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Middle East news — August 15, 2026 - Page 8

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 15, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 8 of 8.

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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Trump Refuses to Apologize for Gas Price Increase Due to Iran War

    President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that he will not apologize for the increase in gasoline prices caused by the Iran War. He believes that Americans paying more for fuel is a worthy price to pay to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump has also praised the military and his own efforts in Iran, claiming that the country is being 'very badly defeated'. He has even suggested that he may declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory once Iran is defeated.
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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    NYT's 'Right to Kill' Story Misrepresents Second Amendment

    The New York Times' 'right to kill' story, written by Mike McIntire, misinterprets the Second Amendment, claiming it doesn't explicitly mention an individual right to bear arms for self-defense. However, the amendment's text clearly states 'the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.' McIntire also misrepresents the contemporary debate, attributing the 'collective right' argument to gun rights advocates instead of gun control advocates. The article also contains flawed statistics and historical inaccuracies regarding stand-your-ground laws and their impact on homicide rates.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    President Emomali Rahmon Inaugurates School in Tursunzoda

    On August 14, President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan visited the city of Tursunzoda. During his visit, he inaugurated secondary school No. 21, a modern educational facility designed to educate 1,920 students in two shifts. The school has 41 classrooms, including specialized classrooms for various subjects and a teaching laboratory. The President also inspected and reviewed various construction and service projects in the city.
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  8. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Nigeria's SEC Orders Asset Freeze on Six Individuals and Three Entities Linked to Terrorism Financing

    Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed capital market operators to freeze funds, assets, and other economic resources belonging to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorist financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee. The directive is in line with the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act (TPPA) 2022. The SEC has identified these individuals and entities as involved in terrorism financing and support for organizations like the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Operators must report the frozen assets to the Nigeria Sanctions Committee and Financial Intelligence Unit.
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  9. PoliticsBillLawMiddle East

    LDP Officials to Visit Yasukuni Shrine on Anniversary of Japan's Surrender

    The core leadership of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to collectively visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on 15 August, which marks both Korea's Liberation Day and the anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. This unprecedented move by the LDP's 'four top officials' - Suzuki Shunichi, Secretary-General; Arimura Haruko, General Council Chair; Kobayashi Takuyuki, Deputy Secretary-General; and Nishimura Yasutoshi, Election Strategy Chair - is seen as an attempt to rally the party's conservative base ahead of the year-end review of Japan's defense policies. The LDP stated that the visit is purely a party affair and a way to pay respects to the war dead. The Yasukuni Shrine houses the spirits of over 2.46 million war dead, including Class-A war criminals.
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