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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 91

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 91 of 186.

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  1. WorldMiddle East

    Pakistan PM Orders Review of World Bank's Fiscal Federalism Report

    Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with the World Bank's Country Director, Ms Bolormaa Amgaabazar, who presented the report 'Strengthening Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan'. The Prime Minister directed the formation of a high-level committee to review the report, engaging relevant stakeholders, including the provinces, while keeping in view Pakistan's constitutional and federal structure.
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    Petro-Perú Halts Talara Refinery Due to Crude Oil Shortage

    Petro-Perú, Peru's state-owned oil company, has temporarily halted operations at the Talara refinery due to a lack of crude oil. The shutdown, which began on July 28, is attributed to the company's current liquidity issues and the temporary closure of port facilities in Talara Bay due to abnormal waves. The refinery has exhausted its oil reserves, and operations are expected to resume on August 5, pending improved maritime conditions. Petro-Perú assures sufficient fuel inventories to meet client demands. The United Union of Oil, Energy, Derivatives and Related Workers of Grau Region (SUTPEDARG) blames ProInversión for the lack of liquidity at Petro-Perú due to its 'inaction' in releasing promised financial resources.
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    Constitutional Court Upholds Release of Vladimir Cerrón

    The Constitutional Court of Peru has upheld the release of Vladimir Cerrón, leader of Perú Libre, from preventive detention in the case against him for criminal organization and money laundering. The court declared the habeas corpus petition presented by Cerrón's defense well-founded and ordered the nullity of the resolutions that dismissed his request for a variation of preventive detention to appearance, as well as the preventive detention measure itself. The Sixth National Pre-trial Investigation Court initially considered the TC's decision 'materially unenforceable' but later complied with the ruling. Cerrón's preventive imprisonment was replaced with an appearance with restrictions, requiring him to comply with certain rules of conduct and attend judicial citations.
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    Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet Prototype Successfully Completes Powered Taxi Tests

    Turkish Aerospace has released footage showing the KAAN P1 fighter jet prototype successfully conducting powered taxi tests, marking its transition into ground testing ahead of its first flight. The P1 is expected to take to the skies within the next few months, with both the P1 and P2 prototypes anticipated to be flying by the end of 2026. Deliveries to the Turkish Air Force are scheduled to begin in 2028.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Iran Warns of Wider Strait Closures Amid US Escalation

    Mohammad-Baqer Zolqadr, an advisor to Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has stated that the continuation of the US maritime siege and escalation will strengthen the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and potentially lead to the closure of other strategic straits. Mohammad Bagher Asgari, another official from the council, echoed these sentiments, warning that the global economy, energy market, and American voters may face consequences if the situation escalates further.
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    IMF Chief Praises Argentina's Economic Stability, Urges Continuity

    Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Argentina and commended the country's economic achievements under President Javier Milei's administration. She highlighted the stabilization of the economy, with two consecutive years of primary fiscal surpluses, reduced inflation, and decreased poverty. Georgieva also praised the development of Vaca Muerta, a significant unconventional hydrocarbons formation, and encouraged Argentina to maintain its course and extend growth opportunities to the entire economy.
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    White House Blames Wuhan Lab Leak for Covid-19 Origin

    The White House has officially identified a laboratory leak in Wuhan as the origin of Covid-19, based on two key biological characteristics of the virus and the absence of an intermediate animal host or laboratory progenitor virus. The White House report also criticizes the World Health Organization for initially relying on Chinese data and not disclosing the continued international flights from Wuhan during the lockdown. The report exposes the economic benefits China gained from the pandemic, with a 153% increase in medical supply exports in 2020.
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    Colombia's Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.0% in June

    The unemployment rate in Colombia decreased to 8.0% in June 2026, a 0.5 percentage point drop from the same period in 2025. This marks the lowest unemployment rate since November 2025. The job creation was led by the accommodation, construction, and transportation sectors. The employment rate increased to 59.4%, while the informal employment rate remained at 55.1%. The male unemployment rate was 6.6%, and for women, it was 9.9%.
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    Zelensky Asks Trump to Allow Starlink Use on Russian Territory

    Ukrainian President Zelensky requested U.S. President Trump to permit the use of the Starlink system on Russian territory to destroy ballistic missile launchers. Zelensky believes Trump can quickly resolve this issue with SpaceX owner Elon Musk. Currently, the Ukrainian military can only use Starlink on its own territory, including Crimea and other Russian-occupied regions. Musk has restricted Starlink's use in Russia. Trump promised to consider Zelensky's request but did not give a specific answer.
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