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Middle East news — October 13, 2026

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

124 publications

  1. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovCivil RightsMiddle East

    Homophobic Attack at Miraflores McDonald's Sparks Outrage

    A man threatened to kill and used homophobic slurs against two customers at a McDonald's restaurant in Miraflores, Lima, Peru. The incident was recorded and shared on social media, sparking outrage and calls to identify the aggressor. The man, later identified as Augusto Nava, was hospitalized and receiving psychiatric care for a severe manic episode associated with bipolar disorder. The establishment's operator and several public figures condemned the attack.
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  6. PoliticsWarMiddle EastConflict

    Yemen Conflict: Sanaa Forces Launch New Offensive, Capture Key Areas

    Sanaa's forces have intensified their operations in Yemen, launching a new offensive northwest of Al Madaribah district. This has led to a local collapse of Aden's forces and the capture of Al-Khabakhib and Harwazu. Meanwhile, in Taiz, Sanaa's forces have made significant advances, capturing strategic locations such as Saleh Gardens, Hanjar Checkpoint, and Dhabab Station, as well as parts of Al-Jabali district and Jabal Aswad.
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  9. SocietyAfricaMiddle East

    Man Stabs 8 at South Korean Supermarket

    A 59-year-old man, previously convicted of attempted murder and under electronic monitoring, stabbed eight people at a supermarket in Incheon, South Korea. Six women and two men were injured, with one woman in her 20s suffering a heart attack. The attacker, armed with knives tied to both hands, was subdued by shoppers and arrested. Seven victims remain in stable condition, while the young woman is in intensive care.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsThink TanksCeasefireMiddle East

    Russia Attacks, Destroys Last Major Epicenter Logistics Center in Khmelnytskyi

    Russian forces attacked the last major logistics center of 'Epicenter' in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, ten times in a single day, destroying approximately 85% of the goods stored there. The company reported five major fires and no casualties. This attack follows previous strikes on 'Epicenter' logistics complexes in Kyiv and Kyiv region, leaving the company with significant financial losses and disrupted logistics.
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  12. WorldRegulatorsTrialMiddle East

    Germany Sends Tornados to NATO's Nuclear Exercise 'Steadfast Noon'

    Germany is sending three Tornado combat aircraft to participate in NATO's nuclear weapons exercise 'Steadfast Noon' in Italy. The exercise, running from October 13 to 23, involves 17 countries and over 70 aircraft. Germany's Tornados will be based at Aviano Air Base. The exercise scenario is secret, but it practices the use of nuclear weapons with training bombs.
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  13. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Zelensky Accuses US of Failing to Warn Ukraine About Kyiv Missile Strikes

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the US of not warning Ukraine about Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, stating that intelligence data on launches helps save lives. Zelensky noted that Ukraine has not attacked Russian oil refineries despite US demands, but Russia continues to strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The US has not officially confirmed stopping intelligence data to Ukraine.
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  14. PoliticsTrialMiddle East

    Critical Damage to Kharkiv TEC-5 Confirmed by Regional Officials

    The Governor of Kharkiv region, Oleg Sinegubov, has confirmed that the Thermal Power Plant No. 5 (TEC-5) in Kharkiv has suffered 'critical damage' as a result of a recent strike. The head of the regional administration reported this, echoing earlier statements by President Zelensky regarding an attack on the city's energy infrastructure. The exact extent of the damage remains unclear, as Sinegubov declined to provide details but assured that authorities know how to address the issue.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Moldova Opens Two More Chapters in EU Accession Talks

    The Republic of Moldova has opened negotiations for two more clusters (Cluster 2 - Internal Market and Cluster 3 - Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth) in its EU accession process. This significant step brings the total number of open chapters to 24 out of 33. The move was welcomed by EU officials and Moldovan authorities, with both parties expressing commitment to continuing the reform process and advancing negotiations.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Largest Charity Event in Tehran

    A series of charitable events, including 'From Bait to Mowso'at', 'From Bahth to Mowasat', and 'From Bemath to Mosaat', are taking place across Tehran. These events involve widespread donations and distributions of food packages and dowries to underprivileged families. The largest event will occur on Friday, October 24th, starting from Imam Hossein Square and ending at Revolution or Azadi Square, distributing 313,000 packages.
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  21. SocietyConstitutionAfricaMiddle East

    Toronto Man Charged with Arson After Burning Israeli Flags Outside Church

    A 29-year-old Toronto man, Syed Raza, has been arrested and charged with arson, mischief, and disobeying a court order after Israeli flags were removed from outside a North York church and set on fire on October 7 around 1 a.m. The incident was investigated by the Toronto Police Service's Hate Crime Unit, and Raza was identified and arrested at a downtown demonstration three days later.
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  23. WorldLawMiddle EastNorth America

    Orbán Warns Against Hungary's Involvement in Russia-Ukraine War

    Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has expressed concern over his country's increasing involvement in the Ukrainian conflict. He believes that Europe, particularly Germany, France, and the UK, is waging a proxy war against Russia through Ukraine, putting Hungary at risk of being dragged into the war. Orbán advocates for Hungary to maintain neutrality and an independent foreign policy.
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  24. WorldPolicyMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    30 Nations Condemn Iran Over RAF Fairford Incident

    30 countries, including the US and UK, have jointly condemned Iran for its role in the incident at the RAF Fairford base. They hold Tehran responsible for the incident, supporting Britain's assessment that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was involved. The countries warn Iran against further threats and commit to cooperating to disrupt and prosecute responsible parties.
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