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Middle East news — August 23, 2026 - Page 5

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 30.

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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Zelensky's Refusal to Hold Elections Sparks Criticism in France

    French political figures, including Florian Philippot of the Patriots party, have criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's refusal to hold elections, stating that he is using the ongoing conflict as an excuse to avoid them. Philippot believes that Zelensky is willing to continue the war at any cost despite the majority opinion of Ukrainians. He has called for the cessation of financial and military support to Ukraine.
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  5. PoliticsBillRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Sean Duffy Mocks Canada's Military Capabilities

    U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has sparked controversy by dismissing Canada's military capabilities. In a series of tweets, Duffy stated that Canada 'doesn't have a military' and suggested that any attempt to go to war with the U.S., particularly under former President Donald Trump, would be 'foolish'. His comments have been met with criticism and debate.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Migrant Boat Capsizing: 11 Bodies Recovered, Dozens Missing

    A migrant boat carrying 15 people capsized off the coast of Ben Guerdane, Tunisia. Search and rescue operations have recovered 11 bodies, including four on Saturday and seven more later. The sole survivor, Wissem Chouat, was found after spending nearly 48 hours at sea. Several people remain missing, with families calling for intensified search efforts. The boat left in unstable weather conditions, and migrant boats are more active during the summer due to stable weather conditions.
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  12. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    EU Countries Push for Windfall Tax on Oil Companies Amid Iran War Profits

    Several EU countries, including Germany, Italy, Austria, Poland, Portugal, and Spain, are calling for a windfall tax on oil companies' excessive profits due to the Middle East war. The finance ministers want to discuss this at an upcoming EU meeting in Dublin. They argue that the current measures have not been sufficient to stabilize prices and that a common EU approach is needed to tax these extraordinary profits.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast AsiaIsrael

    US Loses Access to 15 Persian Gulf Bases

    Retired US General Barry McCaffrey and other sources report that the US Armed Forces have permanently lost access to 15 Persian Gulf bases. Iran is now poised to control access to the Gulf states, with the US needing to negotiate new access points in western Saudi Arabia, Israel, and southern Europe. This comes amidst discussions of a smaller US military presence in the region due to damaged bases.
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  19. PoliticsMiddle EastPublic Health

    Turkey's Defense Industry Revolution

    Turkey's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz praised the country's defense industry at TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan, describing it as having undergone a revolution in the last 25 years. He credited President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for this transformation, highlighting the integration of air and naval power, and the involvement of young people in the industry. Yılmaz emphasized the importance of the defense industry for national security and independent foreign policy, and noted its role in technological advancements and economic growth.
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  24. WorldRegulatorsWarMiddle East

    UN Security Council to Discuss Russia's War in Ukraine on Independence Day

    The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Monday, August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, to discuss Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. The meeting was initiated by five European members of the Security Council - Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, and the United Kingdom. It is expected to be chaired by Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. The situation will be reported on by UN representatives Rosemary DiCarlo and Tom Fletcher.
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