INTEL ARCHIVE

Russian strike on car kills two in village in Zaporizhzhia region

Two people were killed in a Russian strike on a car in Novotavriiske, Zaporizhzhia region.

🇾🇪 Yemen·Middle East Eye·7 days ago

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Riyadh schools to operate remotely for week, AFP reports

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Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia region leaves one killed, four injured

One person was killed and four others were injured as a result of a Russian strike on Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·7 days ago

Russia loses 1,690 soldiers and over 600 pieces of equipment over past day

Russia has lost 1,690 soldiers killed and wounded, eight tanks, seven armoured combat vehicles and 57 artillery systems over the past day, Ukraine's General Staff reports.

🌍 Global·NY Times World·7 days ago

The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety Calls

In China, A.I. doomsday warnings can feel distinctly Western or like a ploy to stop Chinese A.I. companies from trying to overtake their U.S. rivals.

CRITICALInsurgency

Recreational Aerial Craft Become Weapons in Myanmar’s War

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🇲🇲 Myanmar·NY Times World·7 days ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·7 days ago

US ships in Indian Ocean will be hit if another war breaks out, IRGC says

US ships in Indian Ocean will be hit if another war breaks out, IRGC says Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it will attack US warships, even those in the Indian Ocean, if Washington launches a new war against Iran, Iranian media reported. “If Trump considers the Strait of Hormuz his strait, then why aren’t his ships and vessels here?” Ali Mohammadi, the IRGC Navy’s deputy for political affairs, said, according to the Fars news agency. On Saturday, Trump posted an image

🇮🇱 Israel·Sky News World·7 days ago

Only diplomacy can solve conflict, says Iran after Trump rejects peace plan

Iran has insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the US and Israel after Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait ‌of Hormuz and end the fighting.

Russian strikes in Odesa region leave two injured, houses and warehouses damaged

Two people were injured and private houses, warehouse facilities and trucks were damaged as a result of a Russian attack in the Odesa region.

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·7 days ago

HIGHInsurgency

Terrorists take 13 people hostage in Bannu

BANNU: Terrorists allegedly took 13 people hostage on Friday as they were moving to a safer location due to the ongoing tensions between a local peace committee, police and militants in the mountainous Hathikhel area of Wazir subdivision, local sources said. According to sources, the people were stopped while they were transporting their belongings in vehicles to leave the area. The hostages were identified as four brothers, Rehmanullah, Farmanullah, Laiq and Sadiq; Mir Ali, Mohammad Raziq, Azim

CRITICALGeneral

Inflation seen slowing to 10.75pc in September

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🇮🇷 Iran·Dawn·7 days ago

Drone strike sparks fire at warehouse in Kyiv

A Russian drone attack caused a fire at a warehouse building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi district.

🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·7 days ago

CRITICALNaval

The Houthi blockade

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🇦🇫 Afghanistan·Dawn·7 days ago

A broken power accord

ALTHOUGH the PTI has postponed its protest march on Islamabad, the capital city’s container-blocked roads continue to reflect the country’s deeper crisis. The crisis is not merely political, economic, or security-related; it is rooted in an elite class that cannot forge an accord within themselves. Islamabad is not witnessing a siege-like situation for the first time; it has become part of life for the inhabitants of the twin cities. Even a cricket match or a visiting dignitary can bring life to

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·7 days ago

Four dialysis patients test positive for HIV at Mian Channu hospital

LAHORE: Four patients undergoing dialysis at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ), Mian Channu, have tested positive for HIV, raising fresh concerns about infection-control practices at healthcare facilities in south Punjab. According to the reports available with Dawn, the patients, including three women, who had been receiving dialysis at the hospital tested positive for the deadly virus after initial diagnosis. The hospital administration has referred them to the Nishtar Hospital Multan for

