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    Fresh Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least eight people and injured dozens more, according to reports by Al Jazeera. The attacks hit multiple locations across the country, adding to the heavy civilian toll of Russia's ongoing invasion. The strikes come as fighting continues with no signs of easing, drawing renewed international concern.

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    Board of Peace rules out UNRWA role in Gaza●‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?✉newsWarMiddle East19 min ago

    A statement that UNRWA will have no role in Gaza, tied to the Board of Peace framework for the territory's future, is drawing scrutiny from Al Jazeera, which asks whether the body is simply following Israeli positions. The exclusion of the UN relief agency, long targeted by Israel, raises questions about who will deliver aid and services in the strip.

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    Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive with 'empty hands'▼‘My hands are empty’: Displaced Palestinians struggle to survive✉newsWorldHuman Rights26 min ago

    Displaced Palestinians in Gaza describe being left with nothing as they try to survive after repeated displacement. Reporting by Al Jazeera highlights families who have lost homes, belongings and livelihoods, with one saying 'my hands are empty'. The account underscores the worsening humanitarian conditions facing people who have fled multiple times and now depend almost entirely on aid.

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    Russian drone strikes kill five across Ukrainian regions▼Russian drones kill two in market outside Kyiv, three others in different regions, officials say✉newsWarUkraine5 min ago

    Russian drone attacks killed two people at a market outside Kyiv, with three more deaths reported in other Ukrainian regions, according to officials. The strikes are the latest in Moscow's continued aerial campaign against Ukrainian towns and infrastructure, drawing renewed attention to the ongoing war's toll on civilians.

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    Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes'▼Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes' - War in Sudan - World✉newsWarSudan1 h ago

    Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, saying the campaign will continue 'no matter how long it takes'. The declaration underlines his refusal to seek a negotiated end to the civil war, which has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting began in April 2023.

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    Qatar's Emir tells Israel to 'stop crying anti-Semitism' at UN●Qatar Emir WARNS Israel: ‘Stop Crying Anti-Semitism’ | FIERY UN Speech EXPOSES Gaza Crisis▶youtubeWarMiddle East560.6K19 min ago

    Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivered a fiery speech at the United Nations addressing the Gaza crisis, sharply criticising Israel. He told Israel to 'stop crying anti-Semitism' in response to criticism of its conduct in the war. The remarks drew widespread attention online, with many circulating the speech amid ongoing international debate over Gaza and Israel's responses to condemnation.

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    Iran says it is ready for 'doomsday war', FM Araghchi warns▼‘Iran ready for doomsday war’, FM Araghchi says✉newsWar21 min ago

    Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the country 'ready for a doomsday war', a stark statement reported by Al Jazeera. The remark comes amid heightened regional tensions and signals Tehran's defiant posture in the face of mounting pressure. The comments have drawn attention given ongoing concerns over conflict in the Middle East and Iran's confrontation with Israel and the United States.

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    At least 10 killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks▼At least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks✉newsWarUkraine14 h ago

    At least 10 people have been killed in separate Russian and Ukrainian attacks, according to Al Jazeera reporting on the ongoing war. The strikes add to a heavy civilian toll as fighting continues along and beyond the front lines, with both sides carrying out attacks that have caused deaths in affected areas. Details on the exact locations and circumstances of the casualties were not immediately provided.

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    Iran pushes diplomacy after Trump rejects peace plan▼Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan✉newsWorldDiplomacy1 h ago

    Iran is publicly insisting it still seeks a diplomatic resolution after US President Donald Trump rejected a proposed peace plan. The story is being carried widely by international outlets including Reuters, Al-Monitor and Ynetnews, highlighting concerns that the deadlock could escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran despite ongoing calls for negotiations.

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    Bank of Japan Signals Rate Hike Ahead of Expectations▼Japan's Central Bank Signals Rate Hike Ahead of Market Expectati✉newsBusinessBanking6 min ago

    The Bank of Japan has signalled it may raise interest rates sooner than markets had anticipated. The hawkish signal points to a possible shift away from Japan's long-standing ultra-loose monetary policy. Investors and analysts are watching closely for clues on the timing of the move, as an earlier hike could affect the yen, bond yields and global carry trades.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank✉newsWar4 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The remarks by a senior member of Israel's government are likely to draw international criticism and sharpen concerns over escalating violence and military operations in the Palestinian territory, where tensions have already been running high.

