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Middle East news — August 16, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 8.

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  2. WorldMiddle EastSci Policy

    Spain Reiterates Commitment to Human Rights in Afghanistan

    Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its commitment to 'freedom and human rights' in Afghanistan, marking five years since the Taliban's return to power. The ministry stated that diplomatic normalization cannot occur without respect for human dignity, highlighting the ongoing discrimination faced by Afghan women and girls, and the severe humanitarian crisis affecting the Afghan people.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Ricardo Gareca Emerges as Candidate to Lead Copa Libertadores Champion Club

    Ricardo Gareca, former coach of the Peruvian national team, is being considered as a candidate to lead Argentine club Atlético Independiente, a seven-time winner of the Copa Libertadores. Gareca is remembered for his successful tenure with Peru, leading them to qualify for the 2018 World Cup and finishing as runner-up in the 2019 Copa América. However, Gareca is not the only candidate for the position, with Omar De Felippe and Rubén Insúa also being considered.
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  5. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelConflict

    Israeli Military Incursion in Southern Syria

    Israeli forces, consisting of six vehicles, have conducted military incursions into Syrian towns. The incursions occurred in Al-Rafeed and Al-Rafid, located in the southern Rif Dimashq and Quneitra countryside respectively. The Israeli forces searched several homes in both towns, with no reported arrests. Additionally, Israeli reconnaissance aircraft were seen flying densely over the Yarmouk Basin area in western Daraa.
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  7. WorldBillMiddle East

    Ukrainian Orthodox Church Metropolitan Kidnapped by Military Enlistment Office

    Employees of the military enlistment office in Ukraine kidnapped Metropolitan Sergey of Tulchin and Bratslav of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), along with cleric Anatoly Vishnevoy. They were taken to a territorial center for mobilization (TCK) in Kyiv for a medical examination. The metropolitan was previously stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship in 2022. He was later released, but his passport was confiscated.
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  8. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Russia's Chief Economist Predicts Defeat in 'War of Attrition' and Social Crisis

    Andrei Klepach, the chief economist of state corporation VEB.RF, has stated that Russia cannot win the economic 'war of attrition' with the West and is increasingly lagging behind in technological development. He believes that new sanctions and Ukrainian military strikes on Russian infrastructure are significant barriers to economic growth, with potential growth rates not exceeding 1-1.5%. Klepach predicts a social crisis in Russia due to these factors and draws parallels with the February Revolution of 1917 and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Ukraine's economy, despite partial destruction and demographic catastrophe, is surviving due to Western aid. Klepach was later fired from his position, reportedly due to his statements.
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  10. PoliticsElectionsIndictmentMiddle East

    Likud Campaign Ad Places NYC Mayor Mamdani with Iran, Hezbollah Leaders

    Likud, Benjamin Netanyahu's party, has released a campaign billboard that places New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani alongside leaders of countries and groups Israel has fought militarily, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The billboard declares, 'They want Netanyahu to lose.' This move has drawn criticism from senior Israeli officials and sparked debate.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastConflict

    Drone Attacks by Ukrainian Forces Injure Civilians in Belgorod Region

    Drone attacks by Ukrainian forces in the Belgorod region have injured seven civilians, including a child. Three civilians were injured in separate incidents: a man in Rakitnoye with shrapnel wounds to his ankle, another man with an acoustic trauma and elbow contusion, and a woman in Shebekino with shrapnel wounds to her back, shoulder, and calf. One person died, and another ten civilians, including a child, were injured in other regions due to drone strikes.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastSoccerMotorsports

    Malawi's Chawinga Sisters Lead Nation to Historic WAFCON Final

    The Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa, have led Malawi's women's national soccer team, the Scorchers, to an unprecedented run in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team, ranked 153rd in the world, has stunned the soccer-watching world by reaching the final, their first-ever appearance in the tournament. They will face Cameroon in the final on Sunday, with both teams vying for their first continental title. The sisters, who play professionally in Europe and the US, have scored all but one of Malawi's goals in the tournament, with Temwa leading the race for the Golden Boot award.
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  16. WorldLawJudiciaryMiddle East

    German Media's Handling of Leipzig Airport Drone Incident

    German media outlets have been criticized for presenting political and expert considerations as evidence in their coverage of the Leipzig/Halle Airport drone incident, with some readers suspecting a provocation. The incident involved a drone crashing near Ukrainian aircraft, with some German publications quickly attributing it to Russia. However, reasonable arguments questioning this attribution have been largely ignored.
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  18. WorldTalksMiddle East

    Thousands Protest in Kyiv for Fedorov's Reinstatement

    Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv for the 32nd consecutive day of protests, demanding the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's Minister of Defense. Participants carried Ukrainian flags and posters, calling for dialogue with authorities, accountability, and the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war. The protests reflected public frustration over the handling of the conflict and the government's policies.
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  20. WorldMiddle EastConflictBorder Security

    Russian Drone Attacks on Zaporizhzhia: One Dead, Six Injured

    Russian forces launched drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia overnight, resulting in one fatality and six injuries. Residential and non-residential buildings were damaged, and fires broke out. The attacks continued into the morning, with a guided aerial bomb destroying a private house and damaging nearby buildings. Over 1,000 attacks were launched on the region in a single day.
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  21. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Saudi Arabia, Yemen Discuss Houthi Threat to Maritime Security

    Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the U.S., Princess Reema bint Bandar, met with Yemen's Ambassador to the U.S., Jamila Shamsan, and U.S. Senator Steve Daines to discuss the Houthi threat to maritime security and freedom of navigation. The meeting also addressed Saudi Arabia's support for the Yemeni people. Separately, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak to discuss the escalating conflict with the Houthis, its impact on Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and threats to security in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab. Both meetings emphasized the importance of trilateral coordination to suppress threats and secure peace and stability in the region.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    Sudan Army Shoots Down UAE-Backed Chinese UAV

    The Sudanese Army shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) model CH-95, provided by China and operated by the UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in North Kordofan. The incident was captured on video, showing a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV operated by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) shooting down the CH-95 using an Eren air-to-air loitering munition. This is the latest development in the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the RSF.
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  23. WorldBillMiddle EastBudget

    Ukraine's Poverty Thresholds: A Closer Look

    In Ukraine, the actual minimum subsistence level, which covers basic needs like food, clothing, and utilities, is significantly higher than the official social standards and minimum wage. For a family of two adults and a child, at least 29,000 hryvnias are needed monthly, while the minimum wage is only 8,647 hryvnias. Even a pensioner with an average payment receives less than the subsistence minimum.
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