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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 14

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 14 of 186.

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    Settler Attacks on Palestinian Homes in West Bank

    Israeli settlers have been carrying out attacks on Palestinian homes and property in various towns and cities across the West Bank. In Surif town north of Hebron, settlers attacked homes, set fire to vehicles, and wrote racist slogans on walls. These attacks have been terrorizing local Palestinian families. The Israeli enemy and settlers continue to raid Palestinian towns, demolish homes, issue demolition orders, and seize land for settlement expansion projects.
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    Brazil Hope Federation Denounces Cyber Attack Against PT Candidates in Bahia

    The Brazil Hope Federation, comprising PT, PCdoB, and PV, reported a cyber attack on Saturday, August 1st, targeting the Instagram profiles of Bahia's governor Jerônimo Rodrigues, senator Jaques Wagner, and former minister Rui Costa, all from PT. The attack involved sending over 70,000 fake followers of Asian origin to their profiles within five hours. The Federation closed the profiles and filed a police report with Bahia's Cyber Crimes Delegation. They suspect the attack aims to create a narrative of buying followers and induce Meta to suspend the accounts during the electoral period.
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    Russia: Self-Employed Can Take Paid Sick Leave Starting August 1

    Self-employed individuals in Russia will be able to take paid sick leave starting August 1, 2026. This option is available to those who have joined the voluntary social insurance experiment, which began on January 1, 2026. Participants can choose a base for contributions of 35,000 or 50,000 rubles per month, with the monthly payment amounting to 3.84% of the base. The first paid sick leave will be available after six months of participation. The amount of the allowance depends on the duration of participation and total work experience.
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    Vatican Secretary of State Visits Guatemala to Strengthen Ties

    Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Holy See, will make an official visit to Guatemala from August 1 to 4, commemorating 90 years of diplomatic relations between the two parties. The visit includes presiding over a solemn mass at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guatemala City, meetings with President Bernardo Arévalo, and discussions aimed at strengthening political, ecclesiastical, and institutional dialogue.
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    Israel's Attacks in Gaza Kill Over 20 Palestinians Despite Ceasefire

    Over 20 Palestinians, including children and entire families, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since Sunday morning, despite a ceasefire agreement and US President Trump's announcement of progress in peace talks. The attacks targeted residential areas, vehicles, and displaced persons' tents, with some incidents resulting in multiple fatalities.
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    Barranquilla Hosts First Security Summit of New Colombian Government

    Barranquilla has been chosen as the venue for the first security summit of the new Colombian government, to be held on August 4. The designated Minister of Defense, Jorge Mora, will meet with mayors of capital cities to discuss joint strategies to combat crime, including homicides, extortion, microtrafficking, and the presence of criminal organizations. The summit aims to strengthen coordination between the national government, local authorities, and the public force.
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    Russians Kill One, Injure 20 in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk Regions

    Over two days, Russian forces carried out numerous attacks across Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in one death and 20 injuries. In Donetsk, a resident of Kramatorsk was killed, and seven others were injured. In Dnipropetrovsk, two people died, and 12 were injured, including children, after Russian attacks using drones and other weapons. Attacks targeted residential areas, infrastructure, and public facilities.
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    Uganda Unveils Statue of Yoni Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport

    The Ugandan Army, led by Commander Muhuzi Kainerugaba, son of the country's leader, inaugurated a statue of Yoni Netanyahu at the old terminal of Entebbe Airport. Yoni Netanyahu, brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, fell during Operation Entebbe in 1976. The statue was revealed by the Chief of Staff, Moses Ali Kainerugaba, who also commemorated the four slain hostages.
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