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    Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities, Kyiv hit▼Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities; nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say✉newsWarUkraine3 h ago

    Russian attacks across Ukrainian cities have killed three people, with nine injured in strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say. The overnight barrage adds to the ongoing toll of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian urban areas, with emergency services responding to damage in the capital and other cities.

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    Trump accepts invitation to visit China after talks with Xi●"America is very happy about this visit, and I'm sure China is very happy also. Great things for both countries." Presid𝕏xUSWorldDiplomacy12.8K3 h ago

    President Trump has accepted a future invitation to visit China after tea with President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan, joined by First Lady Melania Trump. He framed the developing visit as positive for both nations, saying America and China would both benefit. The moment comes amid ongoing US-China trade and diplomatic negotiations, and observers are watching closely for what closer engagement could mean for bilateral relations.

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    Drone strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies ceasefire pressure●Drone strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies pressure for ceasefire✉newsWarSudan18 min ago

    Drone strikes have struck cities across Sudan while the army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, rejected calls for a ceasefire, signaling the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces will continue. The defiance of regional and international mediation efforts raises fears of further escalation and worsening humanitarian conditions for civilians caught in the fighting.

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    The United States has threatened to ground Iranian airlines from operating worldwide starting Wednesday, according to an Al Jazeera report. The warning escalates pressure on Iran's civil aviation sector, and the news is drawing attention as observers assess the legal basis for such a global grounding and how Iranian carriers and other governments might respond.

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    EU tells member states to cut gas demand▼EU tells capitals to cut gas demand amid rising supply concerns✉newsWorldEU Politics4 h ago

    The European Union has instructed national governments to reduce gas consumption as concerns grow over the reliability of energy supplies. The appeal, reported by Euronews, signals that Brussels sees the risk of shortfalls as serious enough to require coordinated demand-cutting across member states, though details of targets or enforcement are not yet specified.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank●Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/i sraeliMmastodonWorld321 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. His comments came as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the occupied territory. The remarks have drawn widespread attention and criticism online, amid already heightened tensions and ongoing Israeli military operations in the region.

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    Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz●🟠 UPDATE Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz The plan includes resuming nuclear talks within a week,MmastodonWarNuclear417 min ago

    Iran has put forward a seven-day plan that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened and nuclear talks resume within a week. The proposal, reported by Al Jazeera, links the strategic waterway's status to a rapid return to diplomacy. Observers are watching whether the plan gains traction with the other parties amid ongoing tensions in the region.

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    Iranian President Says Tehran No Longer Trusts Talks With Washington●"Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’ In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president saMmastodonWorldEU Politics171 d ago

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran no longer trusts negotiations with Washington, in an interview with Al Jazeera. He said Qatar and Pakistan are acting as intermediaries, relaying Tehran's messages to the United States. The remarks signal a further breakdown in direct US-Iran diplomacy, with third-party countries now carrying communication between the two sides amid heightened regional tensions involving Israel and the US.

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    Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after talks▼Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after post-Maduro talks✉newsWorldPolitics10 h ago

    Venezuela has released 39 political prisoners, according to Al Jazeera, following talks described as taking place after Maduro. The report attributes the releases to negotiations in a post-Maduro context, though the snippets provide no further detail on who was freed, when, or who took part in the talks. The move is being read as a human rights development in a country long criticised for jailing government opponents.

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    Israel warns Iran over nuclear programme as US talks stall▼West Asia Conflict: Israel warns Iran on nuclear push, signals fresh strikes as US-Iran talks stall & tensions escalate✉newsWarNuclear11 h ago

    Israel has issued a fresh warning to Iran over its nuclear programme, signalling it may carry out new strikes as negotiations between Washington and Tehran stall. The development points to escalating tensions across West Asia, with renewed military action looming as diplomatic efforts appear to be losing momentum.

