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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 72

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 72 of 75.

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  1. PoliticsJudiciary

    Shen Yun Organizers Sue National Arts Centre Over Show Halts

    Organizers of the Shen Yun performance have filed a lawsuit against the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa after the venue abruptly halted their shows following nearly two decades of performances. The legal action comes after the NAC cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for the cancellation. The Shen Yun performances, a traditional Chinese dance and music production, have been a staple at the NAC since 2006.
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  3. PoliticsGovernanceResignationMiddle East

    Armenia's Prime Minister Pashinyan Announces Government Resignation

    Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that the government will resign on August 2, following the start of work for the new convocation of the parliament. The President will then appoint a new Prime Minister candidate presented by the parliamentary majority. The resignation comes after the ruling party 'Civil Contract' won the June 7 parliamentary elections with 49.74% of the votes.
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  5. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle East

    Beşiktaş Coach Vincenzo Italiano Discusses Mohamed Salah Transfer

    Beşiktaş Technical Director Vincenzo Italiano has been making headlines in Italy, discussing the team's transfers and goals. He praised the squad's strength and mentioned that 2-3 more transfers are planned. Regarding Mohamed Salah, Italiano stated that 'everything is on hold for now', but they have a great captain in place, Orkun Kökçü. He also emphasized the need to challenge Galatasaray's dominance in the league.
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  6. PoliticsIsraelMacro

    Netanyahu Criticizes 'Weak' Allies in Iran Conflict

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized what he calls 'so-called allies' for being weak in their stance against Iran. In a series of statements, Netanyahu argues that while Israel fights against Iran's regime using threats and intimidation, other countries are not doing enough. He suggests that Israel is essentially fighting on behalf of these allies and is giving 'the civilized world's war'. However, he laments that most countries are very weak.
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  9. PoliticsMiddle East

    Polish PM Tusk Condemns Xenophobic Attacks on Ukrainians

    Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has strongly condemned a recent surge in hate crimes and xenophobic attacks against Ukrainians living in Poland. Tusk described the perpetrators as 'bandits and hooligans' and warned that such acts are against Poland's interests and play into the hands of Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian nationalists. The attacks, which have been increasing in frequency over the past six months, have caused widespread outrage and damaged Poland's reputation. Ukrainian authorities have demanded an investigation into the incidents.
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  10. PoliticsWarEurope

    Former JNA General Borislav Đukić Sentenced to 16 Years for War Crimes

    Former Yugoslav People's Army (JNA) General Borislav Đukić was sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Split court for war crimes against civilians during the Croatian War of Independence. He was convicted for commanding artillery and infantry attacks on civilian settlements in the Šibenik area between 1991 and 1995, resulting in the deaths of 118 civilians, rapes, expulsions, and destruction of property. Six other former commanders were also sentenced, totaling 94 years in prison.
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  13. PoliticsEuropeMiddle East

    Israeli Settlers Set Fire to Multiple Mosques in West Bank

    Israeli settlers have set fire to several mosques in the West Bank, with incidents reported in Qusra, Tul Karem, Nablus, and other areas. The attacks come amidst escalating violence following a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians on Friday. Palestinian officials report that two mosques were targeted overnight, with racist slogans sprayed on walls. The Israeli military has condemned the attacks and is investigating.
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  14. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

    Krasnodar Region Forms Mobile Anti-Drone Teams with Local Employees

    The Krasnodar region in southern Russia is organizing mobile anti-aircraft groups to protect local businesses and infrastructure from Ukrainian drone attacks. Employees of local companies will form these groups, signing contracts with the Russian Ministry of Defense. They will not be sent to the front and will receive a monthly salary of around 630 dollars (50,000 rubles). The initiative aims to protect the region's key industries, including agriculture and e-commerce.
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  16. PoliticsPeaceIndictment

    Judge Orders Trump to Turn Over Financial Documents in BBC Defamation Case

    A federal judge has ordered President Trump to turn over financial documents from his trust, supporting claims that a poor documentary edit caused monetary damages for the leader. The order comes in response to a subpoena issued in Trump's defamation case against the BBC, with the first production due in 10 days. The documents must show holdings, assets, and value from January 1, 2023, to the present. Trump's lawyers had argued that the case had evolved to cover only reputational harm, but the judge ruled that Trump's businesses were fair game as they were relevant to any damages analysis.
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  18. PoliticsPolicyExecutiveAppointments

    Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Rulings on Birthright Citizenship and Tariffs

    President Donald Trump, in a series of posts on Truth Social, criticized recent Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and tariffs. He claimed these rulings have cost the United States 'trillions and trillions of dollars' in money and prestige. Trump specifically mentioned 'anchor babies' and open borders contributing to a massive fiscal drain, and weak trade rulings leading to factory closures and job losses. He also suggested that these rulings have taken advantage of America.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    US Resumes Strikes on Iran After Missile Attacks

    The United States has resumed airstrikes on Iran after intercepting several missiles fired by Iran against American bases in the Middle East. The US military carried out strikes in Iraq and Iran, targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including missile and drone facilities, command centers, and coastal defense sites. The strikes were described as a 'powerful response' to Iran's attempted attacks. Explosions were reported across southern Iran, including Qeshm Island and Bushehr.
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  24. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Karnataka HC Rebukes Judicial Officer Over Road Rage Incident

    The Karnataka High Court has reprimanded a judicial officer for her conduct in an alleged road rage incident. CCTV footage showed the principal civil judge and JMFC, Gayathri of Malur, and her husband engaging in a verbal altercation with two-wheeler riders after they overtook the couple's private car. The court observed that the judicial officer's behavior was 'wholly unbecoming' of a member of the judiciary and raised concerns about the alleged misuse of official position.
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