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Middle East news — October 9, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 6.

133 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of 'All-Out Invasion'

    Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of sending troops deep into its territory, describing it as an 'all-out invasion'. In a letter to the UN Security Council, Ethiopia's foreign minister said Eritrean forces had advanced up to 60 km into the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia. Ethiopia has demanded the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces and UN condemnation of the alleged cross-border aggression.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Italy Refuses to Pay Swiss Hospitals for Italian Victims' Care in Crans-Montana Fire

    The Italian government has refused to pay a bill of 1.5 million Swiss francs (around 1.6 million euros) for the medical treatment of Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire in April 2023. The Swiss hospitals treated twelve Italian citizens, and the Federal Council is now considering its next steps. The dispute has been ongoing since April, with the Italian government previously stating it would not cover these expenses.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Belarusian Woman Severely Injured in Drone Attack in Bryansk Region

    A woman from Belarus suffered severe injuries, including the amputation of her limbs, after a drone attack in the Bryansk region. She is currently in intensive care in a critical but stable condition. The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attack, describing it as inhumane and an attempt to escalate the situation in the region and involve Belarus in the conflict. The ministry had previously warned citizens against traveling to the area.
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  6. WorldEuropeMiddle EastNorth America

    Turkey Proposes Two Security Corridors for Ships in the Black Sea

    Turkey has proposed opening two security corridors for ships in the Black Sea. According to the Turkish newspaper Milliyet, Ukrainian ships would use a route along the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria to reach the Bosphorus Strait, while Russian ships would use a route along the coasts of Georgia and Turkey. The initiative aims to protect civilian shipping, similar to the Black Sea Grain Initiative of 2022-2023.
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  7. PoliticsAsiaMiddle EastIsrael

    Russia's 'Stolen Childhood': Thousands of Ukrainian Children Taken, Book Details War Crime

    A new book titled 'Stolen Childhood' by Russian journalist Nina Nazorova and her Ukrainian colleague Svyatoslav Khomenko reveals how thousands of Ukrainian children have ended up in Russia since the start of the full-scale war in 2022. Some fled combat zones, others were taken under false pretenses, and some were sent to Russian camps but couldn't return. The Russian state exploited this situation, placing children in new families and issuing them new passports. The International Criminal Court in The Hague recognized this as a war crime in 2023. The book details four family stories and efforts to return the children home.
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  8. SportsMiddle EastHockey

    Liverpool Injury Crisis: Isak and Gakpo Doubtful for Man City Clash

    Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are both doubtful for the Premier League clash with Manchester City due to injuries sustained on international duty. Isak started the season impressively with four goals in his first five games but withdrew from international duty with a thigh injury. Gakpo, who has also been bright under Iraola, is also an injury doubt after being substituted against Serbia. The pair returned to Liverpool for assessment, but Iraola confirmed that both could miss the hotly-anticipated clash with City at Anfield on Sunday.
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  9. WorldMiddle East

    Hurricane Simon Strengthens to Category 4, Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast

    Hurricane Simon, initially a tropical storm, rapidly intensified to a category 4 hurricane, threatening the Pacific coasts of Mexico with extraordinary rains, strong winds, and elevated waves. The hurricane is expected to make landfall between La Huerta and Tomatlán, Jalisco, bringing heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong wind gusts. Authorities have issued alerts and warnings, suspending non-essential activities and closing ports. Residents are urged to take extreme precautions and follow official advice.
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  10. PoliticsCorruptionMiddle EastIsrael

    Hamas' Deception: Double Agents Fool Israeli Intelligence Before October 7 Attack

    A study by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Policy (JCFA) has revealed that Hamas used double agents and strategic deception to mislead Israeli intelligence ahead of the October 7 attack. The research indicates that Hamas concealed its plans while arming and concentrating its forces, taking advantage of Israeli intelligence's belief in a state of routine in Gaza. The study also suggests that negotiations led by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may have been part of this deception strategy.
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  13. WorldLocal GovIndictmentProtestMiddle East

    France School Protests: 71,500 Demonstrators, Over 500 Arrests

    Thousands of students and high school pupils in France took to the streets to protest against the government's education policy, leading to widespread arrests and injuries. According to the French Ministry of Justice, over 500 people were arrested, with around 1,900 minors among them. The protests resulted in 48 police and gendarmes being injured. Legal proceedings have been initiated against 2,376 people.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Slovakia Resumes Military Attaché Exchange with Russia After Four-Year Pause

    Slovakia has restarted the exchange of military attachés with Russia for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale war. The decision, made by Slovakia's government led by Robert Fico, has sent two military diplomats to Moscow and is preparing for the arrival of a new Russian military attaché. This move has been criticized by the opposition, who argue that the previous Russian attaché in Slovakia was involved in bribing a collaborator of a disinformation website.
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  15. WorldRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Montenegrin Authorities Detain Telegram Channel 'Rybar' Owner Mikhail Zvinchuk

    Montenegrin authorities have detained Mikhail Zvinchuk, the owner of the Telegram channel 'Rybar', along with his wife and several associates. The operation is part of efforts to disrupt the channel's hybrid activities, which are linked to the spread of Kremlin propaganda and operations to exert foreign information influence by the authorities of the United Kingdom and the United States. The Russian embassy in Montenegro is investigating the circumstances surrounding the detention.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Malaysia Immigration Raids: 174 Foreigners, 6 Local Employers Detained in Selangor

    The Malaysian Immigration Department conducted raids at nine locations in Seri Kembangan and Bandar Baru Klang, Selangor, detaining 174 foreign nationals and six local employers. The operation, involving 149 officers, checked 307 individuals and resulted in the arrest of nationals from Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, India, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Cambodia, and Nigeria for offenses including misuse of passports, overstaying, and lack of valid travel documents. All detainees, aged between 2 and 46, were sent to the Semenyih Immigration Detention Depot.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Israeli Artillery and Aerial Strikes Target Southern Lebanon

    Israeli occupation forces have launched a series of artillery and aerial attacks on various locations in southern Lebanon. The strikes targeted areas including Kfar Tebnit, Nabatieh Al Fawqa, Mifadoun, Wadi al-Salukhi, Tel al-Dabasha, Zawtar Al Sharqiyah, Mayfadoun, Hadatha, Aita Al Jabal, and Al Mansouri. The attacks were reported by multiple sources, including Al-Mayadeen and other news outlets.
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  20. WorldRegulatorsCorruptionTrialMiddle East

    Tourist Burns Down Villa Trying to Scare Off Spider

    A 45-year-old tourist from Nepal accidentally set fire to a luxury villa worth approximately 10 million rubles ($700,000 USD) while attempting to scare off a spider using a burning piece of paper. The strong winds quickly spread the fire to the dry thatched roof, engulfing the entire building. The tourist managed to escape unharmed, but the villa and all its contents were destroyed.
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  22. SportsStrikeMiddle East

    Belgium Strikes Disrupt Public Transport and Cancel Flights

    Belgium is experiencing significant transport disruptions due to strike actions organized by various trade unions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned that public transport, including trains, metro, trams, and buses, will be severely disrupted on October 9 and 12. Major unions have called for protests on October 12, affecting air and rail transport, as well as some public services. Around 140 flights to and from Brussels airport have been cancelled due to the strike.
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