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Middle East news — August 5, 2026 - Page 5

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

118 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    New Menteri Besar Sworn In; UMNO Leader Offers No Comment on EXCO Appointment

    Datuk Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, with Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz presiding over the ceremony. UMNO Negeri Sembilan Chief Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, who was one of the candidates for the position, did not attend due to a late invitation. He later denied being disappointed about not being appointed, emphasizing the success of Barisan Nasional (BN) in regaining control of the state. Ismail announced that the state government is considering creating the position of Deputy Exco to strengthen administration, with EXCO positions to be filled by assemblymen from BN, PAS, and WAWASAN. Jalaluddin has been invited to join the EXCO but has not yet made a decision.
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  2. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Colombia Buys Two KC-390 Millennium Aircraft from Embraer

    The Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) has signed a contract with Brazilian company Embraer to purchase two KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The deal, worth $366.4 million, includes mission equipment, training, and support. The aircraft will be used for humanitarian aid, disaster response, cargo and troop transport, parachute drop, and aerial refueling. Colombia becomes the second South American operator of the KC-390 after Brazil, joining other international customers such as Portugal, Hungary, and the Netherlands.
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  3. PoliticsMiddle East

    Trump Pressures Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

    US President Donald Trump has been pushing Iran to reach a deal on the Strait of Hormuz through mediation by Oman, warning that failure to do so by Tuesday would result in devastating air strikes. Trump has described this as Iran's 'last chance' and has set a deadline of the end of the day for an agreement to be reached. He has also warned that if Iran withdraws from negotiations, it will face military action.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    Laos Arrests 87 in Cross-Border Telecom Fraud Operations

    Laos' police have conducted large-scale operations against cross-border telecom fraud gangs, arresting a total of 87 suspects from eight countries. The raids, which took place in Vientiane and various provinces, resulted in the seizure of thousands of mobile phones, computers, and other communication devices. The suspects, including 69 Vietnamese, 4 Chinese, and others, were caught using networks and phones for fraudulent activities. Investigations are ongoing to identify masterminds and locate more suspects.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Madagascar Combats Telecom Fraud and Human Trafficking

    Madagascar's cabinet has established two special task forces to combat human trafficking and telecom fraud. These teams will strengthen the country's ability to fight cross-border crime networks until a new anti-human trafficking law is finalized. The current law does not recognize victims forced into online fraud, but a draft amendment aims to expand the legal definition of human trafficking to include such cases.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    Multiple Fires Reported in Kyiv After Attacks

    Explosions and subsequent fires have been reported across Kyiv, Ukraine's capital. Non-residential buildings, office buildings, residential buildings, and warehouses have been affected. The fires occurred in the Obolon, Desnyanskyi, and Kyiv-Sviatoshynskyi districts. The Ukrainian government and local officials have confirmed these incidents, which are believed to be a result of ongoing attacks by Russian forces.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    Codelco Suspends Andes Norte Project at El Teniente Due to Seismic Risk

    Codelco, Chile's state-owned copper company, has temporarily suspended operations at the Andes Norte project of its El Teniente division due to a risk of deep seismicity. The preventive measure affects around 3,000 workers and follows technical analyses detecting seismic instability. Last year, an earthquake-induced landslide at the mine resulted in six worker fatalities.
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  17. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle EastIsrael

    Apple Removes Telegram from App Store in Multiple Regions

    Apple has removed Telegram from the App Store in multiple regions due to regulatory pressure, causing its encrypted token Gram to temporarily drop by 8%. Earlier, Telegram founder Durov announced that it would integrate a native Gram wallet. However, Russian authorities have accused Durov of 'aiding terrorism' and issued an arrest warrant; Durov denies the charges. Australia also plans to fine the platform up to $38 million for not promptly removing terror-related content. Currently, Telegram claims that the app is gradually being restored, but users in multiple regions report that they are still unable to search for or update the software.
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  22. SportsMiddle East

    Piero Quispe's Return to Universitario Sparks Enthusiasm and Criticism

    Piero Quispe's return to Universitario de Deportes has sparked great enthusiasm among fans, who expect him to contribute creativity in midfield. However, journalist Eddie Fleischman has criticized the player's past performances and questioned his current footballing level. Quispe is expected to debut against Sporting Cristal, with coach Héctor Cúper cautious about rushing his return. Despite offers from Europe and other Liga 1 clubs, Quispe chose to return to Universitario, the club he loves.
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