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Middle East news — September 29, 2026 - Page 4

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 29, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 5.

113 publications

  2. PoliticsMiddle EastHealthcare

    Red Bull Challenges FSSAI Order to Stop Using 'Energy Drink' Label

    Red Bull has moved the Delhi High Court against an order by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to stop using the term 'energy drink' on its products. The court has stayed the FSSAI order, stating that Red Bull was not given an opportunity to respond before the order was passed on June 30. The court has allowed FSSAI to pass a fresh order after issuing a show-cause notice to Red Bull and giving it a chance to be heard.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Nationwide Public Sector Strike in France on September 29

    A nationwide strike in France's public sector is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, with over 170 protests expected across the country. The strike, called by inter-trade unions, aims to protest against the planned freeze of the index point in the 2027 budget and demand salary increases, more staff, and adequate resources. The strike is expected to disrupt various services, including national education, healthcare, and transportation.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastSci PolicyEducation

    Russia to Create 'Gold Standard' List of Books, Games, and Cartoons for Kindergartens

    The Ministry of Education and Science of Russia plans to create a unified list of books, games, and cartoons for kindergartens, dubbed the 'gold standard'. This list will include materials that meet educational goals and can be trusted by parents and educators. The project aims to connect teachers more closely with parents through initiatives like 'Good Games' and 'Eaglets-Preschoolers'.
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  8. PoliticsMiddle East

    SPD Demands Changes to Nursing Reform Ahead of Cabinet Decision

    The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has reiterated its demand for changes to the nursing reform ahead of the planned cabinet decision on Wednesday. The SPD sees a 'glaring injustice' in the current draft, with the statutory nursing insurance system being disadvantaged compared to private insurance. The party's health policy spokesman, Christos Pantazis, has called for a financial 'compensation' between the two systems and a universal health insurance system for everyone. However, if this is not feasible, a financial compensation would be 'feasible and necessary'. The SPD also demands that the federal government and states contribute financially to the reform.
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  12. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaPublic Health

    Russia Rejects All Proposals for Black Sea Grain Ceasefire

    Ukraine's Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi stated that Russia has rejected all proposals for a ceasefire covering grain exports or the Black Sea. He expressed pessimism about any positive developments in the near future, stating that 'it’s hard to imagine any possible solutions to this issue in the nearest months'. Ukraine is currently exporting around 45% of its grain via alternative routes, but this is still significantly below the normal volume.
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  13. WorldMiddle East

    Kazakhstan Offers Germany Raw Material Partnership

    Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed a partnership with Germany involving joint value-added and production chains for 21 strategically important raw materials, including lithium, silicon, cobalt, and tungsten. These materials are crucial for Europe's energy transition, industry, microelectronics, and digital technologies. Kazakhstan currently supplies around 13% of the EU's oil imports and 20% of its uranium supplies. Additionally, Kazakhstan plays a significant role in transit routes between Asia and Europe.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Polish Official Returns Home After Two Years in Philippine Hospital

    Piotr Moczulski, a Polish official, is being medically evacuated from the Philippines after spending over two years in a hospital following a serious accident. The Ministry of National Defense, led by Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, has initiated the operation using a government plane. Upon his return, Moczulski was taken to the University Clinical Hospital in Bialystok for further treatment.
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  18. PoliticsCivil RightsProtestMiddle East

    J&K Assembly Passes Resolution Demanding Full Statehood

    The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on Monday, calling for the immediate restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory. The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, was adopted amid heated debates and protests by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members who opposed the reference to the 2000 autonomy resolution. The Assembly demanded that the Government of India restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir without further delay.
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  19. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Ireland Protests Against Israel During UEFA Nations League Match

    Ireland's national football team staged a series of protests against Israel during their UEFA Nations League match. Players bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem, wore black armbands in mourning for Palestinians killed in Gaza, and refused to shake hands with Israeli players before kickoff. The Irish team also declined to exchange flags or take a group photo with the Israeli team. All income from the match was donated to rebuild Gaza.
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  20. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    U.S. Denies Plans to Sell Weapons to China

    The U.S. government has denied reports that it offered to sell weapons to China. U.S. officials, including those from the Trump administration, have stated that such deals are prohibited by law and that no plans or offers have been made to Beijing. This follows remarks by U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue, who suggested that President Trump had proposed selling American weapons to China during discussions about arms supplies to Taiwan.
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  21. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Russian Military Operations in Kharkiv Region and Surrounding Areas

    Russian Armed Forces continue to tighten the encirclement of Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region, fighting for control of several settlements including Grachevka, Nesterovoe, Rublenoe, and Reznikovo. In Dobropillya, DPR, Russian assault groups have liberated 164 buildings and destroyed up to 35 Ukrainian military personnel. Russian air defense systems shot down 768 drone-type unmanned aerial vehicles, while Ukrainian losses across all fronts amounted to approximately 1,505 military personnel in a day.
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