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Middle East news — October 15, 2026 - Page 4

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 15, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 4.

86 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastConflictEarthquake

    Russia Strikes Dnipro: Multiple Casualties and Infrastructure Damage

    Russian strikes on Dnipro on October 13 resulted in multiple casualties and damage to infrastructure, including high-rise buildings, transport infrastructure, and residential areas. A 64-year-old man was injured, and a person was killed. Windows in high-rise buildings were shattered due to blast waves. Later, strikes hit a shopping mall, causing a fire. On October 15, two people died in separate attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
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  2. PoliticsAppointmentsMiddle East

    Majority of Poles Support Reinstatement of Military Conscription

    A recent survey by Opinia24 found that nearly half (48%) of Poles support the reinstatement of mandatory military service. The strongest opposition comes from young people, with 53% of those aged 18-24 opposing conscription. The survey also revealed that 24% believe conscripts should only be men, while another 22% think both men and women should be called up.
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  8. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Alberta Votes on Independence from Canada

    Alberta, Canada's oil-rich province, held a referendum on October 19, 2026, to decide whether to initiate a process for a future independence referendum. The vote is not legally binding but will determine if Alberta proceeds with the legal process for an independence referendum. Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigned for Canadian unity, while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith supported the referendum. Polls indicated that most Albertans wanted to stay in Canada, with around 70% voting to keep the province within Canada.
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  9. PoliticsWarMiddle EastIsrael

    Israel Acquires 12 Advanced Apache Helicopters from Boeing

    The Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Pentagon signed a deal to purchase 12 advanced Apache helicopters produced by American company Boeing for the IDF. The helicopters, set to be delivered at the beginning of the next decade, are of the AH-64E 'Echo' model, the latest and most advanced version. The deal was tailored to meet Israel's complex budget constraints and was praised by both Israeli and American officials as a critical step in enhancing the IDF's operational capabilities against a wide range of threats.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    China, North Korea Open Long-Delayed Bridge

    After years of delay, China and North Korea have opened the New Yalu River Bridge, a four-lane road bridge connecting the Chinese city of Dandong and the North Korean city of Sinuiju. The bridge, completed by China in 2014, aims to boost trade between the two countries. Its opening comes amid improved relations between Beijing and Pyongyang, with both sides holding a joint opening ceremony. The bridge is expected to replace the old Sino-North Korean Friendship Bridge as the main route for road transport of goods.
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  13. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Russian Missile Strike Targets Hotel Housing Brazilian Mercenaries in Kharkiv

    A Russian missile strike hit a hotel in Kharkiv where Brazilian mercenaries serving in the Ukrainian forces were staying. The attack resulted in at least 14 Ukrainian soldiers being injured in a separate incident in Rivne. Data centers ZEO Alliance and Miratec Group in Kiev were also targeted. The strike was confirmed by multiple sources, including Brazilian media, and was initially misreported as a civilian casualty event by Ukrainian media.
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