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Middle East news — October 1, 2026 - Page 4

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 6.

133 publications

  1. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Calls for Global Support of Al-Aqsa Mosque Amidst Israeli Escalation

    Several organizations, including the International Jerusalem Foundation, Palestinian Scholars Association, and the World Union of Muslim Scholars, have called for a day of rage and support for Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday, October 2, 2026. They urge Palestinians, Arabs, and Muslims worldwide to participate in initiatives and activities supporting the mosque amidst escalating Israeli incursions and attempts to change the status quo. Around 370 Arab and Islamic figures have also called for wide-scale events in support of Al-Aqsa. The Jerusalem Committee at the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad demands political and diplomatic action to stop the attacks and preserve the historical status of Al-Aqsa.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Fight in Cockpit Forces Fly Dubai Plane to Divert to Saudi Arabia

    A Fly Dubai plane en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to divert to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after an altercation occurred in the cockpit. Passengers reported a fight among crew members, with some accounts suggesting a knife was involved and the pilot was attacked. The plane landed safely, and all passengers and crew were reported to be safe. The incident is under investigation.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastBudgetGlobal

    Greece Seeks EU Fiscal Flexibility to Combat Rising Energy Costs

    Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged the European Commission to grant EU member states greater fiscal flexibility to help households and businesses cope with soaring energy costs. In a letter to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Mitsotakis proposed exempting temporary energy cost measures from fiscal calculations and using additional VAT revenues to support citizens. This comes as governments across the EU face pressure to provide more relief to citizens struggling with high energy bills.
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  6. SocietyCorruptionMiddle EastHealthcareFraud

    Pensioner Suspected of Deliberately Shooting, Killing Ukrainian Navy Officer in Odessa

    An 82-year-old pensioner from Dnipro is suspected of intentionally causing a car crash and shooting a 50-year-old captain first rank of the Ukrainian Navy twice, once in the chest and again in the neck, on the Lustdorf Highway in Odesa. The victim died instantly. The suspect, who believed he was carrying out an SBU assignment, was arrested at the scene. Investigators are treating the case as a contract killing.
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  7. PoliticsProtestMiddle East

    Hundreds of Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque

    Hundreds of Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, performing rituals and prayers, amidst restrictions on Palestinian worshipers. The incursions occurred during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, with numbers ranging from 500 to 2,500 settlers per day. The Islamic Waqf Department and Palestinian officials condemned the actions, stating that they violate the status quo and the rights of Palestinian worshipers.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    Lavrov Meets with Abkhazia, South Ossetia FMs; Discusses Bilateral Relations

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Oleg Barcyts and Akhsar Dzhioev, respectively, on October 1 in Moscow. The meetings will discuss current issues related to relations with Sukhumi and Tskhinvali, as well as matters of common foreign policy interest within the framework of international discussions on security and stability in the Caucasus.
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  12. CultureRegulatorsMiddle East

    Madrid Government and Community Clash Over Puerta del Sol Camp Eviction

    The Community of Madrid, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has demanded the immediate evacuation of the camp set up at Puerta del Sol in protest against the housing situation. The regional government has accused the Government Delegation of inaction and has threatened to take judicial action if the camp is not dissolved within 48 hours. The protest, which began after the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, has expanded in recent days, with hundreds of tents now installed in the square. The protesters plan to maintain the camp until the vote on housing decrees in Congress on Friday.
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  14. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastEarth

    UAE Investigates Flydubai Incident as Potential Terrorist Act

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an investigation into the incident involving a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, focusing on whether it was linked to 'terrorist activity'. The probe follows reports that a co-pilot attacked the pilot in the cockpit, causing the plane to dive sharply before passengers and crew intervened. The UAE Attorney General has ordered an investigation to determine the causes, circumstances, and any connection to terrorist activities or prior planning.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastEarthHealthcare

    FSB Detains Three More Members of Basayev and Khattab Gang

    The Federal Security Service (FSB) and the Investigative Committee of Russia reported the detention of three more participants in the Basayev and Khattab gang. The detainees were taken to investigative bodies and are suspected of involvement in attacks on military personnel and law enforcement officers in Chechnya in 1999 and 2000, which resulted in the deaths of 58 people and injuries to another 130.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    EU Prosecutor Investigates €6 Billion Fraud in Romania

    The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is probing a suspected €6 billion fraud involving European funds in Romania. The investigation, led by EPPO prosecutor Cătălin Borcoman, focuses on potential misuse of funds in areas such as regional development, rural development, and agriculture. Some cases involve significant VAT fraud, with losses exceeding €10 million. Military contracts are also under scrutiny. Weak communication between Romanian authorities and EPPO regarding issues in the port of Constanța, including alleged involvement of the Chinese mafia, is a concern.
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  23. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Iraqi Resistance Celebrates U.S. Withdrawal

    The Iraqi resistance, along with the Iraqi people, celebrates the complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq after nearly two decades of occupation. The resistance, which played a significant role in pressuring the U.S. to leave, is hailed as a key factor in achieving this victory. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran congratulates the Iraqi people and the resistance on this historic triumph, attributing it to the resilience and unity of the Iraqi people and the effectiveness of the resistance movements.
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