Three farmers detained by Israel in Lebanon, village leader says
The detentions were reported to the US-led International Monitoring and Implementation Mechanism but Israeli military has not commented.
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Have Iran’s hijab enforcers returned to Tehran streets?
Signs of renewed street-level hijab enforcement have emerged in Tehran and other parts of Iran, including footage of women warning passersby over their clothing, though it remains unclear whether it represents an organized return of hijab patrols.
"Conflict will not be resolved by buying or not buying oil": Jaishankar on US sanctions bill on Russian oil
Kyiv [Ukraine], September 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the Russia-Ukraine conflict would not be resolved based on whether countries buy Russian oil, minerals or other commodities, asserting that the dispute can only be settled through dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations.
"Conflict will not be resolved by buying or not buying oil": Jaishankar on US sanctions bill
Kyiv [Ukraine], September 3 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the Russia-Ukraine conflict would not be resolved based on whether countries buy Russian oil, minerals or other commodities, asserting that the dispute can only be settled through dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations.
Vance says US not talking to Iran unless they stop shooting at ships
Vance says US not talking to Iran unless they stop shooting at ships US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that the United States does not plan to hold talks with Iran unless Tehran stops attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. "They've got to stop. It's that simple," he said.
Opinion: Palestine will outlast Blair and his grotesque 'Board of Peace'
Opinion: Palestine will outlast Blair and his grotesque 'Board of Peace' Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s latest reported intervention in the Middle East would be astonishing coming from any supposed mediator. Coming from Blair, it feels almost grimly on brand. Jeremy Greenstock, Britain’s former ambassador to the United Nations, says he learned from a ministerial-level source that Blair asked the Palestinian Authority (PA) to remove references to “ Palestine ” from its school curriculum.
Rights groups press lawmakers to scrap provision to merge US and Israeli militaries
Rights groups press lawmakers to scrap provision to merge US and Israeli militaries Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 09/03/2026 - 18:07 The controversial defence bill measure would permanently integrate US and Israeli military tech advancements Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on 28 July 2026 (Israeli Government Press Office/AFP) Off On Thursday, 56 civil rights and advocacy groups urged Congress to scrap a defence bill provision that would strengthen US-Israeli military technology ties, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Section 219 of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) intends to insitute frameworks for joint ventures, licensing agreements and US-based co-production partnerships. It passed in the House of Representatives in July and is pending Senate approval.
IRGC says it arrests seven suspected Kurdish separatists in Ilam province
IRGC says it arrests seven suspected Kurdish separatists in Ilam province Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it has arrested seven people in the northwestern province of Ilam, accusing them to be affiliated with Kurdish separatist groups. The IRGC said it believed they were “seeking to carry out armed operations” and carrying ammunition.
Far-right Israeli minister sets out plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza
Far-right Israeli minister sets out plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said it was a "realistic" plan to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza and send them abroad. Ben Gvir said his plan aims to displace 250,000 Palestinians from the strip in the first year, followed by roughly 2 million residents over the next six years. Speaking in the run-up to closely contested Israeli elections next month, Ben-Gvir said, there are countries “ready” to take the displaced Palestinians.
Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices
After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to a global energy shock.
Palestine will outlast Blair and his grotesque 'Board of Peace'
Palestine will outlast Blair and his grotesque 'Board of Peace' Submitted by Soumaya Ghannoushi on Thu, 09/03/2026 - 16:23 As Gaza reconstruction stalls, the former UK prime minister stands accused of attempting to rewrite the country's history Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, pictured in 2023, has denied a report that he sought to have the word ‘Palestine’ removed from Palestinian textbooks (Charles McQuillan/AFP) Off Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s latest reported intervention in the Middle East would be astonishing coming from any supposed mediator. Coming from Blair, it feels almost grimly on brand. Jeremy Greenstock, Britain’s former ambassador to the United Nations, says he learned from a ministerial-level source that Blair asked the Palestinian Authority (PA) to remove references to “ Palestine ” from its school curriculum.
Lebanon receives first prisoner of five to be freed by Israel
Lebanon receives first prisoner of five to be freed by Israel Lebanon said it received a man freed from Israeli detention on Thursday, as Israel announced it would release five people detained from the country's south. The announcement came after Lebanon said its army received a man returned by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the first since Beirut called in August talks for the release of an initial group improsoned by Israel since the start of war in 2024.
