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Middle East news — August 13, 2026 - Page 6

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 6 of 6.

131 publications

  1. WorldLawRegulatorsGovernanceMiddle East

    UK to Impose New Sanctions on Israel, Including Settlement Goods Ban

    The UK government, under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, is set to announce a raft of new policies targeting Israel after Parliament's summer recess. The most significant measure is a potential ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Additionally, the government is considering further sanctions on settlers, organizations linked to the settlement movement, and Israeli ministers. Tighter restrictions on arms exports are also under discussion.
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  2. WorldPolicyMiddle EastChina

    Japan Urges Iran to Ensure Free Navigation in Strait of Hormuz

    Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held multiple phone calls with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and President Ebrahim Raisi, emphasizing the importance of free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without additional costs. Takaichi also expressed concern about the situation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and urged Iran to engage with international society, including user countries, to ease military tension and stabilize the region. Japan's position is that the U.S. and Iran should reach a final agreement on all issues, including nuclear issues, at an early date.
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  4. WorldTalksMiddle EastChinaIsrael

    Pakistan Open to Iran, Egypt Joining Mecca Defense Agreement

    Pakistan's ambassador to Moscow and Interior Minister have both stated that Islamabad has no objection to Iran and Egypt joining the joint defense agreement with Ankara and Riyadh under the Mecca agreement. The Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed that the Mecca agreement is open to other countries, seeking regional peace and security. Pakistan's Interior Minister visited Iran to assure Foreign Minister Araqchi that the pact is not intended as an alliance against Iran.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Four Chinese Tourists Kidnapped in Thailand, Held for Ransom

    Four people from Hunan, China, arrived in Bangkok on August 9 and went missing en route to Chiang Mai. They were kidnapped and held captive in a military camp near the DKBA headquarters in Mae Sot, with car license plates: 3929 6699 3939. On August 12, they were transferred to the 669 Garden area on General Mountain and severely beaten. Another victim, a female influencer named Chen Ze, was also held captive. The mastermind behind this is a man named 'Ah Hu', and the military camp commander is 'Da Bai'. Many minors, retired soldiers, and young women are still being held captive for ransom. Please urge the embassy and relevant departments to investigate.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    STF Orders Return of 'Exorbitant' Payments to Judges

    Ministers Alexandre de Moraes and Flávio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) ordered the immediate suspension of excessive payments to magistrates in seven state courts and members of the Attorney General's Office (AGU). The decision affects the Courts of Justice of Goiás, Maranhão, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rondônia, and the Federal District. The ministers determined that the courts must return amounts paid in excess and interrupt the payments. The presidents of the seven courts will have five days to present documents proving compliance with the return decisions.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Hits Kumamoto, Japan

    An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter scale hit Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan. The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The epicenter was located in areas including Nagasaki and Kumamoto prefectures, with no tsunami warning issued for Amakusa and Usuki areas. This earthquake comes as Kumamoto Prefecture continues to deal with the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck last year, resulting in 38 deaths.
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  10. WorldEuropeMiddle East

    Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Europe, Darkens Spain

    A rare total solar eclipse crossed over parts of Europe on Wednesday, with Spain experiencing its first such event in over a century. The eclipse, visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, and Portugal, plunged Spain into daytime darkness for a few minutes. The phenomenon was widely watched and captured on video, including from an Iberia Airlines flight. It was the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe in 20 years.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsCivil RightsPeaceMiddle East

    Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Against Delimitation, Urges Freeze on Lok Sabha Seats at 543

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay moved and piloted a resolution in the state Assembly, which was passed unanimously. The resolution opposes the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies and urges the Centre to permanently retain the existing strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 seats and the current inter-State distribution of seats. It also demands immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections based on the current 543 seats. The DMK supported the resolution, while the AIADMK, PMK, BJP, and other opposition parties opposed it.
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