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Middle East news — August 3, 2026 - Page 7

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 7 of 7.

162 publications

  2. WorldMiddle East

    Brawl Erupts in Kuala Lumpur's TRX District Involving Chinese Nationals

    A brawl broke out last night in Kuala Lumpur's bustling commercial district opposite the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX). The incident involved two groups of Chinese nationals who engaged in a heated altercation for unknown reasons, drawing a crowd of onlookers. Police have been notified and are currently investigating the incident. The exact cause of the conflict and any injuries are still under investigation.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    India Approves Single Chinese FDI Proposal Worth ₹1 Cr in FY26

    India has approved only one Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal worth ₹1 crore in the fiscal year 2025-2026. This approval comes under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade's (DPIIT) Press Note 3, which requires prior government approval for investments from countries sharing a land border with India. Meanwhile, Hong Kong secured 13 FDI proposals worth ₹610.42 crore in the same period.
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  7. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastHealthcare

    Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills Person in Florida

    A person in Palm Beach County, Florida, has died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria. This is the first death linked to the bacteria in Florida since 2026. As of late July, 12 cases of illness have been reported in Florida, with 5 deaths last year. Scientists warn citizens to be cautious while swimming and consuming raw seafood due to the rare but dangerous infection.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    Grecia Quiroz Remembers Carlos Manzo, Demands Investigation into Political Ties After 'R1' Capture

    Grecia Quiroz, mayor of Uruapan, dedicated emotional messages to her late husband Carlos Manzo on her son's school year end and nine months after his assassination. She promised to continue his fight and keep alive his values. Quiroz also demanded a thorough investigation into Manzo's assassination, including political actors, after the detention of Ramón Álvarez Ayala 'R1', the presumed intellectual author of the crime. She denied the official version that 'R1' was captured due to Manzo's assassination, stating he was arrested for weapons possession and drug-related offenses.
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  13. PoliticsTrialMiddle East

    Israeli Court Bans Use of Crocodiles for Prison Security

    An Israeli court has temporarily banned the use of crocodiles for prison security following a lawsuit from animal rights organization Let the Animals Live. The Jerusalem District Court blocked the initiative, which was planned for the 'Kziot' prison in the Negev desert, where terrorism-related inmates are held. Authorities wanted to place crocodiles in moats around the correctional facility. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the verdict, stating that the court 'sided with terrorists' as inmates feared the crocodiles' presence.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Devotees Gather for Jalabhishek on First Monday of Sawan

    Across various cities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, thousands of devotees gathered at prominent temples on the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan to perform jalabhishek, an offering of water to Lord Shiva. In Ayodhya, special security measures were implemented due to the expected influx of devotees. In Prayagraj, a large number of devotees visited the Mankameshwar Temple on the banks of the Yamuna. Similarly, lakhs of devotees gathered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. In Banka, Bihar, over 50,000 devotees visited Baba Jyeshtha Gaur Nath Mahadev Temple to offer jalabhishek with holy Ganga water.
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  16. WorldRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Peruvian President Evaluates Pisco Airport Closure After Nasca Air Tragedy

    President Keiko Fujimori expressed condolences and announced investigations following an air accident in Nasca, Peru, where a light aircraft crashed, killing 13 people, including tourists from Italy, Germany, and Spain. The Ministry of Transport and Communications is conducting investigations, and the possibility of temporarily suspending Pisco airport operations is being evaluated.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Ceuta's Containment Barriers Fully Operational

    The Ministry of the Interior has confirmed that the containment barriers installed in Ceuta's El Tarajal area on August 1 are now fully operational. The Civil Guard is responsible for their protection and maintenance. The barriers, which span 500 meters, are designed to prevent illegal entry by sea and immediately reject those who cross them. The Government has deployed nearly 3,000 agents and soldiers to the area.
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