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Doctors Without Borders suspends work in Gaza City, citing risk to staff

Doctors Without Borders has suspended its services in Gaza City, citing an intensifying Israeli offensive. The organization points to close-proximity airstrikes and tank positions, underscoring serious dangers for staff on the ground.

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Prime minister at UN: Israel will continue war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a resolute address at the United Nations, declaring that his nation “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza. Despite widespread criticism and the presence of protesters, Netanyahu defended Israel’s efforts as essential for its security.

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 Prime minister at UN: Israel will continue war
Obama says there’s no ‘military rationale’ for Israel’s offensive in Gaza

Barack Obama took a strong stand against Israel’s ongoing action in Gaza, insisting that more strikes are unnecessary. He described the region as already reduced to rubble and advocated for Palestinian statehood as a path toward lasting peace.

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 Obama says there’s no ‘military rationale’ for Israel’s offensive in Gaza
Iraqi president Abdul Rashid on ISIS threat, U.S. military presence and Gaza war

Iraqi President Abdul Rashid used his platform at the United Nations to underscore rising tensions in the Middle East. He exchanged views with President Trump, affirmed Iraq’s stance on a Palestinian state, and addressed the lasting threat of ISIS and foreign military involvement in the region.

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 Iraqi president Abdul Rashid on ISIS threat, U.S. military presence and Gaza war
Russia forced to implement ban on petroleum products after Ukrainian strikes

Russia has introduced a ban on key petroleum products due to a government-admitted shortage traced to Ukrainian drone strikes. Officials say the attacks have compromised supply lines, forcing urgent measures to protect domestic reserves.

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 Russia forced to implement ban on petroleum products after Ukrainian strikes
Ukraine’s president says the world is in `the most destructive arms race in history’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at the United Nations, declared that the world is now in “the most destructive arms race in history.” He urged immediate global action against Russia, asserting that Vladimir Putin aims to expand his war beyond Ukraine.

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Rash: After 75 years, Korean War sergeant finally rests at home

Sgt. Rosslyn Edward Gresens’s remains, missing for 75 years, were recently returned from Korea. On Monday, in Hill City, he was laid to rest as hundreds gathered to honor his sacrifice, proving that the Korean conflict is far from forgotten.

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 Rash: After 75 years, Korean War sergeant finally rests at home
Modern-day Colombian Guerrillas Are Mere Druglords: Ex-FARC Commander

Colombia’s former guerrilla leader, Rodrigo Londono (“Timochenko”), claims present-day rebels have abandoned political causes for lucrative drug trafficking. He also faulted the nation’s leftist government for allowing these groups too much freedom, sparking debate on the country’s ongoing conflict.

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 Modern-day Colombian Guerrillas Are Mere Druglords: Ex-FARC Commander
India ‘mostly’ with Kyiv in conflict with Russia: Ukraine prez Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described India as “mostly” supporting Kyiv in its conflict with Russia, while expressing cautious optimism. He also recognized New Delhi’s nuanced stance, especially on energy-related issues, which have come under scrutiny from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Russia launches hundreds of drones and missiles across Ukraine

Russia unleashed a wide-ranging drone and missile attack across Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, striking regions including Dnipro overnight. A video posted on X shows one missile streaking through the sky before hitting its target, underscoring how the war has intensified despite diplomatic discussions.

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 Russia launches hundreds of drones and missiles across Ukraine
Trump claims he still hasn’t been briefed about major Russian breach of Nato airspace

A 12-minute Russian incursion into NATO airspace has raised fresh tensions—and former President Donald Trump insists he has yet to be briefed. With Russia once again probing the edges of NATO territory, questions about leadership communication at the highest levels remain front and center.

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 Trump claims he still hasn’t been briefed about major Russian breach of Nato airspace
Gaza City mostly empty amid Israeli offensive against Hamas

Gaza City is now largely abandoned, with more than half of its residents fleeing an Israeli Defense Forces operation that targets what the military calls a Hamas stronghold. The ongoing offensive has dramatically transformed the urban landscape, leaving streets deserted and tensions high.

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 Gaza City mostly empty amid Israeli offensive against Hamas
Scoop: Qatar requests Israeli apology to resume Gaza mediation efforts

Qatar’s insistence on an Israeli apology for a recent strike in Doha has prompted the Gulf nation to suspend mediation efforts in Gaza. As hostages hang in the balance, U.S. officials work to quell tensions and rekindle a fragile peace process.

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 Scoop: Qatar requests Israeli apology to resume Gaza mediation efforts
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza City as some countries prepare to recognize Palestinian state

Tensions in Gaza City escalated overnight, as Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 14 people. Meanwhile, Israel urges residents to evacuate as the offensive intensifies, and some nations weigh recognizing a new Palestinian state.

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 Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza City as some countries prepare to recognize Palestinian state
Syria Unites with Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Belarus, Venezuela, Burkina Faso, and Mali in Australia’s Urgent Travel Warning for Fall and Winter 2025 as Global Tensions Escalate

In response to intensifying global tensions, Australia has broadened its urgent travel warning to include Syria, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Belarus, Venezuela, Burkina Faso, and Mali. Officials cite serious threats to safety and security for Fall and Winter 2025, urging travelers to stay vigilant.

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 Syria Unites with Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Belarus, Venezuela, Burkina Faso, and Mali in Australia’s Urgent Travel Warning for Fall and Winter 2025 as Global Tensions Escalate
Estonia says 3 Russian fighter jets entered its airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion

Estonia has summoned a Russian diplomat after three Russian fighter jets entered its airspace without permission, describing the incursion as “brazen.” This 12-minute violation marks the fifth time Russia has tested Estonia’s borders this year, raising tensions in the region.

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 Estonia says 3 Russian fighter jets entered its airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion
US National Counterterrorism Center Warns of Threat From Al Qaeda

U.S. officials have expressed concern over al Qaeda’s recent calls for attacks, prompting the National Counterterrorism Center to issue a new alert on Friday. Though details remain sparse, the agency’s warning underscores the ongoing threat this group continues to pose.

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Poland, Ukraine talk drone tactics

Poland and Ukraine have joined forces to bolster drone warfare expertise, unveiling plans for joint training and manufacturing. The move follows a recent Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace, drawing attention to NATO’s vulnerabilities.

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Can EU sanctions force Israel to stop its genocide in Gaza?

The European Commission has called for suspending free trade agreements with Israel in response to the ongoing war on Gaza. Observers question whether such measures could effectively halt what the original piece refers to as “genocide in Gaza,” underscoring a critical juncture in EU-Israeli relations.

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 Can EU sanctions force Israel to stop its genocide in Gaza?
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,302

Day 1,302 marks another chapter in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to an Al Jazeera report. Although limited details are publicly available, this concise overview underscores the conflict’s continued significance on the global stage.

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 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,302
BAE Systems delivers BvS10s to Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom

BAE Systems has rolled out three BvS10 Armored Personnel Carriers for Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom in a ceremonial display of defense collaboration. Produced in Sweden, these vehicles promise unmatched off-road capabilities through the BvS10 Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program.

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 BAE Systems delivers BvS10s to Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom
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