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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 79

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 79 of 186.

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  1. WorldBillMiddle East

    Harry Styles' Mexico City Concerts Boost Travel Demand

    Harry Styles' five concerts in Mexico City have increased travel demand by 42% compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from Despegar. The events have also stimulated local economies, with high demand for official merchandise and food inside the GNP Stadium. Official prices for merchandise range from 250 to 1,600 pesos, while food and drinks are priced between 40 and 210 pesos.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Anwar Ibrahim Invites Rajmohan Gandhi for Lecture in Malaysia

    Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has invited historian Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, to visit Malaysia in the first quarter of next year. During his visit, Gandhi will deliver a lecture on democracy, security, harmony, and value-based leadership to scholars, students, and community leaders. The invitation was extended during a telephone conversation between the two, who are old friends. They also discussed reviving the Asian Democracy Dialogue and strengthening historical and civilizational ties between Malaysia and India through academic and intellectual dialogue.
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  8. PoliticsRegulatorsResignationMiddle East

    Santilli Demands Villarruel's Resignation Over Milei Criticism

    Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli has publicly asked Vice President Victoria Villarruel to resign due to her constant criticism of President Javier Milei. Santilli stated that if Villarruel disagrees with the government, she should step aside and form her own project instead. Villarruel responded by accusing Santilli of representing 'the political caste' and urging him to respect the popular vote.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Díaz-Canel Denies Cuba's Economic Reforms Aim to Please US

    Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has assured that the package of 176 reforms to liberalize and decentralize the island's economy is not adopted 'to please the United States.' Speaking during the ordinary session of the National Assembly of People's Power, Díaz-Canel stressed that these reforms are a 'strategic priority' for Cuba and a 'sovereign decision' made to address the severe crisis facing the country. He sought to calm concerns raised by these measures, assuring that they will not bring capitalism to the island and will serve to 'advance in the construction of socialism.'
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  17. PoliticsMiddle East

    Columbia University Student Workers' Union Withdraws Israel Divestment Demand

    The Columbia University student workers' union, comprising over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate student workers, withdrew its demand for the university to divest financially from Israel at a bargaining meeting this week. The union had previously pressed for divestment based on international law violations, but the move signifies a shift in the union's politics and orientation away from the pro-Palestinian student movement.
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  20. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaBudget

    Global Markets Volatility Amid Middle East Conflicts and Inflation Concerns

    Global markets experienced volatility this week due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, monetary policy decisions by central banks, and signals from macroeconomic data in the US. Expectations that the Fed may not take strong enough steps against inflation kept pressure on US Treasury sales, with the yield on 30-year US Treasury bonds reaching the highest level in 19 years. Next week, attention will be on developments in the Middle East, US non-farm payroll data, and SpaceX's financials.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Spain Deals With Surge of Migrants in North African Enclaves

    Spain is facing a significant migrant crisis in its North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, with tens of thousands of migrants flooding in. Authorities are struggling to cope, with over 60,000 migrants having entered the territories. Spain claims to have sent back 25,000 migrants, with expulsions occurring at a rate of 150 people per minute. The European Union is also grappling with the crisis.
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  22. PoliticsMiddle EastUkraineConflict

    Russian Missile Strikes Ukraine, Killing Civilians and Violating NATO Airspace

    Overnight, Russia launched a massive missile strike against Ukraine, using over 70 missiles and 280 drones. The attack resulted in civilian casualties, including the deaths of parents and three children in the Dnipro region, and injured dozens of people in Lviv. The strike also violated NATO airspace, with a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crossing into Poland. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased air defense capabilities and international support.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaWeather

    Revamped Huanggang Port Needs Stress Tests Before Opening

    The revamped Huanggang Port, a key border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, has been commissioned, but lawmakers and former security ministers urge stress tests and drills before its opening. The new port aims to significantly reduce clearance time, from around 30 minutes to approximately five minutes, with a capacity of 200,000 passenger trips per day. The agreement to commission the new port was signed by Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang and Shenzhen's Vice Mayor Luo Huanghao.
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