Sep 29, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC

Russian bombardments across Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over a 24-hour period have killed at least five civilians and injured 16 others, according to local emergency services. Russian forces targeted five separate districts in the region with nearly 60 distinct strikes involving artillery shelling and aerial attacks.

The heaviest casualties occurred in the Kamenske district, where three individuals were killed and five sustained injuries. In Pavlohrad, two residents died and seven were wounded, while additional casualties and structural damage were reported in the Nikopol district. Emergency response crews were deployed to extinguish fires, clear rubble, and search for survivors beneath collapsed infrastructure. Local authorities indicated that rescue operations and damage assessments are continuing across affected communities.

Sources: Ziarul de Gardă.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified after a direct exchange of military fire led to explosions near the Iranian coastal cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik.

US President Donald Trump threatened further military action should Iran respond, asserting that Iranian officials are "begging" for a diplomatic deal. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian countered that while Tehran does not seek a broader conflict, it will "respond decisively to aggressors." Meanwhile, Iranian naval authorities maintained that their forces remain fully operational despite the recent strikes.

Direct diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled, with military forces across the region maintaining heightened readiness.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-supported 15-point peace plan for Gaza, declaring that Israeli troops will not pull out from the territory until Hamas is completely disarmed. In televised remarks to his cabinet, Netanyahu stated that "Israel rejects the 15-point document" recently accepted by Hamas and promoted by US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu emphasized that the military "will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed." The refusal highlights growing strain between Washington and Tel Aviv, even as Israeli forces have recently reduced air operations following American diplomatic pressure. Netanyahu's stance comes ahead of Israel's national election scheduled for October 27, as he balances pressure from far-right coalition partners with diplomatic expectations from key international allies.

Sources: Cyprus Mail, France24, STV News, The Guardian, The Herald.

Tehran announced it is still awaiting a formal response from Washington regarding its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, despite US President Donald Trump publicly rejecting the plan. Iranian representatives indicated access through the strategic waterway could be restored if the United States halts military operations and engages in diplomatic negotiations. However, Tehran reiterated that the passage will remain blocked until Washington lifts oil sanctions, unfreezes assets, and ends its naval blockade.

Concurrently, military activity around the waterway continues to intensify. Following a US strike on Larak Island and nighttime escorts for commercial tankers, Iranian forces deployed rocket-launched naval mines along critical maritime corridors. With both nations seeking leverage, concerns over further regional instability remain elevated.

Sources: Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have shared their perspectives on the enduring rivalry between NK Maribor and Olimpija Ljubljana.

Čeh, who previously captained the national squad and spent over ten years in coaching roles alongside Srečko Katanec, highlighted his lasting fondness for Olimpija while maintaining deep respect for Maribor. Meanwhile, Ljubljana-native Mlakar has returned to Maribor for his third stint with the club. Mlakar addressed long-standing speculation regarding his background, clarifying that he was "never close to joining Olimpija." He added that despite Olimpija's recent struggles, the team "can only gain" in the upcoming derby matchup.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net