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Middle East news — August 1, 2026 - Page 92

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 92 of 186.

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  1. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

    Spain Mobilizes Army in Ceuta After Mass Migrant Arrival

    Spain has deployed its army to Ceuta after an estimated 49,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave from Morocco in just one day, overwhelming local services and triggering an urgent border security response. The massive arrival of migrants, which included thousands swimming across the border, has led to a humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, with the city's accommodation capacity pushed to its limits. The Spanish government has mobilized all available resources, including military units, police officers, divers, drones, and boats, to tackle the situation. The Moroccan government has been accused of deliberately facilitating the migrant surge by unloading trucks of military-aged men near the border.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    World Jiu Jitsu Championship 2026 Begins in Abu Dhabi

    The 2026 World Jiu Jitsu Championship has started in Abu Dhabi, with teams from various countries arriving for the event. The championship, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will take place at Mubadala Arena from August 1 to 9. Over 1500 athletes are expected to participate, with the opening day featuring the World Cup under-14s and Masters category. The event is organized by the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation and hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation.
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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Chelsea's Mudryk Cleared to Play After Doping Ban Resolved

    Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return to play after his doping ban was resolved. The Ukrainian winger will join Chelsea's preseason tour as early as next week. Mudryk has not played a competitive match since November 2024 due to the ban. The Football Association of England has lifted the suspension, and Mudryk has reached an agreement with the association in the doping case. The ban was resolved after appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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  9. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Communal Carpentry Shop Activated by Popular Consultation in Venezuela

    President Delcy Rodríguez visited a carpentry shop in La Limonera, Miranda, highlighting its reactivation through a popular consultation. The shop produces furniture using timber from the Orinoco region, supplying homes for the elderly, temporary camps, and new housing under the 'Venezuela Renace' plan. The visit aimed to promote the communal economy's role in Venezuela's endogenous development.
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  13. WorldPolicyReliefMiddle East

    Iran Warns U.S. Maritime Siege Could Close Hormuz Strait

    Mohammad Bagher Zolqadr, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that the U.S.'s continued maritime blockade and deliberate actions could lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other bottlenecks, impacting the global economy and energy market, as well as American voters. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf echoed these sentiments, warning that U.S. escalation would tighten the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and other maritime passages, with global economic and energy market consequences, and American voters bearing the brunt.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran, India Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Relations, Regional Developments

    A telephone conversation took place between the foreign ministers of Iran and India, Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar respectively. The discussion focused on bilateral relations and regional developments, with a particular emphasis on the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign minister attributed regional insecurity to U.S. violations of treaties and military aggression, including naval blockade. India expressed concern over the situation and readiness to help reduce tensions.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Israeli Occupation Forces Conduct Raids and Incursions in West Bank

    Israeli occupation forces carried out multiple raids and incursions across several West Bank towns and cities. In Nablus, forces gathered at Hawara checkpoint, raided Ein al-Beida refugee camp, stormed Beit Furik town, and conducted operations in Salim village, Tel village, and 'Asira ash-Shamaliya village. In Jenin, a checkpoint was set up at the Arraba roundabout. In Jerusalem, a female soldier invaded Shufat refugee camp. In Bethlehem, forces stormed Dar Salah town. In Ramallah, forces raided Birzeit town. No significant incidents were reported at Beit Furik barrier.
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  19. SportsBillRegulatorsMiddle EastTennis

    Sri Lankan Rumesh Pathirage Wins Commonwealth Gold in Javelin

    Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, beating rivals Neeraj Chopra of India and Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan. The 23-year-old set a new championship record with a throw of 92.62 meters, becoming the world's best and Asia's second-best thrower in history. Despite falling short of the Asian record by 35 centimeters, Pathirage's achievement further cemented the dominance of South Asian athletes in the javelin event.
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  24. PoliticsMiddle EastCentral AsiaIsrael

    Ukraine and Poland Resume Talks on MiG-29 Exchange for Drones

    Ukraine has sent a specific proposal to Poland regarding the exchange of MiG-29 fighter jets for drones. The Polish Ministry of Defense is currently analyzing this proposal, with a final decision expected within a few weeks. The deal involves no financial burden on Poland for repairing the MiGs, as Ukraine is willing to handle that aspect. Bulgaria has also shown interest in the MiG-29s, putting pressure on Ukraine to reach an agreement with Poland.
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