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    Ben-Gvir releases video threatening to kill jailed Hamas leader●Ben-Gvir releases video threatening to kill senior Hamas figure in jail https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/MmastodonWorld43 h ago

    Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released a video in which he threatens to kill a senior Hamas figure being held in an Israeli jail. The clip, reported by Al Jazeera, has drawn attention for a sitting minister openly threatening the death of a detained prisoner, with critics likely to see it as inflammatory and a possible violation of legal norms.

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    Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities●Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say✉newsWarUkraine12 h ago

    Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities and left nine injured in Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes are part of ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas, and officials say rescue and emergency teams responded to the damage. Attention is on Kyiv, where most of the injuries were reported.

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    Iran's president says funds held in China frozen●JUST IN: Iran’s president reveals “all our money in China has been frozen.”𝕏xCNWarMiddle East13.5K1 d ago

    Iran's president has stated that all Iranian money held in China has been frozen, according to an emerging report circulating on prediction and news platforms. The claim, if confirmed, would have significant implications for Iran's economy, which has relied on Chinese purchases of its oil and credit lines as sanctions limit access to Western financial systems. Details about the amount involved, the reason for the freeze, and Beijing's response remain unclear.

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    Fed Officials' Hawkish Remarks Push October Rate Hike Odds to 69%●Fed Officials' Hawkish Remarks on Same Day Lift October Rate Hike Expectations to 69%✉newsScienceSpace Policy1 h ago

    Multiple Federal Reserve officials issued hawkish remarks on the same day, pushing market expectations for an October rate hike to 69%. The coordinated tough talk on inflation has led investors to reprice the likelihood of further monetary tightening, with traders closely watching upcoming data and commentary for confirmation of the Fed's next move.

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    Russian strikes kill three in Ukrainian cities, Kyiv districts hit▼Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, strikes hit Kyiv districts, officials say✉newsBusinessLabor11 h ago

    Russian attacks killed three people across Ukrainian cities, with strikes hitting several districts of Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The overnight barrage adds to ongoing Russian aerial assaults on urban areas that have repeatedly damaged residential infrastructure and caused civilian casualties in recent months.

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    Corals Face Existential Threat as Super El Niño Heats Oceans●Corals Face an Existential Threat as the Super El Niño Heats Up✉newsEnvironmentOceans1 h ago

    Conservation groups warn that the current super El Niño is pushing ocean temperatures to levels that pose an existential threat to coral reefs worldwide. Rising heat stress is expected to trigger widespread bleaching, putting reefs and the marine life that depends on them at serious risk as the climate pattern intensifies.

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    Iran-linked accounts posed as Israelis before election, probe finds▼Iran-linked social media accounts posing as Israelis to target election, investigation reveals✉newsWorldElectionsjust now

    An investigation has revealed that social media accounts linked to Iran posed as Israeli users in an effort to influence the Israeli election. The covert network reportedly spread content designed to sway voters while concealing its Iranian origin, raising fresh concerns about foreign interference in the country's electoral process and the broader spread of state-backed disinformation campaigns online.

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    Gaza hospitals near shutdown as fuel runs out▼Gaza’s hospitals face shutdown as generators fail and fuel runs short✉newsWarMiddle East18 h ago

    Gaza's hospitals are on the brink of closing completely as fuel supplies run out and backup generators fail, threatening critical care for patients across the territory. The warning highlights the collapsing medical infrastructure and the worsening humanitarian situation for thousands of wounded and chronically ill people who depend on functioning hospitals.

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    Former Sudanese minister urges Burhan to end the war▼Former cabinet member in Sudan says Burhan must end the war✉newsWarSudan18 min ago

    A former member of Sudan's cabinet has publicly called on army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to bring an end to the country's war. The appeal adds to growing pressure on Sudan's military leadership as the conflict, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, continues to devastate the country and displace millions.

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    Venezuelans rally for opposition leader's return and elections▼Venezuelans rally for opposition leader’s return and presidential elections✉newsWorldElections30 min ago

    Crowds of Venezuelans have taken to the streets calling for the return of an opposition leader and for presidential elections to be held, according to Al Jazeera's report on the demonstrations. The protests reflect ongoing political tension in the country, with demonstrators pressing for the opposition's role in the electoral process to be restored.

