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Middle East news — August 5, 2026

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 5, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

118 publications

  4. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Trump Urges Michigan Voters to Back Mike Rogers, Warns of 'Fake Mail-in Ballots'

    President Donald Trump called on Michigan voters to support Sen. Mike Rogers (R-MI) in the upcoming general election, expressing concern about the strong performance of Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Trump warned without evidence about 'fake mail-in ballots' and claimed Wayne County (Detroit) has 'Third World' corruption issues.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastSouth America

    Israeli FM Sa'ar Visits Ecuador and Colombia to Strengthen Ties

    Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar began a tour of Ecuador and Colombia on Wednesday, marking the first visit by an Israeli Foreign Minister to Ecuador in 44 years. The trip aims to deepen diplomatic relations and strengthen ties between Israel and the two Latin American countries, both led by right-wing governments. Sa'ar met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and will attend the inauguration of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, who has promised to restore diplomatic relations with Israel and move the Colombian embassy to Jerusalem. The visit is part of Israel's efforts to expand its diplomatic engagement in Latin America.
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  10. PoliticsRegulatorsWarMiddle East

    Moscow Faces Increased Drone Attacks

    The number of drones launched towards Moscow has significantly increased over the past few months, with two-thirds of all drone attacks on Russian territory targeting the capital, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The city is strengthening its drone protection system together with the Ministry of Defense, deploying additional air defense positions, and producing drone interceptors. Data from video surveillance cameras, radar stations, and resident reports are used to detect aerial targets.
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  11. PoliticsCorruptionInvestigationMiddle East

    Soldier Seriously Injured in Weapon Mishap During Training

    A soldier in the Hasmonean Brigade was seriously injured by a gunshot wound to the neck during a training exercise. Initial investigations suggest that three soldiers were playing with their weapons in a 'drill' competition when one of them fired a live round, hitting his teammate. The IDF has halted training and begun an investigation into the incident, reviewing safety procedures regarding weapons.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastEarthFood Security

    Venezuela Repairs Thousands of Homes After Earthquakes

    The Venezuelan government is repairing and delivering new homes to families affected by the June 24 earthquakes. Over 13,000 homes are being rehabilitated, benefiting more than 66,000 people nationwide. The government has delivered 87 new homes and plans to deliver at least 4,000 more by the end of the year. Additionally, public and private banks are offering subsidized credits for home purchases. The World Bank estimates direct physical damages at $19.6 billion.
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  15. PoliticsLawCorruptionMiddle East

    Netanyahu Rejects Trump's Gaza Plan, Insists on Hamas Disarmament Before Troop Withdrawal

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected the US draft proposal for Gaza's future, stating that Israel will not withdraw its troops until Hamas is completely disarmed. Netanyahu confirmed that the US sent a draft plan which Israel did not agree with, sending its own comments instead. He also acknowledged that President Trump and his team believe it's possible to disarm Hamas and make Gaza demilitarized, but Israel is examining this possibility.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    No Special Parliament Session Planned for Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills

    Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has clarified that there are no plans for a special session of Parliament from August 16 to 18 to discuss and pass the Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bills. Rijiju met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in an attempt to end the Parliament logjam, but the Congress pressed for a statement and debate on the donation row.
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  20. PoliticsCorruptionMiddle East

    Russian Disinformation Campaign Targets French Presidential Candidate Raphaël Glucksmann

    Raphaël Glucksmann, a probable candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, has denounced a Russian disinformation campaign targeting him. The campaign involved fake videos, false information, and the usurpation of identities of French journalists Léa Salamé and Edwy Plenel. Glucksmann, who chairs the European Parliament's special committee on foreign interference, has written books on the subject and has previously denounced Russian operations. He calls for firmness against digital platforms like TikTok and X to protect the election.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastEarthEnergy Sci

    China Launches Two AI-Powered Hyperspectral Satellites

    China successfully launched two AI-powered hyperspectral satellites, Dongfang Huiyan 01 and 02, from a marine launch platform in the Yellow Sea using the Smart Dragon-3 rocket. The satellites, equipped with advanced hyperspectral imaging sensors and onboard AI processors, can analyze land, water, vegetation, and minerals directly from orbit, reducing data processing time from days to minutes. They were developed with contributions from Uzbekistan and Indonesia and are intended to support environmental monitoring, agriculture, and disaster management.
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  23. PoliticsJudiciaryThink TanksTrialMiddle East

    Russia to Regulate Video Games Post-Elections

    The head of Russia's information policy committee, Sergei Boyarsky, has promised that video game regulation will begin immediately after the elections. The bill introduces mandatory authorization via phone number or Goservices, content labeling for violence, sex scenes, alcohol, drugs, and profanity, and blocking of prohibited information. This will apply to major foreign platforms like Steam and GOG.
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