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Majority of US Democrats favour wide-ranging punitive measures against Israel: Survey

US voters who identify as Democrats are now in clear support of punitive measures against Israel for a genocide taking place in the Gaza Strip, poll results released on Friday showed.

More than 40,000 Gazans have life-changing injuries, needing years of rehabilitation: WHO

Over 40,000 people in the Gaza Strip have sustained life-changing injuries since Oct. 7, 2023, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.

Ukraine says Russia targets energy infrastructure in massive attacks ahead of winter

Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike against Ukraine's energy facilities, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated, accusing Moscow of trying to deepen the hardship of civilians ahead of the cold season.

Guardiola calls for global action to end Israeli genocide in Gaza

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has renewed his call for international support to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza, expressing deep concern over the humanitarian catastrophe.

Hamas agrees to parts of US Gaza plan, seeks more negotiations

Hamas has announced that it accepts several parts of United States President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in Israel’s nearly two-year war on the Gaza Strip, but that some elements of the proposal require further talks.

Turkey refuses US demand to abandon Russian gas

Turkey has rejected US demands to abandon Russian gas. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has stated Ankara will continue purchases from all available suppliers, including Moscow.

Tomahawk missiles deliveries to Ukraine ‘unlikely’: Reuters

The United States is unlikely to supply long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine despite having a large stockpile of the weapons, Reuters has reported, citing sources.

Tehran Residents Rally Against Israeli Interception of Gaza-Bound ‘Sumoud’ Aid Convoy

A large number of Tehran residents, along with students from the city’s universities, held a rally on Friday in solidarity with the Sumoud Global Convoy — a humanitarian mission attempting to break the siege of Gaza — after it was intercepted by Israeli forces.

US-made Patriot systems can’t tackle Russian missiles: FT

The Russian military has modified its missiles to better evade Ukrainian air defenses, including US-made Patriot systems – often seen as a key linchpin of Kiev’s shield – the Financial Times has reported, citing officials in Kiev and the West.

Iran urges UN Security Council to approve Palestinian statehood

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called on the UN Security Council to approve Palestine’s full membership and recognize it as a sovereign state.

Over 220 activists detained by Israeli naval forces aboard international aid flotilla: Organizers

More than 220 international activists aboard a Gaza-bound aid convoy were detained by the Israeli troops, organizers announced on Thursday.

Trump executive order guarantees Qatar security after Israeli onslaught

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order in which the United States pledges to guarantee Qatar’s security – including retaliatory military action – if the Middle Eastern country were to come under attack again, in the wake of Israel’s unprecedented air strikes on Doha last month that drew regional and global outrage.

EU funnels $4.7 billion to Ukraine in loan backed by Russian funds

Kyiv received another 4 billion euros ($4.7 billion) from the EU under the G7 loan backed by frozen Russian assets, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry has announced.

Israeli army kills 100 Palestinians every day in Gaza: UN

The Israeli military kills an average of 100 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip daily, in addition to those dying of starvation and lack of medical care, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has announced.

US reducing military mission in Iraq, citing success in fighting Daesh

The U.S. military has begun pulling its forces from Iraq following an accord signed with the Iraqi government a year ago, officials have confirmed, citing successes in fighting Daesh in the country.

Europe not to let Russia ‘sow division and anxiety’: EU chief

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has vowed Moscow would not succeed in sowing "division and anxiety" in the bloc, at the start of summit talks in Denmark rattled by a spate of mysterious drone flights.

Trump ready for unconditional meeting with Kim: White House official

US President Donald Trump is ready for unconditional talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency has reported, citing a White House official.

Ukraine’s drone attacks plunge Russia into worst-ever fuel crisis: Report

Ukrainian drones have attacked the heart of Russia’s energy sector, knocking nearly 40% of its oil refining capacity offline and forcing Moscow to confront its worst fuel crisis in decades.

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant facing ‘critical’ situation after weeklong outage: Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautioned that the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been cut off from the electrical grid for seven consecutive days, the longest such outage since the start of the full-scale war.

Gaza starvation deaths rise to 453, including 150 children: Health Ministry

The death toll from malnutrition caused by Israel’s starvation policy in the Gaza Strip has reached 453 people since October 2023, the enclave's Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Judge rules US deportation drive against pro-Palestine students is illegal

An American judge has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump unlawfully targeted pro-Palestine student activists with deportation to silence criticism of Israel, violating their right to free speech.

Trump: Russia and China catching up with US on submarines

Moscow and Beijing are catching up with Washington in terms of number of submarines, US President Donald Trump has stated, although he asserted that America remains far ahead.

Majority of Germans oppose NATO attacking Russian jets: Poll

Most Germans would oppose NATO shooting down Russian military aircraft if they enter the bloc’s airspace, a new survey suggested. Several NATO members have previously threatened to do so.

Ex-UK defense chief calls for Crimea to be made ‘uninhabitable’

Kiev’s Western backers must help make Crimea “not inhabitable”, former British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has stated.

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