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Middle East news — September 12, 2026 - Page 5

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 7.

164 publications

  2. WorldMiddle EastBudgetFraud

    National Bank of Cambodia Revokes Sky International's License, Initiates Liquidation

    The National Bank of Cambodia has revoked the payment service license of Sky International Technology and initiated bankruptcy liquidation proceedings. In March, Sky Technology was sanctioned by the UK government for allegedly providing financial support to a suspected telecom fraud park associated with the Prince Group. Sky International is the parent company of Xiao Yi Payment (CoolCash), which began the withdrawal repayment process in June.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Lithuania's Power Grid CEO Resigns Over Post-Storm Outages

    Renaldas Radvila, CEO of Lithuania's state-owned electricity grid company, Energijos Skirstymo Operatorius (ESO), resigned on Thursday due to ongoing power restoration efforts following a recent hurricane on August 22. Despite three weeks passing, some residents were still without electricity, leading to public frustration and Radvila's apology. The ESO board accepted his resignation, effective until September 30.
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  4. WorldBillRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Trilateral Meeting to Address Afghan Refugee Crisis

    A series of high-level meetings were held to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees. A trilateral meeting between Afghanistan, Iran, and the United Nations is set to take place in Kabul to address refugee issues. The UNHCR will also hold discussions on forced deportation at an international conference in Switzerland in October. Afghan officials expressed support for these efforts.
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  6. PoliticsMiddle EastConflict

    Drone Attacks in Russia: Tolyatti Chemical Plant and Taganrog Airport Targeted

    Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) attacked the Russian cities of Tolyatti and Taganrog overnight. In Tolyatti, the chemical plant 'KuybyshevAzot' was likely hit, causing fires and damaging residential buildings, with one person injured. In Taganrog, the military airport 'Taganrog-Central' was targeted, leading to multiple fires. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported destroying 230 drones.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastChinaConflict

    Laos Hands Over 142 Suspected Illegal Chinese Nationals to China

    On September 10, Lao authorities transferred 142 Chinese nationals suspected of illegal activities to Chinese authorities. The individuals, including 5 females, were suspected of violating Lao laws on entry and exit, working without permits, and potential involvement in cybercrimes. They were handed over along with seized items like computers and mobile phones, which will serve as evidence in future investigations. This handover was a result of collaborative efforts between Lao and Chinese law enforcement agencies.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle East

    Controversial Biographies of AfD's New MPs

    The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt is facing scrutiny over the suitability of some of its newly elected MPs. Several members have questionable backgrounds, including a former Stasi officer, a former pornography actor, and individuals with ties to far-right networks and neo-Nazi groups. Some of these MPs have faced raids and accusations of continuing a banned right-wing extremist association.
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  13. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    UN Extends Darfur Arms Embargo; US Proposal for Nationwide Ban Postponed

    The UN Security Council voted unanimously to extend the arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for one month. This decision came after the US retreated from pushing for a vote on a resolution that would have expanded the embargo to cover all of Sudan. The US had proposed a comprehensive arms embargo on all parties involved in the conflict, including the Sudanese military. The council's move allows time for further negotiations on the US proposal.
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  14. CultureMiddle East

    BRICS Bazaar Showcases Global Cultures and Artworks

    The BRICS Bazaar, held at the National Crafts Museum in Delhi, displays traditional crafts, art, and performances from all 11 BRICS countries and partner nations. The event, themed 'Crafting Culture, Connecting People', highlights cultural exchange and people-to-people ties. It features works from artists like Lana Slastsion from Belarus, Cleziania Ribeiro de Lima Paiva from Brazil, and Nadia Karimi from Iran.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Russian Attack on Odessa Damages High-Rise, Injures Dozens

    Early Saturday, Russian forces attacked Odessa with missiles and drones, damaging a high-rise residential building and injuring at least 23 people. The attack occurred around 3 AM, with emergency services working to extinguish fires and evacuate residents. The building's 21st to 23rd floors were on fire, and some residents were trapped in an elevator. The Odessa Regional Military Administration confirmed the attack and the damage to the building.
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  16. WorldTalksAfricaMiddle East

    Kazakhstan, Turkey Sign Readmission Agreement

    Kazakhstan and Turkey have signed a readmission agreement, establishing a procedure for returning persons without legal grounds to stay in either country. The agreement was signed by the Ministers of Internal Affairs of both countries during a meeting in Astana. It strengthens legal cooperation in migration and covers aspects such as countering transnational and cybercrime, search operations, migration security, and personnel training.
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  19. PoliticsBillProtestMiddle East

    Russia Strikes Ukrainian Metallurgical Plants and Transport Facilities

    Russian forces launched a massive strike overnight on Ukrainian metallurgical plants and transport facilities in the Odesa region, targeting key infrastructure that supports the Ukrainian military. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that the strikes hit metallurgical plants in Zaporizhzhia, Dnepropetrovsk, and Kryvyi Rih, as well as port infrastructure and a strategically important transport facility in the Odesa region. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
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  20. PoliticsLawAppointmentsMiddle East

    Congress Pays Rs 10 Lakh for Rahul Gandhi's Event Venue in Indore After Initial Denial

    After being denied permission to use the Indore stadium, the Congress paid over Rs 10 lakh to lease an alternative venue in the city for Rahul Gandhi's upcoming 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme. The party accused the ruling BJP of deliberately delaying permissions. The event, now scheduled for September 19, will be held on a 12,000 sq.m. plot in Regional Park. Congress alleges BJP's panic over Gandhi's visit, while BJP dismisses it as propaganda.
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  22. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Casualties Reported in Kyiv Districts

    In the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, there are casualties as a result of an attack, reported by Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Medical teams have been dispatched to the scene. In the Dniprovskyi district, there are 8 injured people due to the enemy's attack. In the Obolonskyi district, there are 2 injured due to enemy attack. In other parts of Kyiv region, one person died and three were injured, including a child, as a result of Russian attacks over the past day.
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