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Middle East news — August 23, 2026 - Page 27

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 27 of 30.

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  1. WorldMiddle EastWeatherBiodiversity

    Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding, Injuries, and Evacuations in Tarragona

    Heavy rainfall in Tarragona and Baix Penedès regions caused flooding, injuries, and evacuations on Saturday morning. Around 140 liters per square meter fell, exceeding forecasts and leading to the collapse of a wall that injured three people, one critically. A campsite and a nightclub were evacuated, and rail and road traffic was interrupted. The Catalan Meteorological Service issued warnings but did not send an ES-Alert due to the risk level not reaching 5 or 6 out of 6.
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  2. PoliticsLocal GovMiddle East

    Florida Mandates Teaching of Communism's Dangers

    Florida has implemented new educational standards requiring students from sixth grade onwards to study the history and dangers of communism. The curriculum covers regimes like the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, North Korea, and Venezuela, emphasizing how these systems suppress freedoms, abuse power, and cause widespread suffering. This move aims to equip students with a truthful understanding of communism's impact.
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  3. CultureMiddle East

    Belgium Gains New Prince: Prince Laurent Officially Recognizes Son

    Prince Laurent of Belgium has officially acknowledged Clément Vandenkerckhove as his son, making him a prince of Belgium. The 26-year-old, born out of wedlock to Belgian singer Wendy Van Wanten, was recognized by Prince Laurent in February 2025. While this grants Clément the title of prince and inheritance rights within the family, he will not receive a royal allowance or succession rights, nor participate in public royal events.
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  4. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth America

    Manabí Electoral Board Denies Luisa González's Candidacy for Prefecture

    The Provincial Electoral Board of Manabí denied the registration of Luisa González as a candidate for prefect by Pachakutik due to lack of affiliation with the movement for at least two years before the definition of candidacies. The decision also affects her candidate for vice-prefect, Gabriel Giler. The Board accepted objections from Mishel Andrea Mancheno Dávila (ADN) and Eitel James Zambrano Ortiz (ABC Alliance), while rejecting others. Pachakutik has 48 hours to rectify the candidacies.
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  5. WorldLocal GovEuropeMiddle East

    Brazilian Woman Found Dead in Ireland; Police Investigate as Homicide

    A 31-year-old Brazilian woman, Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, was found dead in her apartment in Limerick, Ireland on Friday (21). The Irish police (Garda) are investigating her death as a homicide. Jady had been living in Ireland for three years, working as an administrative assistant and law graduate. Her body showed signs of violence, and she was reportedly separating from her boyfriend. The Brazilian Embassy in Dublin is providing consular assistance.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastCentral Asia

    Gaza Death Toll Rises to 73,420 Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks

    The number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 2023 has reached 73,420, with over 174,000 injured. Recent attacks have resulted in additional casualties, with reports of two martyrs in the past 48 hours. Rescue teams face difficulties accessing areas under attack. Medical sources and local media provide updates on the escalating situation.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Flávio Bolsonaro Promises to Revive Agro Sector at Barretos Bull Festival

    Presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) attended the Festa do Peão de Barretos, where he promised to revive the Brazilian agro sector, which he described as being 'almost sick'. Speaking alongside Governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos), who is running for re-election, Bolsonaro stated that the agro sector will once again become 'a great global pride'.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    Wildfires in the Country: Latest Updates

    Over the past few days, the country has been battling a significant number of wildfires. In the last 24 hours alone, 32 fires were reported, with 6 remaining active and 4 under surveillance. The Ministry of Defense has deployed substantial resources to manage the situation, including operational forces, fire-fighting vehicles, helicopters, and aircraft. As of August 23, 7 active fires are still burning, with 8 under control. A total of 213 forces have been deployed to combat these fires.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Tokayev Urges Kazakhstanis to Revert to Traditional Greetings, Discourages Hugs and Kisses

    Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, has spoken out against the modern trend of hugs and kisses as greetings, advocating for a return to traditional customs. In a series of statements, Tokayev emphasized that men should shake hands firmly and limit smiles, rather than engaging in physical affection. He also stressed the importance of cultivating a culture of cleanliness and order, both physically and mentally, to become a truly cultural nation.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    955th Anniversary of Malazgirt Victory Celebrations Begin in Ahlat

    Celebrations for the 955th anniversary of the Malazgirt Victory have begun in Ahlat, Bitlis. The event features a tent with Seljuk motifs, 50 thematic tents, traditional sports like horse archery and javelin throwing, cultural activities, and a mehter performance. Governor Karakaya and MP Bedirhanoğlu emphasized the importance of the victory and its message of brotherhood.
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  18. SportsMiddle East

    Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha Wins Buenos Aires Half Marathon, Sets New World Record

    Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha Atomsa won the Buenos Aires Half Marathon, setting a new world record with a time of 56 minutes and 51 seconds. In the women's international competition, Fotyen Tesfay Haylu won first place and set a new circuit record. The event saw over 31,000 participants and included a renewed circuit designed for records. The race also featured international figures like Yomif Kejelcha and Argentine references such as Florencia Borelli and Ignacio Erario.
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  19. WorldMiddle EastFraud

    Thailand Cracks Down on Gray Capital Identity Laundering

    Thailand's Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has exposed four core methods used by gray capital to launder identities: identity theft, abuse of residency, forged birth records, and multiple identity rotation. The interior, immigration, hospital, and banking systems are now interconnected for automated cross-departmental verification, making it risky to buy identities or fake residencies. Thailand is committed to genuine investment and has zero tolerance for code-holding and identity-buying gray activities.
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  22. PoliticsLocal GovCorruptionMiddle East

    ED Raids IAS Officer Gangwar's Premises in KPSC Scam Case

    The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the premises of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in Bengaluru and Bareilly under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Gangwar, a 2016-batch IAS officer currently serving as Director-MSME in Karnataka, was earlier the Controller of Examinations at the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The raids are linked to an alleged money laundering case involving irregularities in a Veterinary Officers recruitment exam.
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  24. WorldBillLawMiddle East

    Montenegro's Diplomatic Network Criticized for Lack of Ambassadors and Political Appointments

    Montenegro's diplomatic network is facing criticism for having key embassies without ambassadors for years, including Berlin, and for political appointments being made without regard for professional criteria. Andrija Nikolić, head of the Club of MPs of the Democratic Party of Socialists, argues that diplomacy should not be a party prize, but rather a state profession. He points out that while the government talks about European integrations, some embassies are understaffed or functioning at a lower level. Nikolić also criticizes the appointment of a new general consul in Istanbul, questioning the end of a parliamentary mandate and the fulfillment of prerequisites for a diplomatic function. Valentina Minić, MP of Democrats, responds by providing data that shows political appointments were common under DPS rule, with half of the ambassadors in 2019 not being career diplomats.
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