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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 68

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 68 of 186.

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  2. WorldPolicyRegulatorsGovernanceMiddle East

    U.S.-Iran Conflict: Military Damage Unlikely to Force Surrender

    A former senior security official expresses pessimism about the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran. Despite inflicting widespread damage, Iran refuses to surrender or make major concessions. Expanding the campaign to non-military and economic infrastructure is unlikely to change the strategic outcome. Iran is more likely to escalate tensions and impose costs on its rivals rather than negotiate from a position of weakness.
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  4. SportsEuropeMiddle East

    Czech Republic Appoints First Foreign Coach, Santi Denia

    After a month-long search, the Czech Football Association has appointed Spanish coach Santi Denia as the new head coach of the Czech Republic national football team. This marks the first time in history that a foreigner will lead the Czech team. Denia, who has agreed to a two-year contract with an option, will be introduced at an extraordinary press conference on Friday. The 52-year-old Spaniard plans to live near Nedvěd and wants to convince Schick to return to the team.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Madrid Summons Rayo President Over Stadium Access Obstacles

    The Community of Madrid has summoned the president of Rayo Vallecano, Raúl Martín Presa, to a meeting on Monday to address obstacles found by the regional government in accessing the Vallecas Stadium. The meeting comes after personnel from the Community tried to enter the facilities twice on Thursday, leading to a complaint being filed with the National Police. The Community maintains that the precautionary suspension of the stadium's concession allows them to carry out necessary works to guarantee safety.
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  10. PoliticsRegulatorsWarMiddle East

    Iranian Revolutionary Guard Strikes Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced that it had struck and stopped two oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, disregarding warnings. According to the IRGC, the vessels were moving under the cover of American aviation. Another four tankers, which also violated the rules, turned around and left the area. The statement emphasizes that further involvement of American military in the region will meet with reciprocal measures. The IRGC also reminded the owners of the vessels and insurance companies not to rely on statements from CENTCOM, and called upon them to orient themselves according to official Iranian warnings.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastCross-borderBudget

    Maldives-India Cross-Border Payment Corridor Live

    The Maldives has launched real-time cross-border fund transfers to India through the integration of its instant payment system, Favara, with India’s UPI. Individuals from the Maldives can now transfer funds in real time to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India through their mobile banking applications. The agreement was executed between NIPL and Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and achieved full operational readiness after a 10-day testing phase.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Chinese Businessman's Gratitude for Cambodian Friend's Road Assistance

    A Chinese businessman, having been in Cambodia for over a year, shares his appreciation for a Cambodian friend who runs a car rental company. Despite being unfamiliar with the roads, he encountered various unexpected situations while traveling to cities like Phnom Penh, Battambang, and Koh Kong. The enthusiastic young Cambodian friend provided coordinates during rain, suggested free repair places when his car broke down, and always guided him through the channel. As a token of gratitude, he sent two packs of cigarettes with strong Chinese cultural elements.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Lukashenko Congratulates Switzerland on National Holiday

    Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, congratulated the Swiss people on their national holiday - Confederation Day. He noted that Belarusians and Swiss are united by tolerance and a desire for peaceful resolution of issues, creating favorable conditions for bilateral cooperation. Lukashenko expressed confidence that together, they can contribute to ensuring peace and a fair world order. He wished the Swiss people harmony and prosperity.
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  23. WorldMiddle East

    Latvia Warns Citizens Against Traveling to Belarus

    The Minister of the Interior of Latvia, Yanis Dombrava, has called on the country's residents to refrain from traveling to Belarus due to persistent security risks and hybrid tactics used by the Belarusian regime. The only border crossing point between the two countries, Paternieki, may be closed in the near future. Despite these warnings, many Latvians continue to visit Belarus, with over 440,000 having done so visa-free since 2022.
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