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Middle East news — August 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. WorldLocal GovMiddle EastBudget

    Argentina's Birth Rate Decline: Economic Instability and Lack of Support

    Argentina's birth rate has fallen to historic lows due to economic instability, lack of support for families, and uncertainty about the future. The decline is not attributed to abortion, as stated by President Javier Milei. Key factors include precarious work, housing affordability, and lack of time for care. Public policies focusing on these issues are needed to support families and encourage childbearing.
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  3. PoliticsElectionsResignationMiddle East

    Rafael López Aliaga's Candidacy Challenged: Exclusion Requests Filed Over Alleged Hidden Re-election

    Rafael López Aliaga, former mayor of Lima, faces two exclusion requests for his candidacy as first regidor (lieutenant mayor) of Lima in the 2026 regional and municipal elections. Citizens argue that his current position on the list of Popular Renewal allows for a potential immediate re-election as mayor, which is prohibited by Peru's constitution. López Aliaga has previously changed positions on his candidacies and commitments. The Lima Center Electoral Jury (JEE) has granted him one day to respond to the complaints. Meanwhile, López Aliaga's party, Renewal Popular, has requested that the JEE dismiss the exclusion petition.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar Begins Official Visit to UK

    Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has begun a five-day official visit to the UK. He will meet with British officials, including Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Minister of State Stephen Doughty, to discuss bilateral ties and shared interests. Dar will also meet with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization to discuss regional maritime security.
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  5. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth America

    Lula Defends Investigation into Son Amid Influence Peddling Allegations

    President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) defended the continuation of investigations targeting his eldest son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, who is suspected of influence peddling and corruption. Lula stated that his son, like anyone else, must be investigated if he has acted incorrectly. Lulinha is the target of three investigations, with probes focusing on alleged influence peddling and corruption involving companies with the federal government. The investigations were authorized by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in late July, with Minister André Mendonça serving as the relator for two of the cases and Minister Flávio Dino overseeing the third. Lulinha's proximity to lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger, who was a target of Operation Sem Desconto, brought him into the radar of investigations.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Thunderstorm Advisories Issued Across Luzon

    PAGASA has issued thunderstorm advisories for various provinces in Luzon, including Zambales, Bataan, Batangas, Quezon, Rizal, Laguna, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan, and Metro Manila. These advisories, issued between August 22 and 24, 2026, warn of moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds expected within the next 2 to 3 hours. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures against flash floods and landslides.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastIntelligenceFraud

    Ukrainian TCC Employees Disguise Vehicles for Forced Mobilization

    Employees of the Ukrainian military commissariats (TCC) have been using service vehicles disguised as 'New Mail' deliveries to kidnap people for forced mobilization. This tactic involves impersonating mail delivery personnel. A video has surfaced showing a Ukrainian being forcibly conscripted into the front using such a vehicle. However, it was found that the car used was not registered to TCC employees but to a private individual in another region.
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  13. SportsMiddle EastIsraelBaseballHockey

    Ex-Cardinals Receiver Zay Jones Signs With Houston Texans

    Former Arizona Cardinals receiver Zay Jones has signed with the Houston Texans. Jones joins the Texans after spending the past two seasons with the Cardinals. He will be reunited with head coach DeMeco Ryans, who was previously the defensive coordinator for the 49ers when Jones played there in 2020. The Texans signed Jones and veteran receiver Sterling Shepard following an injury to second-year receiver Jayden Higgins. Jones had a rough start in Arizona with a five-game suspension in 2024 but played as a depth receiver in 2025. In two seasons with the Cardinals, he caught 20 passes for 267 yards and no touchdowns.
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  14. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastBaseball

