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Middle East news — August 20, 2026 - Page 5

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 6.

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World Asia Middle East United Kingdom
Aug 20, 2026, 06:49 UTC
Indian National Dies in Israel, Suspect Arrested
An Indian national, Rajiv Acharya, has died in Israel. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed his death and stated that a suspect has been arrested. The Embassy is in close contact with Israeli authorities to establish the full facts and circumstances of the incident. They have extended condolences to Acharya's family and are ready to provide assistance.
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World Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 06:49 UTC
EasyJet to End All Flights from Leeds Bradford Airport in 2027
EasyJet has announced it will cease all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport starting January 5, 2027, ending 16 years of service. Passengers will receive options for refunds or rebooking. The airline aims to focus on 'maintaining and developing' its 'most popular' routes, leading to the cancellation of six popular destinations including Barcelona, Paris, Belfast, Malaga, Mallorca, and Geneva.
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World Middle East Conflict Grid
Aug 20, 2026, 06:49 UTC
Rocket Attacks on Kyiv Region
Multiple rocket launches, including 'Banderol' rockets, are targeting the Kyiv region. The threat is currently for the Kyiv and Brovarskyi districts, with up to 25 rockets reported. The main direction of the strike is Kyiv/region, with repeated launches by Tu-95/160 aircraft. Alerts have been issued for the capital.
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Politics Regulators Local Gov Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 06:49 UTC
Communist Party's Lenin Propaganda Banned in Tyumen
The Election Commission of Tyumen Oblast rejected 20,000 agitational newspapers of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) due to a ban on using images of deceased people in pre-election agitation. The newspapers featured a photograph of Vladimir Lenin, which violated a law passed in May 2021. The CPRF intended to distribute the print run ahead of the State Duma and regional parliament elections but decided not to argue with the commission after explanations from the Central Election Commission.
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World Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 06:49 UTC
Audio Flashes at 07:50 and 08:50 on August 19
Two audio flashes were reported on August 19, one at 07:50 and another at 08:50. The first flash was accompanied by a source note '(Adnkronos)'.
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World Middle East Weather
Aug 20, 2026, 06:24 UTC
Russian Missile Strikes on Kyiv Kill Dozens, Injure Hundreds
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 30. The attack, which lasted for hours, targeted residential areas, warehouses, and infrastructure. Rescuers continue to work at the strike sites.
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World Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 06:24 UTC
8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling Into Boat Propeller in Rostov Oblast
An 8-year-old girl died after falling out of a boat and being caught in the propeller of its motor on the Don River near Azov in Rostov Oblast. The incident occurred on August 18, with the girl being taken to the pier but succumbing to her injuries before medical help arrived. The tragedy is under investigation.
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World Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 06:02 UTC
Bear Attacks Kill Woman in Altai; Hunters Kill Five Bears
A 29-year-old woman from Novosibirsk was killed by a bear while camping in the Altai Mountains. Following the incident, hunters killed five bears in the region. Authorities imposed a nighttime curfew and issued additional hunting licenses to control the bear population.
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World Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 06:00 UTC
Power Outages and Blackouts in Zaporizhzhia Region
Due to Russian strikes, the Zaporizhzhia region is experiencing power outages and blackouts. Restoration work is underway, with energy workers using alternative sources to restore electricity. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has lost external power supply multiple times this year, switching to backup diesel generators to maintain safety systems. Regular blackouts are wearing out equipment and increasing risks to nuclear safety. The situation at ZNPP remains fragile under Russian occupation.
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World Middle East Weather
Aug 20, 2026, 05:38 UTC
Russian Drone Crashes in Romania Near Ukrainian Border
A drone believed to be of Russian origin crashed in an uninhabited area in Tulcea county, eastern Romania, near the border with Ukraine. The Romanian Ministry of Defense reported that the drone entered Romanian airspace at around 03:21, approximately 13 kilometers east of the city of Galați, and fell around 03:24, about 4 kilometers northeast of the town of Grindu. The incident occurred amid ongoing Russian military activity in neighboring Ukraine. There were no casualties or damage reported.
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World Middle East Commodities
Aug 20, 2026, 05:37 UTC
Greece Gasoline Prices Surge Above €2 Per Liter
The average cost of gasoline in Greece has surpassed €2 per liter, with some regions reporting prices as high as €2.25 per liter. This increase is attributed to rising international oil prices, which have climbed above $91 per barrel. The surge in prices is expected to impact consumers and vacationers during the summer season. State subsidies are set to expire in two weeks, further burdening consumers. Fuel station owners anticipate potential price increases depending on international crude prices and exchange rates.
