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Middle East news — October 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

127 publications

  1. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    Lula Cancels Interview, Prepares for Globo Debate Against Flavio

    President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva canceled a TV interview to rest his voice before the Globo TV debate against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula's team advised him to alternate between denouncing his opponent and presenting proposals, while Flavio aims to be more direct and focus on his own plans. Both candidates aim to avoid provocations and focus on proposals in the decisive debate.
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  4. PoliticsMiddle East

    Greek Abroad Voting Rights Expanded

    Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Archbishop Makarios of Australia to discuss the expansion of voting rights for Greeks living abroad. For the first time, Greeks residing outside Greece will be able to vote by mail in national elections, a right previously limited to European elections and referendums. This change comes after the approval of absentee voting for parliamentary elections in March.
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  5. CultureMiddle EastReligion

    Universitario de Deportes Honors Lord of Miracles with Tricampeonato Trophy

    Universitario de Deportes visited the sanctuary of Las Nazarenas to pay homage to the Lord of Miracles and present their tricampeonato trophy. The priest in charge praised the club's gesture, highlighting their faith, devotion, conviction, and gratitude. He also noted that the Lord of Miracles is a symbol of Peruvian religiosity and cannot be appropriated by any institution.
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  8. PoliticsLawElectionsCorruptionMiddle East

    Netanyahu Faces Toughest Election Amidst Regional Crises

    Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, is facing his toughest political campaign yet as occupied territories head to the polls on October 27 (November 5). This election, the first since the Gaza war and Israel's wars against Lebanon and Iran, will determine the fate of the twenty-sixth Knesset and Netanyahu's political future. Netanyahu, who has held power for a total of 19 years across three separate terms, is battling rivals and controversies, including an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza and a long-running corruption trial.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle East

    IDF Launches Operation in Hebron After Shooting Attack

    Following a shooting attack in Hebron that resulted in casualties, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a major counterterrorism operation in the area. The operation involves units from the IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police, and the Civil Administration. Forces are conducting targeted searches, interrogations, and operations to find weapons and terrorist infrastructure in the area where the attackers came from. Over 70 wanted individuals, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad affiliates, have been arrested this week. The operation is expected to continue for several days to prevent further attacks and protect Israeli civilians.
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  14. WorldBillJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

    European Media Panic Over Trump-Putin-Xi Meeting at APEC Summit

    European media outlets are expressing concern over the potential meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit in China. The Telegraph describes this meeting as a 'division of Ukraine' and worries about Beijing's participation instead of London's, as occurred during the Yalta Conference in 1945. Analysts fear that China's involvement will allow it to demonstrate its superpower status and pose problems for traditional U.S. allies. German magazine Spiegel warns that this meeting could lead to a 'dangerous alliance' and advises Europe to impose trade sanctions on Russia, the U.S., and China.
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  18. PoliticsBillMiddle EastNorth America

    Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Over Protected Campaign Posters in Kaduna

    Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), criticized President Bola Tinubu for having security operatives guard his campaign billboards in Kaduna State ahead of the APC's presidential campaign launch. Atiku questioned why Tinubu's campaign posters required protection while Nigerians faced attacks by bandits and terrorists. The Kaduna State Police Command announced traffic restrictions and deployed security personnel for the APC's inaugural presidential campaign rally.
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  22. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Moldova Expels Russian Diplomat After Drone Incident

    Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata following the crash of a drone loaded with explosives in the village of Chiștelnița, Telenești district. The incident is considered a grave violation of the Republic of Moldova's sovereignty and security, posing a direct threat to its citizens. This action is seen as a consequence of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine.
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  23. SocietyLocal GovMiddle East

    Thief Caught Stealing Purses in Two Cordoba Bars

    A woman was filmed twice this week stealing purses at two bars in Cordoba. In one of the cases, a waiter managed to notice the situation in time and, along with several customers, managed to catch her and recover the loot. The security cameras of the restaurants captured similar images, showing the thief's modus operandi of sitting behind unsuspecting victims and taking their purses when they were distracted.
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  24. WorldBillMiddle East

    Mysterious Black Triangles Spotted Over Secret US Military Bases

    Recent UFO documents released by the US government reveal sightings of mysterious black triangles moving at high speeds over secret military bases. These triangles, described as drone-like and as large as 15 feet, were seen by federal agents who reported them as 'Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena'. The objects were observed rising vertically, hovering, and flying horizontally at speeds comparable to fighter jets without making a sound or leaving exhaust trails. The reports, included in the seventh batch of documents released under President Trump's order, have sparked interest and concern among intelligence and military officials.
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