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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 140

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 140 of 186.

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  2. WorldMiddle EastBudget

    Economic Transformation Exhibition Supports Women's Businesses and Domestic Production

    A private organization inaugurated an 'Economic Transformations' exhibition in Kabul to support domestic production and women's businesses. The event, attended by Ministry of Economy officials, aims to reduce import dependence and encourage investment in infrastructure projects. Women entrepreneurs showcased their products and called for more market opportunities and government support.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernanceMiddle EastBudget

    Government to Support Entrepreneurs Affected by Wildberries Attacks

    Vice-Premier Alexander Novak has ordered measures to support entrepreneurs affected by attacks on Wildberries logistics complexes. The government reported that the air attacks have caused significant damage to small and medium-sized businesses. Novak instructed relevant agencies to work with business associations to determine the parameters of the proposed measures and submit draft acts to the government by August 10. Wildberries founder Tatiana Kim supported the initiative and stated that businesses are ready to actively participate in developing specific mechanisms to ensure that assistance reaches each seller directly and as quickly as possible.
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  6. PoliticsReliefMiddle EastCounterterrorism

    Fire at Nova Poshta Warehouse in Poltava After Drone Attack

    A warehouse belonging to Ukrainian logistics company Nova Poshta in Poltava was set on fire following a drone attack. The fire was reported by local media and Telegram channels. According to preliminary information, an FPV drone hit the warehouse, and it was used for delivering military cargo and dual-use items. The company's sorting terminal in Poltava was also targeted in a separate attack, with no injuries reported. Nova Poshta will compensate customers for damaged shipments.
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  7. WorldPolicyRegulatorsMiddle East

    Sumar Deputy Accuses Morocco of Using Minors Against Spain

    Tesh Sidi, a deputy of the Sumar group and Sahrawi origin, has accused Morocco of using minors as a weapon against Spain following the illegal entry of thousands of migrants to Ceuta. Sidi stated that Morocco 'instrumentalizes' its population and warned that this will continue until there are serious bilateral relations and firm criticism of Morocco is allowed. She suggested that the recent trip of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to Algeria or a mandate from US President Donald Trump could be reasons behind Morocco's actions.
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  10. WorldBillMiddle East

    Nigerian Law Firm Defends Tyla's Nigeria Tour, Calls for Government Accountability

    A Nigerian law firm has come out in support of South African musician Tyla's planned concert in Lagos, urging Nigerians not to boycott the event due to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The firm argues that artists should not be held accountable for the actions of their governments and that the focus should be on pressuring governments to address the issue.
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  11. PoliticsBillRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Brizola and Zucco Tied in RS Governor Race: Quaest Poll

    With the state elections in Rio Grande do Sul (RS) approaching, a new Genial/Quaest poll shows former state deputy Juliana Brizola (PDT) and federal deputy Luciano Zucco (PL) in a statistical tie for the governorship. In the first-round scenario, Brizola leads with 24% of voting intentions, followed by Zucco with 22%. In a potential second round, Brizola maintains a slight lead with 35%, while Zucco has 31%.
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