NATO member states considering ‘cyber offensive’ against Russia: Politico

NATO’s European members are reportedly considering joint offensive cyber operations against Russia, Politico has reported, citing two senior EU government officials and three diplomats.

Hezbollah says reserves right to respond to Israel’s killing of senior commander

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem has condemned Israel’s killing of top commander Haitham Ali al-Tabtabai, calling it a “deliberate crime”, and emphasized that the armed group reserves the right to retaliate at a time of its choosing.

Ukraine says won’t cede territory to Russia

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will not agree to give up any territory to Russia as long as he remains in charge of the country, his top aide and chief negotiator, Andrey Yermak, has stated.

13 killed, several wounded in Israeli attack on Beit Jinn town in Damascus countryside

At least 13 people were killed, including women and children, and several were wounded early Friday in an Israeli attack on the town of Beit Jinn and the road leading to Mazraat Beit Jinn in the Damascus countryside.

Israel still committing genocide in Gaza: Amnesty International

Amnesty International has announced that Israel is “still committing genocide” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreed last month.

Iran reserves right to pursue US accountability for war: Envoy

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has reaffirmed Tehran’s “full and unequivocal” right to seek accountability from Washington and pursue compensation for losses resulting from the June war.

No draft of Ukraine peace agreement yet: Putin

No draft document on a Ukraine peace deal exists, as Washington has only outlined a list of issues to discuss, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated, adding Moscow is ready to negotiate the peace plan.

Russia to fight on unless Ukraine cedes land: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he would end his Ukraine offensive if Kyiv withdrew from territory Moscow claims at its own -- otherwise his army would take it by force.

Negotiation means dialogue, not dictation: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Tehran remains open to serious negotiations with Washington, but only if the United States shifts from imposing demands to engaging in equitable and mutually beneficial dialogue.

Europe bid to be involved in Ukraine negotiations ‘unnecessary’: Russia

The Kremlin on Wednesday slammed Europe for getting involved in talks to end the Ukraine war, as Kyiv and its European allies worry Washington and Moscow will reach accords over their heads.

Israeli military launches new operation in West Bank

Israel's army on Wednesday conducted a new military operation in the occupied West Bank. A local governor told AFP that Israeli soldiers had raided several towns.

Knesset committee approves bill allowing Israelis to own property in occupied West Bank

A Knesset committee has approved a draft law that would allow settlers to own property in the occupied West Bank.

Iran in Pot 2 in FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

Iran has been placed in Pot 2 for the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup in 2026, according to the World governing body.

Iran’s security chief extends gratitude to Pakistan for support during US-Israel war

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani has thanked Islamabad for backing Iran during the war waged by Israel and the United States.

Hamas hands over remains of another Israeli captive under Gaza ceasefire agreement

The Palestinian group Hamas on Tuesday returned the remains of another Israeli hostage under the Gaza ceasefire deal, the army announced.

Israel’s war and restrictions drive Palestinian economy to record collapse: UN

The economy of the occupied Palestinian territory is facing its most severe collapse on record, driven by the scale of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and continued restrictions on movement and trade, according to a new report by the United Nations.

Academic boycott of Israel doubles even after Gaza war ends: Report

An Israeli report says there has been a sharp rise in academic boycotts targeting Israeli researchers and institutions, even after the end of the Gaza conflict.

More than 100,000 people died in Gaza war: Report

The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza war could be significantly higher than previously thought, the weekly German paper ZEIT reported.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation officially ends ‘mission’: Report

The Israeli and US-backed aid distribution organisation that has caused death and injury to over 2,600 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip announced the end of its "mission" in Gaza, according to a statement by its executive director on Monday.

IRGC busts terror team in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has smashed a team of militants affiliated with the so-called Ansar al-Furqan terror outfit in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

More Iranian oil being shipped to China via Indonesia: Reuters

A new report by Reuters news agency suggests that Iran has managed to export more oil to China via Indonesia, a tactic experts believe is used to evade US sanctions aimed at restricting Iranian oil shipments.

German arms industry investors in panic over Ukraine peace talks

The prospect of a possible peace in Ukraine has caused “panic” among investors in the German defense industry, sending stocks of weapons manufacturers such as Rheinmetall tumbling.

Macron poised to reintroduce voluntary military service in France: Le Figaro

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to roll out a new voluntary military service scheme this week, according to Le Figaro daily. The proposal was first floated by the French leader in July in response to what he described as a “lasting threat” from Russia – something Moscow has denied as nonsense.

Zelensky hails ‘important steps’ in peace negotiations but stresses more work needed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenky on Monday lauded "important steps" after talks in Geneva with the US, but stressed that more work is needed to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.

Israeli military chief dismisses senior officers over failures leading to Hamas attack

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has issued a series of disciplinary measures and dismissals against several senior officers over the military’s failure to prevent the Oct. 7, 2023 events, local media reported.

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