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🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·2 months ago

Bessent meets Russian Finance Minister to discuss Trump’s “peace plan” – media

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on Monday to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine, U.S. media reported.

Saudi-backed LIV Golf preparing for bankruptcy filing

Saudi-backed LIV Golf preparing for bankruptcy filing MEE staff on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 19:39 Settlement offers sent out to players after Saudi Arabia cuts its financial support for the upstart golf tour Supporters gather ahead of the start on the first day of the LIV Golf South Africa tournament at The Club in Johannesburg's Steyn City, on 19 March 2026 (Phill Magakoe/AFP) Off Saudi Arabian-backed LIV Golf is prepping for a bankruptcy filing as soon as next week, as the kingdom’s sovereign we

🌍 Global·Military Times·2 months ago

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Contamination prompts Wyoming air base to halt Minuteman III communications testers

Traces of polychlorinated biphenyls were found on AN/PRM-10 test oscillator kits at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, home to 150 Minuteman III ICBM systems.

Peace march in AJK's Sudhnoti demands early elections, end to blockades

MUZAFFARABAD: A large number of people from different walks of life took part in a peace march on Monday in Palandri, the district headquarters of Sudhnoti in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), calling for an end to unrest and blockades and immediate elections in seven constituencies of Poonch and Sudhnoti. Recent elections in the region, originally scheduled for July 27, were held in phases over security concerns amid unrest in the region. The first phase was held on July 27, the second on Aug 2 and

'Technical fault': Driverless car crashes into police van in Islamabad

A video clip went viral on social media after a remote-controlled car crashed into a police van in Islamabad, reportedly due to a “technical fault” caused by an internet disruption. On Sunday, journalist Muhammad Aalijah uploaded a video on his official social media account showing him seated in the front passenger seat of a car at Islamabad’s D-Chowk, which appeared to be operated using a remote-control device. As Aalijah explains the car’s features and it moves forward, the steering wheel, co

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·2 months ago

Water restrictions imposed in throughout Israel amid nationwide supply disruption

The warning came amid an unusual disruption to Israel’s national water network, after five of the country’s six desalination facilities shut down.

🌍 Global·TASS·2 months ago

Hungary backs creation of ‘security corridor’ on NATO’s eastern flank — agency

Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban emphasized that Hungary would not become a "weak link" in NATO, as it is "firmly committed to the principles of unity and solidarity within the alliance"

Putin congratulates Kazakh leader on results of parliamentary elections

The Russian leader noted the high voter turnout which had demonstrated people's support of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's course toward Kazakhstan’s further development

🇮🇱 Israel·Times of Israel·2 months ago

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Nobel Prize-winning Israeli chemist Ada Yonath dies at 87

Noted for her groundbreaking research on ribosome crystals, Yonath was one the country's Israel's greatest scientific minds, winning numerous awards over her decades-long career The post Nobel Prize-winning Israeli chemist Ada Yonath dies at 87 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Iran fires anti-aircraft missiles at US F-35 in Strait of Hormuz

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🌍 Global·X/@warmonitor3·2 months ago

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Trump vows to hit back 'hard' after first exchange of fire with Iran in weeks

Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in over a month, while Iran's president warned that more fighting with the US was not in his country's interest. After six months of war, the foes remain at an impasse, with Iran keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed and the US persisting with a naval counter-blockade of Iran. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·2 months ago

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🌍 GLOBAL·@OSINTdefender·2 months ago

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#Russia #Ukraine

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Trump's vow to escalate on Iran rings hollow amid warnings from top US generals

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🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·2 months ago

🇮🇷 Iran·Dawn·2 months ago

Govt increases petrol price by Rs0.77, cuts high-speed diesel price by Rs1.03

The government on Monday raised the price of petrol by Rs0.77 per litre and cut that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.03 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs342.79 per litre while HSD will cost Rs370.41 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable on September 1 (Tuesday). The price of HSD has come down from a pe

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Oil prices jump amid resumption of US-Iran clashes

Oil prices jump amid resumption of US-Iran clashes Crude oil prices rose on Monday after the US attacked Iran's Larak Island, prompting Iran to retaliate in the first open fire between the two countries since July. Brent crude prices jumped over 2.5% on Monday alone, taking prices to $90.34 per barrel. The US-Israeli assault has caused oil prices to spike amid Iran's closure of the vital strait of Hormuz shipping lane, although prices are now far lower than at the height of hostilities earlie

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Middle East Eye·2 months ago

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Trump's vow to escalate on Iran rings hollow amid warnings from top US generals

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Opposition walks out as Punjab Assembly passes controversial Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2026

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed the controversial Punjab Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026, despite objections and a full walkout by opposition lawmakers. The session saw heated exchanges between government members and the opposition, centred on a debate between Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Opposition Leader Moin Riaz Qureshi over the legal and constitutional implications of the new legislation. Addressing the house, Speaker Khan issued a ruling confirmi

Military from local special forces units took part in mutiny in Niger — Russian diplomat

The uprising was suppressed by the authorities with the assistance from the Russian defense ministry’s Africa Corps

🌍 Global·X/@zagazolamakama·2 months ago

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Nigerian security forces rescue 21 kidnapping victims from Kogi forest

Security forces rescue 21 kidnapped victims in Kogi forest @DHQNigeria @HQNigerianArmy https://t.co/WDuoYA9Npy

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Ukrinform·2 months ago

September Could Change a Lot; We Need to Work with Partners to Achieve Peace –Zelensky

Ukraine and its partners must do all they can to push Russia toward ending the war, as signals from Russia currently point in the opposite direction.

🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·2 months ago

Going visa-free with China, Ukraine peace: Putin meets with China, India leaders

The Russian leader stressed that Moscow was making efforts to end the Ukrainian conflict

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NEW: Trump is considering limited U.S. strikes on Iranian radar, air defenses and anti-ship missile sites around the Strait of Hormuz to prevent renewed attacks on shipping.

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🇮🇷 Iran·Al Monitor·2 months ago

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Bessent defends sanctions push as US, Iran trade strikes

The top Treasury official spoke a week after launching a new economic squeeze on Iran.

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Iran's Armed Forces warn of heavier response to US attacks via regional airspace

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🕌 Middle East·X/@osint613·2 months ago

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Israeli officials dissatisfied with Lebanese army's Hezbollah handling in south

NEW: Kan: Israeli officials are increasingly dissatisfied with the Lebanese army’s handling of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. A senior U.S. official says Lebanese army officers have told Washington they currently oppose an Israeli withdrawal, fearing Hezbollah would move back into areas vacated by Israeli forces.

Ben Gvir storms Al-Aqsa alongside settlers and Israeli police

Ben Gvir storms Al-Aqsa alongside settlers and Israeli police Israeli security minister Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque complex on Monday, accompanied by Israeli settlers and military police. Video circulated widely on social media appears to show Ben Gvir performing Jewish prayers at the site, which is among the holiest sites in Islam and which Jews are forbidden to enter in line with the historic Status Quo arrangements that have governed the shared use of holy places in Jerusalem

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·2 months ago

Enemy shells four districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring six people during day

Throughout the day, Russian troops attacked the Nikopol, Synelnykiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Pavlohrad districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, dropped aerial bombs, and fired artillery, injuring six people.

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Russian Aerospace Forces destroy up to platoon of Ukrainian troops in Kherson Region

The Russian Aerospace Forces struck the enemy with FAB-1500 and FAB-500 bombs

🌍 Global·UK Defence Journal·2 months ago

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Massive American supercarrier completes trials

The future USS John F. Kennedy has completed acceptance sea trials, clearing another major test before the US Navy begins further evaluation of the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Massive American supercarrier completes trials first appeared on UK Defence Journal.

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Makkah Defence Alliance to be institutionalised, Pakistan to head secretariat for 3 years: FO

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Netanyahu on October 7:

Netanyahu on October 7: They knew exactly what I would do. They knew I would activate the Air Force there, wake up the entire IDF, and not allow anyone to approach the fences—we would kill them immediately. The public doesn't know this, but there were many, many indicative signs that an attack was about to happen. Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi knew this, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar knew this, and Haliva, who was the head of Military Intelligence, knew this. Now, the obvious thing to do is wake u

Mosab Hassan Yousef, Former Hamas Member and Former Shin Bet Informant:

Mosab Hassan Yousef, Former Hamas Member and Former Shin Bet Informant: There is no room for Islam dominance in the United States. I don't want Muslims in America. Go back to the shit holes where you came from and reform your own countries.

🇮🇷 Iran·South China Morning Post·2 months ago

Trump to meet US oil executives as Iran war keeps fuel prices high

US President Donald Trump will meet oil refining executives on Tuesday as he tries to tame fuel prices sent spiralling by the Iran war ahead of midterm elections in November, the White House said. The talks at the White House also come days after Trump announced a deal for a huge US stake in the oil reserves of Venezuela, whose leader Nicolas Maduro was toppled by US forces in January. Republicans fear voters will punish them in November’s crucial US midterm elections after high fuel prices...

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Sudan's RSF and Israel held discreet meetings over last two years: Report

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🇮🇱 Israel·NDTV World·2 months ago

Israel Kills 5 Civilians In Fresh Airstrikes In Gaza

Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City said on Monday morning that it had received two bodies "following an Israeli airstrike that targeted the entrance of a residential building near the municipal park in Gaza City".

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Al Jazeera·2 months ago

India’s PM Modi urges end to Ukraine war in talks with Russia’s Putin

India’s PM Narendra Modi told Russian President Putin that India supports every effort to end the war in Ukraine.

Putin informs Indian PM Modi about Russia’s special military op progress — Kremlin

The Russian leader had a meeting with the Indian Prime Minister in Bishkek

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett:

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett: We, the State of Israel, are a Jewish and democratic state, and every child in Israel needs to be connected to that. Otherwise, we are a factory producing graduates of the education system who are anti-democratic and anti-Zionist — financed by us. That is national suicide. Therefore, anyone who does not teach the shared Israeli foundation — a school that does not teach it — will not receive a single shekel from the state. Not Zionist? Not on my dime.