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    UN human rights chief urges de-escalation in Ethiopia fighting▼UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges de-escalation as fighting intensifies in Ethiopia✉newsWorldHuman Rights3 d ago

    The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for de-escalation as fighting intensifies in Ethiopia. The appeal highlights growing concern over the impact of renewed hostilities on civilians, and comes amid reports of worsening conditions on the ground. Observers are watching for whether the parties to the conflict respond to international pressure to step back.

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    Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes✉newsWarSudan2 d ago

    Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting intensifies in the country's north. The allegation marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric, threatening to widen a conflict that has already strained relations with its neighbours and drawn international concern over the humanitarian situation in the Tigray region.

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    Sudan war: 12 million displaced, 150,000 civilians killed●12 Millionen Menschen auf der Flucht. 150.000 zivile Opfer. Ethnische Säuberungen. Sexualisierte Gewalt. #Sudan Ob #freeMmastodonWarSudan61 d ago

    Figures circulating widely put Sudan's devastating conflict at 12 million people displaced, roughly 150,000 civilian deaths, plus reported ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. German-language commentary argues the crisis receives far less public attention and solidarity than other conflicts, with the phrase that people in Sudan 'die quietly' resonating among users calling for more awareness and support.

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    Ethiopia army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels✉newsWarSudan1 d ago

    Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan rebel forces, a claim reported by major outlets including AP, ABC News and The Washington Post. The accusation threatens to further strain Ethiopia's ties with its neighbours and escalates rhetoric around the Tigray conflict, drawing attention across the Horn of Africa and beyond.

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    Fresh fighting in Tigray raises fears of new Ethiopian war▼Is Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?✉newsWar3 d ago

    Fighting has erupted in Ethiopia's Tigray region, prompting warnings that the country could slide back into civil war barely two years after the devastating conflict there ended with a 2022 peace deal. Observers are asking whether renewed clashes between forces in the region and federal authorities could unravel that agreement and reignite large-scale war.

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    Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels▼Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages✉newsWarSudan1 d ago

    Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting intensifies in the country's north, a charge that deepens regional tensions over the year-long conflict. The claim risks straining relations with two neighbours already at odds with Addis Ababa over a disputed border region and dam negotiations. Observers warn the accusations could further internationalise the war.

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    Ethiopia slides back into war: who is involved and why▼Ethiopia slides back into war. Who is involved and why?✉newsWar4 d ago

    Reporting indicates Ethiopia is sliding back into war, renewing concern about renewed large-scale conflict in the country. Observers are asking which armed and political actors are involved and what is driving the escalation. Details on the parties, causes and scale of the fighting remain unclear from current coverage.

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    Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Eritrea of backing Tigray forces▼Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Eritrea of backing Tigray forces as fighting escalates✉newsWarSudan1 d ago

    Ethiopia has publicly accused Sudan and Eritrea of supporting Tigrayan forces as fighting escalates in the country's north. The allegations sharpen tensions in the Tigray conflict and strain relations with two key neighbours, raising concerns about the war drawing in regional powers and further destabilising the Horn of Africa.

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    Hospitals in Ethiopia see surge in war-wounded as fighting resumes▼Ethiopia: Hospitals see surge in war-wounded patients as fighting resumes✉newsWar2 d ago

    Medical charity Doctors Without Borders reports that hospitals in Ethiopia are receiving a surge of war-wounded patients as fighting resumes in the country. The organisation raised the alarm about the strain on health facilities treating casualties of the renewed conflict.

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    Netherlands braces for potentially devastating US sanctions on ICC●Netherlands bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICCYhnWarMiddle East14320 h ago

    The Dutch government is preparing for possible US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, which is headquartered in The Hague. Officials fear the measures could be damaging to the court's operations and to the Netherlands, which hosts the institution. The sanctions threat comes as tensions rise between Washington and the ICC, with the EU also drawn into the dispute.

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    Ethiopia's army promises restraint amid civil war fears▼Ethiopia’s army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war✉newsWorldDefense3 d ago

    Ethiopia's military has pledged to show restraint as concerns grow that the country could slide back into a new civil war. The promise comes amid rising tensions, with observers warning that renewed large-scale conflict remains a serious risk for the region.

