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Middle East news — September 8, 2026 - Page 7

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

153 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastTourism

    Hong Kong Revokes Licenses Over Forced Shopping

    Hong Kong's Tourism Board and Travel Industry Council have jointly revoked the licenses of several travel agencies and tour guides for forcing tourists to shop. The move comes after investigations into incidents involving mainland inbound tour groups in February and April this year. The involved travel agencies include 'Wanmei Travel Co., Ltd.', 'Baron Travel Agency Co., Ltd.', 'Terence Travel Limited', 'Baron Travel Services Limited', and 'Go Go Ming Travel Services'. Tour guides Sun Guanying and Sun Kwun-ying also had their licenses revoked. The regulatory bodies stressed their zero-tolerance approach to protecting tourists' rights and maintaining Hong Kong's tourism reputation.
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  6. PoliticsJudiciaryPeaceIndictmentMiddle East

    Ukraine's Prosecutor General Kravchenko Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal

    Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned amidst a corruption scandal involving fraudulent call centers and money laundering. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) conducted searches in the Prosecutor General's Office, leading to the arrest of several employees, including the head of the IT department. Kravchenko, who initially stated he would not resign, later submitted his resignation, citing political reasons.
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  7. PoliticsBillLawMiddle East

    Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Day 22

    The Senate impeachment court continued discussing Article I of the Articles of Impeachment, focusing on the alleged 'Misuse and Misappropriation of Confidential Funds' by Vice President Sara Duterte. Witnesses included PSA Assistant National Statistician Marizza Grande, who testified about 'unusual' names in acknowledgment receipts. The prosecution announced plans to proceed with the unexplained wealth article next.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastEarthDefense

    El Niño Threatens Peru's Agroexport Sector

    The agroexport sector in Peru is facing a significant threat this year due to the El Niño phenomenon. While the sector has seen steady growth over the past decade, with exports reaching over US$15 billion by 2025, the intense El Niño event expected this year could lead to a substantial decrease in agricultural production. There is a 43% probability of an extraordinary Niño and a 40% probability of a strong one between December 2026 and March 2027. Crops such as mangoes, mandarins, and bananas are particularly at risk. The sector is taking measures to mitigate the impact, including building protective structures and stockpiling materials.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Israeli Brain Drain: High-Income Professionals and Experts Leave Amidst War Economy and Rising Costs

    A surge in Israeli emigration, particularly among high-income professionals and experts, is straining the country's war economy and social fabric. Between 2023 and 2025, over 268,000 Israelis stayed abroad for at least three months, with a significant increase in doctors, engineers, and tech professionals leaving. This 'brain drain' has led to a 58% drop in Israelis returning home, with around 1 million now living abroad. The trend is attributed to factors including the Gaza war, soaring living costs, and political instability. The government is attempting to incentivize skilled immigrants and returnees, but the exodus continues.
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