MikeTrendsTrends right now

search

UPI

Trends

  1. 1
    Last residents of occupied Oleshky 'eat weeds to survive'▼‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky✉newsWarUkraine6 h ago

    A Guardian report describes Oleshky, a Russian-occupied town in Ukraine's Kherson region, as 'hell on earth', saying the few remaining residents are reduced to eating weeds to survive. The account highlights severe food shortages, destroyed infrastructure and the dangers of life under occupation, drawing renewed attention to the humanitarian crisis in the occupied east bank of the Dnipro river.

  2. 2
    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank✉newsWar8 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.

  3. 3
    Ukraine drone-drops aid to starving occupied Oleshky▼Ukraine uses drones to make airdrops of aid to occupied city of Oleshky on brink of starvation✉newsWarUkraine5 h ago

    Ukraine is using drones to airdrop humanitarian aid to Oleshky, a city in Russian-occupied Kherson province that residents say is on the brink of starvation. With ground access cut off by occupation and front-line fighting, aerial delivery is the only way to get food to civilians remaining there. The operation highlights the worsening humanitarian situation in occupied territories near the Dnipro River.

  4. 4
    Smotrich urges West Bank campaign mirroring Gaza war▼'Do there what we did in Gaza': Smotrich calls for full-scale war in occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East12 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for waging a full-scale war in the occupied West Bank, saying Israel should 'do there what we did in Gaza'. The remarks, reported by Middle East Eye, drew immediate criticism from Palestinians and rights advocates who warn such an operation would bring Gaza-level devastation and displacement to the West Bank. The comments deepen concerns about escalating Israeli military action beyond Gaza.

  5. 5
    Smotrich Calls for Gaza-Style War in West Bank▼‘Do What We Did in Gaza’: Smotrich Calls for War on Occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East3 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military action in the occupied West Bank on the scale of the Gaza war, urging Israel to 'do what we did in Gaza' there. The remarks are drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials and rights advocates, who warn such an escalation would deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis in the territory.

  6. 6
    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank●More # Warcrimes "Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank # Smotrich comments come as IsraMmastodonWorldPolitics2416 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, comments that landed as Israeli authorities announced a week-long comprehensive military closure across the territory, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Critics online are denouncing the remarks as advocating war crimes, and the combination of the minister's language with a sweeping movement closure has drawn sharp international attention to escalating tensions in the occupied territory.

  7. 7
    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 sraeliMmastodonWorld31 d 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.

  8. 8
    Ukraine delivers 4 tonnes of food to occupied Oleshky●⚠️🇺🇦Kherson government shows operation delivering 4 tonnes of food to starving civilians in Russian-occupied Oleshky (VIMmastodonSportOlympics521 min ago

    Ukraine's Kherson regional government says it carried out an operation delivering four tonnes of food to civilians facing food shortages in Oleshky, a town in Russian-occupied Kherson oblast on the Dnipro delta. Authorities released footage of the operation, which they described as reaching starving residents cut off from adequate supplies under occupation.

  9. 9
    Israeli finance minister calls for Gaza-style war in West Bank▼Israeli finance minister calls for Gaza-style war in occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East16 h ago

    Israel's finance minister has publicly called for military action in the occupied West Bank resembling the campaign in Gaza. The remarks have drawn attention amid the ongoing war in Gaza and rising violence in the West Bank, with critics viewing the statement as an endorsement of escalatory and potentially unlawful military measures in occupied territory.

  10. 10
    Ukraine warns of starvation in occupied Oleshky▼⚠️⛔️Ukraine sounds alarm over situation in temporarily occupied Oleshky, where trapped civilians are being forced by RusMmastodonSportOlympics25 h ago

    Ukraine has raised the alarm over conditions in Oleshky, a town in Kherson region occupied by Russian forces, saying trapped civilians are being deliberately starved and forced to eat grass to survive. Kyiv describes the situation as a war crime and is drawing international attention to the plight of residents unable to leave the occupied left bank of the Dnipro.

  11. 11

    Famine is feared in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city in Kherson region that remains under Russian occupation. Reports by Le Monde highlight worsening food shortages for residents trapped in the occupied zone, where aid access is limited and conditions have deteriorated. The warning has drawn attention to the humanitarian toll of the occupation and the plight of civilians unable to leave or receive reliable supplies.

  12. 12
    Report details Israeli erosion of Palestinian children's right to education▼Systematically Denied: Israel’s Erosion of Palestinian Children’s Right to Education Across the Occupied Palestinian Territory✉newsLifeEducation5 min ago

    A new report titled 'Systematically Denied' accuses Israel of systematically eroding Palestinian children's right to education across the Occupied Palestinian Territory. It documents barriers that prevent children from attending school and learning safely. Humanitarian observers say the findings underline how the occupation affects a whole generation's access to schooling, prompting renewed calls for accountability and protection of education.

