven facility.

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Yemeni govt forces advance in Al-Jawf, capture Houthis & weapons

Yemeni government forces advancing in Al-Jawf, capturing dozens of Houthi fighters and seizing pickups and weapons. https://t.co/VkCjJz4EPQ

Kremlin:

Kremlin: Russian gas could be a cheaper alternative for Europe if Europeans were guided by common sense.

Kremlin:

Kremlin: There are currently no formalized roadmaps for a Ukrainian settlement.

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·about 2 months ago

US military denies Iran struck two Navy destroyers

US military denies Iran struck two Navy destroyers US Central Command has rejected the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ assertion that it hit two US Navy destroyers operating in the Middle East. The military claimed that the reported strikes did not occur and that “all attempted IRGC attacks had failed”.

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Iran retaliates against US bases in Jordan; claims self-defense strike

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🇾🇪 Yemen·Al Monitor·about 2 months ago

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Yemen rebels report fresh Saudi strikes as conflict deepens

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Australia prepares fresh Israel sanctions but not settlement trade ban

Australia is set to introduce new sanctions against Israel but has opted not to join other countries in banning trade with Israeli settlements. Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concerns about the impact of a blanket ban on Australian businesses and the peace process, while reaffirming the necessity for Israel to address settler violence and the implications for a two-state solution.

🇮🇱 Israel·Arab News·about 2 months ago

🇸🇾 Syria·Arab News·about 2 months ago

Explosion rocks weapons depot in Syria

An explosion was reported on Wednesday inside a weapons depot in the Burj Al-Nimra area near Sarmada in northern Idlib. The blast took place inside a weapons storage facility but there were no reports of injuries or casualties, according to SANA, the Syrian state news agency. Teams were dispatched to the site immediately after the explosion, the operations commander at Idlib’s Emergency and Disaster Management Directorate, Walid Aslan, said. Initial assessments indicated that the blast was caus

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At least 14 killed in explosion at weapons depot in Syria’s Idlib

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🇸🇾 Syria·Arab News·about 2 months ago

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14 killed in blast at arms depot in northwest Syria: authorities

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🇸🇾 Syria·Arab News·about 2 months ago

Drone strikes Panama-flagged tanker in Iraqi waters carrying 2M barrels fuel oil

A drone struck a Panama-flagged tanker in Iraqi waters. It was carrying 2 million barrels of fuel oil, two port officials say.