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Politics news — August 14, 2026 - Page 3

Politics publications published on August 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 3.

67 publications

  1. PoliticsJudiciaryLocal GovMiddle EastChina

    Monument to Soviet General Margelov Being Dismantled in Dnipro

    In Dnipro, Ukraine, a monument to Soviet military commander Vasily Margelov is being dismantled following a city council decision. Margelov, born in Yekaterinoslav (now Dnipro), was a Hero of the Soviet Union and commanded the VDV (Airborne Troops) for over 20 years. The removal is part of Ukraine's 'de-Sovietization' process and will be replaced by a monument to Ukrainian paratroopers.
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  2. PoliticsJudiciaryPeaceMiddle East

    Opposition Unity Rattles Modi Government in Parliament

    The Congress party has claimed that the Opposition's unity in Parliament has rattled the Modi government. The Opposition succeeded in preventing the government from passing five crucial Bills, including the one on delimitation. Congress leader Venugopal accused Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah of 'running away' from Parliament, while Jairam Ramesh recalled the 2015 session.
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  5. PoliticsAppointmentsNorth America

    US Commander Pushes for Resuming Strikes on Iran

    US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Admiral Brad Cooper has reportedly told Israeli officials during his visit that he is pushing for renewed attacks on Iran, specifically targeting its oil, gas, and electricity infrastructure. Cooper believes that increased military pressure could force Tehran to change its stance in negotiations. However, CENTCOM has denied these reports, stating that they are false.
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  6. PoliticsLegislationCorruptionNorth America

    Bill Gates' Daughter Phoebe Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison for Phia's 'Cookie Stuffing'

    Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, is facing up to 20 years in prison due to allegations that her AI shopping startup Phia engaged in 'cookie stuffing'. This practice involves receiving commissions for sales the company didn't drive. Bloomberg reports that Phia's management knew about the issue for several months before addressing it. While no criminal charges have been filed yet, American lawyer Ariel Givner believes such actions could qualify as federal network fraud.
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  9. PoliticsBillLocal GovMiddle East

    Piker Demands Democrats Defend Him, Some Dems Disagree

    Far-left streamer Hasan Piker called on Democratic Party leaders to defend him against Republican criticism, claiming he's part of their coalition. Piker argues Republicans are using criticism of him to distract from the cost-of-living crisis. However, some Democrats, including a former Biden staffer and Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee David Crowley, disagree and suggest the party should disavow Piker instead.
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  12. PoliticsMiddle East

    Drone Attacks on Crimea: Sevastopol Suffers Power Outages

    A series of drone attacks on Crimea, primarily targeting Sevastopol, have caused significant power outages. The attacks, reportedly by Ukrainian forces, have left large parts of the city without electricity for extended periods. Russian air defense systems have been activated, with numerous drones shot down. The attacks have also caused explosions and disruptions in mobile communication and internet services. Ukrainian forces have been using increasingly sophisticated and accurate drone attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea.
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  14. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsLeadership

    Six Candidates Considered for Trump's Press Secretary

    Following the departure of Carolin Lévitt, at least six people are being considered as potential candidates for the position of press secretary to U.S. President Donald Trump. These candidates include former and current advisors to the US President, as well as journalists such as CNN commentator Scott Jennings and former Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller.
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  18. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestAsiaMiddle East

    Saudi Artillery Attacks on Schools and Residential Areas in Yemen

    Saudi-backed mercenaries and the Saudi military have launched artillery attacks on civilian areas in Yemen. In Taiz, mercenaries targeted the area around the 14 October School in the Aabus district of the Hifan directorate. In Saada province, the Saudi military shelled residential villages in the Ghamr district and scattered areas in Baqim district. These attacks come amid warnings from Ansar Allah about potential responses to large-scale attacks.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsNorth America

    Minister Skips Fourth Hearing on TH-AI Passport Project

    Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob missed the fourth consecutive parliamentary hearing on the TH-AI Passport project on August 13. The House budget oversight committee is investigating potential irregularities in the project's tender conditions, scoring, and contracts. The minister's absence has led to threats of a summons if he fails to attend again.
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