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Middle East news — August 24, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 6.

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  1. WorldLawAsiaMiddle East

    Prisoner Exchange in Mali

    Tuareg groups in northern Mali released 22 soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces, including military personnel who had spent more than 3 years in captivity, as part of an exchange with the authorities in Bamako. The deal includes the release by Malian authorities of at least 8 elements from the Front for the Liberation of Azawad, in the latest prisoner exchange operation in a series of such operations in recent weeks.
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  2. WorldBillTalksMiddle East

    Sánchez Calls National Security Council to Address Ceuta Crisis

    Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Government, has called for an extraordinary meeting of the National Security Council to address the ongoing crisis in Ceuta, 26 days after the mass entry of migrants from Morocco. The meeting, to be held on Tuesday at 8:30 AM, will discuss the situation in Ceuta, which still has thousands of migrants, including unaccompanied minors. The council, which meets at the request of the head of the Executive, will be attended by several ministers and key security officials. This is the first time Sánchez has convened the council since the crisis began, and it comes amid criticism from opposition parties and calls for a unified command of the emergency.
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  3. PoliticsBillRegulatorsCeasefireMiddle East

    Russia's Lukoil Perm Refinery Halts Operations After Ukrainian Drone Attack

    Russia's seventh-largest oil processing plant, Lukoil's Permnefteorgsintez, has completely stopped operations following a drone attack by Ukrainian forces on August 21, industry sources report. The attack damaged the AVT-4 unit, which has a capacity of 14,100 tons per day, and may take at least one to two weeks to repair. Another main unit, AVT-5, has been shut down since July 29 due to a previous attack. The refinery processed about 12.6 million tons of raw materials in 2024, producing 5.3 million tons of diesel fuel and 2 million tons of gasoline.
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  4. PoliticsExecutiveRegulatorsMiddle East

    Putin Decree Allows Temporary State Management of Critical Infrastructure

    President Putin has signed a decree enabling the temporary transfer of critical infrastructure to state management if owners fail to ensure its security against external threats. Affected facilities may include banks, power plants, data centers, nuclear energy objects, industrial enterprises, communications, fuel and energy complex, life support systems, and other strategically important objects. The property can only be returned to its owners by a decision of the Russian government.
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  9. PoliticsJudiciaryTrialMiddle East

    Russia Must Achieve Absolute Victory in Ukraine by 2030 to Prepare for Potential NATO Confrontation

    A member of the State Duma's defense committee, Viktor Sobolev, has stated that Russia must complete its 'special military operation' (SVO) in Ukraine with an absolute victory by 2030 to be ready for a possible military confrontation with NATO countries. Sobolev claims that Poland, Germany, France, the UK, and other NATO nations are preparing for war with Russia and aim to inflict a strategic defeat on the country. He emphasizes that after achieving victory in Ukraine, Russia's armed forces must be reorganized to be ready to repel aggression from any geopolitical opponent.
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  10. WorldBillJudiciaryLocal GovMiddle East

    Chubut Governor Refuses Judge's Order to Provide Red Meat to Prisoners

    A judge in Chubut ordered the government to provide red meat to prisoners within 72 hours as part of a habeas corpus case. Governor Ignacio Torres rejected the decision, stating that he will not comply with the order, interpreting it as a demand to give 'steak to the prisoners every day'. He criticized the judge, Marcelo Nieto Di Biase, for acting more like a prisoners' union than exercising justice objectively. The inmates had been demanding better quality food, especially for those under medical treatment.
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  11. PoliticsLocal GovCivil RightsMiddle East

    Mamata Banerjee Vows to Continue Political Fight, Criticizes BJP's Annapurna Yojana Changes

    Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, in a Facebook Live address, ruled out retirement from politics and vowed to continue her fight against the BJP government in West Bengal. She criticized the BJP for changing the eligibility criteria for the Annapurna Yojana, alleging that women are now being chosen based on their caste and religion. Banerjee also accused the BJP of implicating her party workers in false cases and not taking action against BJP workers involved in vandalism at academic institutions.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Jordan, China Sign Multiple Agreements During King Abdullah II's Visit

