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12 min agoRussian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that ending the war in Ukraine remained possible. He argued that restarting negotiations faced complications from Kyiv's maritime strikes and its directive that civilian planes shun Russian skies.12 min agoAsian economies are building storage capacity to reduce exposure to Middle East conflict. Recent attacks have elevated risk for tankers moving oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military escorted 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels through the strait on Tuesday, using air and naval assets to counter drone waves and anti-ship cruise missiles.12 min agoGloria Steinem, a celebrated figure who shaped the US women's movement as few others have, died Wednesday at her New York City home. She was 92. A co-founder of Ms Magazine, Steinem spent decades traveling to college campuses and community centres to champion reproductive rights, economic equality and other causes affecting women's lives.43 min agoIsrael is releasing five Lebanese prisoners to the neighboring country as a gesture of good will amid ongoing negotiations with the Lebanese government. The release was approved following a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. ambassadors to Lebanon and Israel. One of those being released is Kamel Ghazi, who disappeared in the Hermon area in October 2025.43 min agoU.S. officials said American forces removed 18 million oil barrels in a single day during strikes on Iran's southern coast. Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said it laid more naval mines south of the Strait of Hormuz.57 min agoIran's military said it attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates as retaliation for recent American bombardments that killed at least 18 people and wounded around 150. Israeli Defence Minister Ben-Tzur said an Iranian attack on Israel would free Israel from all constraints and that Israel would strike Iran's national infrastructure, including energy facilities.57 min agoGloria Steinem, the writer and activist who became the public face of the American women's movement, died at her home in New York City. She was 92. Steinem helped launch Ms. magazine and was known for a 1963 exposé in which she worked as a Playboy Bunny.1 h agoIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warned that Israel would take countermeasures against any British sanctions over E1 construction. At a meeting in Ireland, EU foreign ministers could not reach consensus on trade penalties targeting Israel or additional military backing for Ukraine.1 h agoSteinem's Instagram page confirmed she passed away peacefully at her New York City home surrounded by loved ones. She was known for her 1963 Playboy Bunny exposé and co-founded Ms. Magazine.1 h agoMonza faces temperatures exceeding 31 degrees Celsius, prompting officials to declare the Italian Grand Prix a heat-hazard race. Drivers may use advanced cooling systems that flow cooled liquid through pipes in a fireproof top, but those who decline must carry 5kg of ballast in their cars to offset the weight advantage.12 min agoRussian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that ending the war in Ukraine remained possible. He argued that restarting negotiations faced complications from Kyiv's maritime strikes and its directive that civilian planes shun Russian skies.12 min agoAsian economies are building storage capacity to reduce exposure to Middle East conflict. Recent attacks have elevated risk for tankers moving oil through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military escorted 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels through the strait on Tuesday, using air and naval assets to counter drone waves and anti-ship cruise missiles.12 min agoGloria Steinem, a celebrated figure who shaped the US women's movement as few others have, died Wednesday at her New York City home. She was 92. A co-founder of Ms Magazine, Steinem spent decades traveling to college campuses and community centres to champion reproductive rights, economic equality and other causes affecting women's lives.43 min agoIsrael is releasing five Lebanese prisoners to the neighboring country as a gesture of good will amid ongoing negotiations with the Lebanese government. The release was approved following a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. ambassadors to Lebanon and Israel. One of those being released is Kamel Ghazi, who disappeared in the Hermon area in October 2025.43 min agoU.S. officials said American forces removed 18 million oil barrels in a single day during strikes on Iran's southern coast. Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said it laid more naval mines south of the Strait of Hormuz.57 min agoIran's military said it attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates as retaliation for recent American bombardments that killed at least 18 people and wounded around 150. Israeli Defence Minister Ben-Tzur said an Iranian attack on Israel would free Israel from all constraints and that Israel would strike Iran's national infrastructure, including energy facilities.57 min agoGloria Steinem, the writer and activist who became the public face of the American women's movement, died at her home in New York City. She was 92. Steinem helped launch Ms. magazine and was known for a 1963 exposé in which she worked as a Playboy Bunny.1 h agoIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar warned that Israel would take countermeasures against any British sanctions over E1 construction. At a meeting in Ireland, EU foreign ministers could not reach consensus on trade penalties targeting Israel or additional military backing for Ukraine.1 h agoSteinem's Instagram page confirmed she passed away peacefully at her New York City home surrounded by loved ones. She was known for her 1963 Playboy Bunny exposé and co-founded Ms. Magazine.1 h agoMonza faces temperatures exceeding 31 degrees Celsius, prompting officials to declare the Italian Grand Prix a heat-hazard race. Drivers may use advanced cooling systems that flow cooled liquid through pipes in a fireproof top, but those who decline must carry 5kg of ballast in their cars to offset the weight advantage.

Shas leader says army does not want haredi soldiers

Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas party, said the Israeli Defence Forces does not want haredi soldiers and called the issue a decades-long eye-catching exercise. In a radio interview, Deri claimed the army finds haredi conscription troublesome and prefers a secular military.

NXEWS NewsroomSep 3, 2026, 7:41 AMUpdated 12 min ago1 min read

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