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Middle East news — August 23, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 30.

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  3. WorldMiddle EastClimate

    Ukraine Celebrates National Flag Day with Zelensky and Foreign Leaders

    On August 23, Ukraine commemorated its State Flag Day, a holiday that holds particular significance this year as the country continues to fight against Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky led the ceremony in Kyiv, joined by heads of state from Finland, Denmark, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and other European nations. The event included a minute of silence for those lost in the war.
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  4. WorldAsiaMiddle EastIndia

    India's Padikkal, Gill Form Century Stand in Colombo

    Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill scored a century partnership in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The left-right pair showed patience and composure, frustrating the hosts with their solid defence and assured footwork. This was only the third time India's No. 3 and No. 4 batters formed a hundred-run partnership since 2019. Padikkal scored his second consecutive century, repeating a feat last achieved by Cheteshwar Pujara in 2018-19. The partnership could become the central piece of India's batting.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Swimming Lessons for Trauma Relief in Gaza

    Swimming education programs and mass swimming lessons are being held for Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip to help them cope with the psychological traumas of living under heavy humanitarian crisis and blockade conditions, as well as the effects of war. These initiatives, such as 'Waves of Hope' and 'Swim Gaza', aim to provide a sense of normality and mitigate the destructive effects of conflict on children. Thousands of children, including those who have lost limbs or parents in Israeli attacks, are participating in these events to learn swimming and regain a sense of childhood after months of displacement and hardship.
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  9. WorldMiddle East

    Kazakhstan's Kurultai Elections Successful, Say Regional Leaders

    Leaders from Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan have congratulated Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the successful conduct of the Kurultai elections. The new parliament, with 145 deputies, is expected to contribute to the strengthening of Kazakhstan's statehood, improve legal and socio-political institutions, and ensure stable economic growth. The voter turnout was around 74.9%.
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  12. TechMiddle EastUnited KingdomHardware

    Russian Team Spirit Wins The International Dota 2 for Third Time

    Russian esports team Team Spirit has won The International, the prestigious Dota 2 tournament, for the third time. In the grand final held in Shanghai, they defeated another Russian team, Team Vision, with a score of 3:2. This is the first time in history that a team has won The International three times. Team Spirit received a prize of over $1.4 million from the total fund of three million.
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  13. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Putin Addresses Russian Fuel Market Issues

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that there are 'certain inconveniences' for people due to ongoing issues in the fuel market. He stated that the government is working to resolve these problems and that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is personally overseeing these issues. Putin also mentioned that a special commission has been created to address these concerns. The fuel market situation has been causing queues and shortages in many regions of Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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  14. PoliticsAppointmentsProtestMiddle East

    Iranian President Vows No Concessions, Seeks End to 'No War, No Peace' Situation

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that Iran will not make concessions to the enemy and is committed to resolving its problems with strength and logic. He emphasized the need to move beyond the current state of 'neither war nor peace', stating that Iran can achieve this through prudence, expediency, wisdom, and dignity. The President was speaking in the presence of the Supreme Leader and in reference to his speeches. He also mentioned that Iran is working towards making this happen.
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  15. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    Iran Seizes 997 Starlink Devices, Arrests 163

    Iranian police have seized 997 Starlink satellite internet devices and related equipment over the past four months, detaining 163 people. Authorities also impounded 15 vehicles used for transporting the devices. The seizures were made through various borders, including western, northwestern, and southern maritime borders, with some equipment entering through Azerbaijan, Iraq's Kurdistan Region, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastLogisticsEarth

    Saudi Arabia Alters Oil Export Routes Amid Houthi Threats

    Saudi Arabia is once again adjusting its oil export routes due to threats from Houthi rebels in the southern Red Sea. The kingdom has increased oil exports through the northern Red Sea by about a third, reaching 1.1 million barrels per day. Saudi Aramco is using tankers to transport oil from Yanbu to Ain Sukhna in Egypt, where it is transferred through the SUMED pipeline to the Mediterranean port of Sidi Kerir. At least four tankers have made the trip two or more times, transporting about 16.3 million barrels. This rerouting is another illustration of the ongoing trade friction imposed by the war in Yemen.
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  18. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    AfD Leader Alice Weidel Calls for Germany to Exit Euro and Close Borders

    AfD leader Alice Weidel has reiterated her party's stance on key issues in a ZDF summer interview. She called for Germany to exit the Eurozone and Schengen Agreement, describing the Euro as an 'unstable currency' and criticizing open borders. Weidel also vowed to send back all Syrians living in Germany to their homeland. Looking ahead to upcoming state elections, she expressed confidence that the AfD will govern in the first federal states and nationally.
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  19. SportsProtestMiddle EastHockey

    Feyenoord Fans' Fireworks Incident Halts Cambuur Match

    A Dutch Eredivisie match between SC Cambuur and Feyenoord was interrupted after 12 minutes due to Feyenoord fans setting off fireworks. The referee sent both teams off the field, and the match resumed after a delay. The incident resulted in injuries to fans, with five Cambuur supporters and three others hurt. The KNVB protocol did not initially call for a strike, but the supporters' association spoke out against the fireworks action.
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