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Middle East news — October 28, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Middle East published on October 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 6.

137 publications

  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Reuters Corrects Story on Serbia's 'Student List' Arms Export Plans

    Reuters has corrected a news story about Serbia's 'Student List', removing a claim that the winning party intended to stop arms exports to conflict zones, including supplies to Ukraine via Western intermediaries. The updated article states that the leading candidates of the movement have not yet declared whether the future government will cease such supplies.
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    Cruise Ship Stranded in Cambodia Due to High Fuel Prices

    A cruise ship offering permanent residences, the Villa Vie Odyssey, has run aground in Cambodia due to unsustainable fuel prices. All residents, including those with pets, have been forced to disembark. The company cited financial struggles and an inability to secure fuel as the reason for the ship's grounding. Passengers have expressed concerns about the company's management and business model.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastBudget

    Mercedes-Benz Lowers Profit Forecast Due to China Slowdown

    Mercedes-Benz has significantly reduced its profit forecast for 2026, citing weak business in China and rising costs. The German automaker now expects its core profit to remain flat at €5.8 billion, abandoning its earlier forecast of 15% growth. This revision follows similar moves by competitors Volkswagen and BMW, highlighting the challenges faced by German automakers in the Chinese market. Mercedes-Benz's stock temporarily lost more than five percent following the announcement.
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    Ilhan Omar Defends Appearance with Controversial Streamer Hasan Piker Despite Backlash

    Rep. Ilhan Omar is facing criticism from fellow Democrats for sharing the stage with far-left streamer Hasan Piker at a campaign event eight days before the midterm elections. Piker has faced backlash for his rhetoric, including remarks about the 9/11 attacks, Israel, and Jewish people. Omar's campaign defends the appearance by pointing to low early voting among younger voters, but some Democrats warn it could create divisions within the party and alienate moderate and Jewish voters.
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    Nearly 40,000 Flee Ethiopia Clashes into Kenya

    Nearly 40,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled Ethiopia into Kenya due to fighting between Ethiopian regional forces. The clashes, which broke out on 22 October over a territorial dispute, have driven thousands across the border. Kenya’s independent human rights commission warns of worsening humanitarian conditions. The United Nations refugee agency is closely monitoring the situation along the Ethiopia-Kenya border.
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    Security Guard Kills Girlfriend, Daughter, Then Self in Chelyabinsk

    A 39-year-old security guard, Vyacheslav G., shot and killed his girlfriend Yevgeniya and her 15-year-old daughter in an apartment in Chelyabinsk before committing suicide. The couple had recently moved to the Urals from Krasnodar and had a seven-month-old child together. Two of Yevgeniya's children from a previous marriage, aged 4 and 6, managed to escape during the shooting. Vyacheslav worked for a private security company and had access to weapons.
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    France's Senate Passes 'Casser-Payer' Bill: Protesters Liable for Riot Damage

    The French Senate has passed the 'Casser-Payer' bill, making protesters financially liable for damage caused during street demonstrations. The bill, which expands on an initial proposal following the UEFA Champions League final riots, holds protesters accountable for up to €10,000 in damages, even if they did not personally cause them. Critics argue it could curb the right to protest. The bill will now move to the National Assembly.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastHealthcare

    Europe Seeks Alternatives to Starlink After Musk Restrictions

    Following Elon Musk's temporary restriction of Starlink service in Ukraine, the European Union is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy to reduce Musk's dominance in satellite communications. This includes backing a potential European competitor, tightening regulations, and developing its own satellite network. The incident has highlighted the risks of relying on a single provider for critical military communications, increasing pressure on Brussels to offer Kyiv alternatives. European companies are also exploring options, with Finnish firms Nokia and ICEYE agreeing to develop a satellite communication system with Ukraine, although the first satellites are not expected until 2028.
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    Malaysia's Forest City Arrests 325 Chinese Suspected of Telecom Fraud

    Over the past three months, authorities in Malaysia's Forest City have arrested 351 suspects, including 325 Chinese nationals, for telecom fraud. The arrests followed two large-scale raids conducted in the area. Residents and overseas property owners have expressed security concerns, prompting the project management to announce plans to strengthen security measures and establish a permanent police station.
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    Russia Strengthens Ties with Africa, Boosting Trade and Cooperation

    The Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow saw President Putin and African leaders discuss ways to enhance cooperation, with a focus on trade, agriculture, technology transfer, and education. Russia pledged to continue supplying agricultural products to Africa, with Putin stating that Russia has become the world's largest grain exporter. Both sides aim to increase trade to over $50 billion. Russia also expressed readiness to share advanced technologies and nuclear energy cooperation with African countries. The summit emphasized mutual respect and benefit, with Putin stating that Russia views African countries as friends, not objects of competition.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics: First Olympic Event in Africa

    Senegal hosts the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) from October 31 to November 13, 2026, marking the first Olympic event on African soil. Around 2,700 athletes aged 17 and under will compete in 25 sports across eight sites in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly. The event features the return of Russian athletes under their flag, with 13 Russian athletes participating in nine disciplines. The USA team is expected to participate in 12 sports. Senegal aims to use the Games as a tool for development, creating job opportunities and supporting young talents. The success of the Games will be measured not only by the number of medals won but also by the lasting impact on the country's sports infrastructure and youth development.
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    Israel's New Knesset Members Advocate Ethnic Cleansing, Genocide Against Palestinians

    Several incoming Israeli lawmakers have made controversial statements advocating for ethnic cleansing, genocide, and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza. Moshe Feiglin, projected to return to the Knesset, has called for the expulsion of all Arabs from Gaza and branded Palestinian babies as enemies. Other incoming members, such as Hanamel Dorfman and Yitzhak Wasserlauf, have made similarly inflammatory remarks.
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