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- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Senior Sunni cleric Molavi Yusef Gorgij shot dead in Iran
Molavi Yusef Gorgij, a senior Sunni Muslim cleric, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeastern Iran on Monday, September 14, 2026. The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported the killing, quoting a local governor who said Gorgij was active against divisive elements and Zionism.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionBerlin police investigate anti-Semitic attack on woman
Police in Berlin are investigating a suspected anti-Semitic attack after a 43-year-old woman was injured. She was reportedly approached by two men who insulted her before one of them attacked her with a broken glass bottle.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionDrone Sighting Disrupts Brussels Airport Traffic for 30 Minutes
Brussels Airport experienced a 30-minute disruption on Friday evening due to a drone sighting. Air traffic control operator Skeyes confirmed the incident, which has prompted renewed concerns about airspace security.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael says it killed Hamas commander Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri in Gaza
Israel's military announced it killed Mohammed Abdel Salam al-Yazouri in a Gaza airstrike on Thursday. Hamas's armed wing confirmed his death, stating he was involved in planning the October 7, 2023 attacks. The strike also reportedly killed two other commanders.
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PoliticsTrump Ireland visit prompts major policing operation
US President Donald Trump's visit to Ireland on September 12 and 13 will be supported by a large-scale security and policing operation. An Garda Síochána has declared the event extraordinary to manage staffing and resources for the extensive plan.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionPeskov: Lithuania would be target of Russian nuclear weapons
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Lithuania's territory would be targeted by Russian nuclear weapons if the country allows allies to deploy them. This warning comes as Lithuania's parliament considers removing a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful' response to US attacks
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of a "faster, heavier, and more painful" response to future attacks, stating that the rules of engagement have changed. This comes after U.S. Central Command reported striking three Iranian crude carriers in retaliation for missile launches toward U.S. Navy warships.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionUS Ambassador: NATO will not tolerate hybrid warfare
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that member states must not tolerate deliberate hybrid warfare actions. He referenced a drone attack on a German airport and warned that critical infrastructure could be targeted.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael claims control of strategic hill in Lebanon amid ongoing clashes
Israel's military announced it had taken operational control of Ali Taher hill and tunnels beneath it on Thursday night. The area has seen frequent fighting since a ceasefire began over two months ago, despite mediation efforts by the United States.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastNetanyahu says Iran's government overthrow is achievable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that overthrowing Iran's government is now within reach, stating the regime is weaker than ever. US Vice President JD Vance reiterated that talks with Iran would not occur unless ship attacks ceased.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIsrael Katz warns of Iran attack during Jewish holidays
Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned that Iran may launch an attack during the upcoming Jewish holidays, beginning mid-September. He stated that Israel is prepared to respond with significant force and is coordinating with the US, but can act independently.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS strike on Iran wedding kills four, wounds over 50
A US strike in southern Iran hit a wedding celebration, killing at least four people, including a child, and wounding over 50, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. US Central Command confirmed strikes on IRGC targets.
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Putin says Russia open to Ukraine peace talks
Vladimir Putin has stated Russia is open to concrete negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. He also denied claims of a Russian mobilization and called German accusations about a drone attack on Leipzig airport absurd.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran attacks Jordan and UAE; US strikes Larak Island
Iran launched attacks targeting Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, prompting condemnation from the Arab Parliament. The United States struck Iran's Larak Island, with Iran subsequently announcing retaliatory strikes against sites housing US forces in Jordan and the UAE.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaLavrov: NATO Arctic activity is direct security threat to Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that NATO's military activities in the Arctic pose a direct security threat to Russia. He warned that such actions increase the risk of incidents that could lead to armed confrontation.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaNATO official: Russia increasing hybrid acts, no imminent attack threat
A NATO official stated that Russia is increasing its hybrid actions in Europe, though the alliance currently perceives no imminent threat of attack. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk cautioned that Russian provocations against NATO members cannot be discounted.
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Kyiv warehouse strike death toll reaches 38
A Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv killed 38 people, with four still missing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported 20 injured, including two children. The attack occurred Friday night on an ammunition storage facility. Russia's Defence Ministry announced plans for 'massive strikes' against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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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 EastIsrael's Defense Minister Visits Syria, Vows to Keep Troops
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz visited troops stationed in southern Syria, vowing to maintain their presence as long as security threats exist. Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned the visit as a violation of its sovereignty.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSyrian FM and Mossad Chief Met in Jordan to De-escalate Tensions
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Mossad chief Roman Gofman met in Jordan to de-escalate tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syria. Discussions focused on halting attacks and rebuilding Syria's army, with Syria reiterating its claim to the Golan Heights.
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