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🇾🇪 Yemen·Al Monitor·2 months ago

Saudi vows response as Houthis hit oil sites in worst attack in years

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday threatened to hit back after a wave of missiles from Yemen's Houthis set oil facilities ablaze and wounded dozens, the Iran-backed rebels' heaviest attack in years. The overnight attacks caused "temporary" shutdowns at oil sites and left 73 injured, Saudi authorities said, a reminder of the danger posed by the group across the southern Saudi border.

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UK preparing symbolic sanctions on Israeli settlements; privately assures US of limited impact

Ahead of announcing new sanctions on Israeli settlements, British diplomats have privately assured the US the measures are largely symbolic and will not materially affect UK-Israel trade or security ties. The reassurance is aimed at limiting backlash from the Trump administration as Andy Burnham's government prepares to roll out the measures. - Bloomberg

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·2 months ago

West wants ceasefire in Ukraine only to prepare for new escalation — Russian diplomat

Russia will not agree to this, Rodion Miroshnik noted

HighNaval

Australian group calls for ties with US ‘war machine’ to be severed

A grass-roots group associated with Australia’s ruling Labor Party has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government to break from “the American war machine” and pursue an independent defence policy for the future. Traditional security allies Canberra and Washington have deepened their military ties in recent years, including through troop deployments and the trilateral Aukus pact, which also involves the United Kingdom. ⁠Some American defence personnel are also stationed at a naval...

🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·2 months ago

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Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities, wound 73, authorities say

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🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·2 months ago

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Houthi attack hits Jazan refinery and multiple Saudi energy sites

Fire at Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery after a Houthi attack. The Energy Ministry says several southern energy sites were hit this morning. https://t.co/mTWQTxpBok

🇷🇺 Russia·Interfax Ukraine·2 months ago

Russia attacks Kyiv-Sumy train with Shahed drones, no casualties – Ukrzaliznytsia CEO

Russian troops launched two Shahed drone strikes against a Kyiv-Sumy train as it was approaching Sumy; following a timely stop at the station by JSC Ukrzaliznytsia's monitoring team, passengers, train crew, and locomotive team were evacuated, reported CEO of the company Oleksandr Pertsovsky.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Guardian World·2 months ago

UK commits £100m to bolster Ukraine’s air defences over winter

Package of military equipment includes Patriot missiles, supplies of which have dwindled amid Russian attacks The UK has committed £100m to boost Ukraine’s air defences over winter with a package of military equipment including Patriot missiles. Defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds and drones will be supplied to Ukraine through the contribution to Nato’s prioritised Ukraine requirements list. Continue reading...

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Kyiv Independent·2 months ago

UK pledges 100 million pounds air defense package for Ukraine ahead of winter

The package will include air defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds, and drones to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian attacks this winter, and will be provided through NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL).

CriticalNuclear/Missile

Defense Forces neutralize 175 targets overnight, including 2 ballistic, 31 cruise missiles

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·2 months ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Arab News·2 months ago

Oil rises as risks of prolonged Mideast conflict fan supply worries

SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains to multi-week highs on Tuesday ‌as risks of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East grew after Iran threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, heightening worries over supply disruption. Brent crude futures were up $1.25, or 1.3 percent, to $98.25 a barrel by 09:30 a.m. Saudi time. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $93.70 a barrel, up $2.22, or 2.4 percent. Brent earlier rose to as much as $98.79 a barrel, its highest si

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Interfax Ukraine·2 months ago

Zelenskyy: meetings scheduled with state, corporate representatives on aid against Russian air strikes

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy notes that last night saw a complex Russian attack "which the Russians deliberately attempted to calculate for maximum harm to life: ballistics, cruise and anti-ship missiles, jet-powered 'Shaheds'."

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·2 months ago

British diplomats have privately assured the US that new sanctions on Israeli settlements are largely symbolic and will not materially affect UK-Israel trade or security ties.

British diplomats have privately assured the US that new sanctions on Israeli settlements are largely symbolic and will not materially affect UK-Israel trade or security ties. The reassurance is aimed at limiting any backlash from the Trump administration as Andy Burnham’s government prepares to announce the measures. Source: Bloomberg

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·2 months ago

Russians tried to plan attack to cause maximum damage -- Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that despite good results in shooting down cruise missiles, Ukraine needs additional interceptor missiles to counter ballistic threats, and announced meetings with partners on weapons supplies.

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·2 months ago

Fire erupts at Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab's office located in historic KMC building

KARACHI: A fire broke out in an air conditioner’s outer unit at Mayor Murtaza Wahab’s office on the first floor of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) building on Tuesday, officials said. South Deputy Inspector General Asad Raza told Dawn that it was a “minor fire”. The fire was brought under control after fire tenders were sent to the site, Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hassaanul Haseeb Khan said. There were no casualties and only the AC’s outer unit was damaged, he told Dawn, adding that the

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Deutsche Welle·2 months ago

Ukraine updates: Two killed in Kyiv as 3-day truce ends

A series of explosions rocked Kyiv and neighboring cities signaling the end of Russia's three-day ceasefire. DW has the latest.

