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Middle East news — August 10, 2026

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 10, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

171 publications

  2. WorldMiddle EastWeatherHockey

    Earthquake in Colombia Suspends Copa Sudamericana Matches

    A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia led CONMEBOL to suspend the Copa Sudamericana matches between Independiente Santa Fe vs. River Plate and Deportes Tolima vs. Independiente del Valle. The matches were initially scheduled for August 11 and 12 but have been postponed due to safety concerns and respect for the victims. CONMEBOL expressed solidarity with the Colombian people and will announce new dates in the coming days. The earthquake also affected local football, with DIMAYOR suspending all professional tournament programming for the week.
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  5. PoliticsMiddle East

    Jakob Ingebrigtsen Wins Seventh European Gold in 5000m After Injury Return

    Norwegian runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen made a triumphant comeback after almost a year out due to Achilles surgery, winning the men's 5000m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Ingebrigtsen, who hadn't competed since the Tokyo World Championships in 2021, secured his seventh European title overall and fourth consecutive gold in the 5000m. Despite a slow start, he produced a super sprint finish to beat Germany's Florian Bremm and France's Etienne Daguinos.
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  9. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Iran Slams U.S. 'Addiction' to Sanctions

    Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei criticized U.S. Treasury Secretary's boast about 'strangling' Iran through economic sanctions, describing it as a clear indication of America's addiction to sanctions. Baghaei stated that Iran won't be 'strangled' by these measures and warned that U.S. politicians risk squandering their chances for a less humiliating exit from the crisis they created.
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  10. PoliticsWarMiddle East

    IDF Operational Forum Updates and Achievements

    An operational forum led by the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, was held today. The forum aimed to provide a multi-front operational and intelligence update, reinforce routine work procedures, and unify directives for all commanders. Key topics discussed included the IDF's historic achievements in various theaters, the importance of maximizing these achievements, and maintaining readiness for intense combat. The forum also highlighted the deep partnership between the IDF and the U.S. Army, with the commander of Central Command of the United States (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, in attendance.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    MSAM Project Removes 5287 Mines and Unexploded Ordnance in Yemen

    The MSAM project, aimed at clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance in Yemen, removed 5287 mines and explosive devices during the first week of August 2026. The removed items included anti-personnel mines, anti-tank mines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The project teams worked in various governorates, including Aden, Al Bayda, Hadramout, Hajjah, Lahj, Marib, and Taiz. Since its inception, the MSAM project has removed a total of 583,513 mines and explosives, with the goal of saving lives and restoring peace to affected areas.
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  16. PoliticsLawRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Yabloko Party Denies Foreign Funding Allegations

    Chairman of the Yabloko party, Nikolai Rybakov, has denied allegations of foreign funding, stating that the funds in question were transfers from Russian citizens living abroad. He also mentioned that the party returned funds from questionable and anonymous sources. Rybakov criticized Rosfinmonitoring and the Central Election Commission for not checking the funding sources beforehand.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Montenegro's Young Women's Handball Team Wins Silver at World Championship

    The Montenegrin women's cadet handball team reached the final of the World Championship, ultimately winning the silver medal. Coached by Miloš Perović, the team defeated reigning European champions Slovakia and Denmark en route to the final. They faced Spain in the championship match, narrowly missing out on the gold medal. The team's success was celebrated by the President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, and other political figures.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    Fireworks Accident at Castell de l’Olla in Altea Injures 27

    A fireworks accident during the Castell de l’Olla, a famous pyrotechnic show on Spain’s Costa Blanca, left 27 people injured. The incident occurred when a firework shell deviated from its trajectory and fell onto the beach where spectators were watching. 14 people were hospitalized, with 11 transferred to the Burn Unit of the General University Hospital of Alicante. The Brotherhood of Castell de l’Olla regretted the incident and thanked emergency services for their intervention.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastChinaWeather

    Russian Woman Escapes Myanmar Labor Slavery

    A 19-year-old Russian woman, identified as Miss Mariia, escaped from a suspected human trafficking syndicate in Myanmar and sought refuge in Thailand. She was found unconscious in a supermarket parking lot with visible injuries. Thai police suspect she was lured to Myanmar with promises of work, but was beaten and possibly sexually assaulted for not meeting work quotas. She managed to escape by swimming across the Saen River into Thailand. Authorities plan to contact the Russian embassy to assist with her return home.
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  23. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaIsrael

    Drone Strike in Nizhnekamsk Kills 13, Most in Hostel

    A drone strike in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, killed 13 people, with nine of the victims dying in a hostel. Most of the deceased were foreign workers from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The attack also injured 75 people. The strike targeted an industrial zone, but the hostel was located nearby. Ukrainian officials claimed responsibility, while Russian officials threatened military retribution.
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