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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 173

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 173 of 186.

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    Belarusian Musician Sergei Mikhalkov on Trial for Inciting Hatred and Insulting Lukashenko

    The Minsk City Court has begun a remote hearing of a criminal case against Belarusian musician Sergei Mikhalkov, leader of the groups 'Lapyes Trubetsky' and Brutto. Mikhalkov is accused of inciting hatred (up to 5 years in prison) and insulting authoritarian Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko (up to 4 years in prison). The trial is in absentia, with Mikhalkov facing up to nine years in total. The specific statements leading to the prosecution are not disclosed. Last year, Belarus recognized the song 'Not to be cattle' by 'Lapyes Trubetsky' as extremist.
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    Iraq Denies Attacks Launched from Its Territory

    The Iraqi government has denied claims of attacks launched from its territory, with the spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Noman, stating that there is no evidence to support these allegations. Al-Noman also revealed a comprehensive security plan to enhance sovereignty and prevent future attacks, emphasizing that only official security forces are responsible for security and that the state controls all arms. The government has demanded evidence to support the claims and will not allow any individual actions from within Iraq that affect the security of other countries.
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    US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Iran Attacks US Bases, Trump Vows Retaliation

    Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting US military bases in Jordan, killing three American servicemen. In response, President Trump promised a 'hard' and 'forceful' retaliation, stating 'it's our turn'. The attacks came days after a ceasefire aimed at restarting negotiations. Meanwhile, a drone attack on a US-owned LNG vessel in Egypt was also reported, with Trump hinting at a response.
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    Senegal Mourns TikTok Influencer Mansour Diouf

    Senegalese influencer Mansour Diouf, known for his TikTok videos and collaborations with comedian Mame Balla Mbow, has died in a motorcycle accident. The news has sparked widespread mourning and tributes from followers, friends, and content creators. Diouf was appreciated for his humor, spontaneity, and talent for creating engaging content. He was also recognized for his sporting qualities and patriotic values. The accident occurred on the Thiaroye bridge, with the other person on the motorcycle seriously injured.
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    El Niño and Wars Threaten Global Food Security

    The ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran, coupled with the impending El Niño weather pattern, pose a significant threat to global food security. These factors could exacerbate hunger worldwide, particularly in vulnerable regions. While the wars have not yet severely impacted global food supplies, the combination of these events could lead to a substantial increase in food prices and strain the food system.
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