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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 35

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 35 of 186.

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  1. WorldMiddle East

    Boyacá Lottery Results Today, Saturday August 1

    The Boyacá Lottery held its draw today, Saturday August 1, 2026, with a major prize of $15,000 million Colombian pesos. The winning numbers for the major prize were 5-6-7-2 with a series of 169 and a fifth number of 9. The draw takes place every Saturday at 10:30 PM (Colombia time), with the winning numbers announced from 10:40 PM. Tickets can be purchased through authorized channels, including online platforms LottiRed and Loticolombia, as well as physical points of sale. The prize plan includes various categories with significant amounts, such as the Fortune Prize of $1,000 million, Joy Prize of $400 million, and Hope Prize of $100 million.
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  6. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Lula Criticizes Trump and Milei Interference in Brazilian Elections

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) criticized the potential interference of US President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei in Brazil's elections. Lula, who is seeking re-election, stated that he doesn't want external help and only seeks support from the Brazilian people to maintain democracy. This comes after Milei attended a PL convention supporting Flávio Bolsonaro and made critical remarks about Lula and Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Lula also emphasized the need for more investments in education and technology to compete with China and counter 'Trump's arrogance'.
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  7. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Feijóo Blames Spanish Government for 'Premeditated Occupation' of Ceuta

    Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of Spain's main opposition party PP, has criticized the government for its handling of the crisis in Ceuta. Feijóo accused the government of knowing about the threat of migration from Morocco 'since the beginning of the week' and not acting to prevent it. He described the situation as a 'premeditated occupation'.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    U.S., Israel Plan Massive Bombings Against Iranian Energy Infrastructure

    CBS News reports that the U.S. and Israel are planning large-scale bombings against Iran's energy infrastructure, targeting refineries and power plants this weekend. The operation could trigger global energy crisis and reprisals in Western Asia. The U.S. has not yet made a final decision, but the strike would mark a significant shift in strategy from targeting military facilities to Iran's economic stability.
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  17. PoliticsBillArrestMiddle East

    Turkish National Arrested for Funding Hamas via Sham Charity

    Mohammad Yousef Hasna, a Turkish national, was arrested in the UK for conspiring to provide material support to Hamas, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization. Hasna used his senior role at a purported global humanitarian organization to coordinate directly with Hamas’s senior leadership regarding the delivery and distribution of funds and supplies to Gaza. He faces charges of conspiring to provide material support to Hamas, conspiring to finance terrorism, and financing terrorism, each carrying a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kumamoto, Japan

    A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Saturday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake was felt with an intensity of 5 weak in Uto City, but no tsunami warning was issued. This is one of over 300 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or above recorded since a magnitude 7 earthquake on February 28. Residents are advised to remain cautious of strong tremors in the future.
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  21. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Ukraine Confirms Strikes on Russian Ship and Oil Refineries

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that a sanctioned Russian container ship, the 'Yanina', was hit and sank in the Black Sea. The strikes were carried out using marine drones. Additionally, Zelensky reported that three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan were also targeted, causing significant damage. The refineries process millions of tons of oil annually and are located nearly 1600 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
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