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Middle East news — September 14, 2026 - Page 8

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

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  1. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Russia's Strategic Goals in Ukraine: Capture of Donetsk and Luhansk by 2027

    Ukrainian military officials, including Andriy Biletskyi, commander of the 3rd Army Corps, have revealed Russia's strategic goals in Ukraine. According to them, Russia aims to capture the Donetsk and Luhansk regions by the start of 2027. Biletskyi believes that while Russia may struggle to achieve these goals, the question of continuing the war could arise before the Kremlin by spring 2027.
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  2. WorldMiddle East

    First Elections Held in Philippines' Bangsamoro Autonomous Region

    Voters in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, a predominantly Muslim area in the southern Philippines, are casting their ballots to elect the first regional parliament since self-rule was granted. The election, which includes 40 political party, 32 district, and eight sectoral representatives, is seen as a crucial step towards self-governance and lasting peace in the restive region. The vote follows a five-decade-long armed struggle that claimed over 120,000 lives.
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  4. PoliticsMiddle East

    Former Minister Jamil Khir to Face Charges over RCI TH Report

    Former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, will be charged tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court in connection with the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH). He is expected to face three charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code for the offense of misappropriation with intent to defraud. The charges are related to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigation following the RCI TH report.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Venezuela: Post-Operation Expectations Fade in Bolívar's Gold Mines

    A joint military operation between Venezuelan and U.S. forces in Bolívar state's gold-rich region last June raised hopes for change, but months later, residents report little improvement. Despite the death of criminal leader Niño Guerrero, the old order persists, with 'pranes' still influential and criminal dynamics largely unchanged. Residents miss the relative order provided by criminal gangs, and there's concern that former bosses may return.
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