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International · 2026-08-30
Israeli military strikes kill senior Hamas operative and others as ceasefire tensions escalateThe Israeli Defense Forces conducted weekend airstrikes in Gaza that reportedly killed Abd al-Fattah Abu al-Aish, a Nukhba Force commander involved in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, along with several other operatives. Israel claimed the targets were violating the ceasefire agreement by attempting to rebuild Hamas's military capabilities. The ceasefire, which has been in effect since October 2025, continues to face significant strain over disagreements regarding disarmament and the scope of Israeli military operations in Gaza.
International · 2026-10-31
Civilians evacuated from besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky under local ceasefireA humanitarian convoy of 25 buses and ambulances reached the Russian-held city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine on Friday, allowing civilians to leave and receive food and medicine for the first time since the war began. The evacuation was made possible by a localised ceasefire that allowed roads out of the city to be de-mined. US First Lady Melania Trump said she had brokered the local ceasefire that enabled the operation.
International · 2026-10-18
Russian missile strike on Kyiv power station ends energy ceasefire after two daysA Russian ballistic missile has destroyed the Darnytska CHP-4 power station in Kyiv, killing two people and injuring 21 others, and cutting heat to over 1,000 buildings. The attack violated an energy ceasefire announced just two days earlier, which President Zelensky said Russia had broken without providing Ukraine any advance warning.
International · 2026-08-30
Israeli airstrikes kill Hamas operatives as ceasefire faces mounting pressureThe Israeli military conducted airstrikes over the weekend that killed five Hamas operatives, including a Nukhba Force commander who participated in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The strikes reflect the growing strain on the ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025, which mediators have repeatedly warned remains fragile.
International · 2026-09-13
Gaza civilian deaths and Lebanon ceasefire fragility overshadow diplomatic progress on disarmamentIsraeli military operations in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians, including two children, in Beit Lahiya, and eliminated a senior Hamas operative in Gaza City. Despite destroying a major Hezbollah tunnel complex in southern Lebanon, Israel continues strikes that have killed at least three people, undermining an existing ceasefire. Planned September talks on Hezbollah's disarmament in Rome have been postponed to October amid disagreements over linking Israeli withdrawal to weapons reduction.
International · 2026-09-25
Israel says it killed Hamas finance chief in Gaza strike amid ceasefire tensionsIsrael's military and security agencies announced on Thursday that they had killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, head of Hamas's finance department, in an air strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. According to the Israeli military, Abu Alwan had directed over one billion shekels in funds for Hamas activities and had recently been working to rebuild the group's capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
International · 2026-09-12
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks postponed from September to OctoberNegotiations between Israel and Lebanon over Hezbollah's disarmament, initially scheduled for September in Rome under US sponsorship, have been delayed to October. The postponement reflects growing disagreement about the terms of Israeli withdrawal, even as a formal ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah remains fragile.
International · 2026-10-14
Russian ballistic missile strikes Kyiv power plant amid energy ceasefire disputeA Russian ballistic missile attacked the Darnytska CHP-4 power station in Kyiv, killing two people and injuring 21 others. The strike cut heating to over 1,000 residential buildings and occurred just two days after a reported agreement on an energy ceasefire, which Ukraine says Russia has already violated.
International · 2026-10-24
Russia and Ukraine establish local ceasefire in Oleshky under US mediationRussia and Ukraine have agreed to a localized ceasefire in Oleshky, a Russian-controlled city in Kherson Oblast, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. The agreement enables humanitarian aid delivery and civilian evacuation through coordinated corridors. Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that technical-level negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States will take place in Abu Dhabi next month.
International · 2026-10-25
Russia releases American veteran and agrees Oleshky ceasefire amid renewed peace effortsRussia freed 74-year-old Stephen Hubbard, an American former teacher imprisoned since 2022 for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, during a Putin-Witkoff meeting in St Petersburg. Additionally, Russia and Ukraine established a localised ceasefire around the occupied town of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast, brokered by First Lady Melania Trump, as negotiators prepare for technical talks in Abu Dhabi next month.
International · 2026-09-19
Iran detains oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz and sets seven conditions for ceasefire talksIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend on Friday after it attempted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blockaded since February. Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran has established seven preconditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations with the United States, though the specific details were not disclosed.
International · 2026-10-04
Israeli air strikes kill at least eight Palestinians as ceasefire faltersIsraeli air attacks killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza over the weekend, including five killed when a residential building was struck in Gaza City's Remal neighbourhood. The strikes occurred despite a ceasefire agreement that was nominally in place. The Israeli military reported targeting Hamas leadership, including de facto leader Ali al-Amoudi.
International · 2026-09-20
Iran establishes seven conditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations with United StatesMohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran has established seven conditions that must be met before it will resume ceasefire negotiations with the United States. The specific conditions were not disclosed publicly. Iran is simultaneously working to restore gas production capacity that was damaged during the recent conflict.
