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Middle East news — August 21, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 6.

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  2. WorldBillAsiaMiddle East

    Peru and Mexico Restore Diplomatic Relations, Discuss Visa Waiver for Peruvians

    Peru and Mexico held their first bilateral meeting since restoring diplomatic relations, agreeing to normalize ties and strengthen coordination. Peru requested Mexico to reconsider the visa requirement for Peruvian citizens, which has impacted tourism. Both countries committed to reactivating various dialogue and cooperation mechanisms, including those related to disaster risk management, particularly in response to the El Niño phenomenon.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Fuel Prices Drop in Ukraine

    Ukrnafta and SOCAR have reduced fuel prices in Ukraine. Ukrnafta decreased the price of one type of gasoline by 3 hryvnia per liter, matching the price of regular A-95. SOCAR reduced prices on all types of gasoline by 0.50 hryvnia per liter and diesel by 1 hryvnia per liter. The average price of gasoline A-95 in Ukraine decreased by 10 kopecks to 80.05 hryvnia per liter, while diesel fuel decreased by 16 kopecks to 91.90 hryvnia per liter.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Activities in Jenin Governorate

    The texts describe various activities and locations in Jenin Governorate. These include Jenin City, Jenin Refugee Camp, Al-Manshiya, Kafr Taba, Barta'a, Ya'bad Junction, Wadi Barta'a, Al-Jalameh Crossing Area, Deir Al-Sheikh, 'Anza, Al-'Attara, Al-Zababda, Jaba', Al-Tayba, Jalbun, Umm Al-Tut, Zibuba, Deir Abu Da'if, Ya'bad, New Entrance to the City, Burqin, Wadi Burqin, Kfar, The Factory, Sabastiyah, Al-Hashimiya, Kafr Qud, and others.
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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Russia Proposes Fines for Non-Compliance with Governor Decisions

    The Russian government has submitted a bill to the State Duma proposing fines for non-compliance with decisions made by governors or regional operational headquarters. The bill covers areas such as public order, public safety, mobilization, and meeting the needs of the Armed Forces. Fines range from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles for citizens, 30,000 to 50,000 rubles for officials, and 300,000 to 1 million rubles for legal entities, with the possibility of suspending activities for up to 90 days.
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  9. WorldMiddle East

    Explosive-Laden Drone Found and Destroyed on Istanbul's Black Sea Coast

    An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suspected to be carrying explosives was discovered on the Black Sea coast in Istanbul's Arnavutköy district. Local residents alerted authorities, who dispatched coast guard teams and naval special forces to investigate. After examination, the drone was remotely detonated off the coast for safety reasons. The origin of the drone is still under investigation.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Dismisses U.S. Economic Measures as Doomed to Fail

    Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the U.S.'s latest economic measures against Iran as doomed to fail, citing the failure of similar past policies. In a series of tweets and statements, Araghchi pointed out that 'the most destructive sanctions in history' (14 years ago), 'maximum pressure' (8 years ago), and 'unconditional surrender' (5 months ago) all failed. He argued that today's 'most crushing economic operation ever' will meet the same fate, stating 'We've seen this movie before.'
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  13. SportsMiddle EastHockey

    Jannik Sinner Withdraws from US Open Due to Knee Injury

    World number one tennis player Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a persistent right knee injury. The Italian, who won Wimbledon this year, made the decision despite working hard with his team and medical staff. Sinner, who has not played since Wimbledon, said he needs more time to recover from his injury. His withdrawal leaves the US Open without one of its biggest contenders and opens the path for rivals like Carlos Alcaraz.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Finland Suspects Russian Aircraft of Airspace Violation

    Finland suspects a Russian aircraft, identified as an Ilyushin IL-20, of violating its airspace on August 20. The incident occurred in the western Gulf of Finland and lasted around three minutes. The aircraft flew up to 9 kilometers inside Finnish territory before leaving. Finland's Border Guard has launched an investigation, and the country's foreign ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand an explanation.
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  16. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaSoutheast Asia

    U.S. Deportees Mexican Migrants to Guatemala and Honduras

    The Trump administration has been deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, despite Mexico's willingness to accept its citizens. This practice, which began months ago, aims to deter migration by sending deportees farther from the U.S. border. Mexico has expressed its rejection of this policy, and the Mexican government has confirmed receiving over 2,200 Mexican deportees in transit this year.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Yemeni Armed Forces Strike Saudi Targets with Drones

    The Yemeni Armed Forces released footage showing the use of FPV drones to strike gatherings and equipment belonging to the Saudi-led coalition in Marib and the western coast. The attacks were carried out using Rujum al-Masirah drones and were described as accurate and high-quality. The military media distributed the footage, with some sources claiming the strikes were in response to previous Saudi-led coalition attacks.
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  22. PoliticsMiddle East

    Israel's Chief of Staff Visits Occupied Syrian Territory

    The Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir, visited the territory of Syria occupied by Israel. This visit was announced by the Israeli army and reported by various Israeli media outlets. The visit comes amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Turkey, with Israeli officials accusing Turkish President Erdogan of being an 'anti-Semitic dictator' and stating that Israel will act against Turkey's attempts to destabilize the region.
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  23. WorldAfricaMiddle EastEarth

    Colombia: Earthquake Response Criticized, Aid Needed

    Residents in Chocó, Colombia, are expressing dissatisfaction with the government's response to the August 10 earthquake, with many saying it's inadequate given the extent of the damage. Communities affected by the earthquake have denounced a lack of state assistance, while political figures like Iván Cepeda and Gustavo Petro have criticized the reconstruction policy. The UN reports that 1.2 million people need humanitarian aid, with some communities still out of reach.
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