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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 62

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 62 of 186.

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  2. SportsMiddle EastCricket

    Manchester City Faces Inter Milan in Hong Kong

    Manchester City and Inter Milan will play a friendly match tonight at Hong Kong Stadium as part of the Hong Kong Football Carnival 2026. Manchester City's new manager Pep Guardiola expressed his happiness to perform in Hong Kong and help players regain fitness. Key players like Kevin De Bruyne, Samir Handanovic, and Mohammed Salisu are present, but Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Ousmane Dembele did not join due to post-World Cup vacation. Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, and Riyad Mahrez arrived today but will not play due to their recent return to training.
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  3. WorldBillMiddle EastNorth America

    Moldova and Ukraine Agree on Infrastructure Projects, Discuss Nistru River Crisis

    The President and Prime Minister of Moldova, Vasile Tofan, held separate telephone conversations with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Sergei Korecki/Koretsky. They discussed several practical issues important for both countries, including managing the critically low water level in the Novodnistrovsk reservoir to avoid exacerbating the Nistru River crisis. They also agreed to boost and complete the construction of the Cosăuți–Yampil bridge to simplify border crossing and reduce travel time. Additionally, they discussed cooperation between their railways, including transporting Ukrainian grain to the port of Constanța. Both leaders emphasized the strong relationship between Moldova and Ukraine, based on trust, solidarity, and mutual respect.
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  5. PoliticsPolicyGovernanceMiddle EastIsrael

    U.S., Israel Planning Major Strikes on Iran's Energy Infrastructure This Weekend

    The U.S. and Israel are reportedly planning a major bombing campaign against Iran's energy infrastructure, including power plants and refineries, as early as this weekend. According to multiple sources, the operation could be one of the most intense yet, with discussions ongoing to complete it before financial markets open on Monday due to economic concerns. Israel has been informed and is coordinating with the U.S., but President Trump has yet to give final approval.
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  7. CultureMiddle EastChess

    Wales Women's Cycling Team Wins Gold and Bronze in Commonwealth Games

    Wales women's cycling team made history at the Commonwealth Games with a gold medal in the team sprint and a bronze in the individual sprint. Emma Finucane, Rhian Edmunds, and Lowri Thomas set a new Commonwealth Games record in qualifying and went on to win gold against England in the final. Finucane also won the individual sprint, becoming the first Welsh woman to win two gold medals at the same Commonwealth Games since 1986. Wales has won six medals in the first two nights of track cycling, three of them gold.
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  10. PoliticsBillLocal GovMiddle East

    Abascal Calls for Immigrant Deportation in Ceuta Crisis

    Santiago Abascal, leader of the far-right Vox party, has used the current immigration crisis in Ceuta to increase pressure on the Spanish government. During Pedro Sánchez's visit to the Assembly of Ceuta, protesters, including Abascal, demanded the immediate deportation of immigrants. Abascal stated, 'If the Government does not deport immigrants, the Spanish will do so,' and 'They have to be thrown out now! All of them! By any means. And if the Government does not do it, the Spanish people will have to do it alone.'
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  11. SocietyCorruptionMiddle EastFraud

    Serial Killer Arrested for Murder of Russians and Thai Family in Pattaya

    A 43-year-old man named Tahn Kittikhong, also known as Pong, has been arrested for his suspected involvement in at least five murders, including the killing of two Russians and a Thai family of three in Pattaya. The motive for the murder of the Thai family was car theft. Police believe Pong is part of an organized criminal group involved in multiple armed robberies and are investigating his links to other murders.
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  13. WorldMiddle East

    Armed Convoy Patrols Wa State Streets at Night

    A convoy of armed pickup trucks drove through Wa State streets at night, with the purpose of their deployment unclear. Locals watched and speculated about their intentions, with some suggesting a nighttime patrol or a special operation targeting hotels and outsiders. The local control atmosphere is tense, with patrols on city streets and secret bases in remote mountains operating covertly using solar power and private communication stations. Many people feel anxious and uncertain about the situation, which is unpredictable both locally and abroad.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Montenegro Adopts Controversial Renewable Energy Law Favoring Investors

    Montenegro's Parliament adopted amendments and supplements to the Law on the Use of Energy from Renewable Sources, criticized by the 'Spasimo Brezna' Civic Initiative as favoring large energy investors over citizens. The law opens doors to investors while leaving citizens to defend themselves against their own state, lacks protective mechanisms for ecology, protected areas, and private property, and could lead to expropriation for private energy companies' benefit. The initiative warns that the government deceived the public by claiming the law was an obligation towards the Energy Community.
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  16. WorldMiddle EastPublic HealthDefense

    Azerbaijan Bolsters Air Defense with JF-17 Fighters and HQ-9BE Systems

    Azerbaijan has been actively modernizing its air defense system, acquiring Pakistani-Chinese JF-17C Block III fighters and Chinese HQ-9BE anti-aircraft missile systems. These acquisitions aim to enhance readiness for potential air threats amid rising regional tensions. The country is also diversifying its arms suppliers, cooperating with Israel, Pakistan, and China. This modernization makes Azerbaijan one of the most militarily equipped countries in the South Caucasus.
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  17. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Spain's Sanchez Highlights Italy's Role in EU Migration

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has emphasized that Italy, not Spain, is the primary entry point for migrants into the EU. Citing Frontex data, Sanchez noted that over the past five years, Italy has seen 478,600 migrants, compared to Spain's 234,760. Sanchez's statement comes amidst a migration crisis in Ceuta and Italy's temporary reintroduction of border controls with Spain.
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  20. SportsMiddle East

    Josh Maja Joins Le Havre on Free Transfer

    Former Bordeaux and West Brom striker Josh Maja has signed for Le Havre as a free agent. The Nigerian international has penned a two-year deal with an option for a third, returning to Ligue 1 after his contract with West Brom expired. Maja, who will wear the No. 9 jersey, scored 16 goals for Bordeaux in the Ligue 2 season. Le Havre secured Maja's services to bolster their attack following Issa Soumaré's departure to Rennes.
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  22. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Earthquake of Magnitude 4.7 Strikes Naples, Causing Power Outages and Injuries

    An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck Naples and its surrounding areas, causing power outages in several neighborhoods and injuring at least 21 people, two seriously. The earthquake, which was felt throughout the city, is the strongest to hit the region in 40 years. Residents fled their homes and spent the night outside due to fear of aftershocks.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastGlobal

    Europe's Gas Prices Soar 1.5 Times in July Amid Middle East Conflict

    Gas prices in Europe surged by 1.5 times in July, reaching $637 per 1,000 cubic meters, driven by a new escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The sharp increase was mainly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which disrupted supplies. This rise comes as Europe faces challenges in injecting gas into winter storage, with estimates suggesting that storage facilities may only be filled to 70-75% by the start of the heating season.
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