International · 2026-09-20
Building collapse in Gaza kills 21 as Israeli strikes persist amid ceasefireA six-storey apartment building in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa district collapsed overnight, killing at least 21 people including 12 children and 5 women. The structure, which had sheltered over 100 displaced residents, had previously been damaged by Israeli airstrikes. The incident occurred whilst Israeli forces continued targeted strikes despite the ceasefire agreement in place.
International · 2026-10-04
Israeli strikes kill at least eight Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefireIsraeli air strikes killed at least eight Palestinians across Gaza on Saturday in what appeared to violate the ongoing ceasefire, with the deadliest attack on a residential building in Gaza City's Remal neighbourhood claiming at least five lives. The Israel Defense Forces said it had targeted Ali al-Amoudi, described as Hamas's de facto leader, though the military stated that the results of the strike remained under review.
International · 2026-09-21
Qatar seeks to revive stalled US–Iran ceasefire negotiationsQatar announced Sunday that it is working to restart negotiations between the United States and Iran, with officials conducting shuttle diplomacy between the capitals. Qatar's prime minister stressed that regional security requires a framework based on mutual respect and open communication, warning that cycles of confrontation undermine stability.
International · 2026-09-22
US and Egyptian diplomacy seeks Sudan ceasefire as five million displaced return homeUS Senior Adviser Massad Boulos reported "productive talks" with Sudan's and Egypt's foreign ministers at the United Nations, aimed at achieving peace in Sudan's three-year conflict. The UN's International Organization for Migration revealed that over five million displaced Sudanese have returned home despite ongoing violence between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
International · 2026-09-24
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas's chief financial officer in Khan YounisIsrael's military and security agency announced they had killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, the head of Hamas's finance department, in an airstrike in southern Gaza on Thursday. According to Israel, Abu Alwan had directed over one billion shekels to fund Hamas activities and was recently working to rebuild the group's military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
International · 2026-09-13
Israeli defence minister reaffirms troops will remain in southern LebanonIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated on Sunday that Israeli forces would remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon, reiterating Israel's condition that withdrawal depends on Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government have rejected the legitimacy of an ongoing Israeli military presence, describing it as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement.
International · 2026-09-17
Israeli forces confirm killing two Hamas commanders in Gaza strikesThe Israel Defense Forces confirmed Thursday that it had eliminated two Hamas operatives in separate airstrikes in Gaza over the previous two days. Muhammad Jamal Ahmad Eid, a Nukhba Forces commander involved in the October 7 attacks, was killed near al-Bureij, and Saleh Ziad Ibrahim Miqdad, a company commander in Hamas's naval unit, was killed in Gaza City. The military stated both men were advancing attacks and rebuilding Hamas's military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
International · 2026-09-20
Iran maintains Hormuz blockade as war enters seventh month and sanctions extend to 2031Seven months into the conflict, Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz by striking and detaining commercial vessels, despite US claims that shipping volumes have reached a six-month high. President Trump announced expectations that the war would end within the year and signed legislation extending sanctions on Iran through 2031. Iran held its largest pro-government rally since the war began and set seven conditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations.
International · 2026-10-20
UK deploys RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacksBritain has announced it will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets to help defend Saudi Arabia against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks. The purely defensive operation, approved by Prime Minister Andy Burnham and announced by Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, follows a significant surge in strikes since a ceasefire collapsed in September. The aircraft will protect Saudi cities and infrastructure but will not conduct offensive operations against the Houthis.
International · 2026-10-15
Russian Missile Strike Cuts Heating to Over 1,000 Kyiv BuildingsA Russian ballistic missile struck the Darnytska CHP-4 power station in Kyiv, disrupting heating and electricity supplies to more than 1,000 residential buildings. The attack occurred despite an energy ceasefire agreement announced just two days earlier by US President Donald Trump, which Ukraine had accepted but Russia has now violated. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike, noting it arrived without early warning and called Russia's targeting of energy infrastructure 'absolutely unjust.'
International · 2026-09-23
United States denies visa to Sudan's army chief for UN General Assembly speechThe United States has refused to grant a visa to Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan's de facto leader, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly in New York as planned. US officials reportedly conditioned the visa on Sudan accepting a three-month ceasefire, which Khartoum argues would only allow its rival Rapid Support Forces to regroup. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern about the visa denial.
International · 2026-10-20
Houthi missile strike kills at least 58 soldiers at Yemeni military training centreA missile attack attributed to Houthi forces struck a military training centre in Yemen's Shabwah governorate, killing at least 58 soldiers and wounding more than 200 others. Fourteen people remain missing following the strike, one of the deadliest incidents to affect government-aligned forces since a ceasefire broke down earlier this year.
International · 2026-10-26
Israeli airstrikes kill four in displaced persons' camp in Khan YounisAn Israeli airstrike struck a tent encampment housing displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, on 26 October, killing four people including seven-year-old Jouri al-Soufi. The strike was part of a broader wave of Israeli attacks across Gaza that killed at least eleven people and wounded fifty over the same 24-hour period. According to Al Jazeera's count, the overall war death toll has now reached 74,555, with 1,559 deaths occurring since the ceasefire began last year.