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World Middle East North America
Aug 20, 2026, 05:14 UTC
Piyush Goyal Visits Singapore for India-Singapore Ministerial and Business Roundtables
Union Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Singapore for the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) and 4th India-Singapore Business Roundtable. Accompanied by a 70-member Indian business delegation, Goyal will hold high-level Government-to-Business engagements and promote Indian agri-food exports. The visit aims to strengthen the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Singapore being a key economic partner and major source of investment for India. In FY 2025-26, Singapore was the largest source of FDI into India, with inflows of USD 19.8 billion.
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World Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 05:13 UTC
Trump Seeks to Meet Kim Jong Un This Year
US President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. Trump has ordered aides to arrange a meeting as early as this fall, possibly during his trip to Asia for the APEC summit in November. This comes after Trump scaled back joint US-South Korea military exercises, which he described as 'hostile' to Pyongyang. The last meeting between the two leaders was in 2019. Trump has not specified the agenda for the proposed meeting, but it is expected to focus on North Korea's nuclear program.
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World Regulators Local Gov Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 04:50 UTC
AIADMK MLAs Walk Out of Tamil Nadu Assembly Over Fisherman's Death
AIADMK MLAs, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Assembly condemning Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar for refusing to admit their attention motion regarding the death of a fisherman from Mayiladuthurai district. The fisherman was allegedly shot dead by sea pirates in Saudi Arabia, and his body has remained there for a week. AIADMK demands that the government bring back the body and provide assistance to the injured fishermen.
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World Middle East Conflict Earthquake
Aug 20, 2026, 04:27 UTC
Drone Strike Kills Minibus Driver in Ukraine's DNR
A drone strike in Ukraine's Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) resulted in the death of a minibus driver. The incident occurred on the R-280 highway in the Mangushsky district.
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World Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 04:05 UTC
Rubio to Meet Canadian Foreign Minister
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, following a delay in U.S. tariffs on Canada by President Trump.
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World Regulators Constitution Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 03:41 UTC
Ukraine's Ambassador Urges Poland to Issue Permit for Ukrainian Search Operations
Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, has been seeking at least one permit for Ukrainian search operations on Polish territory for several months but has not been successful. He called on the Polish side to issue such a permit, stating that Ukraine systematically issues permits to the Polish side for search and exhumation operations. Bodnar has been trying to obtain a permit for operations in Łasków for several months but has faced bureaucratic obstacles.
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World Middle East North America
Aug 20, 2026, 03:41 UTC
Russia and North Korea Advocate for New World Order
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has repeatedly stated that Russia and North Korea are jointly advocating for the creation of a 'new world order' based on multipolarity, equality, and respect for national interests. This collaboration, as per Lavrov's messages to his North Korean counterparts, aims to establish a fair and just international system.
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U.S.Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 02:58 UTC
Mike Huckabee Defends Claim: U.S. Existence Linked to Israel's
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has reiterated his controversial statement that if Israel had never existed, neither would the United States. Initially met with skepticism, Huckabee maintains that historical research supports his claim.
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World Africa Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 02:58 UTC
Massive Unclaimed Funds: 3999.577 Million Yuan Seeks Owner
A notice has been issued by the police in Bazhong and Baicheng, seeking the owner of 3999.577 million yuan. The owner has six months to claim the funds with valid identification and proof of ownership, or it will be remitted to the national treasury.
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World Middle East Earth
Aug 20, 2026, 02:14 UTC
Gold Mine Collapse in Cameroon Kills 100
A gold mine collapse in Cameroon has resulted in the deaths of at least 100 miners. Search and rescue operations are underway in the town of Zambezi.
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World Policy Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 02:14 UTC
Missing South Australian Couple Found Safe in Tasmania
An elderly couple from South Australia who went missing while sightseeing in Tasmania's north-west have been found safe with minor injuries. The search was launched after family members raised the alarm when the pair failed to return from a drive and could not be contacted.
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Politics Regulators Penalty Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 01:31 UTC
Trump Launches 'Most Crushing' Economic Operation Against Iran
US President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented economic offensive against Iran, describing it as the most significant operation ever undertaken against a country. He aims to cut off Iran's financial and economic support routes and isolate Tehran. Trump warned that any country providing aid to Iran will face severe economic consequences. This move comes after Iran missed an opportunity for an agreement with the US.
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World Bill Middle East
Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 UTC
North Korea Blames West for Ukraine Crisis
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, accused Western nations of using Ukraine as a tool for a proxy war against Russia. She stated that the U.S. and the West are responsible for the outbreak and continuation of the Ukrainian crisis, and that they are maintaining conditions for the conflict to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. She dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky's claim about North Korean troop deployment to Russia.
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