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Middle East news — August 16, 2026 - Page 7

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 7 of 8.

181 publications

  1. WorldMiddle East

    Malaysia to Repeal Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU)

    Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU). This decision aligns with the higher education reform plan outlined in the Malaysia Higher Education Blueprint (MHET) 2026-2035. The repeal is part of a comprehensive higher education legal framework to replace AUKU, which will strengthen university governance, institutional autonomy, and academic freedom. Stakeholders, including university leaders, academics, and students, will be consulted in the process.
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  5. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaCorp Gov

    PM Modi Sets Goal for Indian Companies in Fortune 500

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set an ambitious goal for Indian companies. He wants India to have a bank among the world's top 5 banks and for 50 Indian companies to be included in the Fortune 500. He also called for Indian pharma firms to rank among the world's five largest. The PM emphasized that India's growth must translate into a stronger global presence for Indian businesses.
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  10. WorldMiddle East

    NATO Jet Shoots Down Drone Over Romania

    A Spanish F-18 fighter jet, part of a NATO air-policing mission, shot down a drone that illegally entered Romanian airspace on Sunday. The drone, which originated from Moldova, was identified by radar and intercepted by the Spanish jet. This is the fourth such incident in Romania this year. The Ministry of Defense reported that the drone was shot down in an uninhabited region and a defense alert was issued to residents. The origin of the drone remains unknown.
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  12. SocietyMiddle EastWhite-collarCybercrime

    Laos Police Raid Hotels in Vientiane, Arrest 74 Suspects in Online Fraud and Drug Trafficking Case

    Laos police conducted a raid on the Athen Hotel in Vientiane, arresting 74 suspects involved in online fraud and drug trafficking. The suspects, including 71 Chinese nationals, two from Taiwan, and one Vietnamese woman, were found with numerous electronic devices used for online fraud, along with various types of illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and e-cigarettes. Authorities seized the suspects and evidence for further investigation and will continue to pursue other suspects involved in the case.
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  15. WorldReliefMiddle East

    Poland's Stance on Russian Threat Questioned by Professor

    A professor from Warsaw University, Adam Wielomski, has criticized the Polish government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk for transferring anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine's Patriot systems. He argues that this action indicates a lack of belief in the existence of a real threat from Russia, suggesting that the threat narrative is merely a political tool to unite Poles around the government.
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  17. WorldRegulatorsArrestMiddle EastCybercrime

    Pakistan Arrests 372 Foreigners in Islamabad's Sparco Plaza Raid

    On August 12, Pakistani authorities conducted a joint operation at Sparco Plaza in Islamabad, arresting 372 foreign nationals in two separate cases. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested 258 individuals for violating visa rules by operating call centers, while the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) arrested 114 individuals for running an online dating scam ring and blackmailing victims. All suspects were detained at the plaza, which was designated as a temporary detention center. Further investigation led to additional charges against 138 individuals. A video conference court hearing granted a 14-day judicial remand for all suspects. The Ministry of Interior plans to deport 284 suspects involved in visa violations.
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  18. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    DAP to Decide on Unity Government Stance at Congress

    The Democratic Action Party (DAP) will decide its position in the Unity Government at its National Congress on Sunday. The party's Secretary-General, Anthony Loke, will present a motion to determine whether DAP will stay or withdraw from the ruling bloc until the end of the 16th Parliament. The decision will be made through a secret ballot by 4,264 representatives from 1,704 eligible branches. DAP leaders have expressed different views, with some giving full freedom to their state representatives to decide, while others like DAP Perak have unanimously decided to stay with the Unity Government.
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  20. WorldMiddle EastWeatherEarthquake

    Ukrainian Drones Strike 'Galactica' Shopping Center in Donetsk

    A series of Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted 'Galactica' shopping centers in occupied Donetsk, Makiyivka, and Yenakieve, with the most recent incident occurring on August 25 in Donetsk. The attacks have resulted in fires engulfing the buildings, causing significant damage. Local residents and monitoring channels have reported and shared footage of the incidents.
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  22. WorldRegulatorsProtestWarReliefMiddle East

    Drone Attack in Moscow: Nine Drones Shot Down, Three Injured

    Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that the Ministry of Defense's air defense forces shot down nine more drones attacking Moscow. Three people in the Moscow Ring Road (MKAD) area were injured and are receiving necessary assistance. Specialists from emergency services are working at the crash sites. The total number of drones shot down has reached 122.
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