🔴 LIVE Last updated: October 24, 2026 at 13:30 UTC
Kemetic Minds is tracking the escalating US-Iran-Israel conflict in the Gulf alongside three other active flashpoints — Russia’s war in Ukraine, rising tension in the Taiwan Strait, and Sudan’s civil war. Sourcing here is deliberately non-US: every curated entry and every auto-fetched headline below comes from an outlet headquartered outside the United States, so this page isn’t just recycling how the US press covers its own government’s wars.
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How fast the tracker is moving
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Which flashpoint is drawing the coverage
Note. Built from the dated updates on this page. Sourcing is non-US outlets only; see each entry for its original report.
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Connecting the dots: names that keep appearing together
Note. Built from the dated updates on this page. Sourcing is non-US outlets only; see each entry for its original report. A line means two names appeared in the same update — it shows overlap in the coverage, not a proven connection between them.
Is Iran planning attacks on Americans; why is the US on alert?
US intelligence memo warns that Iranian plots against US citizens in the Middle East 'have reached advanced stages'.
Source: Al Jazeera
Malaysia considers complete ban on Israel-based navigation app Waze
Malaysia has barred civil servants from using Waze for official duties over its links to Israel.
Source: Al Jazeera
Czech Republic advances media funding overhaul despite criticism
Journalists prepare to strike as politicians push through changes that critics say threaten independence.
Source: Al Jazeera
Why is Israel launching a new military operation in the occupied West Bank?
Netanyahu says 'we will destroy this place' as Israeli forces begin days-long operation with raids and demolitions.
Source: Al Jazeera
Syrians protest Israel’s incursions near occupied Golan Heights
Syrians are protesting Israel’s occupation of parts of the country’s south, near the occupied Golan Heights.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Israel launches ‘targeted’ Hebron operation after attack
Israeli army launches a 'targeted' operation in Hebron after a shooting killed two soldiers.
Source: Al Jazeera
Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350
Authorities warn of 'destructive winds' and urge residents to shelter as the storm passes the island's northeast.
Source: Al Jazeera
Why is Israel increasing its presence in the Balkans?
In the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. But why?
Source: Al Jazeera
Russia drops cluster bombs on Ukraine as Kyiv consolidates front line
Russia’s territorial gains this year are effectively nil as it heads into trilateral talks with Ukraine, US.
Source: Al Jazeera
Dortmund to reward football supporters who don’t use phone during matches
Borussia Dortmund's new scheme does not mean a ban on supporters using their phones and system is voluntary for fans.
Source: Al Jazeera
Qatar Moto GP to go ahead despite regional tensions
Qatar GP goes ahead despite Saudi Arabia scrapping events in region after deadly strike on Riyadh airport.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russia-Ukraine talks planned for November in UAE: Kremlin
The US-brokered talks are the first planned talks since negotiations stopped earlier this year.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Trump hints new strikes, says US knocked ‘hell out’ of Iran
Trump indicates new strikes on Iran, saying the US has knocked the 'hell out' of the country.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Bayern’s Harry Kane end England’s 25 years of hurt?
Bayern Munich striker Kane faces tough competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, who are also in the running.
Source: Al Jazeera
Epstein, Iran and ‘drain the swamp’: Have Republicans shifted before vote?
Some of the core issues that drove Trump's US supporters and the MAGA movement are no longer Republican talking points.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israel frees suspects in two settler attacks as West Bank pogroms intensify
Israeli court releases nine settler suspects over West Bank attacks as investigations into recent assaults continue.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran says seven ships hit in Hormuz Strait, warns US of wider response
The US has pushed back on the IRGC's claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.
Source: Al Jazeera
Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government?
Israel can inflict devastating damage on Iran, but analysts question its ability to overthrow Tehran’s government.
Source: Al Jazeera
Germany arrests Ukrainian man accused of spying for Russia
Military has raised the threat level of Russian sabotage against German troops and facilities.
Source: Al Jazeera
Yemenis face severe shortages in Taiz amid Houthi blockade
Residents in Yemen’s Taiz are facing severe food and water shortages as a Houthi blockade cuts off a key supply route.
Source: Al Jazeera
How Sudan’s shift to drone warfare is fuelling a civilian crisis
Drone attacks on supply lines and safe cities are taking a devastating toll on civilians.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran reveals ‘offensive’ doctrine, US issues alert: Is war imminent?
US orders diplomatic staff out of Saudi Arabia amid escalating conflict and reports of potential US strikes on Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera
Michigan Senate debate: Key takeaways from El-Sayed, Rogers clash
El-Sayed and Rogers also tackle immigration in Michigan while Kansas candidates spar over Ukraine.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli forces kill disabled man in southern Syria raid, state media says
Civilian with a disability shot dead during raid in Jamla, in western Deraa countryside, SANA reports.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks despite pledging to resume peace talks
Overnight attacks on Kyiv injured 15 people, while two were injured in Moscow as Russia said it intercepted 163 drones.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: IRGC vows invasion as defence doctrine turns ‘offensive’
Iran's IRGC threatens to invade any country that attacks it under a new 'offensive and asymmetrical' doctrine.
Source: Al Jazeera
What happened during Witkoff and Kushner’s latest meeting with Putin
The latest round of negotiations comes amid growing concerns in Kyiv the US is backing away from its support of Ukraine.
Source: Al Jazeera
US orders departure of personnel from Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi threat
US State Department says Iran-aligned Houthis have 'increasingly engaged in hostilities' against Saudi Arabia.
Source: Al Jazeera
Video shows Israeli settler assaulting Palestinian child
An Israeli settler was filmed shouting at and assaulting a Palestinian child during an attack on a family east of Yatta.
Source: Al Jazeera
US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets Putin
The 74-year-old former teacher has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.
Source: BBC News
Iran’s enriched uranium re-emerges as point of contention in US talks
Iran's nuclear enrichment has emerged as a major point of contention amid diplomatic push to end the war.
Source: Al Jazeera
WW1 to Houthis: British jets for Saudi Arabia build on long military bond
UK's deployment of jets to defend Saudi Arabia is the latest chapter in a relationship older than the kingdom itself.
Source: Al Jazeera
Blast heard in Yemen’s Aden as Houthis claim attack on military camp
Smoke seen rising near airport in Aden as Houthis say they attacked a military camp with a ballistic missile.
Source: Al Jazeera
Drone attack in disputed Sudan-South Sudan border region kills at least 153
South Sudan authorities say Sudan's army launched drone attack on market, as MSF says it is treating 20 wounded people.
Source: Al Jazeera
King Charles welcomes Omani sultan, hails peace efforts in UK state visit
King Charles III pays tribute to Muscat's 'noble efforts' to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: US warns peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult
Rubio tells US media that reaching a peace deal with Tehran is extremely difficult while Hormuz attacks continue.
Source: Al Jazeera
‘I don’t care how it’s done’: Trump pressures Ukraine to cut peace deal
The US president's remarks come amid a deepening feud with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Source: Al Jazeera
PSG score late to sink Barcelona 4-2 in Champions League blockbuster
Late strikes by Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz grab victory for PSG as they aim to win the UCL for third season running.
