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Middle East news — September 3, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 6.

136 publications

  1. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Israel Advances Settlement Plans, Approves New City

    Minister Bezalel Smotrich's leadership has resulted in the advancement of 1,516 new housing units, finally settling three settlements: Adi Ad, Mevo'az (Mevo'az Tzvi), and Ein Yitav. This move includes plans for various settlements in Judea and Samaria, with the new city 'Shira' also being approved as a settlement. The minister emphasizes the strategic and security importance of these settlements for Israel's stability and resilience.
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  2. PoliticsMiddle EastConflictBorder Security

    Drone Strikes in LNR and DNR Kill and Injure Civilians

    Drone strikes by Ukrainian forces have resulted in multiple casualties and injuries in the Luhansk People's Republic (LNR) and Donetsk People's Republic (DNR). In LNR, four people died and three were injured, while in DNR, three people died and fourteen were injured. The attacks targeted civilian vehicles, infrastructure, and residential areas. The head of LNR, Leonid Pasechnik, and the head of DNR, Denis Pushilin, reported the incidents.
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  3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastLogistics

    Vice President JD Vance's Stance on Iran

    Vice President JD Vance has advised Iran to cease attacking commercial shipping, stating that the international community is united in its opposition to such actions. Vance has also made it clear that the US is not engaging in dialogue with Iran until they stop these attacks. He has hinted at a range of potential responses, including economic, military, diplomatic, and covert pressure.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Ukraine Faces Salary Delays for Armed Forces Starting in October

    The head of the Verkhovna Rada’s financial committee, Danil Getmantsev, warned that Ukraine risks losing €4.2 billion from the EU and $1.6 billion from the IMF due to deputies' failure to vote on canceling tax exemptions for parcels under €150. This could lead to salary delays for the Armed Forces starting in October. The deficit of Ukraine's budget has already reached $27 billion, and the Minister of Defense admitted that the military sector lacks funding for this amount. Western partners are increasingly delaying payments or offering expired missiles instead of money.
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  6. WorldJudiciaryLocal GovMiddle East

    Polish PM Tusk Blames Russia for Drone Factory Fire

    Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that a fire at a drone production plant in Skarżysko-Kamienna was deliberate sabotage, likely carried out by Russia. The plant produces components for drones used by both Poland and Ukraine. Tusk warned that the coming weeks and months would be critical for Eastern European countries due to Russia's plans to increase tension and destabilization. The fire followed a similar incident at another defense company in Lublin. Prosecutors are investigating both fires as potential terrorist acts.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastChinaUkraine

    Norway Seizes Russian Ship in Arctic at Ukraine's Request

    Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian vessel, Professor Molchanov, in Svalbard following a request from Ukraine's state energy company Naftogaz. The seizure is part of Naftogaz's efforts to collect on an arbitration award stemming from Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea. The vessel, used for expedition cruises, is being held in the Russian-operated Barentsburg mining settlement on the Svalbard archipelago.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Russian Forces Close 'Volchanian Cauldron', Surrounding Ukrainian Troops

    Russian forces have closed the 'Volchanian cauldron' in the northeastern part of the Kharkiv region, liberating settlements such as Vasilevka, Blagodatnoye, Dolzhanka, and Slynove. Up to 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers may have been surrounded. The closure of the cauldron will bring 350 to 700 square kilometers under Russian control and shorten the front line.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    American School Bus Spotted in Moscow's Rostokino

    An American school bus from 1998 has been spotted driving through the streets of Moscow's Rostokino district. The yellow International bus, which is familiar to many from Hollywood films, belongs to a 47-year-old Moscow resident who uses it to transport children. The man, an auto enthusiast, also owns other classic American cars such as a Tesla, Mustang, Corvette, and a Chevrolet Suburban from 1943.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Lithuania Protests Russia's Hybrid Attacks and Ukraine Strikes

    Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed over two notes of protest to the Russian ambassador, condemning Russia's hybrid attacks in Europe, particularly the drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, and expressing solidarity with Germany. Additionally, Lithuania protested Russia's ongoing attacks against civilians in Ukraine, citing the air strike on Kyiv and Kyiv region on September 1 that resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastBudgetSci Policy

    Hryvnia Exchange Rate Forecast and Recent Trends

    A week after the liberalization of the foreign exchange market, Ukrainians reduced the purchase of cashless dollars by 12%. Experts predict the hryvnia's course for September, with some expecting stability due to international aid and others anticipating a controlled devaluation. The National Bank of Ukraine has been strengthening the hryvnia against the dollar and euro, with the official rate set at 44.45 UAH/USD and 51.53 UAH/EUR on September 2. The NBU has also eased currency restrictions, increasing limits for purchasing non-cash currency, withdrawals, and card operations abroad.
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  18. WorldProtestMiddle EastWeather

    Drone Strikes Cause Fires and Evacuations in Moscow Region

    In the Moscow region, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) hit residential buildings in Pavlovsky Posad and Kubinka, causing fires and evacuations. In Pavlovsky Posad, windows were broken in eight apartments, and residents were evacuated. In Kubinka, a fire broke out on the 8th and 9th floors of a building, with ten people evacuated. No casualties were reported in either incident. Additionally, a drone hit a factory in the Bogorodsky district, starting a fire.
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  19. WorldMiddle EastEarthClimate

    Trash Floods Santa Marta Bay After River Overflow

    Heavy rains caused the Manzanares River in Santa Marta to overflow, dragging tons of garbage and plastic waste into the city's bay. A video captured by Luis Guillermo Rodríguez shows the brown water mixing with the sea and transporting various types of waste, including bags, containers, and even mattresses. Environmentalists warn that this is a recurring problem, and preventive measures are needed to clean channels and ravines before the rainy season. The city's sanitation infrastructure also faces pressure during downpours.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    ISU Grants Neutral Status to Russian Figure Skaters Mishina and Galliamov

    The International Skating Union (ISU) has granted neutral status to Russian figure skaters Anastasia Mishina and Alexander Galliamov, who are two-time Olympic bronze medalists in pairs skating. The decision allows them to participate in international competitions starting from the 2026/27 season, as Russian athletes have been largely absent from international events since February 2022.
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  23. PoliticsMiddle East

    Children's Hospice Founder Detained for Alleged Fake News About Russian Army

    Lida Moniava, founder of the children's hospice 'House with a Lighthouse', has been detained and charged with spreading false information about the Russian army. She was previously fined for similar offenses in February 2026. Moniava denies guilt and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. A court has imposed a restriction on her activities until November 2, 2026.
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  24. WorldMiddle East

    Intense Cut-off Low Brings Dangerous Weather to South Africa

    An intense cut-off low is expected to bring very cold, wet, and windy weather to parts of South Africa from Thursday into Friday. Heavy rain, damaging winds, and rough seas are expected in some areas. The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings, including Yellow Level 4 for disruptive rainfall, damaging winds, and waves, as well as Yellow Level 2 for disruptive rain and severe thunderstorms across five provinces. Residents and travelers should prepare for difficult conditions and stay informed about the latest forecasts and warnings.
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