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Middle East news — August 28, 2026 - Page 7

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

153 publications

  1. SportsMiddle EastConflictAquatics

    Turkish Cargo Ship Attacked by Drones in Black Sea

    A Turkish cargo ship, Lider Bordo Mavi, was attacked by drones while sailing from Samsun to Tuapse, Russia. The Ro-Ro type ship, owned by an export company from Trabzon, was hit by three drones, causing a fire on board and injuring five crew members. This is the latest in a series of drone attacks on Turkish commercial vessels in the Black Sea, with Ukrainian forces suspected of being behind the attacks.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Missing Missouri Deputy AG Found Alive After Six Days in Wyoming Wilderness

    Missouri Deputy Attorney General Shaun Mackelprang was found alive six days after he vanished during a hike in Wyoming's remote wilderness. Mackelprang, 55, was dehydrated and disoriented when found near Scott Lake in the Wind River Range. He had successfully reached Wyoming's tallest peak, Gannett Peak, but got lost on his way back. Rescuers used ground teams, drones, and a helicopter to locate him.
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    EU Countries Push for Resuming Transfer of Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

    Several EU countries, including Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland, are urging the European Commission to resume work on transferring frozen Russian assets worth around €200 billion to Ukraine. They argue that these funds could help support Ukraine's recovery. The initiative was previously paused due to concerns about legal consequences and Moscow's reaction.
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    Northern Sea Route: Unprecedented Opportunity Amid Logistics Disruptions

    Anton Kobyakov, advisor to the President of Russia, has described the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as an 'unprecedented opportunity' for transportation, particularly in the face of disrupted logistics chains. The route ensures the safety of temperature-sensitive goods, saves refrigeration capacity and insurance costs, and eliminates intermediate customs checkpoints. It is seen as a key part of Russia's 'turn to the East' strategy, offering an alternative to traditional routes blocked by politico-military conflict zones.
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