  13. 13
    Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky survive on garden weeds●icymi, eating garden weeds to survive in Russian-occupied city cut off from food and water https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/aMmastodonWarUkraine65 h ago

    Civilians in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city in Kherson region occupied by Russia, are reportedly eating garden weeds to survive after being cut off from food and water. Ukrainian drones have managed to bring in some food supplies, according to updates shared alongside BBC reporting. The situation has drawn attention to the humanitarian crisis in occupied territories.

  14. 14

    Ukraine has carried out an airlift delivering humanitarian aid to a city under Russian occupation, according to a Financial Times report. The operation is notable given the ongoing war and the risks of flying into territory controlled by Russian forces. The move suggests a rare humanitarian arrangement, and the reported destination is a front-line city held by Russia since the invasion.

  15. 15
    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank●Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West BankMmastodonWarMiddle East2919 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, drawing sharp criticism. His comments came as Israeli authorities announced a military closure across the territory, citing the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The remarks have intensified concerns about escalation in the West Bank, where tensions and military operations have already been running high.

  16. 16
    BBC reports hunger in Russian-occupied Oleshky●A short article by BBC (no paywall, in English) about Oleshky, a city in Ukraine occupied by russia. This city was floodMmastodonWarUkraine216 h ago

    The BBC has published a short article on Oleshky, a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation in Kherson region. The city was flooded after the Nova Kakhovka dam collapse in 2023, and residents now reportedly face severe food shortages. The report is drawing attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in occupied territories and the lasting consequences of the dam's destruction.

  17. 17
    Last residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky eating weeds to survive●📰 ‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky 🔗 https://www. theguardian.com/world/MmastodonWarUkraine121 h ago

    The Guardian reports that a small number of remaining residents in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city in Kherson region under Russian occupation, are living in what locals describe as 'hell on earth', eating weeds to survive amid severe food shortages. Conditions in the occupied city, already badly damaged by the 2023 Kakhovka dam flood, continue to deteriorate with little aid reaching those left behind.

  18. 18
    Israeli minister urges army to 'go to war' in West Bank●Israeli Cabinet minister says army should ‘go to war’ in occupied West Bank✉newsWar21 h ago

    An Israeli Cabinet minister has called on the military to launch a war in the occupied West Bank, remarks reported by Anadolu Agency. The statement lands amid escalating Israeli military operations and settler violence in the territory, and is likely to draw criticism from Palestinians, rights groups and international observers who warn such rhetoric could further inflame an already volatile situation.

  19. 19
    Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank●Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to "go to war" in the occupied West Bank and "do thereMmastodonWarMiddle East318 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to 'go to war' in the occupied West Bank and 'do there what we did in Gaza,' prompting sharp criticism for advocating the replication of the Gaza military campaign against the territory's roughly three million Palestinian residents. Commenters are condemning the remarks as a call for ethnic cleansing and warning of a dangerous escalation in the occupied territory.

  20. 20
    Five arrested after major incident at British air base▼5 arrested after 'major incident' declared at British air base✉newsWarTerrorism10 h ago

    British authorities declared a major incident at an air base and arrested five people, according to UPI. Details about the base's location, the suspects' identities, or the nature of the incident have not yet been released. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns in the UK, and officials are expected to provide more information as the investigation continues.

  21. 21
    Last residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky 'eat weeds to survive'●‘Hell on earth’: last residents eat weeds to survive in Russian-occupied Oleshky https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026MmastodonWorldEU Politics21 d ago

    The Guardian reports on desperate conditions in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city in Kherson region occupied by Russia since 2022. Remaining residents, cut off from aid and basic supplies, are reportedly foraging for weeds to feed themselves. The city's mayor in exile describes the situation as 'hell on earth', saying almost everyone who could flee has fled as conditions deteriorate under occupation.

  22. 22
    Civilians Trapped and Starving in Russian-Occupied Oleshky●🔴 BREAKING Humanitarian Crisis in Russian-Occupied Oleshky Approximately 2,000 civilians remain trapped in Russian-occupMmastodonWorldDefense21 d ago

    Around 2,000 civilians remain trapped in Russian-occupied Oleshky, in Ukraine's Kherson region, where food supplies have reportedly run out entirely. Residents are said to be eating weeds to survive, and bodies are left unburied because of the dire conditions on the ground. Aid groups and observers are describing the situation as a severe humanitarian crisis in the occupied city.