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    Sudan's Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Truce Pressure▼Sudan’s Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Pressure Over Truce✉newsWarSudan15 h ago

    Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and rejected mounting pressure to agree to a truce in the country's devastating civil war. His comments signal that Khartoum intends to press its military campaign despite international calls for negotiations and a ceasefire.

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    Qatar's Al Thani accuses Netanyahu government of sabotaging Gaza talks▼Qatar's Al Thani claims Netanyahu's 'far-right government' sabotaging Gaza talks✉newsWarMiddle East23 h ago

    Qatar's Sheikh Al Thani has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government of deliberately undermining negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. The charge, reported by The Jerusalem Post, escalates tensions between Qatar, a key mediator alongside Egypt and the United States, and Israel, and highlights deepening frustration over stalled talks.

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    Powerful storm floods US Northeast, cuts power●Powerful storm floods US Northeast, causes power outages✉newsEnvironmentWeather1 h ago

    A powerful storm has swept through the northeastern United States, bringing flooding and widespread power outages. News outlets including Al Jazeera are reporting on the damage as residents contend with inundated streets and interrupted electricity service. Further details on injuries, evacuation orders, and the storm's track were not immediately available.

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    Trump Presses Zelenskyy to Make Deal as Attacks Continue●US President Trump wants Zelenskyy to make a deal Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on S𝕏xRUWarUkraine414 h ago

    US President Donald Trump is urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a deal to end the war with Russia. Russian attacks killed four people across Ukraine, officials said on Saturday, while Ukraine carried on striking Russian oil refineries and industrial sites with long-range drones. The intensifying aerial exchanges between Moscow and Kyiv are unfolding alongside renewed American pressure for negotiations.

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    US Diplomat Reveals Why Trump Rejected Iran's Truce Plan▼US Diplomat Reveals Why Trump Rejected Iran's New Truce Plan✉newsWorld34 min ago

    A US diplomat has explained the reasoning behind President Donald Trump's decision to turn down Iran's latest ceasefire proposal, according to NDTV. The rejection points to continued friction between Washington and Tehran over the terms of any truce. Details of the diplomat's account and the specific objections to the plan were not included in the available material.

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    Counter-terror police investigate major incident near RAF base▼Counter-terror police lead investigation into major incident near RAF base, officials say | BBC News▶youtubeWarTerrorism341.5K18 min ago

    A major incident near an RAF base in the UK is being led by counter-terrorism police, officials say. Details about the nature of the incident have not yet been confirmed, and authorities are investigating whether any terrorism link is involved. The story is drawing heavy attention as updates emerge.

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    Yemen's civil war returns, overwhelming hospitals▼Yemen’s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals with ‘a very dangerous situation’✉newsWar15 h ago

    Yemen's civil war has flared up again, with renewed fighting pushing hospitals to a breaking point. Medical workers describe a very dangerous situation as casualties arrive faster than facilities can treat them, reviving fears of a full return to large-scale conflict in a country already left with a shattered health system by years of war.

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    Serbia's Vucic resigns as president to run for prime minister●Serbia’s president resigns to run for prime minister https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/28/28-09-sv-serbiMmastodonWorld21 h ago

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has resigned from the presidency and will lead his ruling party into snap elections as a candidate for prime minister. The move, reported by Al Jazeera, marks an unusual reversal of roles in Serbian politics and comes as the country heads to an early vote, prompting debate about Vucic's continued grip on power despite the formal change of office.

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    Report Says Saudi Arabia Weighing Nuclear Weapon Development▼Report: Saudi Arabia Mulls Developing Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Officials Say✉newsWarNuclear23 h ago

    U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia is considering developing a nuclear weapon, according to a report by Haaretz. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a major shift in the kingdom's stance, as Riyadh has long said its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and that it would seek a bomb only if Iran acquired one. The report is likely to intensify debate over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and over U.S.-Saudi relations.