International · 2026-10-25
Escalating Yemen conflict deadliest yet as Houthis strike military centre, Britain sends jets to defend Saudi ArabiaHouthi ballistic missile attacks on Yemen have intensified dramatically since a September ceasefire collapsed, killing at least 58 soldiers in a single strike on a training centre and prompting repeated assaults on Saudi infrastructure. Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport was targeted in the deadliest attack on the kingdom in over a decade, leaving at least 13 dead and more than 300 injured. Britain has announced the deployment of RAF Typhoon jets to provide strictly defensive support to Saudi Arabia, and international events including the 2027 Dakar Rally have been relocated due to security concerns.
International · 2026-09-27
Sudan's war escalates amid failed diplomatic initiatives and mass displacement towards ChadThe United States rejected a visa application from Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, preventing him from addressing the UN General Assembly, reportedly over disagreements about a potential truce. Concurrently, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues, whilst roughly 400 Sudanese refugees are fleeing daily into Chad, despite earlier reports that over five million displaced persons had returned home.
International · 2026-09-10
Israeli strikes kill four Palestinians in Gaza as military destroys Hezbollah infrastructure in LebanonIsraeli military strikes killed at least four Palestinians, including two children, in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza on September 10, according to Gaza's Shifa Hospital. The Israel Defense Forces stated they had destroyed a major Hezbollah tunnel complex in southern Lebanon and confirmed the killing of a senior Hamas operative in Gaza City. These operations continue amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Israel and Western nations regarding the conduct of the war and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.
International · 2026-09-13
Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in GazaAn Israeli military strike killed two Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, according to Al Jazeera. The incident represents the latest fatality in the territory since the most intense phase of the broader Gaza war concluded. The specific target and circumstances of the strike have not yet been disclosed in available reporting.
International · 2026-09-07
Yemen conflict reaches deadliest phase since 2022 amid offensiveMilitary sources report that fighting connected to the ongoing Yemen offensive has killed more than 300 people, marking the deadliest period since 2022. A Saudi-led coalition airstrike struck a prison facility in Al-Jawf Governorate, killing seven people including a child and leaving 35 others trapped under rubble.
International · 2026-09-21
Iran's economy contracted 10.1% during escalating conflict with the United StatesIran's economy experienced a sharp contraction of 10.1% year-on-year during the quarter spanning late March to late June, according to the Statistical Center of Iran. The decline coincided with the height of hostilities between Tehran and Washington, alongside longstanding international sanctions and currency depreciation.
International · 2026-09-08
UK, France and Canada impose sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements; Israel closes British consulateThe United Kingdom, France and Canada announced coordinated sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlements, including trade and arms embargoes, with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accusing settlers of ethnic cleansing. Israel retaliated by ordering the closure of Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem, while the United States declined to join the measures amid ongoing military operations in Gaza.
International · 2026-10-03
Israeli airstrike kills at least five Palestinians in Gaza City residential buildingAn Israeli airstrike struck a residential apartment building in Gaza City's densely populated Remal neighbourhood early Saturday, killing at least five Palestinians and wounding several others. According to Gaza's Civil Defence agency and al-Shifa Hospital staff, the attack came without warning. The overall death toll in Gaza that day reached eight, including victims of a separate strike in Beit Lahiya and two people who died from injuries sustained in previous attacks.
International · 2026-10-18
EU implements largest-ever sanctions package targeting 1,569 Russian entitiesThe European Union approved its 22nd sanctions package against Russia on 12 October, targeting 1,569 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military-industrial complex. According to the Council, this represents the largest single package of sanctions the bloc has adopted since the war in Ukraine began in 2022.
International · 2026-10-21
Britain to deploy RAF Typhoons to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacksThe United Kingdom has announced it will deploy RAF Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a defensive capacity to counter escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed the aircraft will not conduct offensive operations against the Houthis, an Iran-backed group. The deployment follows weeks of intensified violence, including a missile strike on Riyadh airport on 10 October that killed 13 people and injured 308 others.
International · 2026-10-25
Israeli raids across West Bank; Gaza university airstrike kills three; mass Tel Aviv protests before electionsThe Israeli military conducted raids on fifteen West Bank cities on 24 October, arresting Palestinians and displacing over 2,000 residents, including demolishing a building in Hebron. An Israeli airstrike on the Islamic University of Gaza killed three staff members and wounded eight students. Meanwhile, thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Netanyahu's government ahead of forthcoming elections.
International · 2026-10-25
Saudi air defences intercept Houthi missile as Dakar Rally relocates from Saudi ArabiaSaudi-led coalition air defences intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile and two drones targeting Riyadh Province on Sunday, following a two-week airport closure caused by earlier Houthi attacks. In response to escalating security concerns, Dakar Rally organisers announced that the 2027 edition will be moved away from Saudi Arabia, with a new location to be confirmed in the coming days. The relocation reflects wider sporting disruption linked to the intensifying Middle East conflict.