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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 178

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 178 of 186.

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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    US Resumes Strikes on Iran After Missile Attacks

    The United States has resumed airstrikes on Iran after intercepting several missiles fired by Iran against American bases in the Middle East. The US military carried out strikes in Iraq and Iran, targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including missile and drone facilities, command centers, and coastal defense sites. The strikes were described as a 'powerful response' to Iran's attempted attacks. Explosions were reported across southern Iran, including Qeshm Island and Bushehr.
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  16. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Algeria's Shift in Language Education: English Replaces French in Primary Schools

    Algeria is set to replace French with English as the first foreign language taught in the third year of primary school starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This shift, announced by the Ministry of National Education, is part of a broader reform aimed at strengthening the role of English in the Algerian education system. The change will also impact college and high school levels, with increased teaching hours for English and the introduction of computer science in specific streams.
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  17. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Ancelotti Admits Mistake: Brazil's World Cup Exit Due to Tactical Error Against Norway

    Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian national team, has taken responsibility for Brazil's elimination from the World Cup, pinpointing a tactical error during the Norway match as the crucial moment. In interviews with ge.globo, ESPN, and other sources, Ancelotti revealed that he misread the game during the hydration break, believing Brazil was over-controlling due to Norway's retreat and possession in their defensive areas. This misconception led him to make hasty changes, disrupting the team's positioning and allowing Erling Haaland to score the decisive goal. Ancelotti confirmed that he made a mistake in changing the team's structure during the cooling break, admitting that he should not have done so.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Russia Launches Massive Missile Strikes Across Ukraine

    Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine, targeting military and civilian infrastructure in multiple regions. The strikes, which included both ballistic and cruise missiles, reached as far west as Lviv and even crossed into Polish airspace. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many of the missiles, but there were still significant hits in cities like Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, and Lviv. The attack was planned to maximize the use of different types of missiles and complicate Ukrainian air defense responses.
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  24. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Karnataka HC Rebukes Judicial Officer Over Road Rage Incident

    The Karnataka High Court has reprimanded a judicial officer for her conduct in an alleged road rage incident. CCTV footage showed the principal civil judge and JMFC, Gayathri of Malur, and her husband engaging in a verbal altercation with two-wheeler riders after they overtook the couple's private car. The court observed that the judicial officer's behavior was 'wholly unbecoming' of a member of the judiciary and raised concerns about the alleged misuse of official position.
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