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Middle East news — September 26, 2026 - Page 4

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 26, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 7.

157 publications

  1. WorldBillMiddle EastWeather

    Hamas Calls for Protection of Palestinian Journalists on World Press Freedom Day

    Hamas has called for solidarity with Palestinian journalists and accountability for Israeli aggression against them, coinciding with World Press Freedom Day. Since October 7, 2023, over 262 journalists and media workers have been killed, and over 400 injured, with the occupation government preventing foreign press from entering the Gaza Strip. Hamas emphasizes the importance of media institutions revealing the truth and defending Palestinian rights.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Armenian Boy Pepper-Sprayed by Jewish Extremists in Jerusalem

    A 9-year-old Armenian Christian boy named William was attacked by Jewish extremists in Jerusalem while riding his bicycle and listening to music through headphones during Yom Kippur. The attackers demanded he remove his headphones, then sprayed him with pepper spray after hearing him speak English, saying 'No English, Jews!' despite having surveillance footage, the police closed the case without making any arrests.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Tokayev Orders Audit of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Defense

    President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has established a special commission to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Ministry of Defense following the deaths of military personnel in the Caspian Sea. The commission, headed by Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Aida Balayeva, includes representatives from various government bodies and is expected to present its initial findings within seven days.
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  6. SportsMiddle East

    Hong Kong's Du Keqin and Wu Yanglin Secure First Medal at Nanjing Asian Games

    At the Toyota City General Sports Center in Aichi Prefecture, Hong Kong's Du Keqin and Wu Yanglin won their women's doubles table tennis quarterfinal match against Singapore's Li Mingying and Shu Linji, securing Hong Kong's first medal at the Nanjing Asian Games. The pair defeated their opponents 3-0 (11-4, 11-2, 11-7) and will face Japan's Miu Hirano and Hitomi Sato in the semifinals, aiming for a spot in the final.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Russian Strikes on Kyiv: Fires, Damage, and Casualties

    Over the past few days, Kyiv has been subjected to numerous Russian strikes, resulting in fires, damage to infrastructure, and casualties. Warehouses, gas stations, residential buildings, and even a maternity hospital have been targeted. The strikes have caused power and water outages in some areas. According to reports, at least 11 people have been killed and dozens injured. The attacks have been carried out using various weapons, including ballistic missiles and drones.
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  10. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Ukraine Train Delays Due to Overnight Strikes

    Ukrzaliznytsia has reported widespread train delays across Ukraine following overnight strikes. The largest delays are affecting trains from the central and southern regions, including Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia. During the attacks, passengers boarded and disembarked through underground passages due to air threats. Significant disruptions persist in the train circulation schedule.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    Congress to Sanction PP Deputy for Bringing Pepper Spray into Hemicycle

    The Congress of Deputies will open a disciplinary file against PP deputy Ana Vázquez for bringing a pepper spray canister into the hemicycle. Vázquez displayed the canister during a government control session, violating the chamber's regulations which prohibit carrying weapons within the parliamentary precinct. The Congress Board, with a majority of PSOE and Sumar, will study the opening of a disciplinary procedure next Tuesday, with potential sanctions ranging from a warning to suspension of her deputy status.
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  14. WorldConstitutionMiddle EastChina

    NDA Allies Demand Clarification from CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Electoral Roll Revision

    Several NDA allies, including LJP, TDP, RLD, and RLM, have joined the opposition in demanding clarity from Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar regarding reported differences among the Election Commissioners over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They expressed concern that the controversy could weaken public trust in the electoral process.
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  15. PoliticsLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Milan's Malpensa Airport Now Named After Silvio Berlusconi

    Milan's Malpensa Airport has officially been renamed to 'Silvio Berlusconi Milan-Malpensa Airport', honoring the late former Italian Prime Minister and media mogul. The decision, which sparked controversy, was made despite opposition from the city council and other authorities. The renaming ceremony took place on Friday, with the participation of ministers and Berlusconi's family.
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  17. PoliticsReliefMiddle EastConflict

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries and Defense Plants

    Ukrainian forces carried out attacks deep into Russian territory, targeting several oil refineries and defense enterprises. The strikes, confirmed by both Ukrainian officials and state media, hit facilities in Perm, Novoshakhtinsk, Ulyanovsk, and Voronezh. The targeted refineries included Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez, Novoshakhtinsky, and others, with fires breaking out at some of the sites. Additionally, the defense enterprise 'Zavod Iskra' in Ulyanovsk, part of the Almaz-Antey group, was struck. The attacks are seen as a response to Russia's actions in the ongoing conflict.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    Qatari Official Meets Top Diplomats at UNGA

    Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Qatar's Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held multiple meetings with foreign ministers and high-ranking officials from various countries on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and issues of mutual interest.
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  21. SocietyLocal GovMiddle EastChina

    El-Sayed's Stance on HIV Disclosure Law

    Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has consistently advocated for repealing a Michigan law that made it a felony for individuals with HIV to have sex without disclosing their status to their partner. He first expressed this position during his 2018 gubernatorial campaign, describing the law as 'hateful' and 'discriminatory'. El-Sayed's campaign supports the 2019 bipartisan reform that narrowed the felony's scope but maintains that he originally called for the full repeal of HIV criminalization laws.
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  23. SportsMiddle EastDefenseHockey

    Air India Pilot Removed, Suspended for Failing Alcohol Test Before Zurich-Delhi Flight

    An Air India pilot was removed from duty and suspended after failing an alcohol test before a Zurich-Delhi flight on September 6. The pilot was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was sent back to India as a passenger. Air India has launched an investigation and reminded all flight crew to adhere to safety standards and regulations.
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