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Politics news — August 13, 2026 - Page 2

Politics publications published on August 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

45 publications

  1. PoliticsRegulatorsCivil RightsConstitutionMiddle East

    100 Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Under Israeli Protection

    Approximately 100 settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, performing provocative tours and Talmudic prayers inside its courtyards. The incident occurred under heavy protection from Israeli occupation police and special forces. The settlers entered through the Moroccan Gate and exited through the Chain Gate. Israeli police imposed restrictions on young men and worshipers, preventing some from entering the mosque. This practice aims to impose new facts on the ground within Al-Aqsa Mosque, attempting to establish temporal and spatial division. Meanwhile, occupation authorities escalated banning decisions against individuals from Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Old City, targeting religious figures, public figures, and Jerusalemite citizens.
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  5. PoliticsMiddle East

    Iran Developing 15,000 km Range Ballistic Missile

    Iran is reportedly developing a ballistic missile with a range of 15,000 km, capable of reaching the United States. This would mark a significant technological breakthrough for Iran, and experts suggest it could potentially rely on North Korean developments. The project aims to increase Iran's missile range beyond its current longest-range missile, the Khorramshahr, which has a range of 4,000 km.
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  6. PoliticsBillTalksMiddle East

    Hamas Welcomes Iran's Call for Regional Ceasefire Including Gaza and Lebanon

    Hamas has praised Iran's call for a regional ceasefire, including Gaza and Lebanon. Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that ending the war in the region would benefit its people and future, while continuing the wars only serves the Zionist enemy's plans. Hamas also accused Israel of undermining efforts for a lasting ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until the US ends the war and blockade, releases Iran's frozen assets, and agrees to a regional ceasefire.
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  7. PoliticsBillJudiciaryCivil RightsMiddle East

    Russia Offers Ukraine Prisoner Exchange; Kyiv Refuses

    Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova stated that Russia has offered Ukraine three lists of prisoners for exchange in the last month, including a list of 224 Ukrainians convicted in Russia. However, Ukraine has refused to take its citizens back. Lantratova accused Ukraine of not wanting these people and prioritizing propaganda over human lives. Russia is ready for different exchange options to free its prisoners.
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  9. PoliticsAppointmentsCivil RightsNorth America

    Russia Proposes Paid Paternity Leave

    In Russia, a proposal has been made to introduce paid paternity leave for young fathers. The initiative aims to strengthen families and increase the role of fathers in child-rearing. The leave, which could be up to 10 days per year for fathers with three or more children, is intended to be used for participating in the upbringing and life of the child, not just as an additional vacation. The public organization 'Fathers nearby' supports this measure, and a vote among fathers is being encouraged.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsConstitutionMiddle East

    Rahul Gandhi's Parliament Protests: BJP Demands Presence, Congress Insists on Home Minister's Statement

    BJP leaders, including Harsh Malhotra, N Ramchander Rao, N V Subhash, Karunasagar, Ajeet Madhavrao Gopchade, Kangana Ranaut, Brijmohan Aggarwal, Piyush Goyal, Tejasvi Surya, Dinesh Sharma, SP Singh Baghel, Anupriya Patel, and Janardan Singh Sigriwal, have criticized Rahul Gandhi for not being present in Parliament to discuss issues concerning youth and students. They accused him of running away from Parliament and disrupting its proceedings. Rahul Gandhi, however, has demanded that Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement on these issues before he agrees to any discussion. Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi and SP MP Ramgopal Yadav supported Gandhi's stance, stating that the opposition has legitimate demands and that the government should respect parliamentary traditions and conventions.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsPeace

    Rahul Gandhi vs Amit Shah: Tension Over Student Protests in Parliament

    The ongoing Parliament session has seen a standoff between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged police action against students during protests in July. Gandhi has rejected Shah's offer for a debate, demanding answers and accountability instead. Shah has accused Gandhi of avoiding debate and has offered an extended debate on the issue. The Opposition has been pressing for Shah's presence in Parliament to address their concerns.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsReliefMiddle East

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery in Orsk

    Ukrainian drones attacked the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Orsk, Orenburg region, Russia. The strike caused a fire and damaged processing units, leading to the refinery's halt in operations. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike. The refinery processes about 6 million tons of oil per year, producing automotive fuels, diesel, aviation fuel, mazut, bitumen, and other petroleum products.
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  14. PoliticsBillMiddle East

    NASA Broadcast Shows Crimea as Part of Russia

    During a live broadcast of the solar eclipse on August 12, NASA displayed a map that depicted Crimea as part of Russia, visually separating it from Ukraine. This was noticed by various sources, including 'European Truth', Boys from PPO | Radar, RBC-Ukraine, and others. The map also showed DNR, LNR, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions as Ukrainian territories. This broadcast comes despite Washington's official position on the issue of Crimea's status.
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  17. PoliticsMiddle East

    Nigel Farage Faces Unusual Opponents in Clacton By-election

    Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is seeking re-election in the Clacton constituency to demonstrate his popularity amidst a scandal over his personal finances. Despite main parties boycotting the election, Farage faces unique opponents including 'Count Binface', a comedian wearing a recycling bin on his head. Polls suggest Farage is likely to win with around 73% of the vote.
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  18. PoliticsAppointmentsNorth America

    FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee

    The Lok Sabha passed a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a 31-member joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny. The committee, consisting of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha, has been directed to submit its report by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session 2026. The move was made amid strong Opposition protests and demands for its withdrawal.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestWarMiddle East

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Naval Base in Novorossiysk, Damaging Four Military Ships

    In a joint operation, Ukrainian forces struck a naval base in Novorossiysk, Russia, damaging four military ships. The targeted vessels include two frigates ('Admiral Makarov' and 'Admiral Essen'), a small missile ship ('Buyan-M'), and a patrol ship ('Vasily Bykov'). The attack also resulted in damage to infrastructure, including a radar station, docks, and an oil base. The Ukrainian General Staff and Security Service confirmed the strike.
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  21. PoliticsRegulatorsCivil RightsPeaceMiddle East

    Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Against Delimitation, Urges Freeze on Lok Sabha Seats at 543

    Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay moved and piloted a resolution in the state Assembly, which was passed unanimously. The resolution opposes the proposed delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies and urges the Centre to permanently retain the existing strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 seats and the current inter-State distribution of seats. It also demands immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections based on the current 543 seats. The DMK supported the resolution, while the AIADMK, PMK, BJP, and other opposition parties opposed it.
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