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Politics news — August 17, 2026

Politics publications published on August 17, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

50 publications

  1. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    ONPE to Determine Order of Political Organizations on Ballots for 2026 Elections

    The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) will hold public draws on Wednesday, August 19, to determine the order of political organizations on the ballots for the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections. The location of political parties will be determined at ONPE's Lima headquarters, while regional movements will be drawn at decentralized offices. The order will be determined by extracting balls assigned to each organization from an urn. The only changes allowed would be those decided by the National Electoral Board (JNE).
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  2. PoliticsElectionsGovernanceMiddle East

    South Korea: Kim Boo-kyum Elected as New Democratic Party Leader

    South Korea's ruling Democratic Party has elected former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum as its new leader, serving a two-year term. Kim Boo-kyum, who received 54.08% of the vote, defeated incumbent Lee Hae-chan. As party leader, Kim will have the power to nominate candidates for the 2028 National Assembly elections and significantly impact the party's power dynamics, potentially influencing the next presidential election. President Yoon Suk-yeol called for party unity in a video message.
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  3. PoliticsRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    Sonko Defends Management of Prime Minister's Funds, Claims Full Traceability

    Ousmane Sonko, the current President of the National Assembly, has stepped up to defend his management of the resources allocated to the Prime Minister's Office during his tenure. In interviews, he claimed to be the only Prime Minister able to justify every cent spent on the Prime Minister's funds, rejecting accusations of opaque management. He stated that he had established strict management rules, including no cash payments, and that he never touched any of these funds personally. Sonko's statements come amidst a national debate on the framing of political funds and the examination of a bill on special credits and secret funds in the National Assembly. He has previously advocated for maintaining political funds for certain sovereignty missions while subjecting them to greater control and transparency.
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  4. PoliticsAppointmentsMiddle East

    Trump's Next White House Press Secretary: Alina Habba Emerges as Front Runner

    Alina Habba, a fierce defender of Donald Trump during his 2024 campaign and in legal battles, has emerged as a top contender to replace outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Habba was spotted with Trump at his Bedminster golf resort over the weekend, fueling speculation about her potential appointment. However, Trump remains undecided, and the White House is considering a rotation of Cabinet officials at the podium until a permanent replacement is named.
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  5. PoliticsMiddle EastDefenseNuclear

    Russia Tests New Nuclear Submarine 'Khabarovsk' for Poseidon Deployment

    Russia has conducted the first sea trials of its new nuclear-powered submarine, the 'Khabarovsk', designed to carry strategic unmanned underwater vehicles with nuclear propulsion, known as 'Poseidon'. The 'Khabarovsk' is the second submarine of its class and the first specialized carrier for the 'Poseidon' system. It is expected to join the Pacific Fleet after completion of trials.
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  6. PoliticsMiddle East

    Kushner Meets Hamas, Netanyahu to Push Gaza Peace Plan

    US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner held talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt and Israel to advance a peace plan for Gaza. Kushner met with Hamas' political chief Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo, where they discussed the implementation of Trump's 15-point plan. Kushner then traveled to Israel for a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next steps in the peace process. The talks focused on pushing Trump's Gaza plan forward, including the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. However, no agreement was reached on Israel's withdrawal or the cessation of attacks.
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  11. PoliticsNorth AmericaCollege

    AP Releases 2026 Preseason Top 25 College Football Poll

    The Associated Press (AP) has released its 2026 preseason Top 25 college football poll, with Ohio State leading the rankings. The poll features eight teams from last season's top 10, with notable changes including Alabama and Texas Tech dropping out. The SEC leads with nine teams in the rankings, followed by the Big Ten with eight. The AP poll differs slightly from the US LBM Coaches Poll, with some variations in team rankings and first-place votes.
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  13. PoliticsPolicyMiddle East

    Ossoff Targets Trump's Relationship with Aide Natalie Harp

    Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff sparked controversy by criticizing President Trump's closeness with his aide Natalie Harp during a rally. Ossoff accused Trump of neglecting his duties to 'travel with Natalie,' implying an inappropriate relationship. The White House responded defensively, with Communications Director Steven Cheung calling Ossoff a 'cuck loser.' The incident has reignited speculation about Trump's relationship with Harp, with some suggesting it may be inappropriate.
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  14. PoliticsUnited KingdomAmerican Football

    Phillies Expected to Hire Alex Cora as Manager After 2026 Season

    The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to hire Alex Cora as their next manager after the 2026 season, barring a World Series win under interim manager Don Mattingly. Cora turned down the job earlier but is now the clear favorite. The Phillies' recent struggles led to the firing of Rob Thomson, with Mattingly taking over. Cora managed the Boston Red Sox from 2018 to 2026, winning a World Series in 2018.
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  17. PoliticsIsraelCounterterrorismFraud

    Israel's Campaign to Influence AI Chatbots' Views on Gaza

    Israel has been running a campaign to influence how AI chatbots discuss the Gaza conflict. A $100,000 project, 'Hanover Institute', created biased reports targeting AI algorithms. Another $46.5 million contract, run by Trump's former campaign manager Brad Parscale, pays roughly $4.5 million monthly. These efforts aim to shift AI models' outputs, with some already citing planted materials. By law, U.S.-based influence sites must disclose foreign government ties, which not all AI models consistently do.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsElectionsMiddle East

    Trump Criticizes Fox News' Shannon Bream

    President Trump has criticized Fox News host Shannon Bream on his Truth Social platform. He accused her of only presenting negative guests, charts, and polls, and ignoring the administration's record of success. Trump mentioned achievements such as border control, record stock-market highs, massive investment, military wins, and low crime rates. He described her show as 'beyond redemption' and suggested that his supporters, MAGA, already see through it.
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  20. PoliticsAppointmentsPeaceMiddle East

    Israel Rejects Phased Withdrawal from Yellow Line in Gaza Talks

    Israeli officials have pushed back against reports of optimism ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Board of Peace, stating that significant gaps remain in negotiations. The main sticking point is Israel's refusal to withdraw from the Yellow Line area until Hamas is completely disarmed throughout Gaza. Israel also opposes Turkish and Qatari involvement in monitoring Hamas' disarmament and demands guarantees for the destruction of all weapons.
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  22. PoliticsConstitutionMiddle East

    Montenegro's Constitutional Committee Adopts Draft Amendments to Constitution

    The Constitutional Committee of Montenegro held its 28th and 29th sessions to consider and adopt draft amendments to the Constitution. The adopted amendments, numbered XVII to XXI, relate to the Prosecutor's Office, Judicial Council, and the Central Bank (CBCG). The Committee also adopted a Draft Constitutional Law for the implementation of these amendments. The Committee did not accept proposals submitted during the public debate due to tight deadlines for voting on the constitutional changes by August 24.
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  23. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle EastIsrael

    Israeli Attacks on Palestinians Escalate in West Bank

    Israeli forces and settlers have escalated their attacks on Palestinians and their properties in various areas of the West Bank. The attacks include raids on Palestinian cities and villages, demolitions of homes and facilities, seizures of land for settlement projects, and harsh measures against civilians. Israeli forces have also delivered notices to halt construction and demolish several homes. Meanwhile, settlers have closed roads, attacked citizens and their property, and begun land excavation and construction of new settler roads.
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