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Middle East news — August 28, 2026

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

153 publications

  1. SocietyLocal GovIndictmentMiddle EastFraud

    Ho Chi Minh City Police Detain Chinese Gang for Online Fraud

    Ho Chi Minh City police discovered and detained a group of four Chinese nationals who had rented an apartment in the Phu Nhuan Ward (formerly District 7) to make fraudulent calls to Chinese citizens using pre-written scripts. The suspects were deported on August 28 through Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Police seized numerous mobile phones and computers used in the crime during a raid on the apartment. The successful crackdown was due to increased efforts by the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department in inspecting accommodations and foreign residents in recent times.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastBudgetBiodiversity

    Cuba's Economic Crisis: 80% Skip Meals, 95% Disapprove of Government Management

    A study by the Cuban Observatory for Human Rights reveals that 80% of Cubans have skipped meals due to lack of money or food, with 94% living in extreme poverty. Power outages and the food crisis are the main problems, while only 3% approve of the government's management. The economic situation has led to 77% demanding political and economic transformations.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Russian Drones Attack Ukraine: Over 300 Used, 20 Missiles Launched

    Approximately 300 drones, mostly rocket-powered with remote control capabilities, were used in today's attack on Ukraine. Around 20 ballistic missiles were launched at several cities, including Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Kremenchuk, Pryluky, and Zaporizhzhia. The targets included defense industry enterprises, logistics facilities, ironworks, refineries, and infrastructure objects. Ukrainians reported shooting down 7 ballistic missiles using supplied anti-aircraft missiles.
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  6. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaUnited Kingdom

    Erik Lira to Join AS Monaco from Cruz Azul

    Cruz Azul and AS Monaco have reached an agreement for Mexican midfielder Erik Lira to join the French club. The transfer is reportedly worth eight million euros fixed plus three million euros in variables. Lira has been left out of Cruz Azul's recent call-ups as the negotiation progressed. His departure comes after a successful spell with Cruz Azul, winning multiple titles including Liga MX and CONCACAF Champions Cup.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Heavy Rain Causes Traffic Accidents in Istanbul

    Heavy rain throughout the night in Istanbul caused multiple traffic accidents, injuring a total of 10 people. In Esenyurt, an accident involving 11 vehicles left 6 injured, while another accident in Üsküdar involving 3 vehicles resulted in 4 injuries. The rainstorm negatively affected traffic in different parts of the city, with water accumulation on roads causing difficulties and material damage.
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  8. PoliticsJudiciaryConstitutionMiddle East

    Lenín Moreno Found Guilty of Bribery in Sinohydro Case

    Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno was found guilty of bribery by the National Court of Justice in the Sinohydro case. The verdict, announced on August 28, 2026, concluded that Moreno used his public office to favor the Chinese company Sinohydro in obtaining financing for the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project, leading to illegal diversions of commissions benefiting his family. The court found evidence of Moreno's involvement, including an interview where he admitted intervening with the Executive after a request from a friend linked to Sinohydro. Moreno's wife Rocío González was also found guilty as an accomplice.
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  10. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionMiddle East

    Suspended Police Officers Caught Extorting Money from Taxis

    In separate incidents, suspended police officers in Banteay Meanchey, Phuket, Bokeo, and Bophuthatswana were caught extorting money from taxis carrying Chinese passengers on national highways. The officers, identified as Lieutenant Colonel Pen Vorakoun, Lieutenant Colonel Peng Worawuth, Lieutenant Colonel Pen Vora Udom, and Major Pornwadee Udon respectively, had previously been suspended for violating police regulations. Their superiors have recommended further disciplinary action, including possible dismissal and rank stripping.
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  13. WorldMiddle East

    Dollar in Colombia: Trends, Impacts, and Projections

    The dollar in Colombia has been on a downward trend in 2026, closing at an average of $3.062.96 on August 21 due to national and international factors such as fiscal deterioration in the US, increased oil prices, and political events. Experts discuss the impact on exporters, particularly coffee growers, and debate the relationship between the dollar and exports. Projections estimate the dollar to range between $3,115 and $3,180 in August and $3,300 by December 2026.
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  15. CultureBillLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    CBC Tells Journalists Not to Call 9/11 'Terrorist Attacks'

    The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has instructed its journalists not to refer to the September 11 attacks as 'terrorist attacks' in their coverage of the 25th anniversary. Instead, they are advised to describe the events factually, using terms like 'hijackings' and 'plane crashes'. This policy has drawn sharp criticism from Canadian lawmakers and the public, who argue that it dishonors the victims and survivors of the attacks.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    Montenegro Warns of Hybrid Action to Destabilize and Delay EU Integration

    Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić has issued a warning about coordinated hybrid action involving officials from at least two regional countries aimed at destabilizing Montenegro and delaying its European Union (EU) integration. The government has serious security operational information indicating that the upcoming closure of new negotiating chapters with the EU will be accompanied by these activities. Spajić specified that the goal is to destabilize Montenegro, with expected support from certain political actors and part of the media scene within the country. While Serbia and Albania have been named as potential involved countries, officials from both nations have denied any participation in such actions.
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  21. CultureMiddle East

    Uruguayan Music Legend Rubén Rada Dies at 83

    Uruguayan musician and composer Rubén Rada, known as 'El Negro,' has died at the age of 83 after battling pneumonia for a month. Rada was a key figure in Uruguayan music, fusing candombe, jazz, and rock. He won the Latin Grammy for Musical Excellence in 2011. Thousands paid their respects during his wake at the Legislative Palace in Montevideo, with his song 'Muriendo de Plena' playing as people danced and sang. Uruguay declared a national day of mourning, and Mercosur countries joined in expressing condolences.
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  22. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    India's Stance on Indus Waters Treaty Sparks Legal Debate

    India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, defends New Delhi's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, attributing the crisis to Pakistan. Legal experts argue that the central question is India's interpretation of international law, not Pakistan's actions. The move risks politicizing technical disputes and narrowing dialogue, making treaty-based resolution crucial.
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  24. WorldMiddle East

    Ukraine Implements Food Purchase Limits Amidst Shortages

    In Ukraine, restrictions on food purchases have been introduced due to shortages caused by attacks on warehouses. The largest retail chain, ATB, has implemented these limits, affecting products like eggs, cereals, pasta, oil, and sugar. Citizens are advised to stock up on food for two weeks, with price increases expected for dairy products, meat, and vegetables. The government attributes these measures to speculators creating artificial hysteria, while experts predict a 30% increase in basic food costs due to new transportation conditions.
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