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Middle East news — August 23, 2026 - Page 8

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 8 of 30.

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  6. WorldMiddle EastCentral Asia

    Power Outages Affect Thousands in Krasnodar and Makiyivka

    Thousands of residents in Krasnodar and Makiyivka are facing planned and unplanned power outages. In Krasnodar, over 10,000 subscribers are affected by a planned outage of 54 transformer substations in the Kuibyshevsky district. In Makiyivka, outages are occurring due to critical overloads and emergency repairs on high-voltage lines, affecting various districts including Soviet, Central-Goroda, Kirovsky, Chervonogvardeysky, and Gornyatsky. Residents are advised to be patient and charge necessary devices in advance.
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  8. PoliticsMiddle EastConflictDefense

    Israeli Security Warns of West Bank Explosion

    Israeli security officials have warned that the West Bank is on the verge of explosion due to increasing Jewish extremist violence. This violence is straining the already overstretched Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and fueling clashes with Palestinians, raising fears of renewed Palestinian terrorism. Senior military officers have described the situation as 'out of control'.
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  9. PoliticsMiddle East

    Zema Cancels Band Debate Participation Due to Absences of Lula and Flávio

    Governor Romeu Zema of Minas Gerais has announced that he will not participate in the Band debate due to the confirmed absences of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Zema had initially agreed to participate in the event, which was meant to bring together Caiado, Zema, Renan, and Cury. However, after Lula and Flávio's absences were confirmed, Zema decided to cancel his trip to the debate.
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  10. SportsMiddle EastWhite-collarCyberattack

    Israeli Teenagers Arrested for Assaulting Palestinian Amputee in West Bank

    Israeli police arrested two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, for assaulting a Palestinian amputee with a stick in the Hebron area of the West Bank. The 16-year-old attacker was imprisoned, while his accomplice was placed under house arrest. The victim, Said al Omur, lost his leg last year due to a shooting by an Israeli settler. Police seized their vehicle, which was being driven without a license.
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  11. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    Venezuela: Parliament Removes Deputy Antonio Ecarri for Dollarization Plan

    The president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, has removed opposition deputy Antonio Ecarri from his position as head of the Venezuela-US Parliamentary Friendship Group. This decision follows Ecarri's proposal to dollarize Venezuela's economy, a plan he developed with economist Steve Hanke. Rodríguez accused Ecarri of violating the country's constitutional order and regulations by promoting this initiative.
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  12. SocietyMiddle EastBiodiversity

    Woman Killed During Visit to La Modelo Prison in Bogotá

    Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who was found with apparent signs of violence after visiting an inmate at La Modelo prison in Bogotá. The Ministry of Justice has condemned the incident and demanded clarification of what happened. The woman was found without vital signs in pavilion 13 around 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 22. The inmate she was visiting has been isolated and reportedly confessed to his involvement. The case has sparked outrage from Justice Minister Iván Cancino, who has called for swift action. The Ministry of Justice has ordered a review of security protocols and protective measures for women visitors.
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  15. WorldRegulatorsSummitMiddle East

    Russia's New Wave of Sabotage Against European Arms Factories

    Russia has launched a new wave of sabotage operations against European arms factories, according to Western intelligence reports cited by The Telegraph. The Kremlin is reportedly using local criminal groups to attack facilities producing weapons for Ukraine. Suspicious fires and explosions have occurred in Estonia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Italy, and other European countries. Intelligence believes Moscow is targeting Ukraine's supply chains and testing NATO's limits.
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  17. SportsMiddle East

    Alizé Cornet Criticizes US Open Mixed Doubles Format

    Former tennis player Alizé Cornet has criticized the US Open's mixed doubles format, which features singles stars like Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. Cornet, who is now a consultant on RMC, argues that this format disadvantages doubles specialists and turns the event into a 'money grab'. The new format has been controversial since its introduction last year, with some praising the star-studded lineup while others, like Cornet, question its sporting integrity.
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  22. PoliticsMiddle EastConflictDefense

    IDF Hunts for Stabbing Attacker in Uja Area

    IDF forces are pursuing a terrorist who carried out a stabbing attack near the village of Uja in the Binyamin and Jordan Valley Division. The attacker stabbed an Israeli, who is in moderate condition, and fled towards the village. Roadblocks have been set up in the area, and the IDF is in constant contact with residents and security forces. The Israeli army has been conducting a wide manhunt, including searches in Uja, Jericho, and surrounding areas, interrogating suspects, and gathering intelligence to locate the terrorist. Security footage captured the attack, showing the Palestinian terrorist lying in wait before attacking the Israeli. The attacker has been identified and arrested.
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