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Middle East news — September 14, 2026 - Page 4

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 8.

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  1. WorldCivil RightsThink TanksMiddle East

    EU Urges Ukraine to Reform Prosecutor General's Office Amid Corruption Scandal

    The European Commission has called on Ukraine to conduct a reform of the Office of the Prosecutor General and introduce a competition for the position of the Prosecutor General following a corruption scandal involving Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko's attack on NABU and SAP. The EU considers this a priority reform under the 'Chucky-Kos plan' and a key element for Ukraine's EU membership aspirations. The commission has reminded Ukraine of its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.
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    Bangladesh Seeks 'Reset' in India Ties, Calls for Balanced Relationship

    Bangladesh has expressed a desire to 'reset' its relations with India, calling for a more balanced and mutually beneficial relationship. The country's Foreign Minister and State Minister for Foreign Affairs have both emphasized the need to move beyond an 'excessive preoccupation' with India and engage in bilateral discussions to strengthen ties. This comes amidst strained relations following New Delhi's decision to provide refuge to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
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    Ukraine Fuel Prices Surge Amid Global Market Uncertainty

    Fuel prices in Ukraine have been increasing rapidly, with gasoline and diesel reaching record highs. The Ukrnafta network raised prices by 2-5 UAH/liter for gasoline and 3 UAH/liter for diesel on September 14, while UPG increased prices by 2 UAH/liter for both fuels. Premium diesel has approached UAH 100 per liter, and some gas stations are already selling it at that price. State-owned 'Ukrtatnafta' and private networks like WOG and SOCAR have also increased prices. Experts predict further increases, with diesel potentially reaching 105 UAH/liter and gasoline 94 UAH/liter, depending on global market conditions, particularly in the Middle East.
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    Serbia Pays Out One-Time Aid to Pensioners

    Serbia has started paying out a one-time state aid to pensioners, with amounts ranging from 20,000 to 35,000 dinars, depending on the pension amount. The payment began on September 15, with over two million citizens receiving approximately 50 billion dinars in total. Pensioners with the lowest incomes received the largest amount, while those with incomes above the average received the least. The payment was made automatically, with no registration required. The aid is part of a larger package of measures aimed at improving the standard of living of citizens.
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    Pakistan's PM Announces Petrol Relief Scheme Amid Global Price Hike

    Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced a special relief scheme to reduce the burden of increased oil prices on users of motorcycles, rickshaws, tangas, and small vehicles up to 800cc. Under this scheme, a relief of Rs. 100 per liter will be given on petrol for these vehicles. The scheme will be implemented in phases, starting in Islamabad and then nationwide. Registration for the scheme has begun, and an awareness campaign will be launched to explain the process.
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    Denials of IRGC Arrests in Lebanon Tunnels

    Multiple sources, including Iranian state media and social media accounts, have denied reports claiming that members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were arrested in tunnels in Lebanon's Ali al-Taher area following Israeli strikes. They confirmed that only Hezbollah fighters were present in the targeted tunnels, with 48 members in total and 8 killed.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Groom Dies in Car Crash en Route to Wedding in Belgium

    A groom died in a car accident while traveling to his wedding in the Belgian municipality of Libin, specifically between Recogne and Ochamps. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, with the victim losing his life before reaching the church. The car, driven by the groom's witness, left the road, and despite emergency services' intervention, the groom succumbed to his injuries. The driver sustained injuries and was hospitalized. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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  20. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Russian Drone Strikes Passenger Train Near Polish Border

    A Russian drone struck a passenger train traveling from Kyiv to Warsaw near the border with Poland, causing no casualties. The attack occurred in the Volyn region, approximately two kilometers from the Polish border. The Ukrainian railway operator suggested that the target could have been a diplomatic train carrying Western officials, including former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former CIA Director David Petraeus, who were present at the station. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of potential Russian attacks on Polish territory in the coming weeks and months.
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    Polish FM Sikorski: 'We Could Quickly Defeat Russia'

    Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has sparked controversy by claiming that if Russia were to attack Poland, Warsaw could quickly defeat Moscow due to its overwhelming air superiority. Sikorski stated that Poland could destroy the remaining half of Russia's oil refineries in six weeks, following Ukraine's disabling of half of them in six months. He estimated that NATO has around 2,500 aircraft, giving it a significant advantage over Russia's air force.
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