Source: Al Jazeera
Why Rubio is visiting Reliance’s oil refinery in India, the world’s largest
Reliance is central to Washington’s efforts to punish Russian energy buyers and contain oil prices amid the war on Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran denies collapse is close as US claims IRGC running out of money
Iranian authorities defiant despite financial strain, saying they want to lift US blockade and pressure on their terms.
Source: Al Jazeera
Is Russia stalking satellites which help Ukraine from space?
Analysts say a Russian craft’s close pass by a commercial radar satellite is a first and a warning to Kyiv’s backers.
Source: Al Jazeera
Yemen: Maps show 10 years of changing control
A decade of war has shifted Yemen’s front lines, but the Houthis still hold Sanaa, and no side controls the country.
Source: Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia cancels 2026 ‘Davos in the Desert’ amid Houthi attacks
Riyadh postpones flagship investment conference until 2027, orders government staff to work from home.
Source: Al Jazeera
Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death
US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.
Source: Al Jazeera
Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visit
Hegseth has travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of a closely contested election, Axios reported, citing sources.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Trump says US hits Iran hard ‘economically and militarily’
Trump says US continues to hit Iran 'economically and militarily' while praising Russia for doing 'nothing' to aid Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing.
Source: BBC News
Benny Gantz drops out of Israel’s election race
Decision comes after polls showed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold needed to enter the Knesset.
Source: Al Jazeera
Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel?
Trump’s endorsement comes after he previously shied away from fully backing Netanyahu’s election campaign.
Source: Al Jazeera
How HSBC’s Sharia fund invested millions in Israeli war-linked firms
HSBC bought $130m in shares in firms tied to Israel’s military, in breach of Islamic law compliance requirements.
Source: Al Jazeera
War on Iran backlash threatens Republican control of Congress
Public opposition to the war on Iran could threaten Republican control of Congress.
Source: Al Jazeera
At least 18 killed in Houthi attack on military camp in Yemen’s Shabwa
Houthis launch ballistic missiles at camp in southern governorate during training exercise, gov't forces spokesman says.
Source: Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera investigation challenges Israeli account of Heidi Levine attack
Analysis of map coordinates and timelines raises doubts over official Israeli accounts of West Bank settler pogrom.
Source: Al Jazeera
On Iran, Israel’s opposition is even more hawkish than Netanyahu
In rest of the world, the Israeli PM is often blamed for the Iran war. His opponents say he hasn't been tough enough.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran support for Houthis probed as Yemen war re-erupts and Saudi cities hit
There have been new reports of Iranian support for the Houthis in Yemen amid a wave of attacks on Saudi cities.
Source: Al Jazeera
Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.
Source: BBC News
Iran war live: Tehran says Netanyahu seeks more war; Yemen fighting flares
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks more war before elections.
Source: Al Jazeera
Flight from Israel makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after bomb threat
Crew of Austrian Airlines flight OS82 decides to land in Sofia after receiving bomb threat, Bulgarian authorities say.
Source: Al Jazeera
Protesters disrupt Ben-Gvir event forcing him off stage
Israeli protesters disrupted a Tel Aviv university event featuring far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Source: Al Jazeera
Fire engulfs Albania’s Supreme Court as protests enter fifth day
Offices at the Supreme Court in Tirana were set ablaze as anti-government protests continue.
Source: Al Jazeera
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
Source: BBC News
There’s a ‘New Middle East’, but not the one Israel planned
Instead of redrawing the region, Israel's wars of expasion pushed the region to work together against it.
Source: Al Jazeera
Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister?
Akhlaghi's experience centres on ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production.
Source: Al Jazeera
Funeral held for 75 Palestinians after remains recovered from Gaza ruins
Most of the victims were from the Daraj neighbourhood in Gaza City, the Health Ministry says.
Source: Al Jazeera
What help can Egypt offer Saudi Arabia in the war against the Houthis?
Analysts say that any move from Egypt will remain 'strictly defensive', as the conflict in Yemen intensifies.
Source: Al Jazeera
Saudi-led forces try to break Houthi siege of Taiz with airstrikes
Saudi-led forces say they’ve struck multiple positions around the Yemeni city of Taiz to break the Houthi siege.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked European diplomats, a French mayor and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats; drones target Riyadh
Fires reported on three tankers, as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank.
Source: Al Jazeera
US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist
Trump-appointed Ambassador Mike Huckabee calls attack in occupied West Bank a 'despicable act of terror'.
Source: Al Jazeera
Hardline Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives prompts uproar
A controversial ruling by a hardline Israeli rabbi has been condemned by Palestinians.
Source: Al Jazeera
US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russian strikes kill civilians, injure dozens across Ukraine
At least eight people have been killed and nearly 60 injured in the latest wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine.
Source: Al Jazeera
Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?
Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Trump claims US Navy blockade stops Iranian ships in Hormuz
Trump says the US Navy blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Al Jazeera
Italy probes Israel’s Katz over abuse, sexual assault of flotilla activists
Rome prosecutors also name 12 senior military, police and prison officials over alleged abuse of detained activists.
Source: Al Jazeera
Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
Attack comes as Yemeni gov't forces claim advances in Marib and say they 'neutralised' 430 Houthi fighters in 24 hours.
Source: Al Jazeera
How Israeli spyware used ‘zero click’ hack on Al Jazeera staff
Israeli spyware firms hacked into Al Jazeera devices in 2024 using a new ‘adfection’ method. Here's how it works.
Source: Al Jazeera
Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump criticism
EU leaders rally around Ukraine's leader after Donald Trump says he is "more difficult to work with than Putin".
Source: BBC News
Israeli settlers continue progrom amid olive harvest in occupied West Bank
At least two people, including Washington Post journalist, injured as settlers armed with clubs and guns attack.
Source: Al Jazeera
‘Trying to dominate’: In Cyprus, some fear Israel’s growing influence
Israel now reaches into Cyprus’s water, gas, health and defence and many Cypriots fear their island is losing control.
Source: Al Jazeera
US in ‘denuclearisation’ talks with Russia and China: Trump
US and Russia each have more than 4,000 warheads. China set to catch up with them within five years, Trump says.
Source: Al Jazeera
Poland scrambles fighter jets as Russia strikes western Ukraine
Countries along NATO’s eastern flank growing increasingly concerned about the risk of escalation of the war in Ukraine.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Saudi blasts Houthi ‘war crimes’; US warns on Saudi airports
Saudi Arabia calls Houthi attacks 'full-fledged war crimes' while the US warns of possible attacks on Saudi airports.
Source: Al Jazeera
Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure
Fuel theft cited in Baniyas-Homs leak as gas export line in Hasakah catches fire.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims
The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli ‘ad’ firm helped infect spyware into Al Jazeera devices
An Israeli spyware disguised as a digital advertisement firm has targeted journalists’ devices at Al Jazeera.
Source: Al Jazeera
Why are migrants risking their lives at sea to reach Yemen?
Al Jazeera’s Al Anoud Al Aqeedi explains why migrants are risking their lives to make the journey to Yemen.
Source: Al Jazeera
Will Israeli voters punish Benjamin Netanyahu?
Netanyahu is reported to have received warnings before October 7, 2023, but failed to act on time.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.
Source: BBC News
Ukrainians fear US intelligence cuts as Russian strikes intensify
Reduced missile warnings increase threat to civilians as Trump pushes an 'energy ceasefire' and peace negotiations.
