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    Xi Jinping concludes state visit to the United States●Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Friday his state visit to the United States. As he departed Washington, senior𝕏xCNWorldDiplomacy1.1K5 h ago

    Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States on Friday, departing Washington after talks with American officials. Senior US government officials saw him off at the airport, where a 21-gun salute was fired in a ceremonial farewell. The formal send-off is being highlighted as a sign of the diplomatic weight both sides placed on the visit and its outcomes.

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    German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation▼Ukraine war briefing: German foreign minister urges Russia to abandon dangerous escalation in rare meeting✉newsWarUkraine14 h ago

    Germany's foreign minister met with her Russian counterpart in a rare face-to-face encounter, urging Moscow to step back from what she called a dangerous escalation of the war in Ukraine. The meeting stands out given how few high-level contacts between Berlin and Moscow have taken place since Russia's full-scale invasion, and it signals continued diplomatic channels despite deep tensions.

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    Ukrainian forces advance on key eastern battlefield●Ukrainian forces advance in key eastern battlefield, senior commander says✉newsWarUkraine1 h ago

    A senior Ukrainian commander says his forces have advanced on a key battlefield in Ukraine's east, according to Reuters. The claim points to continued fighting along the eastern front, where territorial gains and losses have shifted over months of combat. Details on the location and scale of the advance were not immediately provided, and battlefield claims by either side are difficult to verify independently.

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    Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Enters Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound▼🔔 Update 11:00 local-t - Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli Police Minister Ben-Gvir storms Al-Aqsa Mosque ++ Al-QudsMmastodonWorldUnited Nations61 h ago

    Al Mayadeen's correspondent reports that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. Al-Quds Governorate says around 900 settlers stormed the mosque courtyards since the morning, and Cairo condemned the Israeli escalation in the West Bank. The incident comes amid heightened tensions over access to the contested holy site.

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    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.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank✉newsWar10 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.

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    Fed's Barr Says More Rate Hikes Likely Needed▼Fed’s Barr Says More Rate Hikes Likely Needed to Return Inflation to Target✉newsBusinessEconomy13 h ago

    Federal Reserve official Michael Barr said further interest rate increases are likely needed to bring inflation back to the central bank's target. The comments signal that policymakers remain cautious about declaring victory over price pressures, and markets and analysts are weighing what a longer tightening path would mean for borrowing costs and the economy.

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    NATO commander: Russia aims to break allies' will on Ukraine●Top NATO commander says Russia's goal is to break will of Ukraine's allies✉newsWarUkraine1 h ago

    A senior NATO commander has said Russia's objective in the war is not only to defeat Ukraine on the battlefield but to erode the political will of Ukraine's Western allies, testing their resolve to keep providing military and financial support. The warning comes as Western backing faces strains from domestic politics and prolonged fighting.

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    Two academics killed in strike on Ukraine's Academy of Sciences building●В результате удара по зданию НАН Украины в Киеве уже два погибших академика Как сообщил президент Академии Наук УкраиныMmastodonWarUkraine02 h ago

    A strike hit the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv. Anatoliy Zahorodniy, the Academy's president, said two academics have been killed and contact has been lost with several others. The incident has drawn attention to attacks on scientific and civilian institutions in the Ukrainian capital as the war continues.

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    Trump hits new polling low, analyst calls numbers stunning●'Stunning numbers': Enten evaluates Trump's new polling low▶youtubeWorldPolitics1.7Mjust now

    CNN's senior data reporter Harry Enten has assessed new polling showing President Trump reaching a fresh low in his approval ratings, describing the figures as stunning. The numbers come amid ongoing debate over the administration's agenda, and commentators are weighing how sustained weak approval could affect Trump's standing and the broader political landscape heading into upcoming elections.

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    Iran says it will make no nuclear concessions▼Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says✉newsWarNuclear14 h ago

    A senior Iranian official has stated that Iran will make no concessions in negotiations over its nuclear programme. The declaration signals a hardening of Tehran's position amid ongoing international pressure over its nuclear activities. The remarks come as diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement over Iran's nuclear activities remain deadlocked, with Western powers calling for limits on enrichment and verification measures.

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    Yemen's health system risks collapse in some areas, minister warns●Yemen’s health system could collapse in some areas, minister warns https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/y emens-heaMmastodonWorld323 h ago

    Yemen's health minister has warned that the country's healthcare system could collapse in parts of the country, saying hospitals and services may no longer be able to support the population as the war continues to strain medical infrastructure. The warning highlights the worsening humanitarian situation, with health facilities short of staff, supplies and funding after years of conflict.

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    Russia denies avoiding Ukraine peace negotiations▼Top Russian diplomat says Moscow remains committed to Ukraine peace talks, denies it is avoiding negotiations✉newsWarUkraine1 d ago

    A senior Russian diplomat has stated that Moscow remains committed to peace talks over Ukraine and rejected suggestions that Russia is avoiding negotiations. The statement comes as international pressure persists for a diplomatic resolution to the war, with questions over whether both sides are genuinely willing to negotiate. It highlights the ongoing dispute over responsibility for the stalled peace process.