    Jordan and China signed approximately 24 agreements and memorandums of understanding during King Abdullah II's visit to China. The deals cover various sectors including legal, trade, economic, digital, and humanitarian fields. The economic block includes agreements on developing e-commerce, joint projects in the digital economy, energy, and industry. Beijing also provided Amman with a grant of approximately $14.7 million and 800 scholarships.
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  13. WorldRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    Kazakh Woman Arrested for Distorting Police Incident on Social Media

    A 22-year-old woman from Kyzylorda was arrested for spreading false information and disrespecting the police after she claimed on social media that she was arrested 'for laughing'. Police stated that she only received a verbal warning for disturbing the peace but behaved emotionally and distorted the incident. She was fined for multiple offenses and given an official warning. The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned that disrespect for police officers and the spread of false information will not go unpunished.
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  16. PoliticsRegulatorsCivil RightsCeasefireMiddle East

    Pakistan's Crackdown on Illegal Call Centers: 671 Foreigners Blacklisted

    Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has confirmed that 671 foreign nationals arrested in recent raids on call centers in Islamabad will be formally added to a blacklist, permanently banning them from entering Pakistan. The detainees were involved in online fraud, sextortion, extortion, gambling, and distributing explicit live-streamed content, violating their visa terms. The FIA will investigate local intermediaries, landlords, and guarantors who aided the foreign gang. A nationwide operation against illegal call centers has been approved, with follow-up raids planned in major cities.
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  17. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth America

    Former Anchorage Mayor Endorses Sen. Dan Sullivan Over Challenger With Same Name

    Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan has endorsed Alaska GOP Senator Dan S. Sullivan for re-election this fall over teacher Dan J. Sullivan and former Rep. Mary Peltola. The endorsement comes amidst an unusual campaign in Alaska's Senate race featuring three candidates with the same name. Republicans have accused Dan J. Sullivan of serving as a Democratic plant, while he denies any connection to Peltola's campaign.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastChinaWeather

    Vatican's Foreign Minister Visits Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

    Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, is on a four-day visit to Moscow. He will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Putin's foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov. Gallagher's visit is the first to Moscow since 2021, before Russia's offensive against Ukraine began. Despite high tensions between Moscow and Kiev, the Holy See is trying to maintain a communication channel with the Kremlin.
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  20. ScienceRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Putin Decree Allows State Seizure of Poorly Protected Critical Infrastructure

    President Vladimir Putin signed a decree granting the state authority to temporarily seize control of critically important infrastructure if it's insufficiently protected against Ukrainian drone attacks and other threats. This includes fuel, energy, industrial, communication, transport, and logistics facilities. The state can take over physical and financial assets, as well as formal ownership rights, if owners fail to protect or quickly repair them. This move comes amid intense Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and commercial warehouses.
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  23. SportsMiddle EastIsraelWinter Sports

    Turkish Football: Controversial Refereeing in Beşiktaş vs Alanyaspor Match

    Beşiktaş fans criticize referee Adnan Deniz Kayatepe's performance in their match against Alanyaspor, citing missed calls and unfair decisions. Kayatepe failed to notice a red card-worthy kick on Trossard and disallowed a Beşiktaş goal due to a theatrical fall by an Alanyaspor player. Fans demand fair refereeing and threaten to continue protests until changes are made.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastFamily

    Ethiopian Airlines Crash: Boeing 737-800 Crashes in Ethiopia, Killing 157

    An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft, registration ET-AVJ, crashed near Bishoftu, Ethiopia, on March 10, 2019, killing all 157 passengers and crew on board. The plane took off from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 8:38 AM local time and lost contact with air traffic control six minutes later. The flight was en route to Nairobi, Kenya. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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