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Middle East news — August 28, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 7.

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  1. PoliticsMiddle EastIsrael

    Hamas Condemns Israeli Aggression in Jenin, Calls for Resistance

    Hamas has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation's bombing of Jenin city, describing it as a heinous crime that will only meet with more anger and confrontation. The movement mourned the martyrs who ascended to heaven during the attack and reaffirmed that the West Bank will remain a source of rebels and heroes. Hamas holds the occupation fully responsible for the consequences of its aggression and called on the Palestinian people to escalate forms of resistance and confrontation. The movement also urged the Arab and Islamic nation, as well as the international community, to take immediate action to stop the Israeli occupation's aggression and put an end to its impunity.
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  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Argentina Clarifies General's Remarks, Resolving Strait of Magellan Controversy with Chile

    Argentina officially clarified statements made by its Air Force Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Gustavo Valverde, regarding the Strait of Magellan, ending a diplomatic controversy with Chile. Defense Minister Carlos Alberto Presti spoke with his Chilean counterpart, Fernando Barros, confirming that the Strait is Chilean territory. Both countries agreed to consider the incident resolved.
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  3. WorldRegulatorsThink TanksResignationMiddle East

    Ukraine to Store Fuel Underground for Protection from Russian Attacks

    Ukraine's government has launched an experimental project to store minimum reserves of oil and petroleum products underground during martial law. The project aims to protect fuel from Russian attacks by using salt caverns, depleted fields, underground tanks, and main pipelines for storage. From 2027, operators will be required to keep at least 20% of the total volume of diesel fuel from minimum reserves underground. The Ministry of Energy will coordinate the project, and 'Ukrtransnafta' will be the responsible storage operator.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Israeli Forces Injure Palestinians in West Bank and Gaza

    Israeli forces have injured several Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. In the West Bank, Israeli forces raided Aqabet Jabr and Amari refugee camps, injuring two and three people respectively, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. In Gaza, Israeli army bullets injured a civilian east of Deir al-Balah and another youth in Beit Fajjar. Additionally, Israeli bombing in Gaza city caused injuries near Suwareeq cemetery.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Armenia Proposes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Stake in Zangezur Corridor

    Armenia has proposed that Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan become shareholders in the Zangezur Corridor project, a transport route connecting Azerbaijan's main territory with Nakhichevan via Armenian land. The proposal was discussed during a telephone conversation between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Each country could receive 5% of Armenia's initial 26% stake in the project, also known as TRIPP. The project aims to create a transport corridor through Armenia, potentially opening rail links between Persian Gulf and Black Sea countries.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Water Supply Disruptions in Makiyivka Districts

    Residents of various districts in Makiyivka are experiencing water supply disruptions due to power outages. The disruptions are affecting areas receiving water according to the schedule. Water supply is currently being carried out in a gravity-driven mode. Power outages are caused by enemy attacks on energy facilities. The administration is working on a schedule for water delivery to affected areas.
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  9. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Sweden Sends Military Units, Including Gripen Jets, to Finland to Patrol Border with Russia

    Sweden is sending military units, including Gripen fighter jets and naval vessels, to Finland to patrol the border with Russia following a request from Finland. The deployment aims to strengthen NATO's eastern flank and bolster Finland's ability to detect and counter drones. The Swedish government made the decision, with the Finnish Ministry of Defense stating that the cooperation will complement national measures to ensure the security of the eastern border of NATO.
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  10. PoliticsRegulatorsDisinformationMiddle East

    Ukraine Strikes Kill Russian Lieutenant Colonel in Donetsk

    Ukraine's military has confirmed the death of Russian Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Moiseyenko, senior officer of the Operational Directorate of the Headquarters of the 41st Combined Arms Army, following a strike on Russian command posts in temporarily occupied Donetsk on August 26. The strike was carried out using JDAM bombs and may have resulted in the deaths of other Russian officers. Moiseyenko was born in 1984 and was a senior officer in the operational department of the headquarters of the 41st army of the Central Military District.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    COP17 Ends Without Global Drought Agreement; $1.3 Billion Mobilized