🌍 Global·South China Morning Post·7 days ago

Japanese museums shun video artwork on wartime atrocities acclaimed abroad

A video installation built around the testimony of a former Japanese soldier on the killing of civilians and sexual assault in wartime China will go on display in London in October, even as its creator struggles to find a museum willing to exhibit the award-winning work in Japan. Created by contemporary artist Meiro Koizumi, “The Angels of Testimony”, has won acclaim overseas, but Japanese museums have been reluctant to exhibit the work, which confronts memories of violence committed by Japanese

CRITICALPolitical

Protesters march on Labour conference, call for ending arms sale to Israel

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·7 days ago

CRITICALPolitical

Progress at UNGA

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🇮🇱 Israel·Dawn·7 days ago

HIGHInsurgency

ATC acquits 7 more policemen ‘for lack of evidence’ in Naqeebullah Mehsud's murder case

KARACHI: After the acquittal of former Malir SSP Rao Anwar, an antiterrorism court on Saturday acquitted seven more policemen in a case over the killing of Naqeebullah Mehsud and three others in a staged encounter in January 2018. The then SHOs of Shah Latif Town and Sachal police, Amanullah Marwat and Shaikh Muhammad Shoaib alias Shooter; assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Gada Hussain; head constables Sadaqat Ali and Mohsin Abbasi; and constables Raja Shamim and Rana Riaz Ahmed were facing trial fo

🇲🇱 Mali·Dawn·7 days ago

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·7 days ago

Chinese Vice President says China will continue supporting efforts to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said that China will continue to play a constructive role in seeking a political settlement to the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and negotiations.

HIGHNaval

US-led coalition to withdraw from Iraq's Kurdistan by 30 September

US-led coalition to withdraw from Iraq's Kurdistan by 30 September US-led coalition forces are scheduled to withdraw from facilities in Iraq's Kurdistan region by September 30 under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington to wind down the coalition mission. The move follows a series of military base handovers to Iraqi forces during 2025 and marks a key step in Iraq's transition to bilateral security arrangements with the United States. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi told the United Nati

🇮🇶 Iraq·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

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SMOKERS’ CORNER: THE AGE OF POLITICAL ABSURDITY

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🇷🇺 Russia·Dawn·8 days ago

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·8 days ago

Man sentenced to 41-year term for sending 92 nurses abroad on fake papers

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Islamabad zone, has secured the conviction of two accused involved in sending 92 nurses to Saudi Arabia on fake experience certificates, with the court awarding a total of 41 years’ imprisonment and imposing fines of over Rs9 million on the main culprit. According to FIA and court records, Judge of the Special Court (Central), Rawalpindi, Abdul Rehman Muhammad Arif, pronounced the judgement on Sept 23 in a 2024 case registered under Sections 34/

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·8 days ago

Zardari urges ethical AI use to boost tourism

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the need to align emerging technologies with ethical tourism frameworks to empower local economies. In his message on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2026, President Zardari welcomed international visitors to explore Pakistan’s diverse landscapes, highlighting a forward-looking vision that blends modern connectivity with traditional values of hospitality. “We have to develop a tourism sector that embraces innovation while remaining rooted

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

Israeli police 'reopen' probe into pepper-spray attack on Armenian boy

Israeli police 'reopen' probe into pepper-spray attack on Armenian boy Israeli police have reopened investigation into the pepper-spraying of a nine-year-old Armenian Christian boy in Jerusalem, after closing it despite the assault being capture on security cameras, according to Israeli journalist Yossi Eli. "Following my exposé and the shock from what happened to William, the police have reopened the case and will collect the cameras. If this weren't so sad, it would be gratifying that the pol

🇮🇷 Iran·Al Jazeera·8 days ago

Eight terrorists killed in Dera Bugti clash, police claim

• Peace force member martyred, three injured; seven ‘terrorists’ arrested QUETTA/KHUZDAR: At least eight suspected terrorists were killed in a clash with the Bugti Peace Force, a pro-government tribal militia, in the Loti area of Dera Bugti district on Saturday, according to police officials. A policeman who was part of the peace force was martyred and three other members were injured during the clash. Separately, a tribal leader was killed in the Naal area of Khuzdar and firing was also reporte

🌍 Global·Dawn·8 days ago

HIGHPolitical

Did the biggest week of diplomacy make headway in ending the US-Iran war?