    Browns' QB Decision Delayed After Another Uneven Preseason Game

    The Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback decision remains uncertain after another mixed performance from both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Todd Monken has not set a firm deadline for the decision but hinted that it could come soon. Watson completed 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards in the first half but did not throw a touchdown or interception. He also lost a fumble on a sack. Sanders entered in the third quarter and completed 6 of 11 passes for 79 yards with an interception. He showed flashes but the turnover loomed large. The Browns now have one preseason game remaining against the New England Patriots. Watson appears to have the advantage with the preseason nearing its end, but Sanders will have one more chance to state his case in front of a home crowd.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Gustavo Dudamel's Final Concert with Los Angeles Philharmonic

    Gustavo Dudamel, the renowned conductor, will bid farewell to the Los Angeles Philharmonic with a special 'Concert for Venezuela'. The event, aimed at raising funds for earthquake victims in Venezuela, will feature performances by Beck, Eduardo Betancourt, Meme del Real of Café Tacvba, and Natalia Lafourcade. The concert will take place on August 23 and can be followed live.
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  17. PoliticsCivil RightsTrialMiddle East

    PAN Demands Impeachment and Suspension of Powers Against Sinaloa Governor Rocha Moya

    The National Action Party (PAN) has called for the impeachment of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and the suspension of powers in the state following his return to office. PAN leader Jorge Romero challenged Morena to support these actions, stating that licenses and returns do not resolve the crisis in Sinaloa. PAN insists on a political trial and dissolution of powers in the entity.
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  18. SocietyLocal GovMiddle East

    Polish Man Arrested for Placing Fake Pizza Orders and Threatening Victims

    A 23-year-old man from Szczecin, Poland, was arrested for placing hundreds of fake food orders, predominantly pizzas, using other people's names and addresses. He included threats in the comments, such as kidnapping, arson, and car accidents. The largest order was for 300 pizzas, while one order totaled over 37,000 zł (approx. €8,500). The man used details of well-known politicians and media figures. He faces up to 8 years in prison.
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  21. PoliticsBillMiddle EastNorth America

    Lavrov Warns NATO, EU on Military Aid to Ukraine

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that NATO and EU countries are attempting to publicly distance themselves from their involvement in military aid to Ukraine. Lavrov noted that Moscow views European countries' influence on strikes against Russia as participation in the war and will hold them accountable. He specifically mentioned 'openly Russophobic elites' in Britain, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, and other NATO and EU countries.
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  22. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaEarth

    Egyptian Consortium Completes Tanzania's Julius Nyerere Dam and Hydroelectric Power Station

    Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the inauguration of Tanzania's Julius Nyerere Dam and Hydroelectric Power Station, highlighting Egypt's growing soft power in Africa. The project, implemented by an Egyptian consortium comprising The Arab Contractors and Elsewedy Electric, is one of Tanzania's major strategic undertakings in hydroelectric power generation. It aims to meet the country's growing electricity needs, reduce flood risks, and support economic development. The dam is a testament to Egyptian expertise in implementing major international projects and reflects the strong partnership between Egypt's public sector and private companies.
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  23. PoliticsRegulatorsDisinformationTrialMiddle East

    Daesh Attack on PMF Headquarters in Iraq

    Daesh (ISIS) carried out an attack on a military sector in Iraq, targeting the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The attack comes amidst signs of a reactivation of Daesh cells and recent US airstrikes on the same location. The PMF, a key force in Iraq's fight against terrorism, has been targeted in recent attacks, with the focus shifting from the perpetrators and the crime to whether the PMF were aware of the attack. The PMF press director, Muhannad Al Aqabi, stated that the PMF are committed to preserving the state and political process, and have united various Iraqi factions into a unified system.
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  24. PoliticsReliefMiddle EastIsrael

    Ukraine Allegedly Attacks Russia's Plesetsk Cosmodrome

    Ukrainian Armed Forces are suspected of attacking Russia's Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region using drones. The attack was reported by Ukrainian monitoring channels and local officials. This is the second consecutive day that drone activity has been detected in the region. In April, the head of Roscosmos had already warned about Ukraine's attempt to strike the cosmodrome. Plesetsk is Russia's main military spaceport, accounting for a large part of its launches.
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