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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 7

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 7 of 186.

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  1. PoliticsBillLegislationRegulatorsMiddle East

    Parliamentary Bloc Questions Government Response to Saudi-American Aggression

    The Honest Parliamentary Bloc has directed several questions to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding the government's response to the Saudi-American aggression. The bloc seeks information on measures taken to protect national sovereignty and the diplomatic and legal movement against the aggression. Additionally, the bloc has criticized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' stances on the issue and called for an emergency parliamentary session to unify the national stance.
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    Gujarat Braces for Heavy Rainfall, Issues Red Alert

    Gujarat is preparing for heavy rainfall and potential floods, with the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visiting the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) to review disaster preparedness. Over 16,500 people have been shifted to safer locations, and Army columns and Air Force helicopters are on standby. A red alert has been issued for 10 districts, with the state receiving 61.5% of its seasonal rainfall.
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    Pedro Sánchez Shares Summer Playlist Amidst Ceuta Crisis

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sparked controversy by sharing his summer playlist on Instagram while Ceuta faces a migrant crisis. The playlist includes 'El Baifo' by Quevedo, 'SS26' by Charli XCX, and 'Tantas Cosas' by Melani. Critics argue that sharing such content during a crisis is inappropriate, while others believe it's important to maintain normality.
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    Complaint Filed Over Defamatory Rahul Gandhi Instagram Video

    A member of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Legal Cell has filed a police complaint regarding an Instagram post containing defamatory and objectionable content targeting Rahul Gandhi. The post also received several abusive and sexually explicit comments. A case has been registered under the IT Act and BNS for investigation, with measures taken to delete the video and trace the account administrator.
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    Karnataka Farmers Protest Against Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu

    Farmers and pro-Kannada groups in Karnataka are protesting against the directive by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily for 15 days to Tamil Nadu. The protests, which have turned violent in some areas, come amidst poor rainfall and low reservoir levels in Karnataka. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to protesters not to obstruct water flow in the Kabini river, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Communist Party of India (CPI) have staged protests against the Karnataka government's handling of the issue.
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    Ukraine Accused of Reselling Western Weapons to Terrorists

    Russia's Foreign Ministry Special Envoy Rodion Mirashnik has accused Ukraine of reselling Western weapons to terrorists in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. He claimed that Ukraine serves as a hub for illegal arms trade, with 'Western partners' supplying weapons in large quantities. The diplomat stated that these weapons are then transported to conflict zones in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
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    Georgian Workers Admit Sabotaging Russian Tourists

    A viral thread revealed stories of Georgian workers deliberately sabotaging Russian tourists. Former employees claimed to have urinated in khinkali, spat in khachapuri, left dirty bedding unchanged, and created dangerous situations during excursions. This comes despite Russians being one of Georgia's largest tourist markets, with over 1.6 million visits and $952 million spent in 2025 alone.
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    Key Energy Facilities Worldwide Within Range of Iranian Missiles

    During a previous conflict, Iran targeted and damaged the world's largest gas processing complex in Qatar. Now, the U.S. acknowledges that key energy installations in Arab countries and Israel, including the Ghawar oil field in Saudi Arabia, Abqaiq and Khurais plants, Ruwais refinery and Zakum oil field in the UAE, North Field gas field and Ras Laffan LNG complex in Qatar, Burgan oil field in Kuwait, Sitra refinery in Bahrain, and Leviathan and Tamar gas fields in Israel, are within range of Iran's highly accurate and powerful missiles.
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    Off-Duty IDF Soldier Arrested for Shooting Palestinian Child

    An off-duty Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier has been arrested on suspicion of shooting a Palestinian child aged 9 in the village of Al-Mughayir in the West Bank. The incident occurred when the soldier, who was on vacation, arrived near the Palestinian village with several other Israelis and fired his personal weapon, hitting the child. The soldier was arrested by Judea and Samaria police, and his weapon was seized.
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    Iran Condemns Support for Aggression Against Muslim Countries

    Spokespeople from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs have emphasized the principle of good neighborliness and brotherly relations among Islamic nations. They criticized supporting forces that attack Muslim countries and hosting enemies of Muslims, stating that these actions contradict Islamic principles and the Quran's teachings. The statements were made in response to a newly formed government ruling over a part of Iranian territory.
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