Source: Al Jazeera
US-Iran stalemate: What are Trump’s next military options?
Trump has ruled out attacks before the midterms. Analysts weigh what he could do next, and at what cost.
Source: Al Jazeera
Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings
Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, was apprehended as he tried to cross the border, state media reported.
Source: Al Jazeera
Fighting in Yemen intensifies: What’s the latest on the battlefield?
Houthis attempt to raise the cost of the Yemen war for Saudi Arabia as attacks, fighting intensify.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Tehran vows to fight until US yields as ships sink in Hormuz
Iran says it does not seek an endless war, but vows to fight until the US accepts its demands as ships sink in Hormuz.
Source: Al Jazeera
US destroys dhow suspected of Iranian command and control
The US says it destroyed an Iran-affiliated boat in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of conducting surveillance.
Source: Al Jazeera
Colombia opposition groups launch protest against de la Espriella’s cuts
Former President Gustavo Petro joined thousands of demonstrators in Bogota in march against austerity, Israel ties.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli quadcopter drone drops bomb in Lebanon
An Israeli quadcopter drone was filmed dropping a bomb on the outskirts of the village of Zibqin in southern Lebanon.
Source: Al Jazeera
Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine's front line operations, Kyiv says
Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.
Source: BBC News
Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US
It comes ahead of a meeting between the prime minister and President Zelensky at Downing Street.
Source: BBC News
Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with Israel
Colombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella.
Source: Al Jazeera
Do any of these Israeli candidates support a Palestinian state?
Do any of these Israeli candidates support a Palestinian state?
Source: Al Jazeera
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missile launched towards Riyadh
Saudi civil defence authority says danger passed after it issued alerts via its national early warning platform.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran steps up Hormuz surveillance: Attacks soar, oil flows crash again
Ships in the Strait of Hormuz have been experiencing the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli attacks kill one in Gaza, wound journalists in occupied West Bank
A year into the ceasefire, nearly two-thirds of Gaza is in Israeli hands and Netanyahu vows control of the West Bank.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Saudi coalition hits Houthi sites; Aramco office hit in east
A Saudi Aramco building has been hit in Dhahran, following Saudi-led coalition strikes on Houthi 'vital assets' in Yemen
Source: Al Jazeera
Food shortages in Yemen’s Taiz as Houthi siege hits supplies
Yemeni government forces are encircled by the Houthis in Taiz, where blockades on road routes have worsened shortages.
Source: Al Jazeera
Surveillance video shows moment ICE vehicle strikes man in Houston
New footage shows the moment 48-year-old Miguel Parra-Hernandez was hit by an ICE officer’s car in Houston, Texas.
Source: Al Jazeera
Bulgaria summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack
Eleven crew members are missing after a merchant ship was sunk overnight, local officials say.
Source: BBC News
Deadly Houthi attacks in Yemen’s Taiz as government forces advance in Marib
Government forces engage in intense clashes as Houthi shelling targets residential areas and hospitals in Taiz.
Source: Al Jazeera
Yemeni families’ search for missing loved ones hindered by new fighting
Hundreds of people have gone missing in Yemen, with families not knowing whether they were killed in fighting or detained.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israel’s military raids NGO offices in Ramallah
Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank where Israeli forces raided several NGOs.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli forces raid Palestinian NGOs in occupied West Bank
Snipers deployed outside entrances to the Palestine Medical Complex, Wafa reported.
Source: Al Jazeera
Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports
It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.
Source: BBC News
Iran war live: Trump says Houthis ‘misbehaving’ as Riyadh flights halted
US President Trump condemns Yemen's Houthis over escalating attacks, as Saudi Arabia halts flights at Riyadh airport.
Source: Al Jazeera
Houthi missile attack targets Saudi capital Riyadh for third day in a row
Saudi Arabia claims it downed a ballistic missile fired at Riyadh, as the Houthis say they targeted King Khalid airport.
Source: Al Jazeera
Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges.
Source: Al Jazeera
Conflict, drought increasing risk of famine in Sudan: Monitor
El Nino-induced drought is affecting roughly half of the country as three-year long war continues.
Source: Al Jazeera
Trump thinks Ukraine needs a new president. Who could replace Zelenskyy?
Popular former general Zaluzhnyi leads potential challengers, alongside intelligence chief Budanov and reformer Fedorov.
Source: Al Jazeera
Gaza: Still Reporting
When Israel orders an evacuation of Gaza City, a journalist documents the displacement while living it with her family.
Source: Al Jazeera
‘Energy ceasefire’: What’s behind Trump’s love-hate ties to Russian oil?
Trump's energy truce sparks criticism over aiding Russia's war finances amid diesel shortages and rising consumer costs.
Source: Al Jazeera
Giants Brigades lead southern Yemen fightback against the Houthis
Yemen's Southern Giants Brigades have emerged as one of the leading forces against the Houthis.
Source: Al Jazeera
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran’s FM urges diplomacy in call with Saudi counterpart
Tehran offers to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis following deadly strikes on the kingdom.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Riyadh airport hit again; Tehran says US reply ‘inadequate’
Iran says US has accepted some of its peace terms but calls the reply 'inadequate', as Riyadh airport is hit again.
Source: Al Jazeera
Pakistani national killed in second Houthi strike on Riyadh airport
Saudi authorities say a Pakistani national was killed and several people injured in a second strike on Riyadh’s Airport.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ukraine strikes Russian data centre again despite Trump warning
It is the third time this week that Ukraine has targeted Russian tech giant Yandex, forcing the company to suspend its operations.
Source: BBC News
Saudi Arabia vows response over Houthi ‘war crime’ attack on Riyadh airport
A Houthi attack on Riyadh airport killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300.
Source: Al Jazeera
Sweet protein brazzein shows promise in reducing blood sugar spikes: Study
Russian research reveals that the protein brazzein could help reduce blood sugar spikes.
Source: Al Jazeera
The scramble to rewrite Biden’s record on Gaza
Former Biden officials are offering their accounts of the Gaza war. Is this a coming clean or revisionism?
Source: Al Jazeera
Yemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport: What to know
Saudi coalition blames Houthi group for the missile attack on the main international airport in Riyadh.
Source: Al Jazeera
Global pro-Palestinian protests one year after Gaza ‘ceasefire’
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have been held worldwide to mark one year since the so-called Gaza ‘ceasefire'.
Source: Al Jazeera
Twelve killed, more than 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack
Saudi Arabia has confirmed at least 12 people were killed and more than 300 injured after Houthi fighters struck Riyadh.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis
As strikes on airports in Saudi Arabia turn deadly, Washington debates striking Houthis and restarting strikes on Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera
WHO says no plague case registered after Russian lab worker’s death
The WHO says the lack of a confirmed diagnosis remains a key uncertainty, with no sign of ongoing transmission.
Source: Al Jazeera
‘Anachronism’: Rubio’s civilisational rhetoric prompts pushback from Iran
Rubio says threats to Western civilisation today 'every bit as real as they were on the dramatic stage of antiquity'.
