Regulators news — August 28, 2026 - Page 2

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1. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

   Aug 28, 2026, 08:59 UTC

   

   Israeli PM's Daughter Denied Ice Cream in Croatia Due to Nationality

   Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed that his daughter Abigail was refused service by a Croatian ice cream vendor who discovered her nationality. The incident occurred while they were vacationing on the Croatian coast.

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2. PoliticsRegulatorsTrialMiddle East

   Aug 28, 2026, 08:57 UTC

   IDF Destroys Terrorist Structures in Southern Lebanon

   In accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701/2006 and the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed terrorist structures in multiple locations across southern Lebanon. These include Bani Hayyan, Mays al-Jabal, and Hadatha.

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3. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

   Aug 28, 2026, 08:09 UTC

   

   Bolaños Blames 'Distorted' Court Ruling for Ceuta Immigrant Influx

   Spanish Minister of Justice Félix Bolaños attributed the massive entry of immigrants into Ceuta to a 'distortion' of a Supreme Court ruling regarding swimming across the border. He stated that false information circulating on social media led migrants to believe the border was open and they couldn't be returned if they entered by swimming. Bolaños appeared before Congress' Mixed Security Commission and denied the government had prior knowledge of the magnitude of the entry.

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4. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

   Aug 28, 2026, 05:22 UTC

   Malaysia Abolishes Duty-Free Cigarette Quota

   Malaysia Customs has abolished the duty-free quota for cigarettes, leading to high fines and potential tobacco seizure for those caught bringing cigarettes into the country. E-cigarettes are also strictly prohibited. Travelers are advised to prepare well before their trip to avoid trouble during customs clearance.

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5. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

   Aug 28, 2026, 04:40 UTC

   

   Drone Strike on Ambulance in Shebekino Kills One, Injures Four

   A drone strike hit an ambulance in Shebekino, Belgorod region, killing one paramedic and injuring four others. The deceased was a male paramedic, while the injured included another paramedic, the driver, and two patients. All wounded were taken to the hospital.

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6. WorldRegulatorsTalksMiddle East

   Aug 28, 2026, 03:34 UTC

   

   Uzbekistan-China Relations Strengthen

   Uzbekistan and China have been consolidating their strategic partnership, with high-level meetings between officials from both countries discussing cooperation in trade, transport, investments, education, and cultural ties. The relationship has been described as reaching a new level by both sides.

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7. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

   Aug 28, 2026, 01:47 UTC

   

   Liu Xiang's Post-Retirement Personnel Dispute

   Eleven years after retiring, Chinese sprinter Liu Xiang is asked by Shanghai Sports Bureau to choose between becoming a coach or leaving the sports system through a buyout. Liu Xiang questions why he wasn't properly compensated when advertising fees were divided in 2007. Netizens criticize the bureau's actions, with some suggesting it's a case of 'killing the donkey after it's drawn the cart' or 'ghost salary'. The Shanghai Sports Bureau acknowledges Liu Xiang's contributions but doesn't directly address his concerns.

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