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EU imposes sanctions on Iran over ‘missiles transfer’ to Russia

The European Union on Monday put sanctions on prominent Iranian officials and entities, including three airlines, in response to what it calls Tehran's delivery of missiles and drones to Russia for use against Ukraine.

Iran-Israel conflict could ‘shut down oil coming out of Middle East’: Ex-NATO commander

James Stavridis, a former NATO Chief Admiral, joined the Cats Roundtable radio show to weigh in on the impact of extreme conflict in the Middle East. The former leader warned that the rising tensions in the region “could […] shut down oil coming out of the Middle East".

Pezeshkian to Macron: Iran supports any proposal to restore regional security, stability

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone conversation with his French counterpart, has stated Tehran will support any proposal aimed at restoring peace to the region, calling on the European states to compel the Israeli regime to end its genocidal wars in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Ukraine warns of growing alliance between Russia, North Korea

Russia's deepening alliance with North Korea necessitates a strong response from Ukraine and its international partners, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned.

EU joins criticism of Israel’s attempts to ban UNRWA

The European Union has announced it is deeply concerned about draft Israeli legislation that would ban the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in the occupied territories and likely scale back aid distribution across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

Top diplomat: Some European countries participating in war against Iran by supporting Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that some European states have supplied the Israeli regime with advanced weaponry, thereby actively participating in military operations against Tehran.

Trump leads Harris on handling Ukraine and Middle East wars: survey

Former Republican President Donald Trump has an edge over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on who would better navigate the United States through the Ukraine and Middle East wars, a Wall Street Journal opinion poll of seven battleground states showed.

Top-level meeting of Ukraine’s supporters canceled: Report

A planned meeting of the heads of state of Ukraine’s backers in Germany has been canceled after US President Joe Biden announced he would not attend, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an e-mail sent by the US public affairs office at Ramstein Air Base.

Iran refutes British intelligence claims as “enemy-making” policy

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has firmly rejected recent allegations leveled by the British intelligence agency chief against Tehran, criticizing the repetition of such accusations over the past two years.

Russia’s Putin will discuss West Asia with Iranian president Pezeshkian

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday and discuss regional developments, according to the Russian state-run media outlet TASS.

NATO to enhance defense capabilities due to increased threats: Report

NATO has been advised to expand its military forces and air defense due to increased threats, according to a report by the German newspaper Die Welt.

Russia claims Kursk attack cost Ukraine 20,000 soldiers

Kiev’s total losses from its incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region have surpassed 20,000 lives, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has claimed in its latest report. Russian troops have continued their counteroffensive in the area while preventing more Ukrainian units from crossing into the region, it added.

Half of artillery shells used by Russia in Ukraine supplied by North Korea: Report

Half of all the artillery shells used by Russia in Ukraine are supplied by North Korea, The Times daily has reported, citing Western intelligence sources.

Israel attacks on Lebanon health facilities “deeply disturbing”: UK

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called reports of Israeli strikes on health facilities and support personnel in Lebanon “deeply disturbing” in a post on X.

Macron urges a halt to weapons sales to Israel amid regional tensions, then does a U-turn

French President Emmanuel Macron initially called for a halt to arms shipments to Israel for use in the Gaza Strip before his office changed their mind and affirmed continuing military equipment's shipments.

Zelensky to present ‘victory plan’ within days: Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will present his victory plan during the upcoming summit meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany in mid-October.

G7 leaders considering new sanctions against Iran following attack on Israel: White House

World leaders are considering new sanctions against Tehran in the aftermath of Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, according to the White House. Those moves, the White House announced in a readout, were discussed during a call between President Joe Biden and his G7 counterparts.

Iran FM warns E3 diplomats against interference in Tehran’s military operation against Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in telephone conversations with his British, French, and German counterparts, has warned against any third-party meddling following Tehran's punitive missile strikes on Israel.

Russia plans to increase defence budget by 25% to highest level on record

Moscow is to raise its spending on defence by 25% to its highest on record, as Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to continue his war efforts in Ukraine and further escalate his standoff with the west.

Ukraine president met with ‘tepid reception’ in US: Report

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky was unable to secure a major boost in American support in the conflict with Russia during his latest visit to the US and failed to impress Washington with his “victory plan”, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Putin claims Western elites colonized Ukraine

Moscow tried to resolve tensions with Kiev and its Western backers peacefully, but the other side did not negotiate in good faith, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed.

Zelensky leaves US without permission to use weapons to strike deep inside Russia

Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky essentially conceded that the United States did not make a decision to lift the restrictions on the use of Western arms for strikes deep inside Russia.

Russia could use nuclear weapons: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West that Moscow could use nuclear weapons if it were struck with conventional missiles.

Ukraine president warns of Russia threat at UN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the United Nations that Russia is planning to attack Ukrainian nuclear power plants as he repeated his calls for unity from world leaders in order to force Moscow to the negotiating table to conclude a “just peace”.

Zelensky appeals to a broad alliance of nations to help ‘force Russia into peace’

In a forceful speech to the United Nations security council, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged a broad alliance of nations to “force Russia into peace”. He claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has violated the foundations of the UN and that the war “can’t be conquered by talks” alone.

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