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Middle East news — September 10, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 10, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 6.

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  2. PoliticsBillJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

    China Opposes U.S.-Backed IAEA Resolution on Iran

    China opposed a U.S.-pushed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution on Iran, warning that political confrontation and pressure would only aggravate tensions. The Chinese representative to the IAEA stated that the U.S. and Israel have previously struck Iran's nuclear facilities, hindering cooperation between Iran and the IAEA. China called for a return to dialogue and peace in the Middle East.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastBudgetSemiconductorsDefense

    Germany and UAE Strengthen Relations with Multi-Billion Dollar Deals

    The German government is planning several multi-billion-dollar deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen their relations. The deals focus on investments, energy, defense, and artificial intelligence (AI). Both countries aim to expand their cooperation with agreements on technology, security, and investments during a state visit.
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  5. SportsMiddle EastAmerican FootballMotorsports

    Thiago Silva Criticizes Ancelotti's Reformulation of Brazilian National Team

    Thiago Silva, a veteran defender of Fluminense and the Brazilian national team, has criticized Carlo Ancelotti's decision to extensively overhaul the Brazil team at the start of the cycle for the 2030 World Cup. Silva argued that experienced players should not be discarded and that the process should be gradual. Ancelotti, however, has stated that he wants to prioritize young players for the next World Cup.
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    Euro MPs Demand Unlocking of Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

    Over 100 Euro MPs from various political groups have urged EU leaders to resume talks on using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. The initiative comes as Kyiv faces a €23 billion shortfall in its defense budget. The MEPs propose transferring the funds to a new EU instrument to circumvent legal obstacles and ensure Russia bears the financial consequences of its actions.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Polish Radicals Discuss Forming Patrols to Hunt Down Ukrainians

    Polish nationalists are discussing the formation of patrol groups to track down foreigners, particularly Ukrainians, according to Gazeta Wyborcza. A journalist secretly attended a closed meeting of the 'Civil Patrol' organization, which claims to have conducted 2,000 patrols across Poland. Participants expressed frustration with Ukrainians, claiming they don't understand how to behave and are ungrateful. Videos of Ukrainians having fun were shown, and conspiracy theories about secret meetings in forests were discussed. Plans for 'rapid response groups' and 'citizen's arrests' were also proposed.
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  13. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Russia Simplifies Visa Regimes with Asian and African Countries

    Russia is actively working on simplifying its visa requirements with Asian and African countries. An agreement on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for Russian and Saudi Arabian citizens has already come into force on May 1, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. The country is also exploring possibilities to make the visa-free regime with China permanent.
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    Stock Market & Oil Prices: Europe Mixed, US-Iran Tensions Push Gas to Three-Year High

    The stock market in Europe experienced mixed performance over the past hour, with Milan's index fluctuating between gains and losses. The primary driver for these movements was the anticipation and aftermath of the European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rate hike. Meanwhile, oil and gas prices continued to surge, reaching their highest levels in years due to escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. This increase has led to concerns about rising inflation.
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    Anne Applebaum Meets Opposition Lawyer Under House Arrest in Caracas

    Polish-American historian and journalist Anne Applebaum visited Caracas, Venezuela, and met with opposition lawyer Perkins Rocha, who has been under house arrest since February. Rocha, a legal advisor to opposition leader María Corina Machado, praised Applebaum's work defending liberal democracy. Applebaum's visit comes amid political changes in Venezuela and the U.S.'s transition plan for the country.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    ECB Set to Raise Interest Rates Amid Rising Inflation

    The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to hike interest rates on Thursday, September 10, 2026, due to rising inflation driven by high energy prices. The rate hike, the second this year, is anticipated to be 25 basis points, bringing the deposit rate to 2.5%. The ECB's decision comes amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which has kept oil prices elevated. Inflation in the eurozone reached 3.3% in August, the highest level in nearly three years. The ECB's meeting will also see updated forecasts for economic development and inflation.
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  20. SocietyMiddle East

    Kyrgyzstan Proposes Criminal Penalties for Illegal Burials

    Bishkek city administration has proposed introducing criminal liability for unauthorized burials and exhumations without proper permits. This includes fines ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 soms, community service, restriction of freedom, or deprivation of liberty. The proposal comes in response to cases of illegal burials discovered in closed cemeteries, which can distort grave counts, pose sanitary threats, and aid in crime concealment.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastChinaLogistics

    India Proposes Digital Currencies for BRICS Cross-Border Payments

    India, currently chairing BRICS, has proposed that countries in the bloc use digital currencies for cross-border payments. The country's authorities oppose creating a unified payment system, fearing it could challenge the dollar and SWIFT. Meanwhile, India's trade with Russia has shifted to rupee-ruble mechanisms, with around 96% of transactions now conducted through this method.
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  22. WorldMiddle EastChinaOceanography

    Drone Nearly Hits Zelensky's Plane in Moldova

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's plane nearly collided with a drone while taking off from Moldova en route to Norway for King Harald's funeral. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre confirmed the incident, stating that the drone posed a threat to Zelensky's aircraft. The Moldovan government temporarily closed its airspace due to the drone incursion, delaying Zelensky's departure. The incident is being investigated, with Moldovan officials suggesting it may not have been coincidental.
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  24. SocietyProtestMiddle East

    Berlin SPD Top Candidate Krach Under Investigation for Bribery

    Berlin's SPD top candidate Steffen Krach is under investigation for bribery. The public prosecutor's office in Hanover is conducting the investigation, which relates to a hospital project from Krach's time in Hanover. Raids were carried out at his private residence, the SPD state headquarters in Wedding, and rooms in Hanover. Krach denies the allegations and has described them as 'baseless'. The SPD denies the allegations and stands by Krach.
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