Source: Al Jazeera
Child among seven killed by Israel in Gaza on ‘ceasefire’ anniversary
At least 1,481 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since last year's 'ceasefire', Gaza's Health Ministry says.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ukraine warns Trump-Putin diesel deal will bankroll Russia’s war
Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Putin gives Russia more money to continue attacking Ukraine, Zelenskyy says.
Source: Al Jazeera
Why is US turning to Russia for diesel despite sanctions?
President Donald Trump's deal with Putin comes amid surging fuel prices and looming US midterm elections.
Source: Al Jazeera
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".
Source: BBC News
Israeli drone attack wounds six in Lebanon near Syria border
Five Syrians and one Lebanese wounded in latest Israeli attack, Lebanon's health authorities say.
Source: Al Jazeera
Intercommunal clashes kill 71 people in South Sudan
Government security forces regain control of Rumbek town after outsiders attempted to seize the area.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Kremlin says Trump welcomed Russia’s effort in Iran deal
The Kremlin says the US president welcomes Russia's involvement in efforts aimed at reaching a settlement over Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera
Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting for Ukraine
Mexico is investigating a viral video showing suspected mercenaries chanting cartel slogans while fighting in Ukraine.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ukraine pushes Russia back in Donetsk as military, civilian casualties soar
Russia is fighting for settlements it once firmly held in Donetsk, and has retreated from many others.
Source: Al Jazeera
Child flees as Israeli settlers hijack car during pogrom
A Palestinian boy was seen fleeing after Israeli settlers attacked his father and stole their car in Ramallah.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s AI data infrastructure
Drone attacks target Russian digital giant Yandex, as well as continuing strikes on missile plants and oil refineries.
Source: Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three
Saudi Arabia has seen several attacks by the Houthis in recent days, with airports appearing to be the primary target.
Source: Al Jazeera
UN extends Darfur arms embargo, blocks broader Sudan sanctions proposal
Russia and China block US efforts to expand the Darfur arms embargo to cover all of Sudan amid ongoing conflict.
Source: Al Jazeera
USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran
Crew members express relief after a record 265 days at sea that strained conditions on board.
Source: Al Jazeera
A father’s agony after an Israeli air strike hits Gaza apartment
An Israeli air strike hit a building in Gaza City’s al-Sabra neighbourhood, killing several people, including children.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Iranian media reports ‘massive explosions’ in Hormuz Strait
Iranian media reported massive explosions in the southern Strait of Hormuz, with Fars citing unnamed military sources.
Source: Al Jazeera
South Korea to recall Ukraine envoy in diplomatic row over POWs
South Korea recalls envoy from Kyiv amid diplomatic tensions over alleged transfer of North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
Source: Al Jazeera
Sri Lanka arrests ex-President Rajapaksa’s wife in graft case
Sri Lanka’s former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested in a corruption case.
Source: Al Jazeera
India to Turkiye, can new proposals to broker Russia-Ukraine truce succeed?
India, Turkiye, Egypt and the US have put forward proposals for ceasefires in bid to protect global energy and shipping.
Source: Al Jazeera
The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war
Reports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.
Source: Al Jazeera
Yemeni government forces claim 1,860 Houthis ‘neutralised’
Yemeni government forces said in a social media post that they carried out 2,103 'precise targeting operations'.
Source: Al Jazeera
US stocks slide as oil prices fluctuate over renewed Iran war fears
Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies, before falling on the possible release of more reserves.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russia dismisses reports of second plague case as ‘false information’
Senior WHO official urges Russia to provide more information on the suspected pneumonic plague cases.
Source: Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Houthi strikes on two of its international airports have killed three people.
Source: Al Jazeera
Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 20
Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.
Source: BBC News
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia
Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.
Source: BBC News
Israeli soldier assaults Palestinian woman in occupied West Bank
An Israeli soldier was filmed assaulting a Palestinian woman during a raid on a family home in the occupied West Bank.
Source: Al Jazeera
Palestinian killed, several injured in Israeli pogrom in occupied West Bank
A 44-year-old Palestinian man was killed during Israeli settler assaults on olive harvesters in the West Bank.
Source: Al Jazeera
US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide
US military aid and arms transfer continue unchanged, as US public sentiment shifts.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli attacks across Gaza kill at least four Palestinians
Israeli air strike kills Palestinian Civil Defence rescue volunteer in northern Gaza.
Source: Al Jazeera
Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles
Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.
Source: Al Jazeera
What’s behind Israel’s growing shift to the right?
Three years after the October 7 attacks, the politics of Israeli society has shifted further right.
Source: Al Jazeera
Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz
The mountainous district is key to control of Mocha, the Red Sea port the Houthis seized last month.
Source: Al Jazeera
Sudan’s al-Burhan rejects talks, vows to retake all territory from RSF
At least 10 civilians were killed in West Kordofan and 5,500 displaced in Blue Nile as clashes widened on Tuesday.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region, killing two
Russia says 290 drones targeted Moscow and nearby regions in the overnight Ukrainian assault.
Source: Al Jazeera
Mapping where US bombers are based globally
The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here's where else they can fly from.
Source: Al Jazeera
Pakistan, Turkiye join Saudi deterrence against Houthis: What that means
Islamabad says its role is defensive, but Riyadh's offensive in Yemen tests how long it can stay out of the fight.
Source: Al Jazeera
How Palestinian reporters defied Israel’s genocide to redefine journalism
Western media under scrutiny for promoting Israeli narrative rather than standing up for vulnerable journalists in Gaza.
Source: Al Jazeera
Yemeni military says it has 'secured' Red Sea waterway
Saudi-backed forces gave conflicting reports of whether they had also seized the port city of Mokha, near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Source: BBC News
Syrian Airlines unveils laser-sharp look for the future
Syrian Airlines unveils a new visual identity as it rebrands amid Syria’s post-Assad development.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Yemen forces reclaim strategic port city Mocha from Houthis
Turkiye and Pakistan agree to rapidly deploy militaries to bolster Saudi security as part of the Mecca defence pact.
Source: Al Jazeera
Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia
Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.
Source: Al Jazeera
Can Yemen retake territory seized by Houthis?
The group has taken control of much of the Red Sea coast.
Source: Al Jazeera
In Russia-occupied Oleshky, Ukrainians face hunger, drones and landmines
Ukrainians are turning to weeds for sustenance in a town where bodies are reportedly eaten by feral dogs.
Source: Al Jazeera
Photos: Yemen’s hospitals struggle to operate amid persistent power outages
Families in Aden endure sleepless nights and spoiled food as blackouts become a defining feature of daily life.
Source: Al Jazeera
Gaza mothers seek breastfeeding support amid hunger and siege
Palestinian mothers are finding it increasingly difficult to breastfeed their babies in Gaza.
Source: Al Jazeera
Libyan teachers’ strike escalates as union demands major education reforms
School year is on hold with teachers on strike and other unions threatening to take action.
Source: Al Jazeera
Four African leaders issue joint declaration as Ethiopia war escalates
Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders also call for talks to end the civil war in Sudan.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks
Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis, as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if US attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ ties after over
Ireland manager says 'disciplinary committee will look at' allegations Israel player spat at one of his coaching staff.
Source: Al Jazeera
US withdraws B-1 bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford base amid Iran fears
The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside RAF Fairford.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tie
Republic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russia hits second major bridge in Ukraine's capital Kyiv
The strike on the Pivnichnyi (Northern) Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in Ukraine's capital.
