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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 28

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 28 of 186.

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  1. PoliticsJudiciaryCivil RightsProtestMiddle East

    Rahul Gandhi Arrested for 'Insulting Sanatan Dharma'

    Varanasi police have arrested Rahul Gandhi and two other MPs for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a Parliament protest. The trio was booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code related to promoting enmity between different groups and insulting religious beliefs. The incident occurred during an opposition protest outside Parliament where a skit was performed, which seers claimed insulted Sanatan Dharma and hurt religious sentiments.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastOceanography

    Volgograd Residents Detained for Filming Drone Strike Aftermath

    In Volgograd, residents were detained and forced to apologize for filming and sharing images of a drone strike on a Wildberries warehouse on July 31. The strike also damaged residential buildings and an oil refinery, injuring five people. This is not the first such incident in Volgograd this month. The detainees face fines of up to one million rubles for violating a regional ban on filming drone attacks and air defense work.
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  7. WorldLawConstitutionMiddle East

    Moldova's Parliament Sparks Outrage in Gagauzia with Electoral Reform

    Moldova's parliament has initiated reforms to change the electoral system of Gagauzia, an autonomous region, sparking protests and accusations of undermining the region's constitutional rights. The changes, which tighten candidate requirements and alter the election process for Gagauzia's People's Assembly, are seen as an attempt by Chisinau to control the region's autonomy. Experts argue that the Moldovan parliament lacks the votes to change Gagauzia's special status law and that the new electoral code amendments are illegal. The moves have raised fears of a power grab by central authorities, potentially leading to the abolition of Gagauzia's autonomous status.
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    AS Monaco Excluded from French Professional Basketball Championships

    AS Monaco has been excluded from the Betclic Elite and Elite 2 professional basketball championships in France for the 2026/27 season. The Appeals Committee of the French Basketball Federation confirmed the initial decision, rejecting the club's appeal due to its failure to submit required financial documents within the prescribed deadlines. The team, which won the French championship last season, is now considering an appeal to the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF).
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  19. WorldRegulatorsWarMiddle East

    Iran Warns Regional Countries Against US Military Cooperation

    A senior Iranian military commander, Major General Ali Abdollahi, warned regional countries on Saturday to reconsider their cooperation with the United States. He stated that any country serving as a 'defensive shield' for US forces risks being drawn into a broader regional war. Abdollahi accused Washington of using regional countries' infrastructure and strategic resources to support US forces and Israel.
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  23. PoliticsLeadershipMiddle East

    Erdoğan Outlines Agenda: Gulf-to-Bosporus Highway, Terror-Free Turkey

    President Erdoğan has outlined his administration's agenda, focusing on the Gulf-to-Bosporus Highway Project to connect the Gulf to Europe, and the goal of achieving a 'Terror-Free Turkey'. He criticized the opposition's agenda, stating it revolves around arguing about who is behind projects and who is a traitor, and sharing social media accounts and seats.
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