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Middle East news — August 14, 2026 - Page 7

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 7 of 7.

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  2. PoliticsMiddle East

    Drone Attacks on Crimea: Sevastopol Suffers Power Outages

    A series of drone attacks on Crimea, primarily targeting Sevastopol, have caused significant power outages. The attacks, reportedly by Ukrainian forces, have left large parts of the city without electricity for extended periods. Russian air defense systems have been activated, with numerous drones shot down. The attacks have also caused explosions and disruptions in mobile communication and internet services. Ukrainian forces have been using increasingly sophisticated and accurate drone attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Islands, Japan Protests

    Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kuril Islands, a territory disputed with Japan, for the first time. Japan strongly protested the visit, stating that the islands are an inherent part of its territory. Putin, however, reaffirmed Russia's sovereignty over the islands, while Japan criticized Russia's stance as 'unacceptable'. The dispute over the Kuril Islands has strained relations between Russia and Japan for decades.
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  6. SportsRegulatorsMiddle EastCricket

    Vasco da Gama vs Olimpia: Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 Match

    Vasco da Gama hosts Olimpia in the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana. The match takes place on August 13 at São Januário Stadium. Kickoff times vary by country. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, DGO, and Paramount Plus. Vasco aims to capitalize on home advantage despite missing key players, while Olimpia seeks a positive result with reinforcements like Tim Payne.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Penang Schools Limit Outdoor Activities Amid Haze

    The Penang State Education Department (JPNPP) has advised schools to limit outdoor activities due to increasing haze levels in the state. Director Mohamad Dziauddin Mat Saad confirmed that API readings at several stations were unhealthy, with Minden recording 107 at noon. Schools are to stop all outdoor classroom activities if API exceeds 100. Students are advised to wear face masks and drink water frequently.
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  10. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastHockey

    Macará vs Santos in Copa Sudamericana Round of 16

    Macará from Ecuador visited Santos in Brazil for their Copa Sudamericana round of 16 match. Macará, led by Guillermo Sanguinetti, qualified directly for this stage after winning their group. Santos, on the other hand, had to go through the playoffs. The match ended with a 2-1 victory for Santos, with Neymar providing two assists. The return match will take place in Ambato, Ecuador.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestAsiaMiddle East

    Saudi Artillery Attacks on Schools and Residential Areas in Yemen

    Saudi-backed mercenaries and the Saudi military have launched artillery attacks on civilian areas in Yemen. In Taiz, mercenaries targeted the area around the 14 October School in the Aabus district of the Hifan directorate. In Saada province, the Saudi military shelled residential villages in the Ghamr district and scattered areas in Baqim district. These attacks come amid warnings from Ansar Allah about potential responses to large-scale attacks.
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