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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 135

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 135 of 186.

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  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastEducation

    Telangana CM Sparks Controversy Calling Engineering Graduates 'Criminal Waste'

    Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy sparked a political row after describing the employability situation of engineering graduates as a 'criminal waste'. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, Reddy expressed concern over the large number of graduates unable to write job applications. The opposition BRS and BJP criticized his remarks, and student organizations protested.
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  3. PoliticsLegislationLocal GovMiddle East

    German MP Criticizes Merz's Leadership, Calls Him 'Chancellor of Ukraine'

    Markus Frohnmaier, an MP from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing him of prioritizing aid to Ukraine over domestic issues. Frohnmaier, in interviews with RT and Rick Sanchez, argued that Merz has failed to deliver on campaign promises, leading to high energy costs, excessive regulation, and a loss of competitiveness for German companies. He also noted Merz's low approval ratings, with 84% of Germans dissatisfied with his performance. Frohnmaier suggested that Merz is more focused on being the 'Chancellor of Ukraine' than the 'Chancellor of Germany'.
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  4. PoliticsTreatyMiddle EastNorth America

    Netanyahu's Visit to Washington: A Geopolitical Chess Game

    Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, visited Washington to discuss Middle East conflicts with Donald Trump. Netanyahu sought to convince Trump to continue the offensive against Iran and support Israel's actions in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon. However, Trump was more interested in easing tensions. Netanyahu's election campaign and corruption cases were also discussed. The meeting was undramatic, with no public appearance or joint statement.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Sánchez Condemns 'Attack' on Spain's Territorial Integrity Amid Ceuta Migration Crisis

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Ceuta to address the recent migration crisis, describing the situation as an 'attack' and 'violation' of Spain's territorial integrity. He announced the deployment of 400 troops and the installation of new barriers at the border, while also condemning the actions and expressing commitment to the city's future. Cooperation with Moroccan authorities to combat human trafficking networks was also mentioned.
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  14. PoliticsCivil RightsMiddle EastChina

    Meta India Head Arun Srinivas Named in FIR Over Morphed Photos Targeting PM Modi

    Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered cases against Meta India head Arun Srinivas and operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts over allegedly morphed and objectionable posts targeting PM Modi during student paper leak protests. The cases relate to content shared on Meta-owned platforms during demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which spearheaded nationwide protests demanding accountability over the examination paper leak controversy. Authorities alleged that manipulated visuals and objectionable posts aimed at the Prime Minister were widely circulated through multiple social media accounts. The FIRs invoke provisions relating to the dissemination of false and objectionable digital content, with investigators examining the role of account operators as well as the platform's compliance with legal obligations. Police are also tracing the origin and distribution network of the disputed posts.
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  19. WorldLawConstitutionMiddle East

    Lebanese Elites' Historical Ties with Zionism

    Lebanese elites have a long history of courting Zionism, with banker Antoun Sehnaoui being a prominent figure in pushing normalization with Israel. Sehnaoui's dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the latest manifestation of this ongoing process. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has also called for ending hostility with Israel. The promotion of Zionist narratives and normalization discourse is widespread in Lebanese media and public discourse.
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  20. SportsProtestMiddle EastAmerican Football

    Hong Kong Basketball Coach Yung Kam-wah Not Charged Over Student Abuse

    Hong Kong police have found insufficient evidence to charge basketball coach Yung Kam-wah over an incident where he was alleged to have forced a student to slap himself multiple times during training. The incident was captured on video and sparked public concern. Yung was arrested in early June but later released on bail. The school involved, Hon Wah College, suspended Yung from his coaching duties and provided support to the student. Two former basketball players at the University of Hong Kong also came forward with allegations of verbal abuse by Yung during his time as their coach.
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  21. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    Russia to Sue Baltics Over Racial Discrimination

    Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, confirmed plans to file a lawsuit against the Baltic countries in the International Court of Justice for violating the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The lawsuit is part of Moscow's top priorities to defend the rights and freedoms of Russians and Russian-speaking citizens in the Baltic countries.
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  23. SportsMiddle EastHockey

    Independiente Santa Fe Advances to Copa Sudamericana Round of 16, Will Face River Plate

    Independiente Santa Fe qualified for the round of 16 in the Copa Sudamericana after defeating Caracas FC with an aggregate score of 5-0. The Colombian team won both legs, 2-0 at home and 3-0 away. They will now face Argentine River Plate in the next round, with the first leg scheduled for August 11 in Bogotá and the return leg a week later in Buenos Aires.
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  24. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

    Tuzla Mayor Warns of Imminent Demolition of 50,000 Homes

    Tuzla Mayor Eren Ali Bingöl, from the Republican People's Party (CHP), has raised alarm about a potential disaster affecting 50,000 residents in Tuzla. Bingöl claims that due to a disagreement with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) over zoning issues, these homes are at risk of demolition. Bingöl has been trying to resolve this issue for two years but has not made significant progress. He has proposed various legal solutions and drafted a zoning plan, but İBB has demanded the cancellation of building permits and the initiation of demolition works. Bingöl has vowed to protect the rights of Tuzla residents and not comply with İBB's demands.
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