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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 170

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 170 of 186.

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    Israeli Drone Strikes Kill Palestinians in Gaza

    Israeli drone strikes killed at least three Palestinians and injured dozens more in Gaza on Wednesday, according to Palestinian reports. The strikes targeted civilians in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood, Khan Younis, and Jabalia, with some attacks occurring near residential areas and junctions. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that over 73,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 174,000 injured since October 8, 2023.
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    Russia Charges Telegram Founder Durov with Aiding Terrorism

    Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism. Durov is accused of refusing to delete channels, chats, and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence services for preparing terrorist acts and mass killings in Russia. The FSB claims these activities resulted in numerous casualties, including women and children, and caused billions of dollars in damage. Durov has been declared internationally wanted.
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    Air Raid Sirens Sound in Lublin, Poland Amid Russian Missile Threat

    Air raid sirens have been activated in Lublin, Poland due to a threat of Russian missile strikes. The sirens sounded around 3:40-3:50 AM local time and lasted for about 10 minutes. The Polish military command confirmed a credible threat of Russian missile strikes and scrambled fighter jets in response. The sirens were sounded in Lublin and most of the Lublin Voivodeship. This is the first time since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict that air raid sirens have been heard in Poland.
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    Latvia Sees Sharp Increase in Fuel Prices

    Fuel prices in Latvia have been rising steadily since early July. Diesel prices have seen the most significant increase, with a 7.7% rise over the past week. Gasoline prices have also continued to rise, with a 4% increase over the same period. According to data from the European Commission, the average price of diesel fuel in Latvia is now €1.947 per liter, while 95-octane gasoline averages €1.885 per liter.
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    Russia Launches Massive Missile Strikes Across Ukraine

    Russia carried out a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight and in the morning, using various types of weapons including cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, drones, and hypersonic missiles. The main targets were western regions of Ukraine, with strikes reported in Lviv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and other areas. The attack resulted in hits on residential buildings and loss of life. Russia used several dozen cruise missiles of different types, several dozen strike UAVs, and up to 10 ballistic missiles.
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    Serbian President Vučić Opens Glass Observation Deck 'Kablar'

    Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić opened the Glass Observation Deck 'Kablar' on Mount Kablar near Čačak. The deck, located at 879 meters above sea level, offers views of three municipalities, including Kraljevo, and parts of the Lucani region and Pojeska valley. The project was carried out by 'Energoprojekt' and covers an area of 1,000 square meters. Vučić praised the observation deck as a new tourist attraction and promised to address issues with Lake Mezvrnje and Cacak hospital.
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    Argentina's Milei Government Approves $709M Lithium Project in Catamarca

    The Argentine government, under the leadership of President Javier Milei, has approved a significant lithium production project in Salar Tres Quebradas, Catamarca. The project, LIEX S.A., involves an investment of $709 million and is expected to create 4,406 direct and indirect jobs. Once operational, the plant will achieve annual exports of $400 million.
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    Sudan's Minister Hails Army Progress, Turkey as Strategic Partner

    Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Muhyiddin Salim has expressed optimism about the country's ongoing civil war, stating that the progress of Sudanese forces on the ground is a significant step towards peace. He also emphasized the strategic partnership between Sudan and Turkey, highlighting the role of Turkish companies in the country's reconstruction.
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