  23. 23
    Israel imposes week-long comprehensive closure on West Bank●📢 Israeli occupation authorities imposed a comprehensive closure on the occupied # westbank and closed ❌ 🛂 border crossiMmastodonWorldDefense41 d ago

    Israeli authorities have imposed a comprehensive closure on the occupied West Bank, closing border crossings for one week, citing the Jewish holidays, according to Palestinian media reports. Measures include tightened restrictions on Palestinian movement. The announcement is drawing criticism online, with commentary accusing Israel of using the holidays to justify further restrictions on Palestinians in the occupied territory.

  24. 24
    Oleshky crisis continues in occupied Ukraine as calls for ceasefire grow●News from occupied Ukraine: Oleshky crisis continues, Europe's human rights chief calls for 'immediate local ceasefire'✉newsWorldHuman Rights1 d ago

    The humanitarian situation in Oleshky, a town in Ukraine's Kherson region under Russian occupation, remains dire as aid access stays limited for residents, many of them elderly, cut off after the Kakhovka dam destruction. Europe's human rights commissioner has demanded an 'immediate local ceasefire' to allow evacuation and delivery of essential supplies. The appeal has drawn attention to the plight of civilians in occupied territories.

  25. 25
    Israel revokes Dutch officials' credentials over settlement goods ban●Israel revokes Dutch officials' credentials over settlement goods ban https://www. upi.com/Top_News/World-News/20 26/09/MmastodonWorld25 h ago

    Israel has revoked the diplomatic credentials of Dutch officials working in the West Bank, in response to a Dutch ban on goods from Israeli settlements. The move escalates tensions between the two governments over settlement trade policy and affects the status of Netherlands diplomats operating in Palestinian territories. The Dutch government has not yet detailed its response, and the dispute highlights widening friction between Israel and European states over settlement policy.

  26. 26
    Israelis accused of blocking Palestinian farmers before olive harvest▼As Israeli occupation forces deny Palestinians access to their farmland across the occupied West Bank ahead of the oliveMmastodonWarMiddle East1117 h ago

    Israeli forces are accused of preventing Palestinians from reaching their farmland across the occupied West Bank ahead of the annual olive harvest season, while allowing Israeli settlers to enter Palestinian groves and take the olive crop. One reported incident occurred in Deir Abu Mash'al, northwest of Ramallah. Critics describe the restrictions as part of a wider pattern of settler violence and land annexation in the territory.

  27. 27
    Ukraine strikes former border guard site in occupied Luhansk●Ukrainian forces struck the area of the former Luhansk Border Guard detachment in occupied Luhansk overnight, with moreMmastodonWarUkraine31 d ago

    Ukrainian forces struck the area of the former Luhansk Border Guard detachment in Russian-occupied Luhansk overnight, with local reports describing more than five explosions at the site. A separate strike near the city may have hit an ammunition depot. Details on casualties and damage remain limited as the situation develops.

  28. 28
    Rescuers search Himlung Himal base camp after avalanche leaves 14 missing●Rescuers search Himlung Himal base camp for 14 missing after avalanche https://www. upi.com/Top_News/World-News/20 26/09MmastodonWorld25 h ago

    A search-and-rescue operation was underway Monday at the base camp of Himlung Himal in Nepal after an avalanche struck, leaving at least 14 people reported missing. Rescuers are working to locate those unaccounted for, with fears growing for their safety as the operation continues.

  29. 29
    Ukraine says drone launch site struck in occupied Donetsk●Ukraine's General Staff: Strike drone launch site hit in occupied Donetsk✉newsBusinessLabor1 d ago

    Ukraine's General Staff says its forces struck a launch site for strike drones in Russian-occupied Donetsk, part of Kyiv's ongoing campaign against air assets used in attacks on Ukrainian territory. The claim was reported by Ukrainian media, and Ukrainian officials say the operation degraded Russia's ability to launch drones from the front-line region.

  30. 30
    Explosions rock Russian-occupied Luhansk, ammunition depot reportedly hit●A series of explosions in Russian-occupied Luhansk last night. An ammunition depot was reportedly struck.𝕏xRUWarUkraine231 d ago

    A series of explosions was reported in Luhansk, the city in eastern Ukraine that has been under Russian occupation since 2022, last night. According to initial reports circulating on social media, an ammunition depot used by Russian forces was struck in the blasts. Ukrainian officials and war bloggers shared the news, but the extent of damage and casualties has not been independently confirmed.

  31. 31
    Ukraine sanctions 44 over Russian sham elections in occupied territories●Ukraine sanctions 44 people involved in Russia's sham parliamentary elections in occupied territories✉newsWarUkraine1 d ago

    Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 44 people whom Kyiv says were involved in organizing Russia's parliamentary elections in occupied Ukrainian territories. The vote, held in September in areas Moscow annexed but does not fully control, was widely condemned by Ukraine and its Western partners as illegitimate. The sanctions target individuals Ukraine considers complicit in entrenching Russian authority there.

