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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 85

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 85 of 186.

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  1. PoliticsMiddle East

    Tony Romo Placed on Leave at CBS Sports After DUI Arrest

    CBS Sports has placed lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week in Milwaukee, Wis. on suspicion of driving under the influence. J.J. Watt will join primary play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson on its lead NFL on CBS broadcast team during Romo's absence. The move comes less than six weeks before the start of the 2026 NFL season.
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  2. SocietyLocal GovMiddle EastEarth

    Teen Killed in Violent Attack with Machete, Knives, and Molotov Cocktail

    A 15-year-old boy, Joshua Marcos Ángel Garay Quiroga, was killed in Mendoza, Argentina, after being attacked by three neighbors using a machete, knives, and a Molotov cocktail. The incident occurred on Thursday evening and also left three others injured. The suspects, three brothers, were detained, and police seized weapons and a phone from their home. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.
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  3. SocietyLocal GovCivil RightsMiddle EastHealthcare

    Tahir Hussain Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murder of IB Officer Ankit Sharma

    Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Karkardooma Court in Delhi for his role in the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Five others were also convicted and received life sentences. The conviction has been welcomed by BJP leaders, who have criticized the AAP for supporting Hussain despite the allegations against him. The court's decision has been described as a significant step towards justice by Ankit Sharma's brother.
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  7. PoliticsElectionsProtestMiddle East

    Senator Moreno Confronts Fauci, Curses at Him During Hearing

    Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) erupted at Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate hearing, using an expletive while accusing Fauci of 'crimes' related to his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreno was particularly upset about Fauci's decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment right and refuse to answer questions. Moreno asked Fauci if he had 'the dignity' to apologize to people he harmed during the pandemic, but Fauci continued to invoke the Fifth Amendment.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Prague Zoo Cools Polar Bears with Tons of Ice Amidst Heatwave

    Prague Zoo is using tons of ice to keep its polar bears cool amidst a heatwave in Europe. Keepers hid treats among the ice cubes and filled an icy bath for the bears. This method of cooling has been used for the past three years and has proven successful, especially for the twin polar bears Gregor and Aleut. The zoo also provides ice to other animals that are not used to strong heat when temperatures exceed 30 degrees.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastBudgetCorp Gov

    Central Bank Maintains Interest Rate at 12% Amid Inflation Concerns

    The Central Bank of Colombia decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 12% during its latest meeting, citing persistent inflation and risks from external factors such as the Middle East conflict and El Niño phenomenon. Despite positive economic indicators like GDP growth and unemployment reduction, the bank chose to maintain its restrictive monetary policy stance to combat inflation, which reached 6.1% in June due to increases in food and regulated prices. Inflation expectations for the end of 2026 and 2027 remain above target, and the Colombian peso's appreciation has been greater than that observed in comparable currencies. The decision was supported by most board members and economists, although the government had requested a reduction in the interest rate.
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  11. WorldCivil RightsProtestMiddle East

    Lula's Son Faces Second Investigation for Influence Peddling

    Brazil's Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça authorized a second investigation against Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, for alleged influence peddling in deals related to the public company Dataprev. This comes after Mendonça previously authorized an investigation into Lulinha's role in obtaining a permit for the commercialization of medicinal cannabis. President Lula has stated that his son will not have any privileges and will face the investigations like any other citizen.
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  12. PoliticsAppointmentsPeaceMiddle East

    Adam Schiff Proposes Banning AI Political Parodies, Despite Past Deception

    California Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced bills to regulate political speech and AI-generated content, despite his own history of deception, including fabricating quotes during Trump's impeachment hearings and defending it as 'parody'. Schiff's proposals follow the use of AI videos in California primaries and influencer payments in gubernatorial campaigns.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    Three UME Members Injured in Truck Accident in Robledo de Chavela

    Three members of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) were injured when their truck overturned in Robledo de Chavela, Madrid. The accident occurred on the M-512 at 19:50 hours. Two members were injured potentially seriously and were taken to the hospital, while another member had minor injuries and was discharged at the scene. The incident closed the road and was attended by SUMMA112.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Saudi Arabia Denies Targeting Iraqis in Air Strike

    Saudi Arabia has repeatedly stated that its recent air strike in Iraq was not directed against the Iraqi people or government. The strike targeted military warehouses of militias that threatened the security of the Kingdom and attacked its civilian, economic, and vital oil facilities. The operation was a precise and limited response, taken after exhausting all diplomatic and political measures and demonstrating maximum restraint over the past months. Saudi officials have emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to its relationship with Iraq and condemned attempts to stir up sectarian divisions.
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