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Middle East news — October 25, 2026

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 25, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

41 publications

  1. WorldBillAsiaMiddle East

    Bulgaria Holds Presidential Election Amid Black Sea Tensions

    Bulgaria holds presidential election on Sunday with main themes being security, the war in Ukraine, and relations with Russia. The election campaign took place under increased tensions in the Black Sea after a series of drone attacks targeted four Bulgarian merchant ships in its exclusive economic zone, resulting in two ships sinking and 21 sailors missing. Current President Iliyana Yotova is favored to win, with her main opponent being Andrei Dyurov. The election is expected to have a low turnout.
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  2. PoliticsMiddle East

    First Lady Remi Tinubu Hopes to Leave Aso Rock to a Better Nigeria in 2031

    Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed her desire to leave the Presidential Villa in 2031 to a Nigeria that she can enjoy as an elderly woman. She believes that significant progress will have been made under her husband's administration by then. Speaking at the inauguration of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja, she joked that Nigerians who are not seeing the changes might be given 'Bola Tinubu eyeglasses'. She cited improvements in Nigerian airports as evidence of progress.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastConflictWeather

    Israeli Shelling Injures Palestinians, Damages Homes in Gaza

    Israeli occupation tanks fired two shells at two Palestinian homes on Salah al-Din Street, near the Shuja'iyya junction, east of Gaza City, injuring several people and causing material damage. This incident is part of ongoing artillery shelling, shooting, and explosions in different areas of the Gaza Strip, threatening the lives of citizens and increasing their suffering.
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  7. SportsMiddle East

    Paderborn Stuns Hamburg: Philippe Scores Late Winner on Birthday

    SC Paderborn secured a 1-0 home win over Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga, thanks to a late goal from loan player Rayan Philippe. The striker, who turned 26 on the day of the match, scored in the 88th minute, preventing Hamburg from earning their fourth consecutive win. Philippe's goal helped Paderborn move out of the relegation playoff spot, while Hamburg remained in mid-table. The victory was Paderborn's second of the season.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Parliament Removes Legal Requirement for IEBC to Livestream Election Results

    The National Assembly passed the Elections Amendment Bill 2024, removing the legal obligation on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to livestream election results. The bill, originally passed by the Senate, also introduced clauses on the recall of Members of Parliament convicted of offences. The move sparked protests and criticism from former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, and other political leaders, who warned of threats to electoral transparency.
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  9. WorldBillAppointmentsMiddle East

    Bulgaria's Presidential Election: Incumbent Iliana Yotova Leads, But Runoff Likely

    Bulgaria holds its presidential election on October 25, with incumbent interim president Iliana Yotova leading in polls against economist Andrey Gyurov. The election comes amidst growing tensions in the Black Sea region, with recent Russian attacks on ships. Yotova, backed by the ruling party, is expected to advance to a runoff, along with Gyurov, who is supported by pro-Western reformist parties. The election also serves as a test for the government's popularity and Bulgaria's geopolitical direction.
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  10. PoliticsGovernanceProtestMiddle East

    Serbian Elections: Student List Leader Promises Rational Foreign Policy, Judiciary Reform

    Ilija Srdanovic, bearer of the Student List in Serbia's upcoming parliamentary elections, pledged to stop escalating tensions with Montenegro and lead a rational foreign policy based on mutual respect and cooperation. He also vowed to liberate the judiciary in Serbia, preventing regime obstruction of investigations and giving prosecutors tools to combat crime and corruption. Srdanovic criticized the incumbent government's campaign tactics and expressed confidence in a Student List victory.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsIndictmentTrialWarMiddle East

    Mass Arrests in Poipet: 139 Suspects Detained in Telecom Fraud Raids

    In a joint operation, the National Police of Cambodia and the police of Banteay Meanchey province raided two locations in Poipet city, resulting in the arrest of 139 suspects involved in telecom fraud. The first location, a 7-story building, yielded four safes, one pistol, and numerous computers and mobile phones used for online fraud. At the second location, an 8-story apartment building, 139 suspects were arrested, including 130 Indonesian nationals (37 women) and 9 Cambodian nationals (9 women). The scene is currently under control, and further legal procedures are being carried out.
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  15. WorldAppointmentsMiddle East

    President Tokayev Congratulates Kazakhstan on Republic Day, Outlines New Development Stage

    President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Kazakhstanis on Republic Day, reflecting on the country's journey to maturity and outlining a new stage of development. He highlighted the introduction of advanced technologies, AI, and infrastructure modernization, expressing confidence in building a fair, safe, progressive, and clean Kazakhstan.
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  20. WorldRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Maxim Galkin's Istanbul Concert Canceled Amid Public Pressure Over Israel Support

    Russian comedian Maxim Galkin's concert scheduled for October 25 in Istanbul has been canceled due to public pressure and protests against his support for Israel's actions in Gaza. Social media campaigns and activist groups demanded the cancellation of the event, with some calling for a lifetime ban on Galkin's entry into Turkey. The concert's organizers ultimately decided to cancel the performance following widespread public outcry.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rainfall in Keralam Districts

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in five Keralam districts on Sunday and Monday. Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Idukki, and Palakkad are under red alert on October 25 and 26 respectively. An orange alert has been issued for seven districts, indicating very heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Thirteen districts are under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) warns of flash floods, waterlogging, landslides, and advises residents to move to safer locations if necessary.
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  24. TechMiddle EastWeatherPublic Health

    Google Illegally Fells 250,000 Trees for Finnish Data Centers, Sparks Outrage

    Google has sparked outrage in Finland after illegally felling around 250,000 trees to construct data centers, with locals expressing concern about environmental damage and job displacement. The company's €13 billion project, aimed at building AI infrastructure, has been temporarily halted due to lack of necessary environmental impact assessments. Finland's government, which initially welcomed the investment, is now facing public backlash and questions about the role of data centers in the country's economy.
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