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    Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels●Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/e thiMmastodonWorld22 d ago

    Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray forces as fighting intensifies in the region. Sudan's army has denied the allegation, saying it is the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces that maintain ties with Tigray fighters. The accusations deepen tensions between the Nile neighbours at a time when relations are already strained over water and border disputes.

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    EU announces €61 million in humanitarian aid for Ethiopia▼EU provides €61 million in humanitarian aid amidst rapidly deteriorating situation in Ethiopia✉newsWorldEU Politics2 d ago

    The European Union has committed €61 million in new humanitarian funding for Ethiopia, citing a rapidly deteriorating situation in the country. The aid, announced by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations department, is intended to support relief efforts as conditions worsen on the ground.

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    Forces aligned with Ethiopia's federal government say they have seized a strategically important town in the Tigray region. The claim comes amid the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia, where control of towns has shifted repeatedly. Details remain limited and the report has not been independently confirmed, while observers watch for responses from Tigrayan authorities and any impact on fighting in the region.

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    Ethiopia risks a wider war: five things to know▼Ethiopia risks a wider war. Here are 5 things to know✉newsWar3 d ago

    Attention is turning to Ethiopia amid warnings that the country risks sliding into a wider war. Coverage lays out five key points to understand the situation, amid concern that renewed fighting could draw in additional forces and destabilise the wider Horn of Africa region.

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    Internet blackout hits Ethiopia's Tigray as fighting escalates▼Internet blackout hits Ethiopia’s Tigray as fighting escalates✉newsTechnologyInternet2 d ago

    Internet access in Ethiopia's Tigray region has gone down amid escalating fighting. Communications blackouts typically accompany major offensives in the country's conflicts and leave residents unable to contact the outside world or share information about conditions on the ground. Observers are watching for reports on the intensity of the clashes and the humanitarian situation as connectivity remains severed.

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    Ethiopian Federal Forces Advance Toward Tigray Capital●🔴 BREAKING Ethiopian Federal Forces Advance Toward Tigray Capital Fighting in Ethiopia has intensified as federal forcesMmastodonWorldDefense21 d ago

    Fighting in Ethiopia has intensified as federal forces captured a key town, an advance that could open the way toward Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region. The development is seen as a significant shift in the conflict, raising concerns about a major confrontation over the regional capital and further escalation of the war.

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    Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he is deciding whether to annihilate Iran, delivering one of his starkest public warnings about possible military action against the country. The remarks, made at the UN in New York, drew immediate attention given the setting and the severity of the language. Commentators are weighing what the statement signals about US policy toward Tehran and the risk of further escalation in the Middle East.

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    A Wall Street Journal report says debate inside Iran over whether to build a nuclear weapon has become unusually public. The headline alone has been circulating widely, but the available posts do not include details of who is talking or what has changed. Readers appear to be sharing it amid ongoing concern over Iran's nuclear programme and regional tensions. Without the article's full contents, the specifics of the debate remain unclear from the evidence collected.

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    EU to delay methane emissions rules after government pushback▼EU to delay methane emissions rules after pushback from governments✉newsWorldEU Politics1 d ago

    The European Union plans to delay its methane emissions rules following opposition from member governments, according to Reuters. The postponement affects measures targeting methane leaks, a potent greenhouse gas, and highlights resistance within the bloc to parts of its climate agenda. The move is likely to draw criticism from environmental groups and scrutiny of the EU's commitment to its emissions reduction targets.

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    Heavy Fighting and Internet Disruption Grip Ethiopia●Heavy Fighting, Internet Disruption as Ethiopia Conflict Rages✉newsTechnologyInternet3 d ago

    Heavy fighting is under way in Ethiopia, accompanied by a widespread internet disruption as the conflict intensifies. The blackout is cutting off communications and making it harder to verify the situation on the ground. Observers are watching closely given the country's history of devastating wars and the potential for regional spillover.