    The United Nations conference on combating desertification (COP17) concluded without the expected global drought agreement, which has been pending since COP16. The conference, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, managed to mobilize $1.3 billion in funding for land restoration and drought resilience projects across 23 countries. Despite the setback, progress was made with the presentation of two tools: the Drought Resilience Investment Fund (DRIF) and the second phase of the International Drought Resilience Observatory (IDRO). The next UNCCD meeting will be held in Egypt to continue addressing desertification, land degradation, and drought.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastHealthcareEducation

    Fadeev Calls for Clear Criteria in 10th Grade Transfers

    Valery Fadeev, head of the Council under the President of Russia for Civil Society and Human Rights, has spoken out about the lack of clear criteria for transferring students to the 10th grade. He cited a recent incident in Sverdlovsk region where a school refused a student entry due to lack of spots in the desired profile. The Supreme Court later overturned the decision, highlighting the need for unified rules to prevent such issues.
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  17. WorldBillJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

    Israeli Colonel Defends Strike on World Central Kitchen Aid Workers

    Colonel Nochi Mendel, who ordered an Israeli drone strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, has said he is 'not sorry' for the attack. The strike occurred on April 1, 2024, killing workers from Palestine, Britain, Australia, Canada, and Poland. Mendel, who was removed from his post following the incident, blamed the aid organization for the deaths, claiming it had ties to Hamas, an allegation WCK rejected as 'false and outrageous'. The Israeli military initially called the attack a mistake but later cleared Mendel of criminal wrongdoing.
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  18. SportsMiddle EastNorth America

    U-Turn Accidents Cause Injuries and Material Damage

    Two accidents occurred due to attempting U-turns at prohibited intersections. In Karaman, a car hit another vehicle while making a U-turn, resulting in one driver losing a leg and several others injured. In Pamukkale, a motorcycle rider was thrown off their vehicle after colliding with a car making an illegal U-turn, sustaining injuries and material damage to both vehicles.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceThink TanksMiddle East

    Ratko Mladić, War Criminal, Dies in Hague Prison

    Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Bosnian Serb army during the Bosnian War, has died in a prison in The Hague. He was convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in 2017 for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed during the conflict. Mladić was known for his role in the Srebrenica massacre, where more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed in 1995. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
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  22. PoliticsWarMiddle East

    Russian Special Forces Destroy Enemy Drones and UAVs

    Russian special forces units, including 'AHMAT', have destroyed various types of enemy drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in different directions. These include long-range UAVs, heavy drones, and aircraft-type UAVs used to strike civilian targets. Additionally, an enemy UAV control point and communication antenna were also destroyed. The operations were carried out by mobile groups and fire teams, with support from other Russian military units.
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  23. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovAsiaMiddle East

    Kasungu Chiefs Demand Security Patrols to Protect ESCOM Infrastructure Amid Vandalism Surge

    Traditional leaders in Kasungu have called for community-led security patrols to protect electricity infrastructure following a wave of transformer vandalism that has left several local communities without power. Four transformers have been vandalized in the district within weeks, prompting the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) to launch targeted community sensitization campaigns. ESCOM estimates it loses approximately K3 billion annually to deliberate infrastructure vandalism, diverting vital financial resources away from grid expansion projects.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Russia Developing History Textbook for Ukrainian Students in Non-Occupied Territories

    In Russia, work has begun on a history textbook for Ukrainian students living in territories that are 'still under the control of the Kyiv regime', according to Mikhail Miagkov, the scientific director of the Russian Military-Historical Society. The textbook aims to describe history from ancient times, emphasizing key moments related to the unity of what Miagkov refers to as the 'ancient Russian people'. It will address why the term 'Ukrainian' emerged and who is responsible for it, as well as the 'real truth' of their shared history, including the current Kyiv regime.
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