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Middle East news — October 27, 2026 - Page 5

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 27, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 5.

115 publications

  1. WorldMiddle East

    Power Outages in Makiyivka Districts Due to Overload and Repairs

    Residents in several districts of Makiyivka, including Central-Gorodskoy, Kirovsky, and Gornyatsky, are experiencing power outages. The outages are due to either repairs or exceeding the allowable load on the networks. Affected areas include Moskovskaya, Plekhanova, Ostrovskogo streets, Solnechnyi and Centralnyi microdistricts, and residential complexes like Makiyivka-Zapadna, Novorabochyi, and Starorabochyi. Energy companies are working to restore power as soon as possible.
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  2. WorldMiddle East

    Israel Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding

    Israel is expecting cloudy to overcast weather with possible local rain accompanied by thunderstorms throughout the country. There is a high to severe risk of flooding in all streams and wadis in the south and east, including the Negev and Eilat, due to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to decrease, with typical seasonal temperatures. The sea is wavy to calm, with wave heights ranging from 20 to 70 cm and water temperatures around 27 degrees.
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  3. PoliticsPeaceInvestigationMiddle East

    Zelensky Proposes Extending Martial Law and Mobilization in Ukraine Until January 29, 2027

    President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada on October 26 to extend martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine until January 29, 2027. The current terms were set to expire on October 31, 2026. This would be the 21st extension since the start of the full-scale invasion. The bills were registered under numbers 16183 and 16182 and will be voted on during the plenary session this week. Zelensky's proposal comes amidst ongoing discussions about fair conscription conditions and the potential duration of the conflict, with some experts predicting it could last another 12 years.
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  4. WorldLocal GovCorruptionMiddle EastBudgetHealthcare

    Chinese Detainees in Cambodia Face Medical Neglect, Exploitation, and Abuse

    Chinese nationals detained in Cambodia due to passport issues at detention center No. 3 for over three months face severe medical neglect, exploitation, and physical abuse. Despite suffering from kidney infections with blood in their urine, they were denied proper medical care and threatened with death if they couldn't pay for treatment. They are provided with insufficient food, leading to forced purchases from overpriced facilities within the detention center. Police officers are accused of exploiting detainees financially and physically abusing them for minor infractions.
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  8. CultureRegulatorsMiddle East

    Migros' Historic Reorganization: Unifying Ten Cooperatives into One

    Migros, Switzerland's largest retail cooperative, is planning its most significant restructuring in 80 years. The 'orange giant' aims to merge its ten regional cooperatives into one, giving cooperators a say in the process. This unification project, led by CEO Mario Irminger, could affect hundreds to thousands of employees and may face challenges in gaining approval from individual cooperative members.
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  9. WorldBillMiddle East

    Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's Official Visit to Japan

    Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Japan from October 26 to 30, 2026, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. During his four-day visit, he held meetings with high-level Japanese officials, including the Japanese Prime Minister, to discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and development projects. Rahman also sought continued development cooperation, easy-term loans, and budget support from Japan.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth America

    Pope Leo XIV Confirms Visit to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru

    Pope Leo XIV has confirmed his visit to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru starting November 6. The trip comes after a successful lung surgery, with the pontiff expressing joy at returning to the continent where he has lived many moments of his life. The visit will include meetings with political leaders, religious services, and visits to institutions in each country.
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  17. PoliticsLegislationElectionsMiddle East

    British Columbia Elects Conservative Majority Government for First Time in Nearly 100 Years

    British Columbia has elected a Conservative majority government for the first time since 1928, ending nine years of NDP rule. The Conservatives, led by Lorne Doerkson, won 64 of the 93 seats in the provincial legislature, securing 48.1% of the vote. This significant shift in the political landscape comes after decades of left-wing dominance in the province.
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  19. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    U.S. Visa Refusal Rate for South Koreans Surges to One in Four

    The U.S. visa refusal rate for South Korean nationals has sharply increased to one in four applicants, marking the highest level since records began in 2020. This significant rise, from 14.97% in the previous year to 24.73%, is believed to be influenced by former President Trump's strict immigration policies. The increase primarily affects B1 (business) and B2 (tourism) visit visas.
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