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    Finland and Sweden scramble fighter jets together against Russia in first●Finland and Sweden scramble fighter jets together against Russia in historic first✉newsWorld3 d ago

    Finland and Sweden have jointly scrambled fighter jets against a Russian aircraft for the first time, marking a historic milestone in military cooperation between the two Nordic countries. The joint response reflects their deepening integration into NATO's air defense posture following both countries' recent accession to the alliance and heightened concern over Russian air activity near their airspace.

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    Al Jazeera reports from Ethiopia's Afar front line●Al Jazeera reports from near front line in Ethiopia’s Afar region https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/28/aMmastodonWorld22 d ago

    Al Jazeera journalists reported from near the front line in Ethiopia's Afar region, where fighting has spread as the country's conflict extends into new territory. The coverage shows the impact on communities in the region and highlights growing concerns about the widening front in Ethiopia. The report drew attention from international audiences following developments in the country.

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    Migrants confronted on French coast as Channel crossing attempt fails●Something different this morning. Rocks thrown. Migrants confronted by a group of English men. Questions asked face to f𝕏xFRWorldImmigration8.7K3 d ago

    A group of English men confronted migrants on the northern French coast on Monday morning, throwing rocks as the migrants hid in nearby woods. The attempted small-boat crossing to Britain was abandoned after the boat failed to arrive. Scenes of direct, face-to-face confrontation between locals and migrants are spreading quickly online, prompting heated debate about border enforcement and vigilante action on the Channel route.

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    Hegseth says War Powers deadline doesn't apply due to Iran ceasefire▼Hegseth says War Powers deadline doesn't apply because of ceasefire with Iran✉newsWar16 h ago

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the War Powers Resolution deadline for notifying Congress does not apply to recent strikes on Iran, arguing that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has changed the legal situation. The claim is drawing scrutiny from lawmakers who argue the administration still owes Congress an explanation of the military action.

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    Diplomats negotiate first treaty on lethal autonomous weapons▼Diplomats spent early this month huddled in Switzerland trying to negotiate the first treaty on lethal autonomous arms.MmastodonWorldUnited Nations43 d ago

    Diplomats met in Switzerland early this month to negotiate the first treaty on lethal autonomous weapons. According to sources, US and Russian delegates pushed to delete draft provisions requiring human review of AI-selected targets, though neither government has confirmed the proposed changes. Critics warn that removing human oversight requirements would gut the treaty's core purpose, as negotiations over 'killer robots' reach a critical stage.

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    Australia rethinks its dependence on the United States●Australia is being forced to rethink its US dependence | DW News▶youtubeWorldEU Politics272.7K34 min ago

    Australia is being forced to reassess its long-standing reliance on the United States for security and foreign policy, according to DW News coverage drawing wide attention. The debate reflects concerns that Washington's shifting priorities may no longer guarantee support, prompting Australian policymakers to consider diversifying alliances and strengthening ties in the Indo-Pacific region.

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    Hegseth says US has munitions to keep up Iran war●Hegseth says US has enough munitions to continue Iran war 'as long as we need to'✉newsWar3 d ago

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States has sufficient munitions to sustain its military campaign against Iran 'as long as we need to'. The statement, reported by ABC News, signals Washington's readiness for a prolonged conflict and comes as the war with Iran continues to draw close attention worldwide.

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    Experts Assess Ethiopia's Ongoing Conflict▼Ethiopia Conflict - Expert Insights✉newsWar1 d ago

    Analysis of Ethiopia's conflict is drawing expert attention, with commentators examining the drivers and trajectory of the violence. Discussion focuses on the political and ethnic tensions behind the fighting and what they mean for stability in the Horn of Africa.

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    Egypt warns Ethiopia over Nile mega-dam water security▼Africa’s most powerful military warns U.S. backed Ethiopia as Egypt vows to protect its Nile water security over controversial mega-dam✉newsWorldDefense4 d ago

    Egypt has issued a fresh warning to Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, vowing to protect its Nile water security as tensions flare anew. The dispute pits Egypt, which depends on the Nile for most of its fresh water, against the U.S.-backed Ethiopian dam project on the Blue Nile. Egypt's military, ranked among Africa's most powerful, has framed water access as a red line, reigniting regional debate over the long-running standoff.

