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Middle East news — August 29, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Middle East published on August 29, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 7.

164 publications

  1. WorldAfricaMiddle EastEarth

    Neighbors Complain About Power Outages and Generator Noise in La Plata

    Residents of La Plata, particularly in Tolosa and the Historic Center, have been dealing with persistent power outages and noise from generators since a fire at an Edelap substation on February 17. The outages have lasted for hours, affecting daily life and causing frustration among neighbors. Edelap has been working to restore power and remove generators, but the process has been slow, and some residents are still experiencing cuts and noise. The company has faced criticism for its response and has been fined 700 million pesos by the provincial control organism, Oceba, for the widespread blackout.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastChinaSci Policy

    PM Modi's Visit to Uzbekistan: Boosting Trade, Cultural Ties, and People-to-People Exchanges

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fourth visit to Uzbekistan aims to strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on boosting trade, enhancing cultural ties, and fostering people-to-people exchanges. The visit, from August 29 to 30, will cover a wide range of areas, including trade and investment, defense, digital technologies, energy, and education. Both countries are targeting a significant increase in bilateral trade, with India's investments in Uzbekistan already crossing $1 billion. The visit is also expected to advance cooperation in critical minerals, healthcare, education, space, technology, and culture. The Indian diaspora in Uzbekistan looks forward to the visit, anticipating greater economic, investment, and business opportunities and stronger India-Uzbekistan ties.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Slovak PM Fico: Europe Needs Russia for Peace and Security

    Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has called on the EU to abandon Russophobia and strengthen diplomacy with Russia, stating that peace and security in Europe are impossible without Russia. He criticized the growing atmosphere of hatred towards Russia and the creation of a militaristic environment. Fico also warned against demonizing Russia and pushing it out of Europe, arguing that the EU is a peace project, not an instrument against Russia.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Turkey-Israel Tensions Escalate

    Tensions between Turkey and Israel have escalated, with both countries strengthening their positions and expressing nervousness. The future of their relations, and potentially the entire Middle East region, will be determined by how they manage the balance of power, which has formed over a wide range of competition from Syria to the Eastern Mediterranean. While the current structure is maintaining a strong balance that can deter direct warfare, intense competition through regional alliances could amplify the impact of an unexpected development.
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  6. SportsSanctionsWarMiddle East

    Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Drone Attack, Plans Sanctions

    Germany is set to officially accuse Russia of attempting a drone attack at Leipzig Airport and announce new sanctions. The incident, which involved a drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane, has been linked to Russia by German security services. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to make an announcement early next week, possibly on Tuesday. The planned measures include direct sanctions against Russian structures and a strengthening of arms supplies to Ukraine. The incident has raised concerns about hybrid warfare and comes amid deteriorating relations between Germany and Russia.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Putin, Xi to Discuss 'Power of Siberia 2' Gas Pipeline

    Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to discuss the 'Power of Siberia 2' gas pipeline project. The 2,600-kilometer pipeline is expected to transport 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas from Siberia to China via Mongolia annually. The project has been delayed due to price disagreements. This meeting comes amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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  13. PoliticsJudiciaryWarMiddle East

    Trump Administration Considers Nuclear Strike on Iran

    Former National Security Advisor Joe Kent and Tehran University professor Foad Izadi suggest that the Trump administration is contemplating the use of nuclear weapons against Iran. Kent argues that Trump's determination to 'crush' Iran leaves nuclear weapons as the only option, given his reluctance to commit US troops to a ground invasion. Izadi warns that Trump's history of high-risk decisions and threats of widespread damage make the possibility of a nuclear strike non-negligible.
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  16. WorldRegulatorsSanctionsMiddle East

    Russia Denies Sanctions Against Armenian Products

    The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed Armenia's claims of sanctions against its products as manipulation. The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that the restrictions on importing fruits and vegetables from Armenia are due to sanitary norms, not politics. He also noted that Armenian authorities have acknowledged issues with the quality of certain products.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Brazil's Population Reaches 214.2 Million in 2026

    Brazil's population reached 214.2 million in 2026, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). This marks an increase of 0.37% from the previous year. The country now has 15 municipalities with more than 1 million inhabitants, which together concentrate 20% of the Brazilian population. The most populous cities are São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Fortaleza, and Salvador. The growth rate of Brazil's population has been gradually decreasing, and it is projected to reach 220 million by 2041 before starting to decline.
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  22. SocietyLocal GovMiddle EastHealthcare

    Two Schoolgirls Detained for Murder of 12-Year-Old Boy in Moscow Region

    A 12-year-old boy was found dead in Orekhovo-Zuevo, Moscow region. Two schoolgirls were detained in connection with his murder. According to media reports, they may have killed him on the orders of third parties. The motive behind the crime is suspected to be curiosity about 'what it's like to kill someone'. The girls are believed to have planned the crime in advance, luring the boy to an abandoned building under a false pretext. The body of the child was found with multiple injuries in the basement of an abandoned building.
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