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Middle East news — October 9, 2026 - Page 6

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

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  3. PoliticsIndictmentTrialMiddle East

    Kimberly Guilfoyle Asked Trump Donor to Pay Off Her AMEX Bill

    U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly asked a wealthy Trump supporter, Eric Deters, to pay off her six-figure American Express debt. According to The Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle pressed Deters to send $100,000 to her AMEX account in July 2025, promising to keep the transaction quiet. Guilfoyle, who was then awaiting Senate confirmation, offered to use her influence to help Deters with his own legal and tax issues. Deters ultimately refused to pay the bill.
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    U.S. to Receive 15% Stake in Lukoil Deal Without Investing Funds

    The New York Times reports that the U.S. will receive around a 15% stake in the deal for foreign assets of Russian oil company Lukoil, without investing its own funds. The main part of the shares will go to Middle Eastern investors, with a smaller stake for American billionaire Todd Boehly. The deal is part of U.S.-Russia talks over Ukraine and involves lifting sanctions against Lukoil. Business ties of deal participants with Jared Kushner and Steve Vitkoff are also noted.
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    Cuba's Dengue Crisis: Over 11,000 Cases, Nine Times the Average

    Cuba is grappling with a severe dengue fever outbreak, with over 11,000 cases recorded so far in 2026, nearly nine times the average expected for the year. The surge in cases is occurring amidst a backdrop of power outages, fuel shortages, and medication scarcity, which are hampering efforts to control the spread of the disease and treat those affected. The Global Dengue Observatory reports that the actual number of cases may be much higher than international estimates due to the lack of official data from the Cuban government.
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  8. WorldLawMiddle EastChina

    Zelensky Urges US to Allow Starlink Use Over Russia for Air Superiority

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called on the US to allow Ukraine to use Starlink over Russian territory, asserting that this would give Ukraine air superiority and force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table within 2-3 months. Zelensky argues that this move would be a game-changer in the ongoing conflict, potentially ending the war quickly. He has criticized the US for not acting on this request, attributing the delay to unwillingness rather than diplomatic deadlock. Meanwhile, Zelensky has also expressed concern about China's development of an alternative to Starlink, which could potentially be provided to Russia.
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    NAF Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Benue After Operation Against Suspected Kidnappers

    The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that one of its helicopters made a precautionary landing in Makurdi, Benue State, after successfully disrupting the activities of suspected kidnappers during an operation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with the helicopter landing on a farmland in Utur Tse-Igboji community, Bar Council Ward, along Welfare Quarters to Mopol 13 Ring Road. The pilot executed the landing approximately 10 nautical miles from the airfield, following established operational and safety procedures after the combat mission. All personnel on board were safe, and the helicopter has since returned to base.
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    Maduro Allegedly Negotiated Explosives Deal with FARC Leaders

    According to a U.S. indictment, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's President, met with top FARC leaders, including Rodrigo Londoño ('Timochenko'), Luciano Marín ('Iván Márquez'), and Seuxis Hernández ('Jesús Santrich'), in 2013 to discuss a debt stemming from their joint involvement in drug trafficking. Maduro agreed to supply explosives from Venezuela's military reserves to settle this debt, potentially enhancing the FARC's capacity for armed actions in Colombia. This meeting occurred during the FARC's peace negotiations with the Colombian government.
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    Chile Rejects U.S. Ambassador's Comments on Strait of Magellan Sovereignty

    Chile's government and Senate firmly reject U.S. Ambassador Brandon Judd's suggestion that U.S. support for Chile's sovereignty over the Strait of Magellan is contingent on cooperation on issues important to the U.S. Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna states that Chile 'does not need anyone's support to defend its sovereignty,' while the Senate declares that Chile's sovereignty 'is not up for discussion' and does not depend on foreign recognition.
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    Hundreds Protest in Bogotá Against Close Ties with Israel

    Hundreds of people gathered in Bogotá to protest against the Colombian government's close relationship with Israel, coinciding with the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks in 2023. Protesters accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians and demanded an end to Colombian support. The Israeli ambassador criticized the protests, stating that they lacked respect and empathy for the victims of the 2023 attacks.
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