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    Thousands protest across Netherlands demanding tougher action on Israel●« … thousands of people have protested across the Netherlands, demanding tougher action against Israel after the new banMmastodonWar59 h ago

    Thousands of people have protested across the Netherlands, calling on their government to take stronger measures against Israel following the newly introduced ban on goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements. Demonstrators are pressing for firmer action over the situation in Gaza and the occupied territories, with the protests adding to mounting European public pressure over the war and the continued blockade.

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    Israel to close consulate over UK settlement trade ban●# netherland # uk # israel # palestine : # gaza / # westbank / # diplomacy „Israel has said it intends to shut the consuMmastodonWorldDiplomacy42 d ago

    Israel says it intends to shut a consulate on 8 October in response to the sweeping ban on trade with goods from Israeli settlements announced by UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband this month. The move escalates the diplomatic dispute between Israel and Britain over settlement products, drawing attention across European discussions on Gaza, the West Bank and the broader Israel-Palestine conflict.

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    Trump suggests US and Iran cooperate on removing 'nuclear dust'▼Trump suggests US, Iran could work together to remove 'nuclear dust'✉newsWarNuclear11 h ago

    Donald Trump has suggested the United States and Iran could work together on removing what he called 'nuclear dust', implying cooperation in the aftermath of strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The remarks signal an unexpectedly conciliatory tone toward Tehran, and observers are weighing whether they point to a possible diplomatic opening between the two countries after weeks of heightened tensions.

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    Ethiopia's army pledges restraint amid new civil war fears●Ethiopia’s army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/e thiopias-armyMmastodonWorld23 d ago

    Ethiopia's military leadership has promised restraint amid mounting fears the country could slide back into civil war. The army chief accused neighbouring Eritrea of funding and supporting armed groups inside Ethiopia with the aim of weakening the country. The accusations sharpen concerns about renewed conflict in a region still recovering from the war in Tigray, and observers are watching closely whether tensions with Eritrea escalate further.

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    Rebel groups in Ethiopia have announced the formation of a new alliance as fighting intensifies in the country's renewed civil conflict. The coalition brings together armed opposition factions at a time when hostilities have flared again, raising concerns about further escalation and instability in the Horn of Africa region. Details of the alliance's members and objectives remain limited.

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    UK police probe possible Iran-linked plot near US air base▼British police investigate whether arrests near US-run air base foiled an Iran-linked attack✉newsWorld2 d ago

    British police are investigating whether arrests made near a US-run air base in the UK disrupted an attack linked to Iran. Authorities are working to establish the suspects' intentions and any connections, amid heightened concern in the UK and US over Iranian-linked security threats. Details about the suspects and the alleged plot have not been disclosed.

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    Japan, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands are reported to have pledged support for securing the Strait of Hormuz, reversing their earlier refusals following pressure from the United States. The move would mark a major shift in international engagement over the strategic shipping route, which carries a large share of the world's oil, though details of the pledges and any deployments have not yet been confirmed.

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    Ethiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing anti-Abiy alliance▼Ethiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing alliance against Abiy✉newsWarSudan2 d ago

    Ethiopia has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting an alliance aimed at undermining Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. The accusation adds to long-running tensions between the three countries, which have clashed over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and border issues. The claim, reported by Euronews, has drawn attention amid rising regional friction in the Horn of Africa and Nile basin.

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    Hegseth clashes with Democrats and Republicans over Iran war and firings▼Hegseth battles with Democrats -- and some Republicans -- over the Iran war and top officials' firings✉newsWar8 h ago

    US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing sharp questioning from Democrats and criticism from some members of his own party over the war with Iran and his dismissal of senior Pentagon officials. Lawmakers are pressing him on the rationale for military action and on turmoil in the Pentagon's leadership, making the confrontation a flashpoint in Congress.

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    Drone strike hits Tigray TV station as fighting intensifies in Ethiopia▼Tigray TV station hit by drone, rebels advance in north Ethiopia✉newsWarSudan3 d ago

    A drone strike hit a television station in Ethiopia's Tigray region as rebels advance in the north of the country, according to France 24. The attack on the broadcaster marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict, with reports of rebel gains adding to concerns about a widening war and worsening humanitarian conditions in northern Ethiopia.

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