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Middle East news — October 2, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 5.

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  3. PoliticsJudiciaryIndictmentMiddle East

    NATO Urged to Blame Russia for Attacks

    NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on allies to attribute any hostile actions to Russia if there are grounds for doing so, echoing the sentiment expressed by the Supreme Allied Commander. This directive comes in response to recent incidents, including the arson attack on the Estonian defense company Milrem Robotics. Rutte emphasized the importance of sharing information with NATO when such actions occur.
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    Gas Cylinder Shortage Causes Long Queues in Sistan and Baluchestan

    Residents across multiple cities in Sistan and Baluchestan province, including Saravan, Qasr-e Qand, Khash, and Mirjaveh, face severe gas cylinder shortages. Long queues, with some reaching up to two kilometers, have formed as citizens struggle to access this basic necessity. The shortage has led to price increases, with cylinders being sold on the open market for high prices. Citizens complain about the lack of oversight, difficulty in obtaining cylinders through official channels, and the presence of intermediaries. They call on officials to regulate the distribution process, increase quotas, and ensure fair access to gas cylinders.
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    Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliation

    The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Hungarian chargé d'affaires, protesting Hungary's expulsion of Russian diplomats. In response, Russia is expelling a group of Hungarian diplomats from its embassy in Moscow and consulates in St. Petersburg and Kazan, giving them two weeks to leave. This move is seen as a reciprocal measure following Hungary's decision on September 8 to expel ten Russian diplomats.
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    India Exports Akash Air Defence Missile to Three Nations

    India's indigenous Akash air defence missile system has been successfully exported to Armenia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. This marks a significant achievement in India's defence exports, reflecting its advancing missile production capabilities. The Akash system is designed to protect areas from aerial threats and has a proven operational record. It can simultaneously track and engage multiple targets, including aircraft, helicopters, and drones, with a detection range of up to 25 kilometers. The Indian armed forces have placed additional orders, and there is growing international interest in the system.
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    Japan Expands Sanctions Against Russia

    Japan has expanded its sanctions against Russia, targeting 33 organizations, nine individuals, and 35 ships. The move comes in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and follows a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the disputed Kuril Islands. The sanctions list includes prominent figures in Russia's military-industrial complex and key companies such as 'Voentorg', 'VNIIR-Progress', 'Alabuga Machinery', and 'Uralvagonzavod'. Japan aims to coordinate these sanctions with European countries and strike at Russia's oil trade.
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    Portugal's Instagram Followers Plummet After Ronaldo's Exit

    The official Instagram account of the Portuguese national football team has experienced a significant loss of followers following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the team's camp. The number of followers dropped from over 300,000 to over 1 million within 24 hours, marking one of the largest drops in Instagram history for an official sports team account.
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    Kyiv's Bridges Closed: Transport Chaos, Emergency Meetings, and Metro Resumption Plans

    Multiple bridges in Kyiv, including the Southern Bridge, are closed due to Russian attacks, causing severe traffic congestion and transport collapse. An emergency Defense Council meeting was convened to discuss traffic organization and metro resumption. The metro is ready to resume traffic on the Southern Bridge during the yellow alert level, pending an expert conclusion on the bridge's condition.
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    Babiš Promises Czech Troops to Baltics Amidst Russian Threat

    Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has pledged to send two mechanized brigades from the Czech Republic to aid the Baltic states in case of a Russian attack. Political commentator Daniel Sterzik criticizes Babiš's plans, citing insufficient military preparedness and potential domestic backlash. Sterzik suggests that Babiš's actions may be influenced by external pressures, potentially leading to a wider conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
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    King Willem-Alexander Receives Research on Royal Family's Role in Colonial History

    King Willem-Alexander commissioned and received the results of an independent research project investigating the role of the House of Orange-Nassau in the colonial history of the Netherlands. The study, spanning over four centuries, found that the royal family actively supported colonialism, including slavery, and benefited financially from it, but had relatively little influence on Dutch colonial policy. The king described the findings as 'shocking and confrontational'.
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