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Middle East news — August 23, 2026 - Page 15

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 15 of 30.

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  3. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Kerala MPs to Hold Hunger Strike on Onam Against Palakkad Railway Division Bifurcation

    MPs from Kerala will stage a hunger strike on Onam day against the Centre's decision to bifurcate the Palakkad railway division and shift stations, including Mangaluru, to the Mysuru division. The protest will take place from 9 am to 6 pm on August 26 at the Palakkad Railway Divisional Office. Leaders argue that the move could cost the Palakkad division around Rs 600 crore in revenue and make decision-making more difficult for the northern districts of Kerala. Both UDF and LDF leaders have opposed the decision.
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  4. WorldAsiaMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    India, China to Hold 25th Round of Boundary Talks

    National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set to visit Beijing on August 24 to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the boundary issue. The talks come ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS summit. Both sides aim to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and manage their differences.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant Resumes Full Operation

    Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant, which produces nearly half of the country's electricity, has resumed full operation after low water levels in the Danube River affected its cooling capacity. The plant restarted its third reactor on Saturday and is expected to reach full capacity of 2000 megawatts by Wednesday. Emergency measures, including the construction of a weir and sinking of barges, were taken to raise the water level and enable the restart. The plant had been operating at reduced capacity since late July due to the drought and low water levels.
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  6. SportsMiddle East

    Akane Yamaguchi Reaches World Badminton Championships Finals

    Japan's Akane Yamaguchi defeated Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong in straight sets to reach the finals of the World Badminton Championships in New Delhi on Saturday. Yamaguchi expressed that she doesn't dwell much on previous wins. Meanwhile, world number 1 Korean shuttler An Se Young won her semi-finals against China's Wang Zhi Yi, looking forward to her finals match against Yamaguchi.
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  8. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Paper Airplanes from Gaza Spark Security Concerns

    Several news outlets reported the discovery of paper airplanes in Israeli territories near the Gaza Strip. Residents and settlers expressed concern, demanding a response from the Israeli army. A military official suggested Hamas could be involved in launching the paper airplanes to test Israeli forces. The Israeli Defense Minister Katz declared paper airplanes a threat to national security.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastChinaPublic Health

    UK Considers Equipping Civilian Ships with Portable Sonar Systems to Detect Russian Submarines

    The UK is exploring the possibility of equipping civilian ships with affordable and portable fiber optic sonar systems capable of detecting Russian submarines and warships at distances over 60 miles. The technology, already tested by the Royal Navy and used by the Dutch military, could help offset the reduction in the British fleet and strengthen defense amid increasing Russian naval activity around UK waters and undersea cables.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaResearch

    India Tests First Fully Indigenous AK-203 Rifle 'Sher'

    India has successfully test-fired its first fully indigenous AK-203 assault rifle, named 'Sher', at the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) facility in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi. The rifle, based on the reliable Kalashnikov design, uses 7.62×39mm ammunition and can fire around 700 rounds per minute with an effective range of up to 800 metres. It uses a detachable magazine holding 30 rounds. Army trials for the weapon are set to begin in September.
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  12. PoliticsBillMiddle EastIsrael

    Russian Strikes Destroy Ukrainian Deployment Points

    Russian military operations have resulted in the destruction of temporary deployment points of two Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades. The strikes were carried out using FAB-500 and FAB-1500 bombs, with the Russian Ministry of Defense confirming the successful destruction of targets. The affected areas include Belozerskoe in the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) and Kurganne in the Kharkiv region.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionSanctionsMiddle East

    Ukrainian Drones Attack OZON Warehouses in Russia

    Ukrainian drones targeted OZON warehouses in Orenburg and St. Petersburg, causing fires and damage. In Orenburg, several drones were shot down, and debris fell on the OZON logistics complex, starting a fire. More than 300 employees were evacuated. The company has temporarily stopped accepting deliveries and hidden affected goods from its marketplace. In St. Petersburg, a large fire broke out at a warehouse complex near an OZON facility, with no reported casualties. The fire has been assigned a 4th degree of complexity, and over 200 firefighters are battling the blaze. This is the second OZON warehouse attacked by Ukrainian forces in two days.
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    Saudi Minister Meets Media Delegation in Paris

    Sultan bin Yusuf Al-Dosari, the Saudi Minister of Media, met with the media delegation accompanying Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman during his visit to France. The minister emphasized the importance of the visit in strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and France, and praised the media delegation's role in covering the visit.
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  20. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Colombia's Steel Industry Donates 1,000 Tons for Chocó Earthquake Reconstruction

    The Association of National Entrepreneurs of Colombia (ANDI) announced a donation of 1,000 tons of steel from its affiliated companies for priority recovery works in Chocó department following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. The donation, channeled through the Material Bank, covers 100% of the initial steel requirements for reconstruction. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Housing, City and Territory and the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). The steel industry expresses its solidarity and commitment to the affected region, ensuring high-quality, certified, and earthquake-resistant material.
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  21. PoliticsMiddle East

    March for Freedom of Political Prisoners in Venezuela

    A march for the freedom of political prisoners in Venezuela is scheduled for August 24. The 'Gran Marcha Una Sola Voz Por La Libertad' will take place at 11:00 AM in Caracas, with participants meeting at Parque Carabobo Square. Organizers, including the Alliance for the Freedom of Political Prisoners, have called on attendees to wear white shirts and bring photos of detained relatives. The march aims to demand the release of all political prisoners and rejects alternative measures announced for 131 detainees.
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  24. PoliticsLawJudiciaryMiddle East

    100 Detained at Pro-Ukraine Music Festival Raid

    Law enforcement conducted a raid on an informal music festival in Leningrad Oblast, detaining around 100 people. The raid was prompted by suspicions of performing songs supporting Ukraine, calls for regime change in Russia, and mass drug use. Organizers traditionally kept the location secret and notified participants a day before the event. The festival has been held annually since 2023.
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