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Middle East news — August 21, 2026 - Page 6

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

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  2. WorldMiddle EastBudgetLogistics

    Mortgage Payments Decrease in Moscow, Nationwide

    The share of mortgage payments in the income of Moscow residents has decreased from 80% to 67% over the year. In June 2026, the average monthly mortgage payment for an apartment in a Moscow new building was 262,500 rubles. Nationwide, the average mortgage payment decreased by 15.9% to 136,200 rubles, and its share of the average income of residents decreased by 16 percentage points to 62%. This was facilitated by a decrease in interest rates on housing loans. However, housing has not become more affordable as the cost of housing continues to significantly outpace wage growth.
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    7 Dead, Including 5 Americans, in Kenya Helicopter Crash

    A helicopter crash in Kenya's Samburu County has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including five American citizens and Ecuador's intelligence chief. The crash occurred while the helicopter was flying from Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area. Among the deceased Americans was José Alberto Suárez, a Telemundo executive. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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    Israeli Settlers Set Fire to Palestinian Homes in West Bank

    Israeli settlers have set fire to Palestinian homes in the West Bank, with incidents reported in Khirbet al-Fakhit, Khirbet al-Fara, Tuwani, and other areas south of Hebron. The attacks have caused damage to residential properties and, in some cases, injured Palestinian residents. Israeli forces have been accused of failing to prevent or stop the attacks.
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    Think Tank Calls for U.S. Military Presence in Caribbean to Counter Cuba Threat

    A report by the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), a think tank linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, recommends reestablishing a permanent U.S. military presence in the Caribbean to keep Cuba, considered a threat to national security, under control. The analysis suggests expanding access agreements, overflight rights, and cooperative security locations with trusted partners, rather than building large permanent bases. It also advises increasing economic pressure on Cuba by seeking additional Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designations and severing Havana’s ties with countries like Russia and China. The report calls for removing the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) from power and demands elections, reforms, and accountability for past abuses.
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    Canadians Resistant to Lifting US Liquor Ban Despite Trade Deal

    A majority of Canadians are unlikely to buy American alcohol even if it returns to store shelves, according to recent polls. This resistance comes despite Prime Minister Mark Carney's request to provincial leaders to lift the ban as part of a trade agreement with the US. The ban was imposed in 2025 as a response to US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada. Some premiers, like Manitoba's Wab Kinew, have criticized Trump's lack of reliability and urged Canada not to yield in negotiations. Meanwhile, Quebec distillers have benefited from the absence of American products on store shelves.
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