Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine Part of Dmitry Donskoy’s right hand sent to ‘spiritually strengthen’ soldiers The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
‘I’m spending my savings just to survive’: Iran’s economic crisis fuels new protests Despite severe security risks and an ongoing war, retirees, nurses, workers, teachers and students have held sit-ins and protests across Iran since this summer, most often over economic hardship. With prices going up every few hours, salaries and pensions going unpaid for months, and unemployment increasing, our Observers say life… France 24 · Sep 10
Counter terror police arrest two people in London on suspicion of assisting Iran foreign intelligence service Counter Terrorism Policing London arrest man and woman in London as part of investigation into suspected National Security Act offences Evening Standard · Sep 10
British man ‘prepared to sabotage UK drone factory for Russia’ Joshua Cammidge appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday The Independent UK · Sep 10
Russia Is Targeting the Supply Chains That Feed Kyiv. Food Prices Could Be the Next Casualty. Russian attacks have damaged or destroyed food warehouses serving several of Ukraine's largest supermarket chains, leaving partially empty shelves across the capital. International Business Times · Sep 10
Zelensky meets with Mark Carney in Canada seeking Ukrainian military support ‘Ukrainians helped build this country,’ Carney said. ‘And Canada will help rebuild Ukraine when peace comes’ The Independent UK · Sep 10
Russia’s actions have strengthened European case for boosting defence spending, says Nato chief – as it happened Mark Rutte said that Europeans ‘increasingly understand’ the need for their countries to take ‘greater responsibility for our own security’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
Zelenskyy's Plane Forced to Delay Takeoff by Russian Drone: Norway PM Calls It the 'Reality He Lives In' Moldova closed its airspace after a Russian drone nearly hit Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's plane. The incident delayed his flight to Norway for King Harald V's funeral, highlighting ongoing regional tensions. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
Netanyahu visits troops in occupied Syria as Damascus slams 'blatant violation' of sovereignty Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a third visit to Israeli troops in an occupied stretch of Syria Wednesday, sparking fresh condemnation from Damascus. Netanyahu repeated his claim that the Iranian government is on the verge of collapse as the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on. France 24 · Sep 10
US suffered major aircraft losses after Iran strike on Jordan base: Report Multiple US military aircraft were damaged after Iran launched a ballistic missile strike on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, with one American A-10 Thunderbolt reportedly left with a missing wing, CBS News reported, citing sources. The Times of India · Sep 10
Ukraine war briefing: Arctic attack extends Kyiv’s strike reach into Russian gas heartland ‘Guess who?’ says Fire Point, Ukrainian maker of long-range weaponry; drone alert in Moldova as Zelenskyy waited to fly out. What we know on day 1,660 The Guardian - AU · Sep 10
British SAS and US Navy SEAL Veterans Accused of Training Russian Forces to Fight in Ukraine in Leaked Report A leaked intelligence report alleges Western veterans, including former SAS personnel, trained Russian nationals at private camps in Bulgaria and Serbia, raising concerns amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Iran and US strike tankers in biggest shipping attack since war began Iran and the US on Wednesday traded their biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, with Iran saying it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers. Brent crude oil surged above $100 a barrel as fears grew over… France 24 · Sep 9
Zelenskyy's plane nearly hit by drone while taking off from Moldova: Norway PM A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy narrowly avoided a collision with an unidentified drone while taking off from Moldova en route to Oslo for the funeral of King Harald V. The Times of India · Sep 9
International Business Times UK · Sep 9 Iranian Woman, 20, Sentenced to Hang After Guards Allegedly Threatened to Rape Her Sister to Force 'Confession' Taraneh Rahimi, a young Iranian woman, faces execution after January protests. Human rights groups say her trial lacked evidence, exposing broader issues in Iran's judicial system.
International Business Times · Sep 9 Ukraine's Fortress Belt Is Under Growing Threat. Russia's Slow Advance Puts Kramatorsk on Edge. Guided bombs and drones have struck the city repeatedly, damaging homes, vehicles, and public infrastructure.
The Times of India · Sep 9 Osama bin Laden had Taliban rival assassinated 2 days before 9/11 attack Ahmad Shah Massoud, the prominent Afghan resistance leader and one of the Taliban's strongest rivals, was assassinated on September 9, 2001, just two days before the 9/11 attacks, in a killing believed to have been ordered by al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden as a favour to his Taliban hosts, according…
The Times of India · Sep 9 CIA chief Ratcliffe may take bigger role in stalled Russia-Ukraine talks CIA Director John Ratcliffe is poised to take a more active role in US peace talks as the White House contemplates changes to the negotiation team. Stalled progress primarily stems from major territorial and security disputes. Ratcliffe's expertise in intelligence may unlock fresh pathways for dialogue, aiming to breathe new…
The Times of India · Sep 9 Iraq caught between US withdrawal and Iran-backed militias as disarmament deadline looms Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces pressure to disarm Shi'ite militias. Several powerful groups resist handing over their weapons to the state. This standoff creates significant security and political challenges for the government. The situation is complicated by ongoing regional tensions between Iran and the United States. US-led coalition forces…
International Business Times · Sep 9 An End To The Russia-Ukraine War Could Lead To Renewed Washington-Moscow Ties, Kremlin Says However, Russia has resumed intense strikes against Ukraine following visits from U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv.
International Business Times · Sep 9 Iran Is Believed To Have Nuclear Facilities Deep Inside a Mountain. Analysts Say Construction Is Increasing There. Experts who reviewed satellite imagery detected a "clear surge in construction activity" throughout the year.
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Zelenskyy urges more international pressure on Russia over civilian deaths Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing the international community for not taking a tougher stance against Russia's attacks on civilian areas
The Times of India · Sep 9 'Make ground in Gaza tremble': Egypt warned Netanyahu of Hamas plans before October 7 Fresh details have emerged about warnings issued to Israel ahead of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, amid a report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned by the United Arab Emirates about plans for a major assault in the weeks leading up to the invasion.
The Times of India · Sep 9 A school turned memorial: What remains of Iran's Minab site after deadly strike In the heart-wrenching aftermath of the US airstrike on Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, families gather amidst the rubble, mourning the loss of around 120 children. As volunteers sift through the debris for traces of the lost lives, grieving relatives pay their respects at Minab's cemetery, preserving the memories…
France 24 · Sep 9 Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Moldova border kills at least two as Ukraine targets oil terminal An overnight Russian drone strike at a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova killed at least two people, Odesa's regional governor said Wednesday. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said that 17 drones had hit Moldovan territory in August alone as both Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on military…