Source: BBC News
Five killed as Kyiv and Moscow trade strikes, Russia hits second bridge
Russia has also attacked another key bridge in Kyiv, the second such strike in two days.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli settlers attack farmers in West Bank pogrom, soldiers hit reporters
Israeli forces detain and assault journalists in Jabal Qamass area in Beita, south of Nablus.
Source: Al Jazeera
Palestinians gather for football amid Gaza’s ruins
Displaced Palestinians gathered to watch a friendly football match in Gaza’s Khan Younis.
Source: Al Jazeera
A Yemeni family spends a week on the road fleeing another Houthi offensive
Displaced Yemenis are fleeing again, as the Houthis capture the Red Sea coast.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Fighting intensifies in Yemen, hundreds killed or injured
Fighting intensifies across Yemen as the army says 474 attacks in 24 hours killed or wounded 1,540 Houthi fighters.
Source: Al Jazeera
North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea, South Korea says
A ballistic missile fired from the North Korean port city of Wonsan flies more than 700km, South Korea's military says.
Source: Al Jazeera
Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions
Unions say proposed changes to Canada's labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israel could’ve ended Gaza war, freed captives sooner: Israel ex-negotiator
Retired General Nitzan Alon says more captives could have returned alive and a deal was possible 'maybe a year earlier'.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ukraine calls for tighter sanctions as Russian attacks spark Kyiv gridlock
Closure of bridges struck by drones in Ukrainian capital causes traffic chaos.
Source: Al Jazeera
Washington’s diplomacy in Sudan has backfired
Pressure meant to isolate Sudan’s army has instead left Washington isolated and a ceasefire further out of reach.
Source: Al Jazeera
FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack
The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel describes the attack.
Source: Al Jazeera
Explosions reported near military airport in Syria’s Idlib province
Two explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending smoke into the sky.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: US moves 2,000 Marines to Middle East, tanker hit in Hormuz
US deploys Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as part of a wider buildup around Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli drone kills Palestinian in Gaza, settlers kill another in West Bank
1,439 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 5,052 injured since the 'ceasefire' began in October 2025.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow
Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.
Source: Al Jazeera
Protesters halt game as calls grow on Ireland to boycott second Israel game
Republic of Ireland's game halted by tennis balls thrown and invader with Palestine flags amid Israel boycott demand.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russian drone hits school in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault
Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera
Activists protest Indian police raid over kite-flying event for Palestine
Pro-Palestinian activists protested in Mumbai after police raided the home of a volunteer who took part in Gaza event.
Source: Al Jazeera
How was the Flydubai pilot who attacked his co-pilot cleared to fly?
The Flydubai scare has raised several questions for Israel and the civil aviation industry.
Source: Al Jazeera
UAE investigates possible ‘terrorist’ link in attack on flight to Israel
Investigators will probe whether incident was linked to any 'terrorist activity or intent', UAE state media reports.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran parades Shahed drones through capital
Crowds cheered and waved national flags as two Shahed drones were paraded through Tehran.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Trump hints US could strike Iran, warns time coming
Trump says the US may “blow up” Iran or strike a deal, insisting the standoff will end very soon one way or the other.
Source: Al Jazeera
Trump amazed that an ‘Israeli plumber’ helped land Flydubai flight
An amazed US President Donald Trump relayed the story of how an ‘Israeli plumber’ helped land a Flydubai flight.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russian drone crashes into Kyiv playground without exploding
A Russian attack drone crashed into a children’s playground in Kyiv, Ukraine without exploding.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill seven as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
At least six people killed in drone attack on passenger van and one person killed in strike on residential apartment.
Source: Al Jazeera
Settlers closing in on Ramallah
Israeli settlers are encroaching ever closer to Ramallah, the de facto capital of the occupied West Bank.
Source: Al Jazeera
‘Economic war’: Is Iran losing its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz?
Crude flows through Hormuz have recovered, but tanker insurance costs and geopolitical risks remain barriers to a return to normality.
Source: Al Jazeera
Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot
Dramatic video shows the aftermath of an attack on a pilot on a Flydubai flight to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Trump claims war will end ‘very soon’, gives no details
US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.
Source: Al Jazeera
Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections
US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera
‘Nothing is justifying this’: Qatar’s PM slams Israel’s atrocities in Gaza
Qatar's top diplomat says Israel has undermined Doha's efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza from 'day one'.
Source: Al Jazeera
‘Netanyahu targets Qatar to deflect from Gaza war crimes’
In an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan, Qatar’s prime minister accused Israeli’s Netanyahu of war crimes
Source: Al Jazeera
Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence company supplying Ukraine
Russia has been accused of launching sabotage attacks across a number of European Nato countries which have been helping Ukraine.
Source: BBC News
'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.
Source: BBC News
Israeli settlers attack West Bank village and block Palestinian family's return home
Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire and Israeli security forces were also targeted by settlers.
Source: BBC News
Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears of new US fighting grow
Iran is struggling with shortages as sanctions and blockade strain food and medicine supply chains.
Source: Al Jazeera
Hormuz and Yemen: Iran offers de-escalation at a price others will pay
Iran is using Hormuz to seek US concessions, relief for the Houthis and greater control over Gulf shipping.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ireland lost to Israel when they stepped on the pitch
But the Irish football team can still redeem itself.
Source: Al Jazeera
Palestine weekly: Israeli politicians vie to look toughest before election
With Israelis voting on October 27, ministers are staging illegal settlement launches as campaign events.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Trump says he did not offer Tehran sanctions relief
US President Trump rejects a news report claiming his administration offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds.
Source: Al Jazeera
South Sudan calls for sanctions to be lifted at UNGA
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, South Sudan’s UN envoy Cecilia Adeng called for sanctions to be lifted
Source: Al Jazeera
Slovenia’s U-turn towards Israel
Slovenia’s policy towards Palestine has changed sharply following a UNGA sideline meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu.
Source: Al Jazeera
Gaza’s young inventors build robots with what they have
At a youth hackathon in Gaza City, young inventors are developing robots.
Source: Al Jazeera
Why South Korea is demanding an apology from Ukraine over North Korean PoWs
Seoul says Kyiv agreed to a nondisclosure agreement over the prisoners but broke it.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli fans direct monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland’s players
Israeli fans directed monkey chants at Ireland's Adam Idah, who scored a goal in his team's 3-0 Nations League win.
Source: Al Jazeera
Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland
Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland
Source: Al Jazeera
Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages
Sudan army denies backing Tigray fighters, says rival paramilitary RSF receiving support from within Ethiopia.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ireland beats Israel 3-0 wearing black armbands to support Gaza
Ireland scored a 3-0 victory over Israel in a politically-charged UEFA Nations League match played in Hungary.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ben-Gvir releases video threatening to kill senior Hamas figure in jail
Israel’s security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released a video in which he is seen threatening to kill Hassan Salameh.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran war live: Tehran says it’s fully prepared for war amid Hormuz tensions
Abbas Araghchi's warning comes after Washington rejected a seven-day roadmap to end the war and reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Al Jazeera
Ireland defeats Israel in controversial UEFA Nations League match
Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes.
