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Middle East news — September 13, 2026 - Page 7

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 7 of 8.

187 publications

  1. WorldMiddle East

    Odessa Attack: 2 Dead, 50+ Injured, Rescue Operations Continue

    In Odessa, a Russian attack on a high-rise residential building resulted in at least 2 deaths and over 50 injuries. Rescue operations continue as some residents remain unreachable. The attack occurred on the morning of September 12, damaging the 21st to 23rd floors of a 25-story building and causing a fire. Apart from the high-rise, other buildings and infrastructure in Chornomorsk were also damaged. The number of injured initially reported was 17, later increasing to 35, and eventually surpassing 50. Two children were among the injured.
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  4. PoliticsWarMiddle East

    IDF Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a series of strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon following an increase in drone activity by the group. The IDF operation, which began with a wave of strikes, targeted Hezbollah infrastructure and included artillery shelling and raids in areas such as Nabatiyeh and Al-Tayr Heights. The Lebanese army reinforced its presence in response to the Israeli escalation, and political tensions rose amidst the military action.
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  5. WorldBillAfricaMiddle East

    Iraq, France Sign Six Agreements; Al-Zaidi Meets Macron

    Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi visited France, where he met with President Emmanuel Macron and signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with France. The agreements cover defense, energy, youth policy, research and innovation, development cooperation, and civil aviation. The leaders also discussed regional security, Iraq's stability, and economic cooperation, including the 'Development Corridor' project connecting the Gulf to Europe.
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  12. PoliticsMiddle East

    Meloni Criticizes 'Firewall' Strategy Against Far-Right Parties

    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticized the strategy of mainstream parties to distance themselves from far-right parties like the Alternative for Germany (AfD). She believes this 'firewall' approach is ineffective, as seen in the recent electoral success of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt. Meloni suggests that addressing the concerns of voters is more effective than isolation.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Polish FM Calls for Aggressive NATO Exercises Near Kaliningrad

    Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has repeatedly urged NATO to conduct 'aggressive' military exercises near the Kaliningrad region of Russia. He believes these exercises should create uncertainty for the Russian leadership about NATO's further actions and potentially force Moscow to redeploy some troops from Ukraine. Sikorski made these statements at various forums, including the Yalta European Strategy meeting in Kyiv.
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  16. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Majority of Germans Reject Merz as Chancellor

    A series of polls indicate a significant decline in support for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Only 14% of Germans consider him suitable for the post, while 78% reject him. His approval rating has fallen from over 30% in mid-2025 to around 16% by September 2026. Even among his own supporters, 58% oppose him. The decline follows the CDU's defeats in state elections and growing dissatisfaction with his leadership.
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  19. WorldMiddle EastChina

    India, China Leaders Reaffirm Strategic Ties, Emphasize Border Peace

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, reaffirming their commitment to a strategic and long-term view of bilateral ties. Both leaders acknowledged the progress made in relations, with Xi appreciating the 'hard-won' momentum and Modi stressing the importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for continued development.
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