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Bill news — August 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Bill published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Saudi Arabia Removes 'Muslims Will Never Give Up Jerusalem' From Textbooks

    An Israel-based organization, Impact-se, has praised Saudi Arabia for removing the phrase 'the Muslims will never give up Jerusalem' from its school textbooks. The phrase was seen as implying that Muslim control over Jerusalem was under threat. Impact-se also noted other changes, such as the removal of passages from the Quran and Hadith, and the alteration of maps and terminology regarding Israel and Palestine.
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  2. WorldBillMiddle East

    Palestinian-American Raises U.S. Flag Against Settler Attacks

    A Palestinian-American man, Loui Ridi, returned to his home in Qusra, West Bank, after Israeli settlers besieged it for nine days. In response, he hoisted an American flag, hoping it would deter further attacks. The incident gained international attention, sparking discussions about why it took a Palestinian-American's involvement for major media to notice. However, the flag did not prevent a settler from entering Ridi's land, and soldiers ordered him inside, indicating that the U.S. flag offered no protection.
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  4. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Missile Threat in Dubai: Air Raid Sirens Sound Amid Reports of Missile Launch from Yemen

    Air raid sirens sounded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Monday, with reports suggesting that the country's air defense systems detected a missile threat. Multiple sources indicated that the potential threat may have originated from Yemen, with some speculating that Houthi forces could be responsible. The UAE's National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority confirmed the detection of a missile threat. Residents were advised to seek shelter, and the cause of the sirens remains under investigation.
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  5. WorldBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Explosions and Drone Attacks in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia

    Multiple explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv region. Enemy monitoring channels reported reactive drones approaching Kyiv, with air alarms sounding in the city. In Zaporizhzhia, the enemy targeted the private sector, causing a fire and damaging houses. In Kyiv, explosions were heard, and debris from a reactive UAV fell in the courtyard of a residential building, with no fire recorded. The air alert sounded nine times in Kyiv due to the threat of reactive unmanned aerial vehicles.
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  6. WorldBillMiddle East

    Poland Ends Visa-Free Entry for Georgians, Colombians, and Venezuelans

    Poland has ended its visa-free policy for citizens of Georgia, Colombia, and Venezuela, effective August 15, 2026. The decision, announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, requires these nationals to obtain visas for entry into Poland. The government attributes this move to combating illegal migration and the 'gray zone' economy. Experts, however, express skepticism about the new rules.
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  7. WorldBillMiddle EastConflictCommodities

    Russia Boosts Fish Exports to EU

    Russia significantly increased its fish supplies to the EU in June, with exports reaching 74.9 million euros, a 1.7 times increase from May and the highest since November 2024. The largest recipients were Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, and Denmark. This growth comes despite persistent external restrictions and is part of a broader trend of increasing Russian fish exports, which grew by 28% by mid-July.
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