Americas: Amnesty International opens Virtual Museum exploring more than six decades of human rights activism
Amnesty International presents Stories That Resist, its first Virtual Museum—an immersive 360° experience that allows visitors to explore 65 years of campaigning, research and collective action in defence of human rights around the world. Across five thematic galleries, visitors can explore more than 50 historical items, including emblematic objects from Amnesty International’s archives, campaigns that […] The post Americas: Amnesty International opens Virtual Museum exploring more than six decades of human rights activism appeared first on Amnesty International .
CJI Surya Kant to hold bilateral meetings with judicial leaders at BRICS Chief Justices' Forum
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hold bilateral meetings with judicial leaders from 10 countries as the Supreme Court hosts the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum in New Delhi from September 4 to 6.
Sexual transmission drives 65% of new HIV cases in Iran
Sexual transmission accounted for about 65% of newly identified HIV cases in Iran last year, replacing injecting drug use as the main route of new infections as diagnoses among women increased, a leading HIV researcher said on Thursday.
Palestine Action activists to appeal terror sentencing
Palestine Action activists to appeal terror sentencing Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:29 The four activists, the first direct action protesters to be sentenced as terrorists, argue that their sentences are 'manifestly excessive' Sukaina Rajwani, defendant Fatema Rajwani's mother, stands with Emma Kamio, Leona 'Ellie' Kamio's mother, 3 September 2026 (Katherine Hearst/MEE) Off Four Palestine Action activists will appeal their sentencing by a UK court as terrorists for their role in a raid on an Israeli -owned arms factory. In May, Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Head, Fatema Rajwani, Leona ‘Ellie’ Kamio and Samuel Corner were convicted by jurors of criminal damage charges for smashing up Israeli weapons - including quadcopter drones - in an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in August 2024. In an unprecedented ruling in June, the presiding judge, Justice Johnson, determined that their offences carried a "terrorist connection", handing them sentences ranging from four to eight years.
UN Fact-Finding Mission Urges Iran to Withdraw Bill Criminalizing Contact With Foreign Entities
September 3, 2026 – The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has called on Iranian authorities to immediately withdraw a sweeping “Countering Foreign Infiltration” bill that would criminalize routine contact with people and institutions abroad and expose journalists, academics, activists and ordinary citizens to lengthy prison sentences. The Mission warned that the vaguely worded […] The post UN Fact-Finding Mission Urges Iran to Withdraw Bill Criminalizing Contact With Foreign Entities appeared first on Center for Human Rights in Iran .
Rights groups urge US lawmakers to drop provision to deepen defense ties with Israel
Rights groups urge US lawmakers to drop provision to deepen defense ties with Israel Dozens of civil rights and advocacy groups are urging Congress to scrap a defense bill provision that would deepen US-Israeli military technology ties, according to a letter seen by Reuters, at a time of growing US skepticism toward the longtime ally. The provision would deepen cooperation between the US and Israeli defense sectors by accelerating joint military technology development and other partnerships. The bill passed the House of Representatives in July and awaits Senate action.
Through the Hands of Strangers, Missing Iranian Artists Put on a Show in L.A.
Isolated by war, they nevertheless are taking part in an exhibition at The Brick, paired with local artists who interpreted and realized their work.
US diplomat Boulos won't name 'at least 12 countries' involved in Sudan war
US diplomat Boulos won't name 'at least 12 countries' involved in Sudan war Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Thu, 09/03/2026 - 15:51 Trump adviser does not name UAE, Egypt or Turkey, saying 'we are not here to go into these details' Massad Boulos, senior advisor to the US president on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs, speaks with the media outside the White House in Washington, DC, 21 July 2026 (AFP) Off US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser on African and Arab affairs has said “at least 12 countries” are involved in the Sudan war but has declined to name them. Massad Boulos, whose son Michael is married to Trump’s daughter Tiffany, told the BBC’s Focus on Africa that “all of the neighbouring countries in the region are participating in one way or another, or facilitating certain acts” in the war. “As for the military support, this is done currently by all the neighbouring countries in addition to some other regional actors.