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·2 months ago

Fire erupts in AC's outer unit at Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab's office; no casualties reported

KARACHI: A fire broke out in an air conditioner’s outer unit at Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab’s office on the first floor of the KMC building on Tuesday, police and Rescue 1122 said. South Deputy Inspector General Asad Raza told Dawn that it was a “minor fire”. The fire was brought under control after fire tenders were sent to the site, Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hassaanul Haseeb Khan said. There were no casualties and only the AC’s outer unit was damaged, he told Dawn, adding that the fire probably

HighPolitical

Israel’s Finance minister calls for UK ambassador’s expulsion amid sanction threats

DUBAI: Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the immediate expulsion of the UK Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters, amid speculation that Britain would institute sanctions on Israel. Israeli media has reported that the UK would likely impose a new set of sanctions on Israel including a ban on products from illegal settlements in occupied territories in the West Bank. Smotrich, reacting to the UK’s imminent decision, stated in a post on social media platform X that Israel would

🇮🇱 Israel·Arab News·2 months ago

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Russia launches 166 drones + dozens of missiles on Kyiv overnight

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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·2 months ago

Russians attack passenger train in Sumy Oblast: 90 people evacuated – photos, video

On the morning of 8 September, Russian forces attacked a Kyiv-Sumy passenger train in Sumy Oblast, causing a fire and prompting the evacuation of 90 people. No casualties were reported.

🌍 Global·War on the Rocks·2 months ago

Nicaragua’s Army Will Decide What Comes After Ortega

The first institution Nicaragua’s National Assembly called to testify on the constitutional reform ending competitive elections was the army. On July 29, 2026, Gen. Julio César Avilés appeared before the Special Constitutional Commission and pledged the firm support of the Army of Nicaragua for a package that dissolves the electoral basis of the civilian authority he serves. Avilés spoke on behalf of the General Command, the Military Council, and the ground, naval, air, and reserve forces under

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Arab News·2 months ago

Ukraine decries ‘horrific’ Russian attack straight after US talks

Ukraine condemned Russia for a missile and drone assault occurring shortly after US envoys visited Kyiv and Moscow. The attack resulted in casualties and residential area damage.

🇷🇺 Russia·Middle East Eye·2 months ago

Watch: Russia calls for Iran to be included in the Mecca Agreement

Watch: Russia calls for Iran to be included in the Mecca Agreement Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for Iran to be included in the Mecca Agreement, a trilateral mutual defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan last month. Speaking at a meeting with students and faculty at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Lavrov said Iran’s participation in a Gulf security system would be an important move toward ensuring regional stability and woul

CriticalNuclear/Missile

Zelenskyy announces new meeting on anti-ballistic missile supplies

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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·2 months ago

🌍 Global·France 24·2 months ago

Nepal rescuers race to free dozens trapped in hydropower tunnels

Authorities in Nepal on Tuesday said that rescuers are focusing on three hydropower project tunnels where they believe dozens of workers could be trapped. The announcement came two weeks after a devastating ‌flood killed that hundreds and left thousands missing in the Himalayan country and in ⁠neighbouring China's Tibet region.

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Overnight Russia launched several Onix antiship missiles, several Iskander-M/S-400/KN-23 ballistic missiles, 32 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 166 strike drones of different types, - Ukrainian Air Force http

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🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·2 months ago

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Warehouses burn in four Kyiv districts following Russian attack

Fires broke out in warehouses and on the grounds of a private school as a result of the Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital on the night of 7-8 September.

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Fires in Kyiv as result of Russian missiles strikes. 2 people killed, 10 wounded

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🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·2 months ago

HighPolitical

UK to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements in support for two-state solution

By Sarah Young and Alexander Cornwell LONDON/TEL AVIV, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Britain will announce a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank later on Tuesday, a senior minister said, the latest in a series of sanctions against Israel as it faces growing diplomatic isolation. The U.S., through its ambassador to Israel, has already criticized the move, which London has framed as a sign of fresh support for the two-state solution, which Israel opposes.

HighPolitical

UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli West Bank settlements, in support for two-state solution

By Sarah Young, Alexander Cornwell and Elizabeth Piper LONDON/TEL AVIV, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday announced a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in coordination with France and Canada, the latest sanctions to target Israel as it faces growing diplomatic isolation. British Foreign Minister Ed Miliband said Britain could no longer simply "call out" injustice and suffering, but told the House of Commons that the country now had to "act" to oppose th

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Monitor·2 months ago

Hit by a Russian jet drone in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the city

🌍 Global·X/@currentreport1·2 months ago

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Ansarullah launches major drone/missile attack on southern Saudi Arabia, 73 civilians wounded

BREAKING: Saudi-led coalition says Ansarullah attacks on southern Saudi Arabia wounded 73 civilians. Saudi Arabia says Ansarullah struck civilian and economic sites in southern Saudi Arabia using drones and missiles. The overnight attack was one of the most extensive Ansarullah attacks on Saudi Arabia in years. The Saudi military called the attacks a dangerous escalation and said the Kingdom will respond firmly. Ansarullah attack came after Saudi warplanes struck Ansarullah positions in Yem

🇾🇪 Yemen·Middle East Eye·2 months ago

Fighting in Yemen kills, wounds nearly 900, as thousands left displaced

Fighting in Yemen kills, wounds nearly 900, as thousands left displaced Nearly 900 people have been wounded or killed as a result of renewed fighting that began last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported. WHO indicated that 670 of those casualties are coming from Taiz and the west coast front. Moreover, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) recorded the displacement of roughly 18,500 people since hostilities began.

🌍 GLOBAL·Clash Report·2 months ago

US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has issued a tacit warning to the UK over sanctions on Israeli settlements, calling them “discrimination against the Jewish people.”

US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has issued a tacit warning to the UK over sanctions on Israeli settlements, calling them “discrimination against the Jewish people.” He told BBC Radio 4: “It’s like throwing a stone and not having an idea of where it’s going to land.” “The UK is a sovereign country, they can do what they want, but so is the US.”

HighMISSILE_ATTACK

Missile and drone attacks on 4 southern Saudi cities; Egypt condemns, backs Saudi Arabia

Egyptian Foreign Ministry: Egypt stands with Saudi Arabia against any threat to its security and sovereignty, condemning the missile and drone attacks on four southern Saudi cities.