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Middle East news — August 23, 2026 - Page 26

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 26 of 30.

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  3. WorldBillRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Italy Refuses to Take Back Migrants from Germany

    Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has announced that his country will not take back migrants from Germany despite new EU rules. Salvini justified this stance by criticizing German NGOs operating in the Mediterranean, which he claims bring thousands of 'illegal immigrants' to Italy's shores. The dispute between Rome and Berlin over the management of so-called secondary migration has escalated, with Salvini threatening to further block returns. Italy has not taken back any migrants from Germany since the new EU pact came into effect in mid-June and has rejected around 80,000 migrant return requests from other countries since 2023. A crisis meeting between Italian and German interior ministers is expected soon.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionStrikeMiddle East

    Drones Used to Monitor Traffic, Record Violations in Montenegro

    The police administration in Montenegro has started using drones for traffic monitoring and recording violations. In a month, over 200 of the most serious violations have been recorded, including unauthorized overtaking and speeding. The use of drones has led to a decrease in risky driver behavior and traffic accidents. The police have also conducted enhanced traffic controls using drones in Plav and Berane, resulting in 10 drivers being fined for improper overtaking.
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  10. WorldMiddle East

    Veterinarian Dies After Being Attacked by Senate Dog

    Vitória Valle de Oliveira Pinha, a 36-year-old veterinarian, died after being attacked by a Belgian Malinois dog at the Senate's Cinotecnia Service kennel in Brasília on Tuesday, August 18. She was providing animal care services at the time of the incident. Despite receiving immediate care and being taken to the Hospital de Base, she succumbed to her injuries four days later. The Senate and veterinary organizations expressed their condolences and solidarity with her family and colleagues.
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  12. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Iran Vows 'Devastating' Response to US Sanctions Threat

    Iran has warned of a 'devastating' response to US threats of new sanctions, with officials promising a 'crushing' and 'punitive' reaction. The US is set to impose the harshest financial penalties in history against Iran, aiming to topple its regime. Tehran has also condemned US plans to announce new sanctions, stating that any countries participating could be considered enemies.
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  13. PoliticsConstitutionMiddle EastNorth America

    Former Brazilian Minister and PDT Founder Manoel Dias Dies at 88

    Manoel Dias, a founder of the Democratic Labor Party (PDT) and former Minister of Labor and Employment, has passed away at the age of 88. Dias, who also served as a state deputy in Santa Catarina, died after being hospitalized due to health complications from a stroke he suffered in 2025. The cause of death was not disclosed. The PDT mourned his passing, describing him as a 'great companion' whose trajectory would continue to inspire future struggles.
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  14. WorldEuropeMiddle EastCollectibles

    BRICS Sports Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration in Visakhapatnam

    The BRICS Sports Meeting concluded in Visakhapatnam with a joint declaration on sporting cooperation. The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to sports cooperation through dialogue, mutual respect, and inclusiveness. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya called for a stronger BRICS Sporting Partnership with practical cooperation, including athlete and coach exchanges, joint competitions, and sharing of sports science and technology.
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  17. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Turkey's Monitoring and Evaluation Board Meets for First Time to Discuss Framework Law

    The Monitoring and Evaluation Board, chaired by Deputy President Cevdet Yılmaz, is set to hold its first meeting to discuss the implementation of Turkey's framework law, known as the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process. Topics to be covered include weapons surrender, legal procedures, social cohesion, and petitions. The meeting comes at a critical week for the law's implementation.
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  21. PoliticsLocal GovMiddle EastFraud

    Israeli Settlers Drag Palestinian Farmer's Donkey to Death

    Videos and reports show Israeli settlers stealing a donkey belonging to a Palestinian farmer in the South Hebron Hills, occupied West Bank. The settlers tied the donkey to a vehicle and dragged it until it died, with the animal struggling and trying to escape. This incident is part of a wider pattern of settler violence and dispossession against Palestinian communities.
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  22. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Ukraine Unlikely to Repay EU Loans, Says Former PM Azarov

    Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has stated that Europe knows it will not get back the money it has lent to the regime in Kiev. He believes that the main creditors are state institutions of the EU and leading countries of the Union. Azarov also mentioned that loans and Western assistance are covering the budget deficit and funding arms purchases, while an organized criminal group is embezzling the funds.
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  24. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastDefense

    Volunteers Shoot Down Ukrainian Missile with Machine Gun

    Volunteers of the mobile fire group 'BARS-Kursk' successfully shot down a Ukrainian long-range guided missile 'Flamingo' using a machine gun. The missile was launched from the Sumy region and was heading towards a strategic object in the Tula region. It was shot down at an altitude of less than 50 meters and a speed of up to 500 km/h. The missile's range is 3 thousand kilometers, and the warhead is almost a ton in the equivalent of TNT. The soldiers will be recommended for awards.
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