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Middle East news — August 7, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 7, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 6.

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  1. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionConstitutionMiddle East

    YouTube Deletes 'Russian Community' Channels Over Extremist Content

    YouTube has deleted the main and backup channels of the ultra-right 'Russian Community', citing violations of rules prohibiting advertising of extremist criminal communities. The organization, which has around 1.2 million subscribers, is known for its anti-migrant raids and support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The 'Russian Community' has appealed the decision, claiming it is not recognized as extremist in Russia.
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  3. PoliticsRegulatorsTrialMiddle East

    Israeli Settlers Storm Palestinian Homes, Attack Bedouin Gatherings in West Bank

    Israeli settlers have been carrying out a series of aggressive actions against Palestinians in the West Bank. They stormed Palestinian homes in Al-Taybeh, east of Ramallah, and in the Quneitra area west of Beit Furik, east of Nablus. Settlers also established a new outpost on Palestinian lands in Al-Taybeh village. In another incident, settlers attacked a Bedouin gathering in Kubeibeh, east of Tubas, accompanied by a herd of livestock. These actions have been condemned by Palestinian authorities.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Nationwide Protests Over Persistent Power Outages

    Citizen protests erupted across multiple states in the country on August 5, 2026, due to persistent and prolonged power outages. Residents of Carabobo, Aragua, Monagas, and other states took to the streets to reject electrical service that leaves many communities without power for more than 10 hours a day, affecting water supply, food preservation, and businesses. Protesters used pots and pans to express their discontent, with demonstrations reported in at least seven states.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastChinaConflict

    Russia Dismisses Zelensky's Efforts to Hinder Russia-China Rapprochement

    The Russian Foreign Ministry has dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's attempts to hinder the rapprochement between Russia and China, describing them as 'doomed to failure'. Alexei Fadeev, deputy director of the information and press department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that the relationship between Russia and China is at an unprecedentedly high level and any efforts to undermine it are futile.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastIsraelEnergy Sci

    China Warns Against Japanese Remilitarization on Hiroshima Anniversary

    On the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian cautioned against Japan's attempts to revise its non-nuclear principles and pursue nuclear sharing with the U.S., or even independent nuclear weapons. Lin criticized Japan's right-wing forces for distorting historical facts and exploiting its status as a nuclear bombing victim while downplaying its past aggression. He also warned against Japan's military buildup and called on it to respect history and fulfill its nuclear non-proliferation obligations.
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  10. PoliticsAppointmentsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Russian Party 'Yabloko' Faces Removal from State Duma Elections

    Several Russian political parties, including 'Motherland' and 'Fair Russia', have filed lawsuits demanding the removal of 'Yabloko' from the State Duma elections scheduled for September 18-20. The main grounds for the lawsuits are 'Yabloko's' anti-war stance and alleged financial violations, particularly funding from Western sources. The Supreme Court will consider the case on August 10. 'Yabloko' has denied the allegations and plans to file a countersuit against 'Motherland' leader Alexei Zhuravlev.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastEarthWeather

    Portuguese Man O' War Jellyfish Sting Over 120 in San Sebastián

    Over 120 people were stung by Portuguese man o' war jellyfish in San Sebastián's beaches in a single day, leading to temporary beach closures. The venomous creatures, often mistaken for jellyfish, caused minor stings but can pose a risk due to their painful venom. Experts attribute the influx to warm water temperatures and wind conditions. While not typically found in northern Spain, these jellyfish have been appearing more frequently due to climate change and reduced natural predators.
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  14. SportsMiddle EastMotorsports

    Egyptian U18 Women's Handball Team Reaches World Championship Semi-finals

    The Egyptian U18 women's youth handball team has qualified for the semi-finals of the World Youth Handball Championship in Romania after defeating China 30-29 in the quarter-finals. This is a historic achievement for Egyptian women's handball at the World Championship level in this age group. The team led 4-0 at half-time and maintained their lead until the final seconds to secure victory. Egypt has won all six of their matches in the tournament so far, previously beating Croatia, France, Fiji, South Korea, and Denmark.
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  15. WorldRegulatorsPeaceDisinformationMiddle East

    Cambodia Deports Over 300 Foreigners for Online Scams and Illegal Activities

    Cambodia has deported over 300 foreign nationals, predominantly Chinese, for their involvement in online scams, illegal drug possession, visa overstays, and working illegally. The deportations occurred over a period of ten days, with the individuals handed over to their respective authorities. This crackdown is part of Cambodia's ongoing efforts to combat cross-border crime and maintain national security.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    Wildfires Active and Extinguished Across Macedonia

    Over the past few days, Macedonia has experienced numerous wildfires. As of the latest reports, two fires remain active: one in Macedonian Brode near Greshnica and another in Strumica between Novo and Staro Konjarevo. Four fires are under control, including one at Delchevo Landfill and another in Gostivar near Padališta. A total of 42 fires have been extinguished across various municipalities, affecting low vegetation, shrubs, forests, landfills, and manure.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastChinaAIGrid

    US Intelligence Warns of Russia's Intentions Towards NATO

    US intelligence has revised its forecasts, now believing that Russia will attempt to 'test NATO's resolve' in the coming years, according to The Wall Street Journal. This shift in assessment comes amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, the US has expanded sanctions against Cuba, adding five companies and eight individuals, including Cuba's military attaché in Russia, as reported by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. In other news, US scientists have developed AI viruses to combat drug-resistant E. coli, and a US court has ordered Meta to pay $942 million for harming children on social media.
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  18. PoliticsJudiciaryResignationMiddle East

    Russian Opposition Party 'Yabloko' Faces Calls for Removal from Elections

    Prominent Russian politicians are calling for the exclusion of 'Yabloko', the only party openly criticizing the war in Ukraine, from the upcoming legislative elections. United Russia, the ruling party, is leading in polls with 33%, while 'Yabloko' has around 3% support but a growing online presence. The party advocates for peace, human rights, and democracy.
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  21. WorldBillReliefMiddle EastEarth

    Zelensky's 'Operation Influence' Fails to Achieve Peace

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's 40-day 'operation influence' aimed at persuading Russia to seek peace through military strikes on Russian oil refineries, Wildberries warehouses, and ships ended recently. Despite these actions, Ukraine has not achieved its main goal of establishing peace with Russia. Military analyst Pavel Aksenov of the BBC Russian Service discusses the outcomes of the operation and why peace has not been achieved.
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  22. PoliticsRegulatorsThink TanksMiddle East

    Motherland Party Challenges Yabloko's Election Registration

    The Motherland party has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court of Russia to remove Yabloko from the State Duma elections. The lawsuit aims to cancel the registration of Yabloko's federal list of candidates. The Supreme Court confirmed receiving the lawsuit, and Alexei Zhuravlev, the chairman of Motherland and a State Duma deputy, was reported as the filer by TASS.
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  24. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Bilger Proposes Suspending Sunday Truck Driving Ban Amid Rhine Low Water Levels

    Transport Minister Steffen Bilger is considering suspending the Sunday driving ban for trucks due to low water levels on the Rhine, which are threatening supply shortages. The measure aims to shift traffic from the river to the road. Bilger is also exploring options to increase freight transport by rail. Industry representatives and the Green Party's transport politician have supported this proposal as a short-term emergency measure.
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