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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 86

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 86 of 186.

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  1. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Indonesia's Israel Imports Surge Despite Genocide, Public Pressure

    Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, has continued importing goods from Israel despite public calls for a boycott due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Government trade data shows imports increased from $22 million in 2023 to over $54 million in 2024, peaking during intense violence in Gaza. Imports declined in 2025 but began rising again in 2026.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Venezuela Begins Demolishing Earthquake-Damaged Buildings

    More than a month after devastating earthquakes, Venezuela has started demolishing unstable buildings in La Guaira. The first controlled detonation occurred on Thursday, with authorities assuring no structures will be demolished while victims remain trapped. The operation aims to eliminate risks for residents and passersby while recovery efforts continue. The earthquakes left over 5,500 dead and hundreds of structures damaged.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Paraguay Summons Brazilian Ambassador Over Lula's War Remarks

    Paraguay has summoned the Brazilian ambassador for consultations following statements made by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva about the War of the Triple Alliance. The Paraguayan government has delivered a note of repudiation regarding Lula's remarks, stating that Paraguay 'decided to invade Brazil'. The diplomatic move comes as a response to Lula's recent comments, which have reignited a dispute over the war and tested relations within the Mercosur trade bloc.
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  8. PoliticsElectionsMiddle East

    Michelle Bolsonaro's Senate Candidacy Uncertain as Decision Depends on Jair Bolsonaro's Health

    Former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro has not yet decided on her Senate candidacy in the Federal District due to her prioritizing the care of her husband, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving house arrest. Michelle has stated that she will discuss her candidacy with Jair Bolsonaro, and a decision is expected by Sunday. The Liberal Party (PL) is leaning towards supporting the re-election of Governor Celina Leão (PP). Michelle's candidacy was initially considered certain but faced doubts due to disagreements with her stepson and presidential candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro.
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  12. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    EU Presses Spain on Migration Crisis

    The EU is urging Spain to take decisive action regarding the migration crisis, with Donald Tusk demanding that Spain set an example for the Schengen area. EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner confirmed that there are no migrant movements towards other member states, but the situation has caused tension and sparked debate on border security and free movement. Italy has suspended the free movement agreement with Spain in response.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastDefenseGrid

    Ukraine's Rapidly Growing Defense Industry and Drone Innovations

    Ukraine has rapidly developed one of the world's most innovative defense industries in just three years, according to Le Monde. The country is now exporting military technologies to Europe and the Middle East. A key focus is on drone systems, which are setting new standards for battlefield innovation. The U.S. is even leaning on Ukraine for advanced drone technology to use against Iran and is considering setting up a U.S. drone factory in Ukraine to produce long-range weapons.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastLogisticsEarth

    Russia Sets Speed Limits for Delivery Robots

    In Russia, new regulations have been established for delivery robots. They are not allowed to exceed 25 km/h and must yield to pedestrians. If infrastructure is not available, they can use sidewalks and pedestrian paths but at a speed not exceeding 10 km/h. They must also adhere to traffic light signals and avoid intersections with working traffic controllers. By 2027, it is expected that up to 12,000 robots will be operating in Russian cities.
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  15. WorldJudiciaryGovernanceMiddle East

    Brazil's STJ to Undergo Major Transformation with New Relevance Filter

    The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) in Brazil is set to undergo a significant change with the presidential sanction of a project regulating the so-called relevance filter for special appeals. The new rule requires appellants to demonstrate that the discussion goes beyond the interest of the parties involved and has relevance for the entire Brazilian population. This change, according to lawyer and law professor José Miguel Garcia Medina, modifies the function of STJ since its creation. It will restrict access to the Court, with only issues considered relevant beyond the interests of the appellants able to reach STJ. This may lead to different state courts consolidating distinct interpretations of the same federal law and potentially reduce the duration of some processes.
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  18. PoliticsWarMiddle EastSci Policy

    Xi Jinping Pushes for Military Modernization and Absolute Party Leadership

    Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of strengthening political leadership and deepening innovative development to promote military modernization at a high level. He stressed the need to achieve the goal of building a strong military by 2050 and make significant progress towards realizing the modernization of national defense and the armed forces. Xi Jinping also underscored the importance of upholding and strengthening the absolute leadership of the Party over the military, ensuring that the military always follows the Party's commands. Additionally, he called for the acceleration of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other unmanned technologies in military affairs to effectively safeguard the country's sovereignty, security, and development interests.
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  20. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth America

    Indiana Senate President Rodric Bray Steps Down After Redistricting Dispute

    Indiana Senate President Rodric Bray, who led the charge against a Trump-backed mid-decade congressional redistricting proposal, has announced he will not seek reelection. The proposal, which was expected to give Republicans an advantage in all nine congressional districts, was voted down by Bray and 20 other Republican senators in May. Bray's decision comes after a fierce backlash from conservatives and President Trump, who accused Bray of costing the Republican Party two U.S. House seats and election losses for his colleagues. Bray will remain in the Senate until 2028 but will step aside as Senate leader in November.
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  21. WorldLawRegulatorsPeaceTrialMiddle East

    Mendonça Authorizes Multiple PF Inquiries Against Lulinha

    Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça authorized several Federal Police (PF) inquiries against Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, son of former President Lula. The investigations focus on suspicions of corruption, influence peddling, and actions at Dataprev. The PF initially tried to prevent Mendonça from receiving a new investigation report on Lulinha.
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  22. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    CCJ Rejects Maya Leaders' Clarification Bid; Review Panel Divided

    The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an application by Maya leaders seeking clarity on a 2015 consent order regarding Maya customary land rights. The court ruled that the process it ordered is already underway and should be allowed to continue. The review panel, tasked with resolving outstanding issues including the identification of customary lands, remains divided. Maya leaders argue that the government is not acting in good faith and has refused to support their CCJ application. They also criticized the government's proposed approach to recognizing Maya customary land tenure, which they claim is based on imagination rather than established Maya land use. The Maya Leaders Alliance (MLA) has called on Toledo representatives to publicly state their position on Maya land rights legislation.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernanceWarMiddle East

    U.S. and Israel Plan Massive Strikes on Iranian Energy Infrastructure

    The U.S. and Israel are reportedly preparing large-scale airstrikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, including power plants and oil refineries, as early as this weekend. The operation, which could last several days, was discussed at a cabinet meeting chaired by President Trump at Camp David. Israeli authorities have been informed and are coordinating their actions with the U.S., but President Trump has not yet given final authorization. If carried out, the operation would mark Israel's return to military action against Iran since the ceasefire organized by the U.S. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated: "As President Trump said at today's cabinet meeting, the United States will win, and Iran will not get nuclear weapons under his leadership."
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