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Middle East news — September 16, 2026 - Page 6

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

138 publications

  1. WorldMiddle East

    Bear Attacks on Humans Increase in Russia

    Across several regions in Russia, there has been a rise in bear attacks on humans. In the Irkutsk region, multiple incidents occurred, including a pensioner killed while mushroom picking and a farm worker injured while trying to drive a bear away from pigs. In Buryatia, 32 reports of bears entering human settlements were received in a day, with several educational institutions switching to remote learning. Experts attribute this increase to a lack of berry food due to a dry spring and bears growing up on landfills losing their fear of humans.
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  7. WorldTalksMiddle East

    Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal Talks Resume in Geneva

    Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are set to resume peace talks in Geneva on September 16 and 17. The talks aim to address ongoing fighting and disputes over key security commitments under a US-backed peace deal. Despite the planned discussions, fighting continues in eastern DRC, with the M23 rebel group controlling large parts of the region. The two countries remain divided over security and sovereignty issues.
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  14. WorldLocal GovMiddle EastGender

    Malaysia Day: Celebrating Unity and Diversity

    Malaysia Day, celebrated annually on September 16, commemorates the formation of Malaysia in 1963. The event highlights the country's diversity, with over 200 ethnic and sub-ethnic groups, and emphasizes the importance of unity despite differences. Challenges such as economic uncertainty, rising cost of living, and social divisions are acknowledged, with calls for unity and inclusive prosperity. The government and citizens share responsibilities in maintaining harmony and strengthening national unity.
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  15. WorldRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Ecuador Implements Curfew in Four Provinces to Combat Organized Crime

    The Government of Ecuador, led by President Daniel Noboa, has announced a temporary curfew in the provinces of Guayas, Manabi, Los Rios, and El Oro as part of measures to combat organized crime. The restriction will be in effect from September 17, 2026, to September 30, 2026, prohibiting circulation daily between 00:00 and 05:00. Exceptions include health personnel, emergency attendants, prosecutors, and duly accredited lawyers. The curfew aims to facilitate operations against organized crime and will be enforced by the National Police and Armed Forces.
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  18. PoliticsWarMiddle East

    IDF Strikes Hamas in Gaza City

    The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched an attack near Hamas' General Security headquarters in western Gaza City. Palestinian sources reported casualties after an unmanned aerial vehicle strike on 'Street Number 3' in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood, opposite the 'Al-Furqan Mosque'. This attack comes amidst an unstable ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with a large humanitarian crisis ongoing in the Gaza Strip.
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