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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing renewed scrutiny over reports that regional governments warned Israel of a major Hamas threat before the October 7, 2023 attack. The central issue is no longer whether warning signs existed, but which warnings reached Israel's political leadership, how specific they were, and what decisions followed. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, with additional reporting from the Associated Press,…

NATO and EU officials face questions over accusations against Russia made without publicly presented evidence, while Moscow claims Ukraine is blocking humanitarian aid to Alyoshki in Kherson. FlyDubai suspends flights to Israel following an alleged cockpit altercation, as Israeli authorities investigate. Meanwhile, an AI company says its latest technology became “too dangerous” to release.

Over one hundred Israeli settlers attack two Palestinian villages, setting homes and vehicles on fire. Just a moment, our crspdt reports from the scene. Russia's top diplomat shrugs off accusations by Western media that its waging a hybrid war on Europe, saying that Moscow is defending itself by downing West-supplied drones and missiles attacking its territory. Damage is dealt across Ukraine as Russia targets its military industrial…

Donald Trump claims Vladimir Zelensky has agreed to scale back Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, saying the attacks are contributing to rising global fuel prices. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces diplomatic tensions beyond Europe: South Korea is demanding an apology after officials disclosed a secret transfer involving two North Korean prisoners, while Mali has accused Kiev at the UN of sponsoring terrorism as Sahel states push back against…

Russia reports overnight strikes on Ukrainian military and logistics targets, including in Kyiv. Moscow's foreign minister says Russia seeks no further confrontation but warns that Europe's militarisation risks escalating the conflict. In Munich, protesters, including students, oppose German resources being directed towards Ukraine rather than domestic needs. Meanwhile, Saudi airstrikes reportedly hit civilian areas in Yemen's Taiz province as…

Lebanon's prime minister demands a complete IDF withdrawal from the Arab country's territory, while stressing that the state must assume full control within its borders. Rival Yemeni factions engage in a war of words, during heavy fighting on the Red Sea coast. The internationally recognised government appeals for support at the UN in New York, while the Sanaa-based Houthis accuse their enemies of being Saudi puppets. An intelligence data…

Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to travel to Moscow for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the UN General Assembly. Zelensky rejected Moscow as a venue, while the Kremlin says it would guarantee his security. The disagreement exposes a central problem in renewed peace efforts: the parties remain divided not only over the terms of a settlement, but over where and how…

Russia’s foreign minister rejects a ceasefire without a negotiated settlement, while Ukraine and 51 other countries call for an immediate, unconditional truce. At the UN General Assembly, Iran’s president accuses Washington of war crimes after Donald Trump threatens further action unless Tehran accepts a deal on his terms. Meanwhile, rising fuel prices intensify debate over a proposed US diesel export ban, with Trump backing the measure despite…

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says a ceasefire without a negotiated settlement is unacceptable to Moscow, while Ukraine and 51 other countries call for an immediate, unconditional truce. At the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accuses the US and Israel of double standards and alleges US war crimes. Meanwhile, reports from Ethiopia say Tigrayan forces have seized the region’s main airport, suspending flights.

Ukraine says it has struck a major Russian oil facility near Moscow. The reported attack comes amid concerns about diesel availability and refining costs, but the extent of the refinery’s damage and any resulting disruption to fuel supply remain unclear. INR Report: Based on reporting by Tyler Durden for ZeroHedge , published 21 September 2026. · What Happened at the Moscow Refinery? · ZeroHedge reports, citing Bloomberg, that Ukrainian drones…