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    Cuban official decries possible US military action▼‘Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action✉newsWorldPolitics1 h ago

    A senior Cuban official condemned the potential prospect of United States military action against Cuba, calling such a move an 'atrocious' crime. The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Havana and Washington, with reports suggesting military options may be under consideration. The statement underscores fears in Cuba of direct US intervention and has drawn attention to the deteriorating state of relations between the two countries.

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    Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis at Al-Aqsa compound●Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound✉newsEnvironmentWeather37 min ago

    Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined hundreds of Israelis entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, according to Al Jazeera. The compound, a flashpoint holy site sacred to both Muslims and Jews, has repeatedly been at the centre of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Visits by Israeli officials there are widely viewed as provocative and have previously contributed to escalations in violence.

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    Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank▼Smotrich: Israel must ‘go to war’ in West Bank, ‘do there what we did in Gaza’✉newsWarMiddle East3 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to 'go to war' in the West Bank, saying the army should 'do there what we did in Gaza'. The remark drew widespread attention as Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza and near- daily operations in the occupied West Bank. Critics condemned the statement as a call for the destruction seen in Gaza to be replicated in another Palestinian territory.

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    Smotrich Calls for Gaza-Style War in West Bank▼‘Do What We Did in Gaza’: Smotrich Calls for War on Occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East6 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.

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    Ben-Gvir releases video threatening to kill jailed Hamas leader●Ben-Gvir releases video threatening to kill senior Hamas figure in jail https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/MmastodonWorld49 h ago

    Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has released a video in which he threatens to kill a senior Hamas figure being held in an Israeli jail. The clip, reported by Al Jazeera, has drawn attention for a sitting minister openly threatening the death of a detained prisoner, with critics likely to see it as inflammatory and a possible violation of legal norms.

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    US ambassador to NATO: Ukraine war won't be won on battlefield▼Russia-Ukraine conflict won’t be resolved on the battlefield, US amb to NATO says✉newsWarUkraine1 d ago

    The US ambassador to NATO says the Russia-Ukraine conflict will not be resolved through fighting alone, arguing the war cannot be settled by military means on the battlefield. The remark fuels ongoing debate in Washington and among allies about how the conflict might ultimately end, and what role diplomacy and negotiations should play.

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    Germany's foreign minister says her meeting with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov was driven by security concerns linked to Russia, amid ongoing tensions over the war in Ukraine. The talks, held on the margins of the UN General Assembly, mark a rare high-level contact between Berlin and Moscow, and analysts are watching whether it signals any shift in European diplomacy toward Russia.

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    German and Russian foreign ministers hold rare UN meeting▼German and Russian foreign ministers have rare meeting at United Nations General Assembly✉newsWarUkraine21 h ago

    The foreign ministers of Germany and Russia have held a rare face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Direct talks between senior European and Russian officials have been scarce since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, making the encounter notable. Observers are watching for any signal of diplomacy, though no substantive outcomes have been reported from the discussion so far.

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    Smotrich calls for war in West Bank, annexation plans●Israel's Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank, seeks annexation of parts of Gaza, southern Lebanon✉newsWarMiddle East1 d ago

    Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the West Bank and advocated annexing parts of both Gaza and southern Lebanon. The comments drew wide attention given his senior role in the Israeli government and their implications for regional escalation, territorial policy and already strained relations with Palestinians and Lebanon.

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    Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Threatens to Kill Imprisoned Hamas Figure●⚡ NEWS Ben-Gvir Threatens to Kill Hamas Prisoner Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video threateningMmastodonWorldDiplomacy35 h ago

    Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has threatened to kill Hassan Salameh, a senior Hamas figure held in an Israeli prison, in a widely shared video statement. The threat has drawn sharp reactions and escalates already heated disputes over the treatment of Palestinian prisoners, with critics warning it could endanger hostages and further inflame the conflict.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank●Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West BankMmastodonWarMiddle East2922 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.

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    Hamas Leader Accuses Israel of Exploiting Gaza 'Blood' in Election▼Hamas Leader Says Israel to Use Gaza 'Blood' in Election✉newsWarMiddle East21 h ago

    A senior Hamas leader has accused Israel of using the bloodshed in Gaza for political gain ahead of an election, according to reporting by Asharq Al-Awsat and Middle East Eye. The claim frames Israel's conduct in the Palestinian territory as an electoral instrument. The remarks come amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and heightened political debate over the war.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank●🔴 BREAKING Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank Israeli official Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in theMmastodonWarMiddle East419 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank. Human rights experts and analysts warn his remarks should not be dismissed as election rhetoric, saying they point to a potential escalation of Israeli military operations against Palestinians in the territory. The statement has drawn sharp criticism and concern among observers already alarmed by rising violence in the region.

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    IDF says it killed Hamas platoon commander in Gaza▼IDF kills Hamas platoon commander, additional terrorist in Gaza✉newsWarMiddle East1 d ago

    The Israel Defense Forces say its troops killed a Hamas platoon commander and another militant in an operation in Gaza. The announcement comes as Israeli military activity in the territory continues, with the IDF regularly reporting strikes and targeted operations against Hamas figures. Details about the exact location and circumstances of the killing were not provided.

