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Middle East news — August 2, 2026 - Page 6

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 6 of 6.

137 publications

  1. SportsMiddle EastAmerican Football

    Aaron Rodgers Reunites with Family After Years of Estrangement, Credits Wife

    Aaron Rodgers, the veteran Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, has reunited with his family after years of estrangement. The 42-year-old athlete revealed that his wife played a significant role in facilitating this reunion. Rodgers enjoyed spending time with his parents, brother Luke, and his family in Nashville before training camp. He is entering his 22nd NFL season and will make his first start against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Alajuelense vs. Escorpiones: Match Preview and Live Updates

    Liga Deportiva Alajuelense faces Escorpiones in the second round of the 2026 Apertur tournament. The match takes place at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto on Saturday, August 1st, at 8 PM. Alajuelense debuts their new uniform and has a new player, Brayan Calderón. Escorpiones make their top category debut. The game will be broadcast on FUTV and select radio stations. Junior Díaz, Escorpiones' coach, faces his former team. Tickets are available online and at the stadium box office.
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  4. SocietyRegulatorsArrestTalksMiddle East

    Spanish Citizens Assist Police in Arresting and Deporting African Migrants in Ceuta

    Spanish citizens in Ceuta are actively helping police arrest and deport African migrants who have entered the Spanish territory. They are chasing down the migrants on mopeds and tackling them until police arrive to make arrests. The citizens are demanding mass deportations and are frustrated with the government's handling of the situation.
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  6. PoliticsMiddle EastIsrael

    Trump Cancels Iran Attack, Seeks Deal

    US President Donald Trump announced that he has agreed to cancel a planned military attack on Iran, following requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to delay action while they work towards a deal. The deal would reportedly include the immediate, complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Trump stated that Israel is also committed to this pledge, and urged all parties to work towards completing the agreement quickly.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Wildfire in Spokane, Washington Forces Evacuations

    A fast-moving wildfire, the Old Trails Fire, has spread rapidly near Spokane, Washington, forcing evacuations and destroying homes. The fire has burned approximately 2500 acres as of reports. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency due to record-setting wildfires exacerbated by unusually high temperatures and high winds. The National Weather Service has warned of critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions in the region.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Pezeshkian Marks Two Years in Office, Recalls Haniyeh Assassination

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian marked two years in office by recalling the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and praising the resilience of the Iranian people. Pezeshkian began his presidency under the shadow of Haniyeh's killing by Israel during his inauguration ceremony. He noted that his term has been marked by 'wars, pressure, and relentless hostility' against Iran, but praised the Iranian people as the 'real heroes' who will shape the country's future.
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  11. WorldRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    Iranian Commander Warns US Forces: 'Coffins Are Part of Your Equipment'

    Major General Ali Abdollahi of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that US forces and their allies have realized that their coffins are part of their equipment in the Middle East due to potential attacks on Iranian territory. He warned that any military actions against Iran would not go unanswered, echoing previous warnings from Iranian officials about retaliatory actions by the IRGC and the Axis of Resistance against host states of US bases.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    Mass Migrant Surge in Ceuta; Thousands Return to Morocco

    Over 60,000 migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta illegally, with most returning to Morocco within days. The surge, one of the largest in recent years, overwhelmed local authorities and led to clashes with security forces. At least 34 migrants died during the incident. Spain has since reinforced security measures and installed a maritime barrier to prevent further crossings.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Invites PGA Golfer Si Woo Kim Back After Border Mix-up

    PGA Tour golfer Si Woo Kim made headlines when he accidentally drove into Canada through the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel while trying to reach a Korean barbecue restaurant. After realizing his mistake, he was detained by Canadian border patrol but eventually allowed back into the U.S. The Windsor-Detroit Tunnel has since invited him back, offering a free toll on his next visit, as long as he brings his passport.
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