Source: Al Jazeera
UEFA defends policy after rejecting Ireland’s request not to play Israel
UEFA responds after Ireland's football association says its request to avoid future pairings with Israel was rejected.
Source: Al Jazeera
Child among three Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says the son of its director general, Munir al-Bursh, is among those killed.
Source: Al Jazeera
In Gaza, actors perform a war they are still living
In Gaza, Palestinian actors turn stories of siege and loss into theatre, while confronting the same fears and hardships.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran stages show of force during mobilisation campaign in Tehran
Armed women, anti-aircraft guns and Shaheed drones were seen in Tehran as hundreds of thousands marched in the capital.
Source: Al Jazeera
Kremlin welcomes Trump's idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal
The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other's energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary to protect seaborne …
Source: Bing News
The Perils of Mind-Reading in the Taiwan Strait
Without sustained dialogue over Taiwan, Beijing and Washington are both vulnerable to dangerous misreadings of each other’s intentions.
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Strait Of Hormuz Proposal: Iran-Gulf Meeting Postponed As Diplomacy Stumbles
Strait of Hormuz talks between Iran and Gulf states have been postponed as Saudi Arabia keeps its key east-west oil pipeline shut after drone strikes.
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Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets, Kyiv unaware of deal
"Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy Targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!" Trump said in a Truth Social post on Sept. 14.
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US-Iran tensions mount as Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts tanker traffic, oil prices; Houthi attacks injure Saudi civilians
Hormuz daylight crossings return even as conflict risks keep exports below normal Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are deepening even as satellite trackers report the first signs of tanker traffic …
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Live Updates: Saudi Arabia struck by Houthis, CENTCOM denies Iran report of mines in Strait of Hormuz
Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal • Netanyahu warns Hezbollah of retaliation • Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US Defense Department probe finds …
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Strike on Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz kills 1, Iranian media say
CAIRO — An Iranian cargo vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said, and a plan by Tehran to brief neighboring countries on its contested efforts …
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Oil prices jump more than US$3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz
BEIJING: Oil prices rose more than US$3 a barrel at the market open on Monday, after new strikes on Saudi Arabia and on ships in the Gulf on Sunday (Sep 13).Brent crude futures rose US$3.62, or 3.46 …
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Putin will never abandon attempts to occupy all of Ukraine – Zelensky
"Putin wants to occupy all of Ukraine. And he will if we are not so strong, if the world is tired and if we do not have security guarantees. What kind of guarantees? I don't have to be afraid that he …
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Zelensky ready to meet Putin at G20 Summit in December: ‘We have to meet, to speak, and make decisions’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in December if both are invited.
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Zelensky ready to meet Putin on sidelines of G20 summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he is ready to attend the G20 summit in Miami and meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin if the United States invites the Kremlin leader to the forum. — …
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OPINION
Sudan’s war is now a regional crisis
Sudan’s civil war has, in other words, stopped being simply a Sudanese story. Starting with the air war, Sudan’s battlefield shifted to the kind that respects no borders. In early 2025, SAF aircraft …
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Kremlin says meeting between Putin and Zelensky at Miami G20 'impossible'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami. However, the Kremlin has not confirmed whether Putin would attend, and …
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Strait of Hormuz attack reported as Saudi Arabia closes vital East-West oil pipeline
A vessel was reportedly hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its key East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack.
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‘Blew the hell out of it’: How Iran damaged US bases in Bahrain, Jordan
The Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Al-Azraq is located nearly 100km (62 miles) northeast of Amman. Its official name is a tribute to a Jordanian fighter pilot, Lieutenant Muwaffaq Salti, who was killed …
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Iran says will discuss Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday
Iran's Foreign Ministry says the meeting in Oman is to 'promote better understanding among the countries of the region'.
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Zelensky says willing to meet Putin at G-20 ‘to make decisions’
Ukrainian President Zelensky is willing to meet Putin at the G-20 summit to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and seek meaningful results. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at …
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Zelensky willing to meet Putin at G-20 ‘to make decisions’; Kremlin refuses
Ukrainian President Zelensky is willing to meet Putin at the G-20 summit to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and seek meaningful results. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at …
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Sudan chemical weapons allegations highlight Israel’s involvement in war
The source of the evidence for the use of chlorine in Sudan raises questions about Israel’s involvement in the war and appears to confirm what multiple sources have told MEE, which is that the …
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Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge
The Ali al-Taher ridge, about 15 km (10 miles) from the Israeli border, has become one of the most contested areas of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Katz claimed last Friday that Israeli forces …
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India ramps up domestic LPG production as renewed US-Iran attacks spark fresh fears over Strait of Hormuz supplies
India is increasing domestic cooking gas production to address supply gaps. Local refiners aim to add over ten percent to current output levels. Imports through the Strait of Hormuz are now less …
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US Iran War Live Updates: Iran says it targeted unmanned US sea drone in Strait of Hormuz
In the biggest declared wave of tit-for-tat attacks on shipping by both sides since the start of the six-month-old war, Iran said on Wed …
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US has loosened Iran's grip on Strait of Hormuz, but costly war is far from over
Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz in the opening days of the war, using the worldwide economic shock as leverage. Meanwhile, it continued to export its own oil, mainly to China. But in …
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OPINION
Have both sides in Ukraine war run out of cards?
Meanwhile, the US, which committed about $68.2 billion in defense support of Ukraine between February 2022 and June 2026, is unlikely to continue such spending as a result of the Iran war. Washington …
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4 Chinese coast guard ships enter Kinmen waters
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Four Chinese coast guard vessels entered restricted waters near Kinmen twice Tuesday, returning about four hours after a morning incursion. The Coast Guard said it detected the …
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RSF drone strikes shatter sense of optimism in Sudan's el-Obeid
Though the siege has been lifted, the North Kordofan state capital remains a target for the paramilitary group …
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Iran Strikes US Base In Jordan, Targets 10 Ships Near Hormuz; India Condemns Houthi Attacks On Saudi Arabia
IRGC says it hit a US base near Al Azraq and attacked two US vessels and eight oil tankers after Washington destroyed five Iranian tankers.
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Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait
Exact coordinates of the prohibited zone outside the Strait of Hormuz will be announced later, Iran said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Iran condemns US strikes on oil tankers, seeks UN action over ‘grave violation’
Iran condemned US strikes on five Iranian oil tankers and urged the UN Security Council to act, while saying its retaliatory strikes on US targets in Jordan were carried out in self-defence.
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Trump's passivity gives Beijing room around Taiwan
On the other side of the globe, Trump has also allowed similar tactics by Iran around the Strait of Hormuz. This has allowed the totalitarian regime in Tehran to patrol critical Middle Eastern …
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Likely oil slicks in Strait of Hormuz after US tanker strikes: experts
Paris (France) (AFP) – Recent satellite images analysed on Thursday appear to show oil slicks near the Strait of Hormuz, after US strikes on tankers suspected of links to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
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Chinese coast guard ships intrude into Kinmen restricted waters
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Four Chinese coast guard vessels entered restricted waters near Kinmen on Tuesday, prompting the Coast Guard to deploy patrol boats and issue warnings.
