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Middle East news — September 16, 2026 - Page 5

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 6.

138 publications

  1. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

    Pentagon Confirms Ammunition Shortages Due to Iran War

    The U.S. Department of Defense has confirmed that the ongoing war with Iran has led to shortages of ammunition and weapons. Initially, the administration denied these reports, but an official report to Congress has now acknowledged the issue. The shortages were first reported in June, with some media outlets facing threats from the Trump administration for covering the story. The confirmation comes despite President Trump's repeated denials.
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  2. PoliticsMiddle East

    Mac Miller Defends 'Free Palestine' Stance After Ed Sheeran Tour Exclusion

    American rapper Mac Miller has spoken out after being excluded from singer Ed Sheeran's 'Loop' tour. Miller, who had been supporting Sheeran, was removed following his on-stage calls for 'Freedom to Palestine'. Miller defended his actions, stating that he only needed two shows to bring attention to the cause in front of 90,000 people, and even losing the stage would make this his most successful tour.
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  3. SocietyLocal GovMiddle EastChinaFraud

    Indian Police Question Google Over 500,000 Fake Gmail IDs Linked to Bomb Hoax

    Indian police will question Google over a lack of safeguards after smashing a criminal network that set up and managed more than 500,000 fake Gmail accounts to send hoax bomb threats to government offices. The investigation began after a bomb threat email received by the state government on September 10, days ahead of the recent BRICS summit in New Delhi. Two individuals have been arrested, and police plan to formally designate Google as a subject of the investigation.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Houthi Rebels Claim to Have Shot Down Saudi F-15 Jet in Yemen

    Houthi rebels, also known as Ansar Allah, have claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet in Yemen's Marib province. The group used a locally produced surface-to-air missile to down the jet, according to their statements. The Saudi-led coalition has not yet confirmed this claim. The Houthis also alleged that they forced other Saudi fighter jets to retreat and that Saudi warplanes carried out over 450 air strikes in Yemen during the same week.
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  6. SocietyMiddle EastDefenseBorder Security

    Spanish Cyclist Óscar Sevilla Robbed at Gunpoint During Training Ride in Bogotá

    Spanish cyclist Óscar Sevilla, 49, was robbed at gunpoint while training in Bogotá, Colombia. The incident occurred on the North Highway, near Calle 170, where Sevilla was intercepted by two armed men on a motorcycle. They stole his mobile phone but did not harm him physically. This is not the first time Sevilla has been a victim of such an incident; in 2018, he was attacked and had his bicycle and phone stolen. Sevilla is a professional cyclist who has been racing since 1998 and has won several notable races, including the Clásico RCN of Colombia in 2008.
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  7. WorldBillMiddle East

    Yemeni Armed Forces Claim Downing of Saudi F-15 Jet in Marib

    Multiple reports indicate that the Yemeni Armed Forces have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet in Marib airspace. The downing was confirmed by the Yemeni Armed Forces, who stated that the jet was targeted using a surface-to-air missile during hostile operations. While initial reports were unconfirmed, later statements from Yemeni military sources and media outlets corroborated the incident.
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  8. PoliticsMiddle East

    Warriors May Trade Draymond Green if Season Falters

    The Golden State Warriors could trade Draymond Green by the February trade deadline if their 2026-27 season goes south, according to insider Marcus Thompson III. This move could fast-track the team's expected roster reset, as both Green and Jimmy Butler are on one-year deals. The Warriors have ample cap space next summer if these veterans come off the books, allowing them to hunt for big-name free agents. However, the franchise may not wait until then to make significant changes around Stephen Curry, who is expected to stay with the team long-term.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    Ukraine's National Bank Updates Currency Rates

    The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has updated the official exchange rates for the weekend and the following week. The dollar rate has been set at 44.54 UAH for September 12-14, strengthening by 1 copeck. The euro rate has been set at 51.63 UAH, decreasing by 13 copecks. The NBU has also raised the refinancing rate to 15.5% due to increased inflation risks. Additionally, the NBU has eased currency restrictions, increasing limits for purchasing cashless currency, precious metals, and securities of foreign issuers, withdrawing foreign currency from accounts, and operations with hryvnia cards.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    Belarus Conducts Military Exercises Near Polish and Lithuanian Borders

    Belarus has initiated four-day military exercises involving mechanized units and tanks along its western border, specifically near the borders with Poland and Lithuania. The drills, which began on September 15 and are set to conclude on September 18, aim to practice managing troops, protecting state borders, and countering sabotage groups and drones. The Belarusian Defense Ministry has described these exercises as defensive and aimed at enhancing the military's ability to safeguard the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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  13. SportsMiddle East

    News Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles Kills Three

    A news helicopter belonging to NBC News' Los Angeles affiliate crashed while covering a bus accident in the city, resulting in three fatalities. The helicopter, a Eurocopter AS350 B2 AStar, went down between two commercial buildings in Chatsworth, northwest of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed the deaths and extinguished the fire caused by the crash.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Anton Kovalksyi Emerges as Likely Candidate for Ukrainian Prosecutor General

    Media outlets have named the main candidates for the position of Prosecutor General following the resignation of Ruslan Kravchenko. According to 'Ukrainian Truth', the head of the Khmelnytskyi regional prosecutor's office, Anton Kovalksyi, is most likely to secure the position. Kovalksyi, born in Vinnytsia, has held various leadership roles in regional prosecutor's offices since 2020.
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  15. PoliticsMiddle East

    BFP and UBJP Lead BARMM Party Race

    The Bangsamoro Federalist Party (BFP) and the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) are leading the polls for regional parliamentary political parties in the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections. As of 10:39 a.m., BFP leads with 35.2% of the votes, followed by UBJP with 32.4%. The BARMM Grand Coalition ranks third with 20.5%. Four parties have cleared the 2.5% seat threshold.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Turkish Actor Halit Ergenç Visits Russia, Sparks Controversy Over Borscht

    Turkish actor Halit Ergenç, known for his role as Sultan Suleiman in 'The Magnificent Century', visited Russia for the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg. While praising Russia's energy and considering potential film projects, Ergenç sparked controversy by claiming that borscht, a dish UNESCO recognizes as Ukrainian, is prepared in Turkey. This statement led to backlash from Ukrainians, who accused him of cultural betrayal.
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  21. WorldBillLocal GovMiddle East

    U.S. Advises Against Travel to Saudi Arabia Due to Security Risks

    The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia has advised U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to the country due to increased security risks. These include threats from Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting U.S. interests, armed conflicts, terrorism, travel bans, and local laws regarding social media activity. The advisory also warns against traveling to the border with Yemen due to the threat of terrorism.
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  22. PoliticsIndictmentTrialMiddle East

    U.S. Charges Russian Citizens with Terrorism Financing and Assassination Plots

    The U.S. Department of Justice has charged several Russian citizens, allegedly linked to Russian intelligence agencies, with financing terrorism and conspiring to commit assassinations worldwide. The indictment includes allegations of a plot to kill a 'Russian dissident' in the Washington area. The names of the accused and the full details of the case have not yet been made public.
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