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Middle East news — October 12, 2026

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

142 publications

  2. SportsBillMiddle EastBaseball

    Bayern Munich's Dramatic Draw Against Viking in Champions League

    Bayern Munich's trip to Norway ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Viking FK in the Champions League. Despite leading 3-2, Bayern conceded a late equalizer in the 90th minute. The match was marked by several controversial moments, including a red card for Bayern's Michael Olise and questionable tactics by Viking. Bayern now faces a crucial match against Arsenal next week.
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  4. CultureMiddle East

    British Adventurer Karl Bushby Completes 28-Year Journey Around the World on Foot and Swimming

    Karl Bushby, a 57-year-old British adventurer, has completed his 28-year journey around the world on foot and swimming. Starting from Chile in 1998, Bushby traversed over 48,000 kilometers through 29 countries, crossing the Darién Gap, the Bering Strait, and the English Channel. Despite facing challenges like visa restrictions, financial crises, and the COVID-19 pandemic, Bushby persevered and is now just 400 kilometers away from his hometown of Hull.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Saudi Arabia Extends Closure of Riyadh Airport Due to Houthi Attacks

    King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital, has been closed since Saturday due to Houthi attacks. The airport's closure has been extended multiple times, with the latest extension lasting until October 17 at 21:00 UTC. The attacks have resulted in numerous casualties and disruptions to air traffic. The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority has announced the closure, citing special circumstances.
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  7. PoliticsElectionsLeadershipMiddle East

    Herzog Attempts Unity Government with Netanyahu Despite Election Results

    President Herzog is reportedly working to form a national unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, despite concerns raised by opposition figures like Yair Lapid. Lapid and others have expressed their unwillingness to join such a government, citing Netanyahu's past deceptions and the will of voters who sought to remove him from power.
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  8. PoliticsJudiciaryCivil RightsProtestMiddle East

    Outrage Over Misogynistic Attacks Against Colombian First Lady

    Cartoonist Matador's insults against First Lady Ana Lucía Pineda sparked outrage in the Colombian government. The Minister of Housing, Jaime Andrés Beltrán, and Vice President José Manuel Restrepo condemned the attacks, with Beltrán stating that 'freedom of expression is not a passport to disrespect'. The Presidency requested an investigation into the attacks, while former presidents Iván Duque and Álvaro Uribe also defended Pineda. The controversy comes as Pineda presents the balance of the 'Colombia, a Single Heart' campaign, which has benefited over 48,000 people with humanitarian aid.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Rescue Operation for Trapped Caver in Sardinia

    A 31-year-old caver has been trapped at a depth of 10 meters in a cave in Sardinia since Sunday afternoon due to a landslide that blocked the entrance. Rescue operations are underway, involving more than 30 rescue workers who are digging through the rubble by hand to reach the caver, who is presumed to be buried under further debris. The rescue is complex due to the unstable nature of the fallen rock material.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Russia Partially Lifts Diesel Fuel Export Ban

    The Russian government has partially lifted the ban on diesel fuel exports, allowing for the initial release of 500,000 tons onto the global market. This decision comes into effect on October 10 and aligns with agreements between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Russian oil companies will immediately begin negotiating supplies abroad, coordinating with the government. The move is not expected to create a shortage within Russia as production volumes are sufficient for both domestic needs and external supplies.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    President Orders Return of Captain Kelly Lozano Amidst Eva Ferrer's Allegations

    President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered the immediate return of Captain Kelly Daniela Lozano from the Colombian Embassy in Qatar. This decision follows explosive statements made by Eva Ferrer, a former advisor to the Petro government and close to Verónica Alcocer, in an interview with Semana magazine. Ferrer implicated Lozano and Carolina Plata in knowing about Alcocer's activities during her time as first lady. The National Police is considering calling Lozano to qualify services, which could lead to her retirement.
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  20. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Yemen Military Media: Expelling Saudi Enemy Forces

    Yemen's military media has released scenes and photos of expelling Saudi enemy forces and infiltrators attempting to advance from Lahj towards the Al-Waz'iyah heights. The operations involved cleansing Wadi Shararah and the surrounding mountains towards the Shamaitin. Additionally, there were operations targeting Saudi enemy in Jabal Habashi district and cleansing and securing the Jabal Habashi Directorate and the Triangle of Birah and the Yafr exit in Taiz province.
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  22. SocietyMiddle EastUnited KingdomHealthcare

    Paul Pogba Reacts to Man City Verdict, Hopes for Title Redistribution

    Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has commented on Manchester City's recent guilty verdict, expressing hope that the Premier League titles won during the period of financial irregularities could be redistributed. Pogba, who finished second to City twice during his time at United, made these remarks while attending the Singapore Grand Prix.
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  23. PoliticsMiddle EastEarth

    Congress Party's Controversial Post Targets CJI, Sparks Outrage

    A controversial post from the official Kerala Congress account on a social media platform demanded the resignation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, citing mishandling of law and order. The post was later deleted, and the party distanced itself from the statement, clarifying that it has full faith in the judiciary. The incident sparked criticism from the BJP, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accusing the Congress of targeting constitutional institutions. The Supreme Court Bar Association also expressed displeasure, stating that such comments undermine the dignity of the judiciary.
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