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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 70

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 70 of 186.

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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastLogistics

    Gulf Nations Rethink Oil Export Routes Amid Hormuz Strait Disruptions

    Persistent disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have prompted Gulf oil-producing countries to accelerate plans for pipelines that can bypass the narrow waterway. The Strait remains the most important route for global oil trade, but tensions in the region have led countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iraq to explore alternative export routes. Saudi Arabia has increased its East-West Pipeline capacity to 7 million barrels per day, while the UAE plans to double its export capacity through Fujairah port by 2027. Iraq is also reviving a pipeline project to connect its oil fields to the Mediterranean coast. Kuwait and Bahrain are considering connecting to Saudi Arabia's pipeline network.
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    UAE and Muslim Scholars Condemn Drone Attack on Damietta Port

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Muslim Scholars Council have strongly condemned the drone attack on two ships in Damietta Port, Egypt. The attack was described as a threat to international navigation, regional security, and a violation of international law. Both entities expressed solidarity with Egypt and supported its measures to protect national security.
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    Turkey Urges Iran to Halt Attacks on Kurdish Groups

    Turkey has pressured Iran to stop its drone attacks on Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq, fearing that continued strikes could push the Kurds closer to Israel and undermine Turkey's peace process with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). Ankara's concerns were conveyed during a visit by Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz to Tehran for the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Turkey for helping to prevent an Israeli plan to foment an armed insurrection by Kurdish groups in western Iran.
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    Pretoria High Court Reinstates Tshwane City Manager Johan Mettler

    The Pretoria High Court has overturned the Tshwane Council's bid to sideline City Manager Johan Mettler, ordering his immediate reinstatement. Mettler was suspended after a closed vote during a council meeting, but the court ruled that the Speaker did not have the authority to determine a councillor's eligibility to vote or subtract votes. The court also found that the acting city manager's appointment was unlawful and ordered that Mettler resume his duties. Both the DA and ActionSA welcomed the ruling.
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    Two Non-Local Labourers Killed in Kulgam Terror Attack

    Two non-local labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed and another injured when suspected militants opened fire on them in Kulgam district of Jammu & Kashmir. The attack, which took place on Friday evening, targeted the labourers at a brick kiln in Kelam area. One of the injured labourers later succumbed to his injuries. Security forces have launched a massive search operation to track down the assailants. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack.
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    China Rejects Philippines' Delimitation of 'Baselines' Around Huangyan Dao

    China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly rejected and will never accept the Philippines' delimitation of the so-called 'baselines of the territorial sea' of China's territory of Huangyan Dao (Huangyan Island), stressing it is illegal, null and void. The move by the Philippines is considered a grave infringement upon China's territorial sovereignty and a serious violation of international law, including the United Nations Charter and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
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  18. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaConflictDefense

    Russian Strikes Target Ukrainian Missile Production and Logistics

    The Russian Ministry of Defense reported strikes on multiple Ukrainian facilities involved in the production and assembly of missiles, drones, and their components. Targeted locations include Kyiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Dnipropetrovsk regions, and ports in the Odessa region. Key targets hit include plants producing components for FP-5 'Flamingo' missiles, operational-tactical missiles, and their warheads. Additionally, logistics hubs and power plants were also struck.
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  19. PoliticsMiddle EastSci Policy

    Kasparov Predicts Russia's Disintegration Within Decade

    Garry Kasparov, former chess champion and Russian opposition politician, has predicted that Russia will cease to exist within its current borders in the next ten years. He described Russia as a 'zombie empire' that will cause significant harm before its collapse, attributing its inevitable downfall to historical forces rather than personal desires. Kasparov made these remarks in an interview with TVP World.
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    British Couple Robbed at Gunpoint in Philippines; SUV Stolen

    Four armed men broke into a couple's home in Negros Oriental province, Philippines, on July 29. They robbed a 48-year-old woman and her 79-year-old British husband at gunpoint, stealing cash, phones, food, and their SUV. The vehicle was later found abandoned and seized as evidence. Police have identified a suspect and are investigating the motives and identities of other suspects. This incident has raised concerns about home security in the area.
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    Indefinite Curfews Imposed in Nepal Amid Sectarian Violence

    Authorities in Nepal have imposed indefinite curfews in several districts, including Janakpur, Dhanusha, Saptari, and Siraha, following escalating sectarian violence. The clashes began in Sunsari district over a dispute involving loud music during a Hindu event and have since escalated, with Hindutva mobs attacking Muslim-owned businesses and forcing Muslim residents to recite Hindu-nationalist chants. The violence has left at least three people dead and several injured. Security forces have been deployed to enforce the curfews and prevent further escalation.
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  23. WorldMiddle East

    Traffic Changes Due to Bridge Reconstruction

    Due to the reconstruction of the Đurđevića Tara bridge on the M-6 motorway, traffic changes have been implemented. From August 10 to October 26, all traffic will be suspended over the bridge. Before that, passenger vehicles and buses will alternate daily with full interruptions from 6 to 8 am, from 10 to 12 pm, and from 2 to 4 pm. Heavy traffic (trucks, trailers, etc.) over 3.5 tons is banned entirely until the end of the works. Participants can use the alternative route Vrulja–Mijakovići.
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