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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 88

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 88 of 186.

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  3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Mystery Surrounds Venezuelan Oil Shipments to Cuba in 2025

    In 2025, Venezuela sent oil shipments to Cuba, but their actual destinations remain uncertain. Panamanian businessman Ramón Carretero Napolitano, linked to Chinese companies, was involved in these transactions worth approximately US$2.6 billion. While some shipments were reportedly sent to alleviate Cuba's energy crisis, their final destinations could not be confirmed.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Keiko Fujimori's First Days as President: Focus on Security, Economy, and Reconstruction

    Keiko Fujimori, Peru's new president, began her term with a focus on security, economic recovery, and reconstruction following a recent earthquake in Junín. She visited the affected region, promised support, and announced plans to strengthen security and promote economic reforms. Fujimori also participated in a military parade and delivered her first message to the nation, outlining her priorities for the coming months.
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  5. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Greek Island Visa Scheme Eases Travel for Turks

    A visa-on-arrival scheme launched in 2024 allows Turkish citizens to visit 12 Greek islands in the Aegean Sea for up to a week without obtaining a standard Schengen visa in advance. Nearly 1.5 million Turks visited Greece in 2025, up from 1.2 million the previous year, with many citing the scheme's ease and speed. The scheme covers islands like Rhodes, Kos, Samos, and Lesbos, attracting young travelers and families alike. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described the scheme as 'particularly successful,' and both countries want it extended.
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  6. PoliticsLocal GovCivil RightsMiddle East

    Christian Parents Sue Oregon After State Brands Them 'Child Abusers' for Refusing to 'Affirm' Daughter's Transgender Identity

    A Christian couple is suing Oregon's Department of Human Services and their daughter's therapist after the state took custody of their daughter and labeled them as child abusers for not affirming their daughter's transgender identity. The couple argues that their religious beliefs prevent them from supporting their daughter's transition, and they believe that the state's actions violate their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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  7. PoliticsIndictmentMiddle EastIndia

    Meta India Head Booked Over AI-Generated Videos Targeting PM Modi

    Meta India's head, Arun Srinivas, has been booked by Hyderabad cybercrime police over AI-altered videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that circulated on Facebook and Instagram. The case was registered following complaints about manipulated social media posts targeting PM Modi during protests. Police are investigating the source of the altered videos and Meta's role in containing their spread.
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  12. WorldJudiciaryMiddle East

    Palestinian Authorities Secure Court Order Halting Demolitions in Jordan Valley

    The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC) and the Tubas Governorate have obtained an injunction from an Israeli court freezing the demolition of Palestinian-owned structures in the northern Jordan Valley. The order comes after Israeli authorities issued demolition notices to Palestinian owners of residential structures and livestock barns in the Nab' al-Ghazal area of Al-Farisiya.
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    South Korean Giant Posco Expands Lithium Production in Argentina

    The Government of Argentina approved the second phase of the Sal de Oro lithium project, led by South Korean steel giant Posco. The $547 million investment aims to produce 23,000 tons of lithium carbonate annually, generating over $300 million in exports. This expansion boosts Argentina's lithium chain and aligns with Posco's global production goals.
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