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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 111

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 111 of 186.

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    Ukraine Prepares Countermeasures as Russia Plans New Strikes on Ships

    President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting where reports indicated Russia's plans for further strikes on Ukraine, particularly targeting its ships. The new Chief of Staff Mikhail Drapat briefed Zelensky on the situation at the front, focusing on Sloviansk, Konstantinovka, and the Zaporizhzhia direction. Zelensky expects the government to present a plan next week to diversify export routes in response to Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports. Ukraine is also preparing countermeasures and updating its list of defense forces' needs.
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    Trump Announces Agreement for Hamas Disarmament in Gaza

    US President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip. The agreement, reached by the Peace Council chaired by Trump, will be implemented in phases with Israeli forces withdrawing as disarmament proceeds. An International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to secure the enclave. Trump thanked mediators Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey for their efforts.
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    Chilean Libertarians Propose Privatizing Codelco, Giving Citizens USD 2,000

    Johannes Kaiser, president of Chile's National Libertarian Party (PNL), proposed privatizing the country's largest state-owned company, Codelco, and giving each citizen USD 2,000 under a 'popular capitalism' model. Kaiser argued that Codelco's underperformance is due to management issues and that privatization would make the company more efficient and generate jobs. The proposal was criticized by opposition deputy Andrés Couble as a 'smokescreen' for privatizing state-owned companies.
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    Russia's Military Actions in Ukraine and Global Response

    Russian forces launched a massive retaliatory strike on targets in Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense reported control over the industrial zone of a silica plant in Kupiansk-Uzlovyi. Interpol issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in the attempted assassination of Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev in Monaco. The Kremlin stated that Russian troops have fully occupied Konstantinovka in the DNR. The former head of Rosaviatsiya and his deputy were sent to a pre-trial detention center as part of a case of fraud in the construction of a runway in Domodedovo. The government has allowed the production of gasoline of the 'Euro-3' standard by the end of the year. In Krasnodar, two resellers were detained with a thousand liters of gasoline from Rostov. New restrictions on the sale of fuel have been introduced in the Belgorod region. The Reuters agency reported that Russia may start importing jet fuel from Japan.
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    Gaza Management Committee to Implement Roadmap

    The National Committee for Gaza Management, led by Nikolay Mladenov, will soon begin assuming authority in Gaza. The committee's focus is on implementing a roadmap that includes accelerating the rule of law, improving humanitarian conditions, and conducting a comprehensive audit of financial and administrative affairs. The agreement aims to achieve tangible gains for Gaza's residents while strengthening Israel's security. Challenges include funding and Israeli control.
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    Hamas Conditions for Heavy Weapon File in Ceasefire Agreement

    Hamas has agreed to include the heavy weapon file in the ceasefire agreement with Israel, but only under certain conditions. These include a complete halt to Israeli aggression, withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, rapid recovery, entry of the administrative committee, deployment of international protection forces, dismantling of armed gangs formed by the occupation, reconstruction, and ensuring the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
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    President Erdoğan Defends TÜGVA Summer Schools

    President Erdoğan criticized unnamed individuals and groups for trying to hinder the TÜGVA Summer Schools program, which aims to connect Turkish youth with their historical and cultural roots. He stated that these efforts are part of a broader attempt to prevent Turkey's youth from understanding their ancestors and history. Erdoğan emphasized that the government will not allow such interference and will continue to support the program to ensure that Turkey's youth remain connected to their values and heritage.
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