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Middle East news — August 23, 2026 - Page 12

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 12 of 30.

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  1. WorldMiddle East

    Passport Validity Extended to 10 Years for Adults, 7 Years for Children

    The National Affairs Commission and the Interior Affairs Commission of the Parliament have amended the Passport Law, extending the validity period of passports. For individuals aged 15 and above, passports will be valid for 10 years, while for those under 15, the validity period is set at 7 years. This decision is subject to final approval by the Council of Guardians and the Parliament.
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  3. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha Sets New World Record in Half Marathon

    Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha has set a new world record in the half marathon, completing the distance in 56 minutes and 51 seconds at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon. The previous record was held by Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo, who ran the distance in 57 minutes and 20 seconds. This is Kejelcha's second world record in the half marathon, having previously set a time of 57 minutes and 30 seconds in Valencia in October 2024. The 29-year-old Ethiopian also holds the world record for the 10 km run.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Large Wildfire Near Reno Threatens Homes and Prompts Evacuations

    A large wildfire is burning near the American gambling city of Reno, Nevada. The fire has consumed over 10,500 acres, threatening approximately 1,000 homes and prompting evacuations. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County. The Reno mayor and fire chief have urged residents to evacuate immediately if ordered, stating that structures have already been damaged by the fire. Over 400 firefighters are battling the blaze, with three helicopters assisting overnight.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Iran Discovers Massive Gas Reserves in Fars Province

    Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced the discovery of over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in a field in the southern Fars province. With a recovery rate of around 72%, this amounts to approximately 5.7 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas, equivalent to the output of one South Pars phase for 15 years. The gas is 'sweet', reducing development and production costs, and the discovery also includes large volumes of condensates, creating tens of billions of dollars in new value for Iran.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsTalksMiddle East

    Syria Expects Talks with Israel to Resume Soon

    Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Shibeani has stated that Syria expects to resume talks with Israel regarding a security agreement soon. Despite not currently trusting Israel, Damascus extends its hand towards diplomacy and urges Israel to seize this historic opportunity. The priority is to stop Israeli attacks on Syrian territory. Communications with Israel were cut off after its attack on Abu al-Thoor military airport on August 18, 2026.
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  11. SocietyMiddle EastWhite-collarFraud

    Recidivist Arrested for Robbery Two Months After Release

    A 36-year-old man with 19 criminal records and three previous convictions was arrested by the Buenos Aires City Police for breaking into a printing company. The man, who had been released from prison just two months earlier for an attempted robbery, had an extensive criminal record dating back to 2018. He was caught near the scene with stolen items from the establishment.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Fatah Distributes Governorates for Upcoming Elections

    Fatah movement has begun preparations for the upcoming elections by distributing governorates among its Central Committee members. The distribution is as follows: Tubas for Zakaria Zaydib, Tulkarim for Musa Abu Zeid, Nablus for Ahmed Abu Holi, Qalqilya for Laila Ghanem, Salfit for Tawfiq Al-Tayrawi, Ramallah and Al-Bireh for Mohammad Shtayyeh, Jericho for Adnan Ghait, Jerusalem for Hussein Al-Sheikh, Bethlehem for Mohammad Al-Madani, Jenin for Dalal Salamah, and Hebron for Majed Faraj. Mahmoud Al-Aloul and Jibril Rajoub were excluded from the electoral districts.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages in Latvia

    A strong storm hit Latvia on Saturday, causing the most widespread power outages in the last 20 years. By Sunday morning, around 277,000 households were affected, with damage to both distribution and transmission networks. The storm began after 18:00 on Saturday and continued until early Sunday morning. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with over 100,000 customers' power restored by Sunday evening.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Visit by Whitcomb and Kushner to Kyiv and Moscow Postponed

    The visit of US President Trump's special envoy Stephen Whitcomb and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Kyiv and Moscow has been postponed, according to multiple reports from TASS and other media outlets. The visit was initially agreed upon by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in June and was intended to revitalize negotiations on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. However, it is now unlikely to take place by the end of August, with reasons for the postponement remaining unspecified.
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  18. WorldBillMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    European Bases Backed US Operations Against Iran

    During a 40-day conflict, numerous European bases supported US military operations against Iran. The UK likely provided the most significant support, while France also allowed US aircraft landings. Bulgaria, due to its proximity to Iran, permitted the use of its military bases. Despite some European leaders publicly distancing themselves from the conflict, their countries' bases played a significant role.
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  21. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionInvestigationMiddle East

    Nordic Nations Lose Trust in FIFA President Infantino

    Six Nordic football associations (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands) have issued a joint statement expressing their loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They have 'serious concerns' about FIFA's governance and decision-making processes, and support an independent review of Infantino's proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise. The associations also back calls for Infantino's resignation from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF.
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