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Middle East news — September 5, 2026 - Page 7

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 5, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 7 of 8.

170 publications

  1. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastWeather

    Military Explains Road Repairs in Frontline Sloviansk

    A military officer, known as 'Deputy', from the 54th separate mechanized brigade, explained the necessity of road repairs in Sloviansk, a frontline city in the Donetsk region. He emphasized that the repairs are crucial for military and humanitarian logistics, including the operation of ground-based robotic complexes. The officer defended the work, stating that it's not appropriate to rush to conclusions about its advisability in a war zone. He also thanked the Donetsk Regional Military Administration and local communities for their support.
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  2. WorldMiddle East

    Luxury Cars Spotted at MGU: Students Arrive in Bentleys, Lamborghinis, and Mercedes-Benz G-Classes

    Students from Moscow State University (MGU) have been arriving for classes in high-end vehicles, including Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, and Mercedes-Benz G-Class. These luxury cars, worth tens of millions of rubles, have been spotted near faculties like Law, Economics, Higher School of Business, and Moscow School of Economics. Students attribute these vehicles to gifts from their parents for good academic performance.
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  9. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Latvia and Lithuania Consider Banning Russian Grain Transits

    Latvia and Lithuania are contemplating ending shipments of Russian grain through their ports, following an increase in transits due to Ukrainian attacks on Russian Baltic ports, as reported by Reuters. Senior officials from both countries have indicated their intention to halt these shipments, with Latvia planning to discuss a full ban and Lithuania deeming the use of its infrastructure for Russian exports unacceptable.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastChinaPublic Health

    Iran's Ghalibaf Emphasizes Need for Autonomous Regional Security

    Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has highlighted the importance of autonomous regional security, echoing China's focus on common security. He asserts that countries in the region should take the lead in shaping their future and achieving stability through a locally-driven security architecture. Iran is ready to contribute to this new regional security framework.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    Russian Car Sales Decline in August After Seven Months of Growth

    In August 2026, the Russian car market experienced a decline for the first time in seven months, with sales of new passenger cars decreasing by 6.5% compared to the same period last year. A total of 114,285 new cars were sold, marking a significant drop from the previous month's growth. The decrease was attributed to a 15% month-on-month reduction in car imports. Despite the August dip, overall sales for the year remained 7% higher than in 2025, driven by a 23% increase in sales of domestically produced cars.
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  13. CultureMiddle East

    Nina Dobrev Asked to Leave Venice Film Festival Red Carpet

    Nina Dobrev experienced an awkward moment at the Venice Film Festival when a security guard asked her to leave the red carpet while posing for photographers. Videos of the incident circulated on social media, with users discussing whether the actress had exceeded her allotted time or if there was poor organization. Some defended the security guard, suggesting he was merely asking her to move along.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Hong Kong Unveils First Five-Year Plan

    Chief Executive John Lee will unveil Hong Kong's first five-year plan on September 16, alongside a new Policy Address. The plan aims to integrate Hong Kong's development with the national '14th Five-Year Plan', setting macro strategies and clarifying development directions. It will focus on areas such as finance, innovation and technology, and education, including the effective operation of the golden central settlement system, building a bulk commodities trading ecosystem, attracting global leading enterprises to the Hong Kong Science Park, and developing the Northern Metropolis University Town.
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  16. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    NATO's Role After Cold War and Afghanistan Withdrawal Criticized by Russia

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized NATO for not dissolving after the collapse of the Soviet Union, instead using the Afghanistan conflict as an excuse to maintain its military alliance. He argues that NATO then replaced the Soviet threat with the threat of Russia after withdrawing from Afghanistan. Lavrov's comments come after NATO's mission in Afghanistan ended in failure and humiliation, with the last American soldiers leaving the country in 2021.
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  17. SocietyTrialMiddle EastOrganized Crime

    Indian Court Links 7 Foreign Nationals to Myanmar Drone Attack

    The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has informed a Delhi court that 7 foreign nationals, including an American mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke and 6 Ukrainians, were involved in a drone attack on a civilian aircraft in Myanmar. The NIA seeks to interrogate VanDyke and another Ukrainian, Viktor Kaminskyi, in Tihar Jail. The agency alleges that the group entered India on tourist visas, traveled to Myanmar for drone warfare training, and had links with ethnic armed groups in Myanmar. The court granted permission for the interrogation.
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  22. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Argentina Imposes Sanctions on Oil Companies Operating Off Falklands

    Argentina has implemented sanctions against companies involved in oil extraction and exploration in the disputed Falkland Islands. The move, aimed at pressuring the UK over sovereignty claims, includes disqualification from public and private sector contracts, fines, and imprisonment. The Argentine government has specifically targeted Rockhopper and Navitas, along with 43 other individuals and entities.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Iran Records 81 Earthquakes in a Week

    According to the National Seismological Center of the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran, Iran experienced 81 earthquakes between August 31 and September 6, 2022. Semnan province had the highest number of earthquakes (14), followed by Razavi Khorasan (11). Most earthquakes had magnitudes less than three, with eight having magnitudes between three and four. The most significant event was a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in Lorestan.
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