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Inside Israel’s ‘soft’ ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza through the eyes of its victims
Through embassy evacuations, academic fellowships, and WHO medical corridors, Palestinians are leaving Gaza in small but steady numbers. Israeli officials call it "voluntary migration," but the Gazans forced to leave know it's part of Israel's plan.
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
"Extraordinary Rendition All Over Again": U.S. Deportees Sent to Equatorial Guinea Beaten, Imprisoned
Two men deported from the United States to Equatorial Guinea were arrested by local police forces and transferred to a prison earlier this month, in apparent retaliation for speaking out about conditions they faced in the Central African country. Samson Birhane, who is from Eritrea, and Ahmed Solima
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
EU may extend Russia sanctions for three years if oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman are delisted
EU diplomats are considering extending Russia sanctions for 36 months in exchange for the removal of Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the list.
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
"War on the Press": Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW & Politico from White House over Critical Coverage
News organizations CNN , MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration over the banning of their reporters from the White House on Friday. Their credentials were confiscated or deactivated when they attempted to enter White House grounds over the weekend. Trump’s decision is “se
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
Ukrainian company unveils interceptor for jet-powered Shahed drones: top speed of 416 km/h
Ukrainian company Vluchnyk has unveiled the Zorelit v5 interceptor drone, capable of 416 km/h and designed to counter Russian Geran-2, Geran-3 and Geran-4 UAVs.
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
Zelenskyy was ready for elections but backed away over possible Zaluzhnyi candidacy – ex-defence minister Fedorov
Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Zelenskyy was ready to hold elections during the war but abandoned the idea because Zaluzhnyi might run.
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
Ukraine's sacked prosecutor general Kravchenko still missing from work days after his official trip ended
Former prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko has not returned to work at the Prosecutor General’s Office after his official trip abroad ended on 18 September.
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
Justice in action: Five lessons for Ukraine from the conviction of Kosovo’s former president
On 16 September 2026, a verdict was delivered in The Hague against one of the most prominent political figures in post-war Kosovo. Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi and three other former leaders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) – Kadri Veseli, Rexhep Selimi and Jakup Krasniqi – were foun
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
Kremlin reacts to Trump signing sanctions law: "Unlikely to contribute to Ukrainian settlement"
Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for the Russian leader, has said the US president Donald Trump's signing of the sanctions law against Russia contributes neither to "reviving bilateral relations" nor to a peaceful settlement of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
Russia attacks two petrol stations in Zhytomyr Oblast
Russian forces attack two petrol stations, including a WOG station on the M06 highway in Zviahel district, with no casualties reported.
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
Russian strikes halted 90% of Ukraine's steel production – FT
Three plants that produced 90% of Ukraine's steel have halted operations following Russian strikes.
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026
Russian attack destroys part of Zaporizhzhia National University, a cultural heritage site
A Russian attack hit a historic Zaporizhzhia National University building on 21 September, damaging the 1902 cultural heritage site.
Block Auditor · September 21, 2026