Conflict & Security
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Swiss court upholds citizenship withdrawal for man convicted of terror plots
Switzerland's Federal Administrative Court has upheld the withdrawal of Swiss citizenship from a 36-year-old man convicted in France for planning ISIS attacks. The man, born in Bosnia-Herzegovina, was naturalised in Switzerland in 2000 and sentenced to 15 years in prison in January 2021.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS journalist Austin Tice's 2012 kidnapping planned by Assad regime, BBC investigation finds
A BBC investigation, citing former Syrian regime members and intelligence files, indicates US journalist Austin Tice's 2012 kidnapping was planned by forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad. His driver allegedly provided information to the regime, facilitating the abduction.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTwo soldiers evacuated from Ceuta after immigrant attacks
Two soldiers deployed in Ceuta were evacuated to a Madrid hospital after being attacked by immigrants. Defence Minister Margarita Robles visited them, though the extent of their injuries has not been specified.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSouth Korean President Lee Jae‑myung refuses to send troops to US‑led Iran war
On 18 September 2026 President Lee Jae‑myung announced South Korea will not deploy troops or military assets to a US‑led war against Iran. He added that naval operations would only protect South Korean ships. The remark came after pressure from US President Donald Trump.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastPalestinian envoy calls Canada's recognition pivotal, urges sanctions on Israel
Canada’s recognition of Palestine nearly a year ago was described as pivotal by Palestinian ambassador Feda Abdelhady, who urged Ottawa to impose sanctions on Israel, including suspending trade and military exports. Reports highlight settler violence, a Gaza ceasefire, and Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s call for nightly killings.
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Conflict & SecurityNATO Mission Strengthens Latvia Presence Amid Russian Threats
Russian threats in Latvia are escalating, prompting a Canadian-led NATO mission to bolster its presence near the Russian and Belarusian borders. The Canadian Press observed increased tensions on the ground, with residents in four Latvian areas receiving an early morning alert on August 14.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastJD Vance: US-Iran conflict to enter new phase in months
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
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Conflict & SecurityTwelve migrants arrested after attacking military patrol in Ceuta
Twelve migrants have been arrested in Ceuta following an incident where a military patrol was attacked with stones. Four soldiers sustained injuries during the early morning assault in the Benzú neighbourhood. The number of attackers is estimated to be between 30 and 40 individuals.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastADNOC reports 15 vessel attacks in Strait of Hormuz, one crew member killed
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company confirmed 15 attacks on its vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the regional conflict, including three in the past week. One crew member died and 20 were injured. ADNOC called for safe passage through the critical oil chokepoint.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS offers $10 million for intel on five IRGC leaders
The US State Department's Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $10 million for information on five senior leaders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. The individuals are accused of involvement in attacks on American personnel and major cyber operations.
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IAEA to remove uranium from Syrian Site 99 under US-brokered deal
The International Atomic Energy Agency will remove yellowcake uranium from a clandestine Syrian site known as Site 99, following a deal brokered by the United States involving Syria and Israel. The material, linked to a reactor bombed by Israel in 2007, was stored at the site after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.
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Trump says US may strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain
President Donald Trump has stated the United States may soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified underground site near the Natanz uranium enrichment complex. The exact nature and location of the facility have been referred to by various names across reports.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHamas agrees to surrender weapons and transfer Gaza authority
Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza have agreed to surrender their weapons and transfer civilian and security authority to a UN-recognized transitional administration, according to Gaza Peace Board envoy Nikolay Mladenov. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the plan.
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Daniel Billings jailed for 28 years for Molly Ticehurst murder
Daniel Billings has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for the murder of Molly Ticehurst. He broke into her home and stabbed her 15 times in April 2024. The murder was motivated by revenge after Ticehurst reported alleged sexual assault to police.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesVenezuelan man charged with murder after release from California custody
A Venezuelan national, Marcos Iriarte-Valdez, was charged with murder after allegedly stabbing a 68-year-old retiree during a burglary in Martinez, California. He had been released from custody one day earlier, despite an active immigration detainer. The case has drawn scrutiny over California's sanctuary policies and judicial release decisions.
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Conflict & SecurityMarc-Aurèle Chabot, charged in Quebec extremist plot, no longer in Canadian Armed Forces
A Quebec man charged in 2025 with facilitating a terrorist plot is no longer a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. The military cited privacy law in refusing to explain when or why Marc-Aurèle Chabot was released, while a fourth suspect remains in the forces but off duty.
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US strikes in Iran kill 13 military personnel, civilian toll rises to 18
Iran's Tasnim news agency reported 13 military personnel killed in US strikes this week, including six newly confirmed deaths. Civilian casualties reached 18 between 30 August and 2 September, with 142 injured. The US has reported 18 military deaths since February.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS tanker aircraft depart Bulgaria after deployment angered Iran
Two US Air Force tanker aircraft have departed Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base, according to Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov. Their deployment for a month had previously angered Iran.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastMauritania intercepts boat with 161 migrants heading for Europe
Mauritania's coast guard intercepted a boat carrying 161 migrants, including 17 children, who were attempting to reach Spain's Canary Islands. The migrants were found in distress after an eight-day journey from Gambia.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastQatar warns Bab el-Mandeb Strait closure would be catastrophic
Qatar has warned that closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would be catastrophic for global trade and energy markets. The warning comes as Houthi forces control Red Sea islands and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, intensifying regional tensions.
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