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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 87

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 87 of 186.

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  2. SportsMiddle EastBasketball

    Alianza Lima Players Suspended Ahead of Match Against Alianza Atlético

    Alianza Lima has eight players suspended due to yellow cards ahead of their match against Alianza Atlético in the Liga 1 2026 Clausura Tournament. The players are Eryc Castillo, Luis Advíncula, Paolo Guerrero, Marco Huamán, Federico Girotti, Gianfranco Chávez, Fernando Gaibor, and Renzo Garcés. The team is also preparing for the match with a final training session at Matute and will be concentrated at the Hilton Hotel. The match is scheduled for Saturday, August 1 at 8:30 PM local time and will be broadcast on L1 MAX.
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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Russia Bans Cryptocurrency Mining in Moscow and Kursk Regions Until 2032

    The Russian government has banned cryptocurrency mining in Moscow, the Moscow region, and several districts of the Kursk region bordering Ukraine. The restrictions will come into effect on August 15, 2026, and will last until the end of 2032. This decision was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The ban covers mining pools as well as direct mining and is due to energy capacity shortfalls, with 65 data centers already pulling 734 MW from the Moscow grid.
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  5. PoliticsWarMiddle EastDefense

    Russian Forces Liberate Settlements in Kharkiv Region and DNR

    The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced the liberation of several settlements in eastern Ukraine. In the last 24 hours, Russian forces have freed the settlement of Verovka in the Kharkiv region and Stenkі in the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). This follows a report that Russian forces have liberated a total of 32 settlements in the Special Military Operation (SVO) zone in July, with most of them located in the Kharkiv region and DNR.
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  6. PoliticsBillRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    INE Orders PRI to Stop Calling Morena a 'Narco-Party'

    The National Electoral Institute (INE) ordered PRI leader Alejandro Moreno ('Alito') to remove posts labeling Morena as a 'narco-party'. Moreno criticized the decision as censorship and announced appeals to international organizations. PRI and other political figures, including Kenia López Rabadán, condemned the INE's action, while Morena welcomed the resolution.
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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Hamas Linked Weapon Issue to Israel Withdrawal and Reconstruction

    Hamas negotiators, including Ghazi Hamad, have repeatedly stated that the weapons issue is linked to other key issues such as Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and reconstruction efforts. The New Arab reports that Hamas has agreed to deliver weapons as part of a 350-day roadmap to end the war, with Al-Assad and Al-Qassim supporting a comprehensive disarmament plan for peace. However, international peace negotiator Nomi Bar-Yaacov notes unresolved mechanisms for disarming Hamas and deploying an international security force in Gaza.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernanceConstitutionMiddle East

    U.S. Attacks International Criminal Court's Legitimacy

    The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has described the International Criminal Court (ICC) as illegitimate, stating that even non-member countries can be pursued by the tribunal. Rubio criticized the ICC for potentially targeting world leaders and military personnel, and reiterated the U.S. rejection of ICC prosecutions against its citizens. The conflict between the U.S. and ICC has escalated recently, with the U.S. freezing assets and imposing visa restrictions on ICC officials.
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  14. WorldBillMiddle East

    CONMEBOL Evaluates FIFA's FFE Project

    The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) has convened a meeting to evaluate FIFA's Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, which aims to sell shares in FIFA's commercial activities. CONMEBOL has initiated consultations with its member associations and requested additional information from FIFA regarding the project's scope, structure, governance, and potential effects. The confederation has emphasized that football should always come first and that commercial decisions must serve the sport rather than being above its essence. CONMEBOL calls for unity among the football family and prioritizing the sport above any other interest.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastWeatherBiodiversity

    Fire in Kyiv: Warehouses and Residential Buildings Burn After Russian Attack

    In the Bucha district of Kyiv region, warehouses and residential buildings are on fire due to a Russian attack, according to the Kyiv Regional Military Administration. Two people have been injured in Kyiv and are receiving medical assistance. Meanwhile, warehouses are burning in the Darnytskyi district, with the extent of the fire being established.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastDefenseIntelligence

    Japan Establishes National Intelligence Bureau

    Japan has launched its new National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), marking the establishment of the country's first centralized national intelligence system since World War II. The NIB aims to integrate and analyze information from various ministries and agencies to enhance Japan's counterespionage capabilities and strengthen its response to overseas threats. This move is part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's efforts to modernize Japan's intelligence system and bolster its security.
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  19. CultureMiddle EastIsraelCivic

    Joao Felix' Rumored Romance with Argentine Influencer Clari Cremaschi

    Portuguese footballer Joao Felix, 26, is rumored to be in a relationship with Argentine influencer Clari Cremaschi, 21. The couple was spotted together in Miami, with photos showing them kissing and hugging. Felix was previously linked to model Magui Corceiro. Cremaschi, a TikTok celebrity with over 2.5 million followers, has been associated with other romances. Neither party has confirmed the relationship.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaHardware

    Chinese Military Uses U.S. AI Models for Defense Systems

    Chinese military researchers have been using outputs from advanced AI models developed by U.S. companies OpenAI and Anthropic to train domestic AI systems, according to a Reuters review of over 80 Chinese academic papers and patents. This technique, known as 'model distillation', allows for the development of smaller, specialized AI systems that can operate locally with fewer computational resources. The practice has raised concerns in Washington about intellectual property rights and export controls, while China denies any wrongdoing.
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