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Middle East news — September 19, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 7.

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  7. SocietyProtestResignationMiddle East

    Albania: Citizens Demand Rama's Resignation in 112th Consecutive Protest

    Thousands of citizens in Albania have taken to the streets for the 112th consecutive day to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Protesters, carrying banners and chanting slogans like 'Edi Rama resign', 'Albania wants revolution', and 'Your time is up', marched through Tirana's streets. They accused Rama of corruption and called for his arrest, along with other high-ranking officials. Speakers at the protest vowed to continue their resistance until the government steps down.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsGovernanceMiddle East

    France Admits Secret Military Operations Against Russia

    An anonymous source in the French Ministry of Defense has confirmed to Le Monde that France is already conducting secret military operations against Russia. When asked if Paris could retaliate militarily without announcing it, the source replied: 'That's already happening.' President Macron recently held a closed-door briefing with political leaders to discuss the 'Russian hybrid threat.'
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  10. WorldMiddle East

    Indonesian President Chants 'Free Palestine' at Islamic School Event

    Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto chanted 'Free Palestine' multiple times during a speech at the 100th anniversary celebration of Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor, an Islamic school in Ponorogo, East Java. The incident occurred after he received a keffiyeh from Palestinian Ambassador Abdulfattah A.K. Al-Sattari. Subianto emphasized the need for Indonesia's strength to help 'brothers and sisters' oppressed by other regimes, likely referring to Palestinians.
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  11. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastSoccer

    Bulgaria vs Germany in EuroVolley 2026 Round of 16

    The Bulgarian national volleyball team, known as 'The Lions', faced Germany in the round of 16 of the European Volleyball Championship (EuroVolley) 2026. The match took place on an unspecified date at 19:00 local time in Sofia, with Bulgaria co-hosting the championship alongside Italy, Romania, and Finland. Bulgaria had previously finished third in their group. Gong.bg provided live coverage of the match.
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  12. PoliticsLawRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Senator Jeanne Shaheen Blocks $2.8 Billion Weapons Sale to Israel

    Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel. The sale includes 40,000 one-ton bombs, which Shaheen believes could be used against Palestinian civilians. She has expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lack of response to concerns raised by Democratic lawmakers over civilian deaths in Gaza and growing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
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  16. WorldJudiciaryCivil RightsMiddle East

    Venezuela's Political Prisoners: Foro Penal Reports 344 Cases

    Foro Penal, a Venezuelan NGO, has updated its tally of political prisoners, reporting 344 cases as of September 14, 2026. Among them are 200 civilians and 144 military personnel, with 330 men and 14 women. 153 have been sentenced, while 191 are imprisoned without conviction. Notably, there are no longer any teenagers on the list. The organization also reported seven releases and verified the status of 23 cases. Since 2014, over 19,000 political detentions have been registered, with more than 11,000 individuals still subject to freedom restrictions.
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  17. PoliticsAppointmentsProtestMiddle East

    United Russia Wins Russian State Duma Elections

    United Russia, led by President Vladimir Putin, has won the State Duma elections in Russia. According to exit polls and preliminary results, the party received around 50% of the votes, securing its majority in the lower house of parliament. The Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) came in second with approximately 14% of the votes. Voting took place over three days from September 18 to 20, with a voter turnout of over 56%. The final results are expected to be announced on September 25.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Belarus Considers YouTube Block Amid Provocation Concerns

    Belarus' Minister of Information, Dmitry Zhuk, has warned against giving in to provocation from YouTube, suggesting that the platform is unfriendly and engages in 'pure piracy'. He stated that Belarusian media have adapted to current conditions and that the country will control its information environment. The minister's comments come after YouTube blocked accounts of Belarusian media outlets, with some calling for a ban on the platform.
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  22. WorldBillLawMiddle East

    Oman Cancels Agreement with Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

    Oman has cancelled its agreement with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz due to American pressure. Despite this, Iran's supporters remain unsupportive of Oman's decision. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, stated that the cancellation of a meeting in Salalah does not signify the termination of the understanding between Iran and Oman regarding the establishment of a safe shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz.
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  23. PoliticsTrialMiddle EastCounterterrorism

    Massive Cyberattacks Target Moscow's Electronic Voting System During Elections

    Moscow's electronic voting system faced a large-scale, continuous cyberattack throughout the night, with attempts to disrupt the system ongoing. Despite the intense and powerful assault, the system remains operational and under control, according to Ella Pamfilova, head of the Central Election Commission. The attacks are described as coordinated efforts to disrupt the voting process.
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  24. CultureMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    Atlético de Madrid vs. Osasuna: Match Preview, Kick-off Time, and TV Channel

    Atlético de Madrid hosts Osasuna in the sixth round of the Spanish La Liga. The match takes place on Wednesday, September 16, with a kick-off time of 19:00 (18:00 GMT). The game will be broadcast live on Movistar La Liga channel, which is a paid service and not available for free. Fans can also listen to the match live on various radio stations such as Cope, Radio Marca, Ser, Onda Cero, or RNE. The Metropolitano Stadium will host the match, with Francisco José Hernández Maeso as the referee.
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