  32. 32
    Severe Hunger Reported in Russian-Occupied Oleshky●🔴 BREAKING Humanitarian Crisis in Russian-Occupied Oleshky Residents in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky fMmastodonWorldDefense21 d ago

    Residents of Oleshky, a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation in Kherson region, are reportedly facing extreme food shortages, with accounts describing people eating weeds to survive. Supplies are said to be cut off, and aid delivery is hampered by the risk of drone fire, leading residents to describe conditions as 'hell on earth'. Observers are calling for humanitarian access to the occupied area.

  33. 33
    Ukraine Airdrops Four Tons of Food by Drone into Occupied Oleshky●# Ukraine Flies 4 Tons of Food by Drone Into Occupied Oleshky, Reaching 100 Locations Ukrainian forces have delivered apMmastodonWarUkraine320 h ago

    Ukrainian forces have delivered roughly four tons of food by drone to civilians in Oleshky, a city in the Kherson region under Russian occupation. The supplies were distributed across 100 locations, making it one of the larger reported drone-based aid deliveries to residents cut off from assistance in occupied territory.

  34. 34
    Bill Gates says global AI rules will be harder than nuclear talks●Bill Gates says global AI rules will be harder than nuclear talks https://www. upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/09/27 /bill-gateMmastodonWorld210 h ago

    Bill Gates said reaching a global framework to regulate artificial intelligence may prove more difficult than past negotiations to rein in nuclear weapons. He made the comments in the context of US policy under President Donald Trump, arguing that the pace of AI development and competition between countries make coordinated international rules especially hard to agree on.

  35. 35
    Israeli settlers hold rituals in Jerusalem's Old City market●Dozens of Israeli settlers perform rituals in the Qattanin Market in occupied Jerusalem's Old City, leading to Al-Aqsa MMmastodonWarMiddle East41 d ago

    Dozens of Israeli settlers performed rituals in the Qattanin Market in Jerusalem's Old City, on the route leading to Al-Aqsa Mosque, after Palestinian shop owners were forced to close their businesses, according to reports from the scene. The incident has drawn criticism from Palestinian observers, who view it as part of growing settler activity in occupied East Jerusalem and around the Al-Aqsa compound, a frequent flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

  36. 36
    Five arrested after major incident at British air base●5 arrested after 'major incident' declared at British air base https://www. upi.com/Top_News/World-News/20 26/09/27/airbMmastodonWorld219 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men on suspicion of terrorist activity after declaring a major incident at a Royal Air Force base. The arrests follow an operation near the base, and police say the situation has been contained. The case is drawing significant attention given its terrorism-related nature and the involvement of a military installation.

  37. 37
    Settlers attack Palestinian home near Sinjil in West Bank●Extremist Israeli settlers attack a Palestinian home near the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah in the occupied West BanMmastodonWarMiddle East413 h ago

    Extremist Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian home near the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. The incident adds to a pattern of settler violence against Palestinian residents in the area. Activists and observers are sharing reports of the attack and calling attention to rising tensions across the occupied West Bank.

  38. 38
    Trump and Xi agree on 'super intelligence' dialogue●White House: Trump, Xi agreed on 'super intelligence' dialogue https://www. upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/09/26 /White-House-MmastodonWorld11 d ago

    The White House says President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have agreed to establish a dialogue on artificial intelligence, described as a 'super intelligence' conversation between the two powers. The announcement signals an attempt to open a communication channel between Washington and Beijing on advanced AI as both countries race to develop the technology. Observers are weighing what the dialogue could mean for AI governance and US-China relations.

  39. 39
    Six killed, four Americans, in Athens explosion●Athens, Greece: 4 Americans, 2 others killed in explosion https://www. upi.com/Top_News/World-News/20 26/09/26/greece-4-MmastodonWorld21 d ago

    An explosion in Athens, Greece, has killed six people, four of them reportedly American citizens. The blast drew immediate international attention because of the American victims, and officials are expected to investigate the cause. Details about where the explosion occurred and who was behind it have not yet been confirmed.

  40. 40
    Ukraine airdrops 4 tons of food into occupied Oleshky by drone▼Ukrainian military delivers 4 tons of food to occupied Oleshky by drones, regional authorities said✉newsWorldDefense19 h ago

    Ukrainian forces delivered four tons of food to residents of Oleshky, a town in Kherson region under Russian occupation, using drones, regional authorities said. The operation highlights Kyiv's effort to support civilians cut off in occupied territory along the Dnipro River, and comes amid ongoing strikes and flooding aftermath affecting communities on the Russian-held bank.