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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 78

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 78 of 186.

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  4. PoliticsConstitutionMiddle EastChina

    India Urges Iran to Avoid Attacks on Commercial Shipping

    Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, conveying India's deep concern over ongoing hostilities in the region. Jaishankar strongly urged Iran to avoid attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers under any circumstances, reaffirming India's support for dialogue and diplomacy while condemning attacks on merchant vessels by any party.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Russians Sell Montenegro Real Estate Amid Visa Changes

    Russian property owners in Montenegro have started selling their real estate, with listings increasing by 10-15% over the past year. This trend coincides with Montenegro's announcement of introducing visas for Russians starting November 1, which is expected to decrease Russian tourist visits by 30%. Around 4,500 Russians own apartments or houses in Montenegro, many of whom rent them out to tourists. Discounts on real estate sales can reach 10-12%.
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  11. SocietyMiddle EastEarthWhite-collar

    Terror Attack in Kashmir: Two Hindu Laborers Killed

    On Friday, terrorists targeted and killed two Hindu laborers from Chhattisgarh in South Kashmir's Kulgam district. The attack occurred at a brick kiln in Kelam, with terrorists asking for the names of laborers before shooting. One laborer, Deepak Ratre, died on the spot, while another, Bhupendra, succumbed to injuries in the hospital. Lashkar-e-Taiba has claimed responsibility for the attack. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are searching for the terrorists. This incident follows a similar attack on a police jawan in Anantnag's Lal Chowk area 10 days ago.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastBasketballWinter Sports

    India's Commonwealth Games 2026 Schedule and Medal Events

    India's Day 7 and 8 schedules at the Commonwealth Games 2026 are packed with medal events. On Day 7, Indian athletes will compete in boxing, athletics, swimming, and weightlifting. Day 8 features high-profile events like Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw, Tejaswin Shankar in decathlon, Animesh Kujur in men's 200m semi-finals, and Tajinderpal Singh Toor in men's shot put final.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastSoftwareGrid

    Hong Kong's Low-Altitude Economy Reaches Milestone with High-Payload UAV Debut

    Hong Kong's low-altitude economy has achieved another significant milestone with the launch of the first project using a high-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) weighing approximately 150 kilograms for non-traditional operations. The UAV, which can also increase its payload, brings new possibilities to construction site operations. Since the SAR government launched the 'regulatory sandbox' in March 2021, over 20 projects have entered regular and large-scale operation, including UAVs for building facade cleaning, infrastructure inspection, and logistics transport.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Saudi Arabia Prepares Major Offensive Against Houthis in Yemen

    Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing a significant military offensive against Houthi rebels in Yemen, involving both naval and potentially ground operations. The aim is to break the Houthi blockade of Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. Saudi Arabia has also formed a multinational naval coalition with 14 countries to protect navigation in the region. The escalation comes after recent Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities and the blockade of Saudi ships.
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  18. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelBiodiversity

    India's Arms Sales to Israel Risk Complicity in Gaza Genocide, Amnesty Says

    Amnesty International has accused India of risking complicity in the Gaza genocide by continuing to supply arms, ammunition, and military components to Israel despite the ongoing conflict. The rights group revealed that Indian companies sent 2,596 shipments of weapons and military equipment to Israel between October 7, 2023, and November 30, 2025. Amnesty warned that these exports could put India at risk of violating international law and called for an immediate halt to all arms exports to Israel.
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    Bhiwandi Building Collapse: 9 Dead, Rescue Operations Ongoing

    A four-story residential building in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai, collapsed on Thursday night, killing at least nine people and injuring four others. Rescue operations are underway with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local authorities involved. The building, declared structurally unsafe, was undergoing repair work without proper permission when it collapsed. Officials are investigating the contractor and owner involved in the repair work.
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  23. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Pappu Yadav's Protest in Parliament Over Ram Temple Donation Theft

    Pappu Yadav, an Independent MP from Purnia, staged a protest in Parliament over alleged misappropriation of donations for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Dressed as a Hindu priest, Yadav carried a donation box and created a scene, which was opposed by the BJP and led to a controversy. The Lok Sabha secretariat objected to his protest, and a complaint was filed against him for hurting religious sentiments.
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  24. WorldAsiaMiddle EastTrade

    Russia Imports Gasoline from Morocco

    Russia has begun importing gasoline from Morocco, with a shipment of approximately 30,000 tons of AI-92 gasoline arriving at the Arctic port of Murmansk. The fuel was loaded onto a Panamanian-flagged tanker in the Moroccan port of Tangier in mid-July and is being supplied by the company 'Lukoil'. This is the fourth country from which Russia is importing fuel, following Belarus, Kazakhstan, and India. The imports are a response to fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.
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