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Middle East news — August 28, 2026 - Page 5

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 7.

153 publications

  3. WorldSummitMiddle East

    Petition Calls for Open Press Conference with Zelensky and Independent Media

    A petition has been published on the Office of the President's website, calling for an open press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky involving journalists from independent media. The petition, titled 'On the Conduct of an Open Press Conference of the President of Ukraine with Independent Journalists and Society', suggests inviting representatives of several Ukrainian and international media without prior agreement on questions. As of 23:00, the petition has been signed by 3968 citizens out of the necessary 25,000. This is the sixth such petition, with previous ones having been blocked. Zelensky last held a large press conference in February 2025.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Minsk Hosts First Youth Forum 'Time to Act'

    The first Youth Forum 'Time to Act' is taking place in Minsk, gathering over 150 young specialists representing various fields. The two-day event includes meetings with government officials, practical sessions at enterprises, intensives on topics like information security and local self-government, and a strategic session to develop initiatives. Participants also enjoyed an ice skating evening. The forum aims to support and engage young professionals in Minsk's development.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Ukraine Strikes Donetsk Shopping Mall with Missiles

    Ukraine launched a missile strike on the city of Donetsk, hitting a shopping mall and causing civilian casualties. The attack involved both FP-5 Flamingo and Storm Shadow missiles. The strike targeted a building near the 'Donetsk City' shopping mall, with reports of eight guided missiles and multiple explosions. The attack also included drone activity and resulted in the closure of public transport in affected areas.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Water Supply Disruption: Main Pipeline Burst in Kragujevac and Gornji Milanovac

    In Kragujevac, a burst pipe approximately 50 cm in diameter caused flooding on streets and left hundreds of households without water, particularly affecting neighborhoods like Šumarice and Višnjak. Emergency teams were dispatched to resolve the issue. In Gornji Milanovac, a main pipeline burst led to water supply disruption for 14 villages, with normalization expected by tomorrow. Water restrictions have been in place due to poor hydrological conditions.
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  8. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Bolaños Blames 'Distorted' Court Ruling for Ceuta Immigrant Influx

    Spanish Minister of Justice Félix Bolaños attributed the massive entry of immigrants into Ceuta to a 'distortion' of a Supreme Court ruling regarding swimming across the border. He stated that false information circulating on social media led migrants to believe the border was open and they couldn't be returned if they entered by swimming. Bolaños appeared before Congress' Mixed Security Commission and denied the government had prior knowledge of the magnitude of the entry.
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  12. PoliticsTrialMiddle EastAmerican Football

    Shubman Gill Defends Follow-On Decision After Sri Lanka Draw

    India captain Shubman Gill stood by his decision to enforce the follow-on in the Colombo Test despite Sri Lanka's remarkable rearguard effort that saved the match and denied India a series sweep. Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 anchored Sri Lanka's draw, keeping them sixth in the WTC standings. Gill acknowledged lessons learned but remained optimistic about India's WTC final hopes.
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  13. WorldBillJudiciaryMiddle East

    Kazakhstan's New Kurultai: Composition, Parties, and Mandates

    Kazakhstan's new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, has been established with 145 deputies. The 'Adilet' party received the majority of mandates (110), followed by 'Aul' (10), Respublica (9), OSDP, and 'Ak Zhol' (both 8). The deputies, representing various professional fields, were registered and issued certificates by the Central Election Commission. President Tokaev emphasized the historical significance of the Kurultai's name and urged deputies to serve the nation's interests.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Kazakhstan: President Tokayev Discusses Using National Fund for Infrastructure

    President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has expressed his readiness to use funds from the National Fund to build social facilities and infrastructure projects with long-term socio-economic effects. He emphasized that there will be no wasteful spending of these funds and that the effectiveness of the National Fund should be evaluated by its specific results and benefits for future generations. The President also mentioned that the National Fund's resources are already being directed towards children and that modern, quality infrastructure will be created for the younger generation.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    Migrant Business Owners in Magdeburg Close Shops to Protest AfD

    Migrant business owners in Magdeburg, Germany, closed their shops for half a day to protest against the high poll numbers for the right-wing extremist AfD party ahead of the state election on September 6. The 'Migra Strike' aimed to highlight the contributions of migrants to society and economy, and to raise awareness about the consequences of a possible AfD government. Around 150 shops, including restaurants, barbershops, and kiosks, participated in the strike, which also included a rally in front of the state parliament. The organizers called for responsible voting and encouraged society not to be divided into 'foreigners' and 'Germans'.
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  20. WorldMiddle EastUnited KingdomWeather

    Israel Considers Expelling UK from Gaza Support Center

    The Israeli government has reportedly discussed expelling British officials, and possibly others from European countries, from the International Gaza Support Center. The center, led by the U.S., coordinates activities related to the Gaza Strip. This move comes amidst increasing tensions between Israel and the UK over policies in Palestinian territories and London's criticism of Israel's E1 plan in the West Bank.
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  24. WorldMiddle East

    Iceland to Vote on Resuming EU Talks in Close Referendum

    Icelanders voted on Saturday whether to resume negotiations with the EU, with polls predicting a close result. The referendum, which has divided the country, comes after the government considered that the process was not finished correctly in 2015. If 'yes' wins, negotiations would resume and another referendum on the agreement would be held. If 'no' wins, the process will be interrupted. The EU considers Iceland's accession geopolitically important.
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