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    A plane carrying a military delegation from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has crashed, according to Al Jazeera. Details about casualties, the cause of the crash, and the delegation's destination have not yet been confirmed. The incident is likely to draw scrutiny of the country's military aviation safety at a time when DR Congo's armed forces are heavily engaged in operations against rebel groups in the east.

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    A reported warning from the United Arab Emirates ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel apparently never reached senior Israeli security leadership, according to reporting by The Jerusalem Post. The claim raises questions about how intelligence and diplomatic alerts circulated within Israel's security apparatus before the attack, and whether failures in internal communication contributed to the surprise that led to the deadliest day in Israeli history.

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    UK foreign secretary concedes critics of Labour's Gaza policy were right●UK foreign secretary says critics of Labour’s Gaza policy ‘were right,’ vows tougher action✉newsWarMiddle East1 h ago

    The UK foreign secretary has admitted that critics of Labour's approach to Gaza 'were right,' and pledged tougher action over the conflict. The statement marks a notable shift in tone from a senior government figure on one of the most contested foreign policy issues in British politics, and is likely to intensify debate within Labour over its handling of the war and humanitarian crisis.

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    Ed Miliband admits Labour was wrong on Gaza●‘You were right’: Ed Miliband tells critics Labour was wrong on GazaMmastodonWorldPolitics849 min ago

    Foreign secretary Ed Miliband told Labour's party conference that critics of the government's stance on Gaza 'were right', conceding Labour had been wrong. In a speech promising that Labour is 'not here to accept the status quo but to change it', Miliband's admission marks a notable shift in tone from a senior cabinet minister on one of the party's most divisive foreign policy issues.

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    DRC plane crash kills 17, including two top military officials▼DRC plane crash kills 17, including two of the country's most senior military official✉newsWorldDefense1 d ago

    A plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 17 people, among them two of the country's most senior military officials. The dead include high-ranking members of the armed forces, making the crash a significant loss for the DRC military. Details on the cause of the crash and the identities of all the victims have not yet been fully released.

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    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 East321 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.

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    US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian use, Waltz says▼Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme✉newsWarNuclear1 h ago

    Mike Waltz says the United States offered to sell Iran uranium for its civilian nuclear programme. The disclosure sheds light on negotiations aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for energy-related supplies. The offer suggests Washington was willing to accommodate Iran's stated need for civilian nuclear fuel while seeking limits on enrichment. Reactions to the reported proposal are not yet detailed.

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    Ben-Gvir and Katz enter Al-Aqsa compound during Sukkot●Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, accompanied by War Minister Israel Katz, storm the Al-BuraMmastodonWarMiddle East26 h ago

    Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, joined by War Minister Israel Katz, entered the Al-Buraq Wall area west of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on the third day of the Jewish Sukkot holiday. The visit by senior ministers to the flashpoint site drew attention amid already heightened tensions between Israelis and Palestinians over the holiday period.

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    Smotrich urges West Bank war and annexation of Gaza, southern Lebanon▼Smotrich: Israel must 'go to war' in West Bank as 'we did in Gaza,' annex most of Strip, south Lebanon✉newsWarMiddle East21 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called on Israel to wage war in the West Bank as it did in Gaza, and to annex most of the Gaza Strip along with southern Lebanon. His remarks, reported by The Times of Israel, land amid ongoing conflict and debates over Israel's long-term plans for Palestinian territories and its northern border. The comments are drawing attention for their extreme territorial scope and implications for regional escalation.

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    Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's Direct Investment Fund, said he does not rule out the resumption of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which were damaged in September 2022 and have not operated since. His comments come amid ongoing discussion about the future of Russian gas deliveries to Europe and possible steps toward normalising energy relations.

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    Former BAIC Chairman Sentenced to Death for Bribery●JUST IN: Former Chairman of ‌Chinese automaker BAIC sentenced to death for bribery and money ‌laundering with a 2-year r𝕏xCNWorldLaw & Courts6.8K1 h ago

    A former chairman of Chinese state-owned automaker BAIC has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for bribery and money laundering. Under Chinese law, a suspended death sentence is typically commuted to life imprisonment if the convicted person does not commit new crimes during the reprieve period. The case highlights Beijing's ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting senior executives at major state-owned enterprises.

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    Smotrich calls for West Bank war and annexations▼Smotrich calls for West Bank war, annexation of Lebanon, Gaza✉newsWarMiddle East6 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for a war in the West Bank and for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, according to reports from The New Arab. The remarks, made by a senior member of Israel's government, have drawn attention for their extremity, as they call for military escalation in the occupied West Bank and territorial expansion beyond Israel's borders. They come amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing debate over Israel's conduct in Gaza and its policies in the occupied territories.

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    German Foreign Minister to Meet Russian Counterpart Lavrov●German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday his decision to meet Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov was drivenMmastodonWorldEU Politics56 h ago

    German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday that his decision to meet Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov was driven by security concerns and the need to address a growing food-export crisis. The meeting marks a notable diplomatic contact between Berlin and Moscow at a time when European governments remain divided over engagement with Russia.