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China steps up coast guard patrols east of Taiwan
On June 1, China sent two large coast guard patrol ships, the Daishan and the Baita, to waters east of Taiwan. Later that month, it sent the larger law-enforcement ships Haixun 09 and Haixun 06 to …
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Ukraine allies see war going into 2027 after Russia’s Putin met US envoys
Putin is intent on stepping up attacks on Ukraine through the winter. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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US, Iran trade fresh strikes as Middle East tensions escalate – top developments
The Middle East remains on edge as the United States and Iran trade fresh attacks. The US launched strikes on Iranian targets, describing them as a response to Tehran’s alleged attempt to target a US …
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US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran targets 2 US vessels, 8 tankers in Persian Gulf; hits 10 others trying to cross Hormuz
Iranian state media on Monday said Tehran’s new Qassem Basir ballistic missile reflects a shift in its military doctrine, warning t …
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Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to 6 vessels amid escalating Iran conflict
Only six commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, well below the 10-day average of about 12, as the Iran conflict escalated across the region.
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Russian drive on Donetsk region puts Kyiv's new commanders to the test
Moscow's larger forces have been inching towards the so-called "fortress belt" cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk, the capture of which would bring Russia closer to its goal of seizing the entire …
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Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
Oil prices rose to $100 (£74) a barrel on Wednesday, after the US and Iran attacked tankers in the Gulf region and Yemen's Houthis hit oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.
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Key oil lifeline under threat as ships pull back from Strait of Hormuz
Commercial traffic through the key oil route has fallen sharply after attacks on tankers, raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies.
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'Will See What Russia Agrees To…': Trump Envoys Push To Revive Russia Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Moscow and Kyiv to push for trilateral peace talks to end the Ukraine war.
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Iran Warns US of Retaliation Over Energy Facility Strikes
Ghalibaf made the remarks as he reshared a post by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who claimed that Iran's "oil tanker fleet is defenceless," reiterating Washington's claims of the destruction of …
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'Operational posture recalibrated': Iran threatens Gulf exclusion zone as US redirects 94 ships
US forces have redirected 94 commercial vessels and boarded two ships in the Arabian Sea as Iran warns of a “maritime exclusion zone” and a “fundamentally recalibrated” military posture toward US …
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Live Updates: Iran threatens maritime exclusion zone against US as CENTCOM tightens blockade
Iran threatens US with Persian Gulf maritime exclusion zone • CENTCOM redirects 94 commercial vessels enforcing Iran blockade • Trump says oil prices will drop after US 'wins' Iran war
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Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as pause during US envoy visits ends
US envoy says 'encouraged' by talks as White House official told Reuters next steps to be announced in coming weeks.
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Ukrainians take shelter during Russian drone attack in Kyiv
People took cover inside a metro station in Kyiv after a Russian missile attack during the early hours of Tuesday (September 8).
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West Asia conflict LIVE updates: Iran retaliates after U.S. strikes oil tankers
The latest round of clashes, which began with U.S. raids last week, comes amid a deadlock in the six-month war. Iran has maintained its stranglehold on the strategic Strait of Hormuz as Washington …
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US Iran War Live Updates: Four killed, 20 injured in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed its naval forces attacked a US-operated drone boat in the Strait of Hormuz, state media r …
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Iran Attacks US Naval Drone Hours After American Strikes On Oil Tankers
The latest round of clashes, which began with US raids last week, comes amid a deadlock in their six-month war.
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Iran warns US of ‘more painful’ response after latest strikes as Hormuz tensions rise
The Americans must have understood that the era of proportionate responses has come to an end,” Ghalibaf said in a speech carried by Iranian state media.
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Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers
Tehran says time for proportionate retaliation is over after a US strike on Iranian tankers inside the blockade line.
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Zelensky warns war likely to continue into winter after US talks
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Zelensky both gave upbeat assessments of the talks, but neither announced any breakthroughs. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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US envoys hold ‘substantive’ talks with Zelenskyy in first visit to Kyiv
Meeting comes a day after US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
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Hormuz traffic dips to lowest since May after US, Iranian strikes on ships
An average of 10 commodity ships transited the Strait of Hormuz per day over the past 10 days, the lowest since May, according to shipping data on Monday, after U.S. and Iranian strikes on tankers.
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Iran, US trade tit-for-tat tanker attacks as war drags on
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy gave no further details about the incidents, nor did its Telegram post late Saturday specify whether the vessels were hit. The IRGC later said it also …
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US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attacks on US Navy warships: CENTCOM
According to the US Central Command, two Iranian tankers were disabled near Kharg Island, while a third was destroyed in the Gulf of Oman.
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US military says it destroyed three IRGC-linked oil tankers in retaliation to Iranian fire
WASHINGTON — The US military says it struck and destroyed three oil tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the Iranian paramilitary organization fired on American warships.
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A nation trapped: photographing the broken promises of Sudan's revolution
Syrian-born photographer Abdulmonam Eassa travelled to Sudan as the fall of its longtime dictator, toppled by massive protests, raised hopes of a democratic rebirth. Instead, he witnessed the …
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Ukraine says Russia has not responded to ceasefire proposal covering strikes, front line
Ukraine proposed a ceasefire to Russia covering strikes on Ukrainian territory and fighting along the front line but has received no response from Moscow, Presidential Office chief Kyrylo Budanov said …
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US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on American naval ships, Central Command says
Explosions were heard on Saturday near Iran's Kharg Island in the Gulf, a key oil terminal, Iranian media said, amid unconfirmed reports that an Iranian tanker was targeted nearby by U.S. forces.
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US launches seventh straight night of strikes on Iran as IEA warns of global energy threat
US Central Command said its latest wave of strikes began at 19:00 GMT (10:30pm in Iran), “designed to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities at the Commander in Chief’s direction.” A military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader warned of a full-scale offensive if the US attacks continue, and Tehran has accused Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure and committing war crimes, citing footage of heavily damaged bridges and railway lines in the south of the country. Separately, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol warned that global energy security is under serious threat unless the US and Iran restore oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz: “We should be worried, and I am worried if the situation does not improve in the next few weeks.” Satellite imagery compiled by Al Jazeera’s open-source unit, comparing Sentinel-2 captures from July 7 and July 12, shows newly formed impact scars inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant complex and a nearby support facility.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iran reports eight deaths after sixth straight night of US strikes; Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan hit in retaliation
Tehran reported eight deaths after the US struck Iran for a sixth consecutive night, with strikes hitting Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz, Iranshahr, and bridges in Bandar-e Khamir in Hormozgan province; Iranian media also reported explosions in Qeshm Island, Chabahar, and Bandar-e Khamir. US Central Command said the operation began at 18:00 GMT, aimed at further degrading Iranian military capabilities, and separately fired on a ship it accused of trying to break its reimposed naval blockade on Iranian ports. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, with explosions also reported in Qatar.
Source: Al Jazeera
US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; IRGC hits US-linked sites in three Gulf states
US Central Command said it struck military air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, and missile and drone capabilities at several locations across Iran, using fighter aircraft, naval vessels, one-way attack aerial drones and, for the first time, one-way attack sea drones. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated hours later, hitting a long-range air-surveillance radar in Bahrain, a vessel-detection radar system in Oman, and a U.S. Army surface-to-surface missile base in Kuwait, which the IRGC said destroyed two missile launchers and nearby storage facilities. Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — which carries roughly a fifth of global energy exports — fell to its lowest level in five weeks.