The UN General Assembly wraps up with mixed diplomatic outcomes.

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Missiles fired at Riyadh, intercepted by coalition

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🇾🇪 Yemen·Dawn·8 days ago

🇵🇰 Pakistan·Dawn·8 days ago

IHC voids law allowing agencies to curb travel

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared unconstitutional a provision of the Passport Rules, 2021, that allowed the placement of a citizen’s name on the Passport Control List (PCL) on the recommendation of government agencies or departments without identifying a competent authority or providing legal safeguards. Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas, in a detailed judgement, declared the second limb of Rule 22(2)(b) ultra vires the Passports Act, 1974, and Articles 4, 9, 10A and 15 of th

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrainska Pravda·8 days ago

Russia completely destroys warehouse of Ukraine's largest ice cream producer

A Russian drone attack on Zhytomyr completely destroyed a refrigerated warehouse belonging to Rud, Ukraine's largest ice cream producer. The area destroyed totalled 4,350 sq m.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Kyiv Independent·8 days ago

German, Russian foreign ministers meet for 1st time since full-scale war against Ukraine

"Russia must end its war of aggression against Ukraine and cease its hostile actions against Germany and its allies," German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said.

HIGHNaval

Saudi Arabia calls for 'comprehensive' regional navigation security

Saudi Arabia calls for 'comprehensive' regional navigation security Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan used his address at the UN General Assembly to call for serious international cooperation to protect freedom of navigation and stress that regional security framework should be "comprehensive". “Protecting international navigation is a shared responsibility that requires serious international cooperation,” he said. Prince Faisal, who led the Saudi delegation at the meeting, added

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

US thanks Turkey, Oman, UAE for supporting sanctions against Iran

US thanks Turkey, Oman, UAE for supporting sanctions against Iran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has thanked the governments of the United Kingdom, Turkey, Oman and the UAE for supporting Washington’s "Operation Economic Outcast", a harsh economic campaign against Iran. "At my direction, teams were dispatched across the globe to engage with countries and demand action against the Iranian regime," he said on X. “These efforts are delivering results,” he wrote. Bessent noted that Turkey an

🇷🇺 Russia·TASS·8 days ago

Ukrainian fighters covertly abandoning positions in Zaporozhye region — military expert

According to Andrey Marochko , this is primarily due to the intense fire Russian forces are directing at units stationed in the Zaporozhye region

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·8 days ago

Russian forces attack Kiliia in Odesa Oblast, damaging port and civilian infrastructure

Russian forces attacked Kiliia in Odesa Oblast with strike drones overnight on 26-27 September, hitting port and civilian infrastructure. No casualties have been reported.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·NY Times World·8 days ago

Russian Foreign Minister Vows Russia Will See Ukraine War Through

Russia’s foreign minister met with his German counterpart during the U.N. General Assembly but spent part of his address defending his country’s war on Ukraine.

HIGHInsurgency

Pezeshkian says Iran no longer trusts negotiations with US

Pezeshkian says Iran no longer trusts negotiations with US Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Al Jazeera that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions. "The day after the US president's speech, it was our turn to speak. In effect, he threatened to wipe Iran off the map and labelled us as 'terrorist'," he said. "This is the fourth or fifth time we have held talks. What has happened, and continues to

🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

🇨🇩 DRC·Jerusalem Post·8 days ago

DRC plane crash kills 17, including two of the country's most senior military official

An airplane crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo killed 17 people on Saturday, including two of the country's most senior military justice officials, AFP reported.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·8 days ago

Russians attack Komyshuvakha and Novotavriiske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: 3 killed, 4 injured – photos

Russian forces struck the villages of Komyshuvakha and Novotavriiske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on the night of 26-27 September. Three civilians were killed and four others injured in the Russian attacks.