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Politics news — August 10, 2026 - Page 2

Politics publications published on August 10, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 3.

62 publications

  1. PoliticsBillWarMiddle EastBudget

    Iranian President Meets Supreme Leader to Discuss Economic and Military Issues

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to discuss economic and military issues in the country. The meeting, which took place around the start of Pezeshkian's third year in office, covered topics such as managing resources, foreign currency, energy expenditures, and economic relations with foreign countries. The two leaders also discussed the current state and future outlook of the ongoing war, military developments, and meeting people's basic needs.
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  2. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    Hamas Commits to Gaza Roadmap, Expects US Pressure on Netanyahu

    Hamas leader Bassem Naim stated that the movement remains committed to the 15-point Gaza roadmap agreed with representatives of the U.S.-led Board of Peace in Cairo. He urged the US and mediators to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to adhere to the roadmap, despite Netanyahu's rejection. Hamas expects a meeting in Cairo with Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the US to pressure Israel's implementation of the agreement.
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  3. PoliticsLegislationRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    New Party MP Enginyurt Vows 'No' Vote on Framework Law, Calls It 'Giving a Badge to a Terrorist'

    New Party Istanbul MP Cemal Enginyurt has announced his intention to vote 'no' on the upcoming framework law proposal. In a series of statements, he criticized the government for what he sees as a destruction of democracy and a political path being opened for terrorists. He also slammed the Chief Prosecutor's request for an investigation into his speech from the parliamentary rostrum, stating that it makes the path to parliament visible for PKK members. Enginyurt described the situation as 'giving a badge to a terrorist' and not 'Terror-Free Turkey'.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Senate Demands Ministers' Appearance Over Ceuta Crisis

    The Senate, led by PP's Pedro Rollán, has summoned ministers Fernando Grande-Marlaska (Interior), Margarita Robles (Defense), and José Manuel Albares (Foreign Affairs) to appear before their respective commissions on August 12, 13, and 17 to account for the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Rollán warned them of legal consequences if they do not appear without proper justification. The Government, however, has refused to attend, arguing lack of time and that they will appear in Congress later.
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  7. PoliticsCivil RightsConstitutionMiddle East

    Caspian Sea Convention Bill Sparks Controversy in Iran

    The proposed Caspian Sea Convention Bill has sparked intense debate in Iran, with social media users and experts expressing concern over Iran's share and rights in the Caspian Sea. The bill, aimed at joining Iran to the Convention on the Legal Regime of the Caspian Sea, has been criticized for potentially reducing Iran's share of resources from 20-25% to 3.5-5%. Parliament members have questioned the rush to approve the bill, with some suggesting Iran's share has not been adequately determined.
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  9. PoliticsJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

    La Liga Chief Declares 'Infantino Era Over' Amid FIFA Criticism

    La Liga president Javier Tebas has joined the growing chorus of critics calling for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign. Tebas, who has been president of La Liga since 2013, believes Infantino's time has passed due to his management style and projects that harm domestic leagues. This comes after Infantino faced criticism for failed plans to sell shares in FIFA competitions and a secret project known as 'FIFA Forward Enterprise'. Tebas is the latest high-profile figure to call for Infantino's resignation, with UEFA and the Football Association among those previously expressing their concerns.
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  12. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsMiddle East

    Russia Removes 'Yabloko', Only Anti-War Party, from Elections

    The Russian Supreme Court has removed the 'Yabloko' party from the State Duma elections. 'Yabloko' was the only party openly opposing the war in Ukraine and advocating for peace. The decision was made following a lawsuit by the 'Rodina' party, supported by the Prosecutor General's Office. The removal comes amid growing public discontent and economic instability in Russia.
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  15. PoliticsNorth America

    Prabowo Proposes Destry Damayanti as Single Candidate for Governor of BI

    Prabowo Subianto officially proposed Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate for Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), replacing Perry Warjiyo who stepped down. The proposal was submitted through a presidential letter to the DPR RI on Monday, August 10, 2026. Damayanti, currently acting governor, is evaluated as an appropriate choice to ensure continuity of monetary policy. Her nomination has received positive responses from various institutions and figures, including the OJK and LPS. A fit and proper test is scheduled to be held at the DPR.
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  17. PoliticsIndictmentMiddle EastIsrael

    Lebanon-Israel Talks Deadlock over Hezbollah Disarmament, Expansion of Pilot Areas

    The seventh round of talks between Israel and Lebanon in Rome ended without progress on key issues, including the expansion of pilot areas and Hezbollah disarmament. Israel refuses to withdraw further until Hezbollah disarms, while Lebanon awaits American pressure. The next round of talks is expected to be postponed until after the summer. Meanwhile, the Lebanese government hopes to renew dialogue with the US through a new channel based on mutual respect and a new ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
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  20. PoliticsExecutiveAppointmentsMiddle East

    Turkish Parliament to Vote on 'Framework Law' Aiming to Combat Terrorism

    The Turkish Grand National Assembly is set to discuss and vote on the 'Draft Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Harmony', also known as the 'Framework Law', on October 1, 2024. The law, proposed by the ruling AK Party and supported by other parties, aims to suspend investigations and prosecutions for certain crimes committed by members of the PKK/KCK if they lay down their arms and surrender. The process began with President Erdoğan's call to 'strengthen the internal front' and has been supported by MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli. The law is expected to pass with broad political support and could significantly impact Turkey's struggle against terrorism.
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  22. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelConflictDefense

    Russian Strikes Hit Odessa TPP and Seven Electrical Substations

    The Russian military launched a combined missile and air strike on the Odessa thermal power plant (TPP) and seven electrical substations in southern Ukraine. The targeted substations include 'Usatovo', 'Centropolit', 'Artsykh', 'Novoodeska', 'Mayaki', 'Belgorod-Dnistrovsky', and 'Karolino-Bugaz'. The Ministry of Defense of Russia reported that the strike caused widespread power outages in the region.
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  24. PoliticsMiddle EastConflictBorder Security

    Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Drones

    Russian military groups have destroyed a significant number of Ukrainian drones and drone control points in recent operations. The 'North' group destroyed 186 drones and 23 control points in a day, while the 'West' group eliminated 205 drones and 60 control points in 24 hours. The 'Southern' grouping also destroyed two UAV control points and an armored vehicle of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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