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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 59

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 59 of 186.

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  1. WorldMiddle EastEarthBiodiversity

    Sultan Pahang Urges Protection of State Land from Exploration, Encroachment

    Sultan Abdullah of Pahang stressed the importance of protecting every inch of the state's land from exploration, illegal encroachment, and occupation. He emphasized the enforcement of law without fear or favor, warning against those who incite people to break laws or interfere in law enforcement. The Sultan also highlighted Pahang's conservation efforts, with 44% of its area as permanent forest reserves.
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    Transparency Venezuela Questions TSJ Candidates' Profiles

    Transparency Venezuela has raised concerns about the profiles of certain candidates for magistrates of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) in Venezuela. The NGO specifically mentioned Juan José Mendoza, a former member of the Constitutional Chamber, and Aime Nogal Méndez, the rector of the National Electoral Council who supported the results of the 2024 presidential elections.
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    Lithuania Sends Firefighters to Aid France Amid Forest Fires

    Lithuania is dispatching a team of 32 firefighters, along with specialized equipment, to assist France in combating ongoing forest fires. The Lithuanian government made this decision at an extraordinary meeting, with the team set to operate under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. France is currently experiencing one of its largest forest fires since World War II, with around 220,000 people evacuated and dozens of campsites closed due to the risk of fire spread.
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    Kyrgyzstan and Russia Agree on Monthly Fuel Supplies

    Kyrgyzstan has agreed with Russia to supply 100,000 tons of petroleum products monthly until the end of 2026. This agreement ensures that Kyrgyzstan, which imports approximately 95% of its fuel from Russia, will have a steady supply despite the global fuel crisis. The first deputy prime minister of Kyrgyzstan, Danyar Amanгельдиyev, confirmed the deal. Russia accounts for about 90-95% of gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel supplies to the republic.
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    Israeli Arrests in West Bank Surpass 24,000 Amid Ongoing Conflict

    The Palestinian Detainees Club and other sources report that over 24,000 Palestinians have been arrested by Israeli forces in the West Bank since October 2023, marking an unprecedented level of persecution. Overnight raids continue, with at least 15 Palestinians detained in a single night. Israeli settlers' attacks have also escalated, with the UN warning of record-high violence.
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  19. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Brazil Intercepts Suspicious Aircraft from Bolivia

    The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) intercepted an aircraft from southern Bolivia that entered Brazilian airspace without a flight plan, without contact with control organs, and without an identifiable registration number. The aircraft repeatedly disobeyed air defense orders, leading to the execution of a Stopping Shot, the final stage of Airspace Surveillance Measures (ASM). The aircraft made a forced landing about 200 km north of Campo Grande (MS) and was found abandoned when police arrived by helicopter.
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    Iran Warns UK Against Cooperating with Aggressors

    Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his UK counterpart Ed Miliband, warning against Britain's cooperation with aggressors against Iran. Araghchi criticized Britain's recent decision to accuse Iran's Armed Forces and its role in two wars imposed by the US and Israel. He emphasized Iran's determination to establish operational mechanisms with Oman to manage maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and warned against third-party interference. Miliband stated that the UK is not part of the war against Iran and believes in diplomacy to resolve issues.
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    Central Asian Presidents Open UIM F1H2O World Championship Stage on Issyk-Kul

    Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan participated in the opening ceremony of the UIM F1H2O World Championship stage on Issyk-Kul Lake. They met with participants, inspected the racing boat, and wished athletes success. The stage involves 8 teams and 18 pilots from various countries and is considered one of the largest international sports events in Kyrgyzstan's history.
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