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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 69

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 69 of 75.

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  1. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill

    The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote, approving sweeping changes to the anti-paper leak law. The bill prescribes stricter punishment of up to 10 years' imprisonment and a Rs 50 lakh fine for offenders. The Opposition walked out in protest, alleging that the government was not serious about addressing paper leaks. The bill will now move to the Rajya Sabha for consideration.
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  7. PoliticsCorruptionIndictmentMiddle East

    Angie Rodríguez Files Complaint Against President Petro

    Angie Rodríguez, manager of the Adaptation Fund, has filed a complaint against President Gustavo Petro at the Investigation and Accusation Commission of the House of Representatives. She is supported by former Minister of Justice Wilson Ruiz. Rodríguez alleges that Petro is using investigations by questionable individuals, linked to cases of alleged ties with the defunct FARC, to discredit her.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionAsiaMiddle East

    Israeli Drone Strikes Kill Palestinians in Gaza

    Israeli drone strikes killed at least three Palestinians and injured dozens more in Gaza on Wednesday, according to Palestinian reports. The strikes targeted civilians in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood, Khan Younis, and Jabalia, with some attacks occurring near residential areas and junctions. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that over 73,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 174,000 injured since October 8, 2023.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle EastCounterterrorismLaundering

    Russia Charges Telegram Founder Durov with Aiding Terrorism

    Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism. Durov is accused of refusing to delete channels, chats, and bots used by Ukrainian intelligence services for preparing terrorist acts and mass killings in Russia. The FSB claims these activities resulted in numerous casualties, including women and children, and caused billions of dollars in damage. Durov has been declared internationally wanted.
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  11. PoliticsDefense

    Anduril's First Autonomous Combat Aircraft YFQ-44A Rolls Off Production Line

    Anduril Industries has completed its first YFQ-44A unmanned, semi-autonomous combat aircraft at its Arsenal-1 manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, Ohio. The aircraft, developed under the U.S. Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, is designed to operate alongside crewed fighter aircraft as a semi-autonomous 'loyal wingman'. The production milestone was reached just four months after production began.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsPenaltyNorth America

    Qualcomm Expects Faster Decline in Apple Revenue

    Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed that the company expects its revenue from Apple to decline faster than previously anticipated due to supply constraints. The share of Qualcomm components used in the next iPhone launch will fall well below its earlier 20% estimate. Qualcomm is also looking to replace this revenue by expanding into data centers and other non-smartphone markets.
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  16. PoliticsChinaSci PolicyPublic Health

    All Four Dengue Strains Circulating in India

    India's first dengue virus mapping shows all four serotypes (DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, DENV-4) circulating simultaneously in eight states and Union Territories. DENV-2 was found to be the dominant strain. This finding could influence the country's upcoming dengue vaccine strategy as concurrent infections with multiple strains are linked to more severe dengue disease. Continuous molecular surveillance is essential for monitoring virus circulation and guiding policy.
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  18. PoliticsJudiciaryPeaceCorruption

    Judges Criticize Trump DOJ's Conduct as 'Unlawful', 'Unethical'

    Federal judges across the U.S., appointed by presidents from both parties, are questioning the trustworthiness of Department of Justice lawyers under President Trump. They've cited 'unlawful', 'unethical', and 'unseemly' conduct, with judges in Rhode Island, Oregon, and Washington D.C. among those raising concerns. Issues include misrepresentation of facts, withholding information, and filing inaccurate documents.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceConstitutionMiddle East

    IDF Returns Israeli Civilians Who Crossed into Syria

    The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) returned three Israeli civilians who had crossed into Syrian territory from the Mount Hermon area on Tuesday. The IDF strongly condemned this incident, describing it as a severe disruption to operational activity and a threat to the security of IDF forces. The civilians were handed over to the Israeli police for further handling.
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