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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 28

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 28 of 75.

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  1. PoliticsConstitutionMiddle EastChina

    India Urges Iran to Avoid Attacks on Commercial Shipping

    Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, conveying India's deep concern over ongoing hostilities in the region. Jaishankar strongly urged Iran to avoid attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers under any circumstances, reaffirming India's support for dialogue and diplomacy while condemning attacks on merchant vessels by any party.
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  3. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelBiodiversity

    India's Arms Sales to Israel Risk Complicity in Gaza Genocide, Amnesty Says

    Amnesty International has accused India of risking complicity in the Gaza genocide by continuing to supply arms, ammunition, and military components to Israel despite the ongoing conflict. The rights group revealed that Indian companies sent 2,596 shipments of weapons and military equipment to Israel between October 7, 2023, and November 30, 2025. Amnesty warned that these exports could put India at risk of violating international law and called for an immediate halt to all arms exports to Israel.
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  4. PoliticsJudiciary

    SC Moots Protocol for Archive-Only Access to Livestreamed Court Proceedings

    The Supreme Court of India is considering a protocol to allow access to its livestreamed court proceedings archives, aiming to prevent commercial exploitation and misuse of judicial hearings. This move comes after a July 24 interim order that barred the circulation of livestream proceedings on digital platforms, which activists argue reverses the principle of open justice.
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  6. PoliticsLawElectionsPeace

    Democratic Donors Alarmed by DNC's Struggles Ahead of 2028

    Powerful Democratic donors are expressing concern about the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) performance under Chair Ken Martin, with many considering alternative fundraising options due to the DNC's apparent ineptitude and mounting debt. Despite President Trump's low approval ratings and Republican unpopularity, Democrats fear their party is not positioned to capitalize on these advantages in the 2028 presidential election cycle.
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  9. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Pappu Yadav's Protest in Parliament Over Ram Temple Donation Theft

    Pappu Yadav, an Independent MP from Purnia, staged a protest in Parliament over alleged misappropriation of donations for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Dressed as a Hindu priest, Yadav carried a donation box and created a scene, which was opposed by the BJP and led to a controversy. The Lok Sabha secretariat objected to his protest, and a complaint was filed against him for hurting religious sentiments.
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  11. PoliticsPeaceEuropean Union

    Netanyahu Warns of Rising Anti-Semitism and Evangelical Opposition

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed concern over the rising tide of anti-Semitism and opposition to evangelical Christianity. He sees these two groups as interconnected and under simultaneous attack. Netanyahu emphasizes that they share a common heritage, being descendants of the original Jews of the Holy Land, and have contributed to a civilization based on freedom and faith.
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  15. PoliticsRegulatorsResignationMiddle East

    Santilli Demands Villarruel's Resignation Over Milei Criticism

    Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli has publicly asked Vice President Victoria Villarruel to resign due to her constant criticism of President Javier Milei. Santilli stated that if Villarruel disagrees with the government, she should step aside and form her own project instead. Villarruel responded by accusing Santilli of representing 'the political caste' and urging him to respect the popular vote.
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  17. PoliticsMiddle East

    Columbia University Student Workers' Union Withdraws Israel Divestment Demand

    The Columbia University student workers' union, comprising over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate student workers, withdrew its demand for the university to divest financially from Israel at a bargaining meeting this week. The union had previously pressed for divestment based on international law violations, but the move signifies a shift in the union's politics and orientation away from the pro-Palestinian student movement.
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  18. PoliticsMiddle EastUkraineConflict

    Russian Missile Strikes Ukraine, Killing Civilians and Violating NATO Airspace

    Overnight, Russia launched a massive missile strike against Ukraine, using over 70 missiles and 280 drones. The attack resulted in civilian casualties, including the deaths of parents and three children in the Dnipro region, and injured dozens of people in Lviv. The strike also violated NATO airspace, with a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile crossing into Poland. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for increased air defense capabilities and international support.
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  20. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Kremlin Plans to Remove Crimea's Governor Aksyonov

    The Kremlin is reportedly planning to remove Sergei Aksyonov from his position as the head of Crimea. According to multiple sources, including the partisan movement 'Atesh', Aksyonov is likely to be blamed for the ongoing humanitarian crisis and failures in ensuring the peninsula's stability. His dismissal may occur after the September elections, with potential successors including siloviki or military personnel. There are no official confirmations yet.
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