Source: Al Jazeera
US strikes roughly 140 Iranian targets; Khuzestan casualties reported, Jordan intercepts missiles
Two days before the latest exchange, the US carried out a larger operation hitting approximately 140 targets across Iran. Iranian officials said the strikes hit eight cities in Khuzestan province, killing one security guard and injuring four people at a water station in Mahshahr. Jordan said it intercepted four Iranian missiles over its territory. The escalation follows the April 7–8 ceasefire between the US, Iran, and Israel and a June 14 memorandum of understanding meant to formalize an end to the conflict within 60 days — a timeline that expired without resolution.
Source: Al Jazeera
UN fact-finding mission concludes RSF committed genocide in el-Fasher
A UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan concluded that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces committed genocide during and after its siege of el-Fasher, North Darfur’s capital, through mass killings, gang rapes, and deliberate starvation that restricted humanitarian access and destroyed food-production systems. Mission chair Mohamed Chande Othman said the documented pattern — “encirclement, attacks on civilian infrastructure, restrictions on humanitarian access and widespread abuses against civilians” — “serve as a stark warning” for the city of el-Obeid, where the mission fears a similar campaign could unfold.
Source: Al Jazeera
Up to 500,000 civilians at risk as siege pressure builds on el-Obeid
El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state and a key logistical hub linking central Sudan to Darfur, has become the Sudanese army’s next major stand against the RSF’s push through Kordofan. More than 11,000 people, including over 5,500 children, fled the city in the two weeks prior as electricity, water, and fuel supplies were disrupted and food prices spiked. Aid agencies warned up to half a million civilians could be at risk if the RSF encircles the city the way it did el-Fasher.
Source: Al Jazeera
China test-fires a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the open Pacific for the first time
China launched a submarine-launched ballistic missile from the South China Sea into the Pacific, flying roughly 7,300 km and landing in the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone — the first time Beijing has fired an SLBM into international open waters, publicly demonstrating a submarine-launched strategic nuclear strike capability in the Indo-Pacific. New Zealand and Australia criticized the test as a threat to regional peace and stability. The same day, China and Russia began the week-long “Joint Sea-2026” naval exercise off Qingdao, pairing Chinese destroyers and a submarine with a Russian cruiser, frigate, and submarine in anti-submarine, air-defense, and Pacific maritime-patrol drills that analysts say build the operational familiarity needed for a future Taiwan contingency.
Russia claims capture of Kostiantynivka after Ukraine rejects a local ceasefire
Russia said its forces took control of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, a city Moscow has long targeted in its push through the Donbas, after accusing Ukraine of rejecting a proposed local ceasefire around the city. The claim came as broader ceasefire talks remained stalled over Russia’s demand that Ukrainian forces withdraw from contested territory, which Kyiv has rejected in favor of freezing the current front line.
Source: Al Jazeera
Russia's 2026 advance has collapsed even as its casualties climb to record levels
Russia’s territorial gains have all but stalled in 2026: just 622 sq km captured in the first six months of the year, versus 2,190 sq km over the same period in 2025, with June’s advance rate falling to about 1 sq km a day. Ukraine’s military estimated Russia suffered roughly 39,490 casualties in June alone — a rate of 1,298 per square kilometer of ground taken, against 68 per sq km a year earlier — far outstripping Russia’s estimated monthly recruitment capacity of 24,000–30,000 troops. Ukrainian mid-range strikes rose from 210 in May to 303 in June, and Ukrainian forces destroyed 12 Russian-occupied electricity substations in Crimea on July 1–2.
Source: Al Jazeera
Mediators announce a memorandum of understanding to formally end the Iran conflict
Following the April ceasefire, international mediators announced a memorandum of understanding intended to bring the US-Iran-Israel conflict to a formal end within 60 days. That window expired in mid-August without a resolution, and by July the arrangement was described as close to collapse as strikes resumed on both sides.
Source: Al Jazeera
US, Iran, and Israel agree to a ceasefire after more than five weeks of war
The United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire that included Israel, ending more than five weeks of direct fighting between the countries. The truce set the stage for the June memorandum of understanding — and for the strikes that have since put it under growing strain.
Source: Al Jazeera
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Al Jazeera. (2026, July 13). US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire comes under growing strain. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/us-and-iran-trade-strikes-as-ceasefire-comes-under-growing-strain
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Al Jazeera. (2026, July 3). Russia's advance collapses in Ukraine, '40,000' troops killed in June. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/3/russian-advance-collapses-in-ukraine-as-anxiety-rises-in-moscow
Al Jazeera. (2026, July 5). Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/5/russia-says-ukraine-rejects-local-ceasefire-in-dispute-over-kostiantynivka
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Methodology: Every entry and every auto-fetched headline on this page is drawn from a news organization headquartered outside the United States (Al Jazeera, Times of Israel, Kyiv Independent, The Diplomat, Defence Security Asia, and similar outlets) — a deliberate choice to reduce reliance on any single government’s press framing of conflicts it is a party to. This is a fast-moving, multi-front situation; casualty figures, ceasefire claims, and territorial claims from any party (including the ones cited here) should be read as contested until independently confirmed. This page will keep updating as verified developments occur.
How this tracker works
- What it tracks: news about the Middle East, Russia–Ukraine, Taiwan Strait and Sudan conflicts.
- Where headlines come from: the Al Jazeera and BBC News world RSS feeds, filtered by conflict keywords. By this page’s policy, only outlets headquartered outside the United States are used.
- What it adds and doesn’t: each entry is the outlet’s own headline, linked to the original. Nothing is rewritten or summarised by AI.
- Labels: tags say what kind of source a story comes from (official source, wire service, national, local or international outlet, academic source, or social media post). They are not ratings of accuracy or trust. Opinion pieces are tagged OPINION and kept out of the Latest box.
- Updates: twice a day, at about 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Central. The Latest box shows the four newest non-opinion stories, one report per story, with a count of other outlets that covered it.
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Research behind these features
- Curry, A. L., & Stroud, N. J. (2021). The effects of journalistic transparency on credibility assessments and engagement intentions. Journalism, 22(4). Explaining how and why a story was produced raised readers’ credibility ratings, across political ideologies. This is why each tracker explains its sourcing and filters.
- Otis, A. (2024). The effects of transparency cues on news source credibility online: An investigation of ‘opinion labels’. Journalism. Labelling opinion content on story previews increased the perceived credibility of the source. Opinion pieces here are labelled and kept out of the Latest box.
- Aslett, K., et al. (2022). News credibility labels have limited average effects on news diet quality and fail to reduce misperceptions. Science Advances, 8(18). Trust ratings on sources did not, on average, change what people read or believe. So the tags here describe what kind of source a story comes from, not whether to trust it.
- Wineburg, S., & McGrew, S. (2019). Lateral reading and the nature of expertise. Teachers College Record, 121(11). Professional fact-checkers judge a claim by quickly checking what other sources say. Each latest story links to other coverage of the same headline.
- Pennycook, G., et al. (2021). Shifting attention to accuracy can reduce misinformation online. Nature, 592, 590–595. A brief prompt to think about accuracy improved the quality of news people chose to share. The Latest box ends with that prompt.