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Politics news — August 16, 2026

Politics publications published on August 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

71 publications

  1. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Temporary Management Considered for Russian Nestle Entities

    Russian logistics company KS Logistics has requested President Vladimir Putin to introduce temporary management in five Russian legal entities of Nestle. This move could potentially be the first step in changing the ownership of the company, valued at 160-170 billion rubles. The Russian government is expected to assess the feasibility of this step by the end of the year.
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  2. PoliticsElectionsThink TanksMiddle East

    Putin Personally Removes Anti-War Party 'Yabloko' From Russian Elections

    Vladimir Putin personally ordered the removal of the 'Yabloko' party from the Russian State Duma elections, fearing its growing anti-war sentiment and potential impact on public opinion. The party, which had been gaining significant support, was excluded after Sergei Kiriyenko and the FSB also advocated for its withdrawal. If allowed to participate, 'Yabloko' could have received up to 20% of the votes, mainly from the anti-war electorate.
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  3. PoliticsMiddle EastCommodities

    Secret Oil Shipments Through Hormuz Strait Keep Prices Stable

    Middle Eastern oil producers, including the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, and Kuwait, are covertly transporting large volumes of crude through the Strait of Hormuz, helping to maintain global oil prices around $80-90 per barrel despite recent conflicts and attacks on ships. These 'dark' shipments, involving tankers with turned-off transponders and oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman, exceed 4 million barrels per day and help mitigate disruptions in oil exports through the strait. However, the operation carries risks, with 23 Adnoc ships attacked since the start of the war, resulting in casualties and injuries.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    Israel Launches Deadliest Airstrikes on Lebanon Since Ceasefire

    Israel carried out extensive airstrikes on southern Lebanon overnight, resulting in numerous civilian casualties and injuries. The attacks were the most significant since the US-Iran memorandum was signed on June 17, which called for a ceasefire on Lebanese territory. The Israeli military confirmed targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in response to an attack on Israeli troops. Rescue operations are underway.
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  6. PoliticsPeaceInvestigation

    Rahul Gandhi's Income Tax Case: SC Hearing Today

    The Supreme Court is set to hear Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea challenging the Allahabad High Court's order. The High Court had directed the CBI and ED to investigate allegations of possessing assets beyond income against Gandhi. The case relates to a petition filed by BJP worker Vignesh Shishir, accusing Gandhi of having assets more than his income. The CBI has already questioned Shishir in this matter.
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  9. PoliticsMiddle EastIsrael

    KC-135R Stratotanker Wing Inscribed with Controversial Messages in Middle East

    A KC-135R Stratotanker belonging to the US Air Force deployed in the Middle East has been photographed with controversial messages written on its right wing flap. The messages include 'I love Israel and I am a good goyim', 'Peace Agreement 64 is coming', 'Epstein's wrath/Revenge', 'Be a good goy, do what Israel says', and 'Bibi's money/cucks'. The origin and intent behind these messages remain unclear.
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  14. PoliticsMiddle East

    Blind Mechanic Uses Touch and Hearing to Repair Cars

    Patrick Liaschi Marçal, a 34-year-old mechanic from Cornélio Procópio, northern Paraná, has lost his sight completely since the age of nine due to a retinal detachment. Despite this, he runs his own workshop, relying on touch, hearing, and technology to diagnose and repair car faults. He started the business during the COVID-19 pandemic after giving up his job as a musician. Patrick has developed methods to create mental maps of vehicle structures and uses accessible scanners to aid his work. Clients have praised his professionalism and quality of work.
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  15. PoliticsWarChinaBiodiversity

    War Updates: Attacks on Civilian Targets and Military Installations

    Russian forces continue their assault on Ukraine, with recent attacks including a strike on a shopping center in Donetsk, an explosion at a factory in Samara, and a drone attack on Sumy. The war has reached day 1634 and 1635, with increasing civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian forces have also launched counterattacks, including a successful strike on 'Savsleyka'. The situation remains tense, with a critical shortage of air defense reported.
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  16. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Launch of Flávio Bolsonaro's Presidential Campaign

    Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, launched his presidential campaign on Sunday, with a concentration held at Post 5 in Copacabana. The campaign aims to 'rescue Brazil' and is supported by the Liberal Party (PL). Bolsonaro is running with Alfredinho as his vice-presidential candidate, and voters are encouraged to press '22' on their ballots to support the ticket.
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  18. PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelConflict

    Israeli Military Incursion in Southern Syria

    Israeli forces, consisting of six vehicles, have conducted military incursions into Syrian towns. The incursions occurred in Al-Rafeed and Al-Rafid, located in the southern Rif Dimashq and Quneitra countryside respectively. The Israeli forces searched several homes in both towns, with no reported arrests. Additionally, Israeli reconnaissance aircraft were seen flying densely over the Yarmouk Basin area in western Daraa.
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  21. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Russia's Chief Economist Predicts Defeat in 'War of Attrition' and Social Crisis

    Andrei Klepach, the chief economist of state corporation VEB.RF, has stated that Russia cannot win the economic 'war of attrition' with the West and is increasingly lagging behind in technological development. He believes that new sanctions and Ukrainian military strikes on Russian infrastructure are significant barriers to economic growth, with potential growth rates not exceeding 1-1.5%. Klepach predicts a social crisis in Russia due to these factors and draws parallels with the February Revolution of 1917 and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Ukraine's economy, despite partial destruction and demographic catastrophe, is surviving due to Western aid. Klepach was later fired from his position, reportedly due to his statements.
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  23. PoliticsElectionsIndictmentMiddle East

    Likud Campaign Ad Places NYC Mayor Mamdani with Iran, Hezbollah Leaders

    Likud, Benjamin Netanyahu's party, has released a campaign billboard that places New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani alongside leaders of countries and groups Israel has fought militarily, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The billboard declares, 'They want Netanyahu to lose.' This move has drawn criticism from senior Israeli officials and sparked debate.
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