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Middle East news — September 20, 2026 - Page 7

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 7 of 7.

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  9. SportsMiddle EastBasketball

    América vs. Chivas de Guadalajara: Liga MX Classic Match

    América hosts Chivas de Guadalajara in the Liga MX Classic on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Banorte stadium. The match, which starts at 9:15 PM (CDMX) / 11:15 PM ET, will be broadcast live on Canal 5, TUDN, and ViX in Mexico, and on Univision, TUDN, and ViX in the United States. The match can also be streamed live on various platforms, including TUDN App, ViX, and Peacock TV.
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  12. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Syria's Assad Building Large Army, Israel Warns of Future Clash

    Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is directing most of the country's resources and international aid towards building a large regular army and purchasing weapons systems, according to Israeli security assessments. Assad's operational plans aim to strike 'Hezbollah' in Lebanon and pro-Iranian Shiite militias in Iraq at an opportune time, potentially leading to a clash with Israel in the future. Meanwhile, European countries and moderate Sunni nations are engaging with Assad, while Turkey maintains complex relations with Syria.
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  13. SportsMiddle East

    Moscow Defends Against Wave of Ukrainian UAV Attacks

    Over 2,000 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been destroyed while attempting to approach Moscow since September 12, according to reports from Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The attacks, which have been ongoing for over a week, have seen the city's air defense forces successfully intercept and neutralize the majority of the incoming UAVs at a distance. As of the latest reports, 186 UAVs have been destroyed near Moscow, with the total number of UAVs shot down reaching 20.
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  14. WorldLawConstitutionMiddle East

    Costa Rica Confirms Break in Diplomatic Relations with Cuba

    Costa Rica's Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar confirmed that the country has broken off diplomatic relations with Cuba, a decision made in March due to concerns over human rights on the island. The Cuban government, however, maintains that it has not been formally notified of this break. Tovar described the Cuban government as a 'vile tyranny' that has denied freedom to its people for six decades.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Jordan Condemns Houthi Missile Attack on Riyadh

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan has strongly condemned the recent missile attack by the Houthi militia on the Saudi capital Riyadh. The attack, which was intercepted and destroyed by Saudi Arabian air defense forces, is seen as a violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a threat to its security. Jordan stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supports all measures taken by the kingdom to protect its security and stability.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastPublic Health

    North Korea Rejects IAEA Resolution, Declares Nuclear Status Irreversible

    North Korea has rejected a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that demands it halt its nuclear activities. The country's leadership, including Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, has described the resolution as 'meaningless' and 'ineffective', and accused the IAEA of 'double standards'. North Korea maintains that its nuclear status is 'irreversible' and a matter of national security.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    UAV Activity Across Ukraine

    Multiple unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) movements have been reported across various regions in Ukraine. In the north and center, UAVs were spotted moving from Chernihiv region towards Kyiv region, as well as in the Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad regions. In the east, UAV activity was recorded in Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. In the south, UAV movements were detected in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Vinnytsia regions. Some areas have reported multiple UAVs moving in groups, with residents advised to stay in shelters.
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