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Middle East news — August 23, 2026 - Page 23

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

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  2. PoliticsBillWarMiddle East

    Zelenskyy: Ukraine to Equalize Occupied and Liberated Territories by End of 2026

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that by the end of 2026, Ukraine aims to reach parity between the areas of territory occupied by Russia since the beginning of the year and the areas liberated by the Defense Forces. As of now, 990 square kilometers are occupied, and 820 square kilometers have been liberated. Zelenskyy also reported that the Dnipropetrovsk region is almost completely liberated, with only three small settlements remaining under Russian control.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Israeli Military Actions in Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Israeli occupation forces have been conducting military operations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. In the Gaza Strip, Israeli artillery shelled the northeast of Nusairat refugee camp. In the West Bank, Israeli forces stormed the area and targeted protests against the occupation in various locations, including Al-Lar town north of Nablus and Al-Laham refugee camp west of Khan Younis.
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  9. SocietyRegulatorsMiddle EastWhite-collar

    Mother of Retired General Dies After Robbery

    Raquel Guerrero, 84, mother of retired Colombian general José Luis Esparza, died after suffering severe head injuries in a robbery in Bucaramanga. The incident occurred when a man on a motorcycle attempted to snatch her bag using the 'raponazo' method, causing her to fall and hit her head. Guerrero remained in critical condition for nearly a month before passing away. The suspect, Juan Carlos Ortiz Flórez, was arrested and initially charged with illegal possession of firearms, but the case was later reclassified as homicide.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastBiodiversity

    Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Krakow: Two Dead, Child Critical

    A tragic pedestrian accident occurred in Krakow on August 22, 2026. A car driven by a 26-year-old man, later identified as Hubert B., hit three pedestrians on the sidewalk - two adults and an 8-month-old child in a stroller. The couple died in the hospital, while their child is fighting for their life in critical condition. Investigators determined that excessive speed was the cause of the driver losing control and driving onto the sidewalk.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastChinaPublic Health

    Rosatom Returns Employees to Bushehr Nuclear Plant

    Rosatom, Russia's state-owned nuclear energy company, is returning its employees to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran. As of now, 42 specialists are already on site, with plans to increase this number to 100 by autumn. The return began on August 22 after a minimum crew remained at the plant during a spring evacuation due to military operations. The situation at the plant and in the region is reported to be calm and stable.
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  14. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Haitians Protest Over Document Irregularities at Chilean Embassy

    Haitian citizens in Chile gathered outside their country's embassy in Santiago to protest against delays and irregularities in obtaining necessary documents from local authorities. The protests turned tumultuous with some protesters entering the embassy's facilities, leading to an intervention by Chilean police (Carabineros). The main issue was the difficulty in obtaining criminal record certificates required to regularize immigration status, with some alleging exorbitant fees for invalid or undelivered documents.
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  15. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    Nigeria's 'Fake' Agency Expansion

    A newly established agency in Nigeria, described as 'fake', has been building a nationwide network by seeking support from various state governments. Between January and February, the agency contacted governors in Lagos, Imo, Ondo, Sokoto, Edo, and Nasarawa, requesting government backing, state coordinators, funding, land, and participation in domestic and international programs.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    North Korea's Troop Movements to Russia: Ukraine's Concerns and Intelligence Reports

    Ukraine's military reports signs of preparations for additional deployment of North Korean troops to Russia, but no imminent deployment detected yet. North Korea previously deployed troops to Ukraine in 2014 using Russian ships, aircraft, and trains. Ukraine's intelligence agency claims that 8,500 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia since October 2024, including drone operators and engineers, with predictions of up to 50,000 more troops requested by President Putin. North Korean officials dismiss these claims as baseless.
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  22. WorldLocal GovCivil RightsMiddle East

    Polish Activists Demand Shutdown of Ukrainian Surrogacy Clinic

    Activists in Poland are calling for the closure of a Ukrainian surrogate motherhood clinic in Warsaw, alleging that its activities are illegal and exploitative. Led by local politician Robert Bąkiewicz, they argue that Poland should not be a hub for such practices. The clinic, BioTexCom, is accused of operating in a legal grey zone and promoting surrogacy as a commercial service, which is not recognized by Polish law. Activists describe the clinic's practices as 'human trafficking and modern-day slavery'.
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  23. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovIndictmentMiddle East

    Mali Prisoner Exchange: 22 Soldiers Freed for 9 Terrorists

    On Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Anéfis, Mali, a prisoner exchange took place between the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) and the Azamerde Liberation Front (FLA). Twenty-two Malian soldiers were released in exchange for nine FLA terrorists. This exchange was part of a series of negotiations involving Malian and foreign intermediaries aimed at easing tensions between Bamako and Algiers.
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