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Politics news — August 21, 2026 - Page 2

Politics publications published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

44 publications

  1. PoliticsCorruptionMiddle EastFraud

    SAP Names Suspects in 'Forrest Gump' Case

    The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) has named suspects in the 'Forrest Gump' case, including former and current officials, businessmen, and bankers. The list includes Iryna Mudra (former deputy head of the President's Office), Viktor Dubovyk (director general of the Directorate for Legal Policy of the President's Office), Elena Ferens (deputy minister of justice), Maxim Mykitas (former people's deputy), Vadym Stolar (current people's deputy), Vasyl Astion (businessman, former deputy of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Council), Mykola Gladyshchenko (former chairman of the board of 'Sens Bank'), Oleksandr Stupak (former chairman of the board of 'Sens Bank'), Lyudmyla Snigur (head of the department of 'Sens Bank'), Valentyn Yelizarov, Mykyta Tarkovsky, Yegor Merkulov, and Oleksandr Ostapenko (all associated with Mykitas).
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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Iran VP Warns Against Alternative Hormuz Pipelines

    Hamideh Rezaei, Iran's second vice president, cautioned that constructing alternative pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz would aid America and weaken Iran. She stated that such actions should be prevented, including oil exports through these routes, and that Iran's response should be to maintain high oil prices. She also suggested pressuring Persian Gulf countries to end conflicts and accept Tehran's conditions.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsEuropeIndia

    India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Reach BWF World Championships Semifinals, Assured of Medal

    India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a medal at the BWF World Championships after defeating China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in the women's doubles quarterfinal. The Indian pair, who made a comeback after Treesa's injury, won 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 in a thrilling match. This is India's first medal in women's doubles at the BWF World Championships since 2011.
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  8. PoliticsMiddle EastPublic Health

    Ukraine Strikes Power Facilities in Crimea, Causing Widespread Outages

    Ukrainian forces struck power supply facilities in Crimea overnight, leaving large areas without electricity. The attacks targeted the southern energy region, with some populated areas still without power. Power restrictions are in effect throughout the republic, and outages are occurring operatively depending on the situation in the energy regions. Emergency repair work is underway.
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  9. PoliticsLocal GovWarMiddle East

    Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukrainian Businesses and Infrastructure

    Russia has escalated its attacks on Ukrainian businesses and infrastructure, with intensified rocket strikes on retailers, logistics companies, and ships in the Black Sea, effectively blocking exports from Ukrainian seaports. The Economist reports that expected losses from the blockade of ports are already estimated at 0.6% of Ukraine's GDP by the end of the year. In Kyiv, a Russian strike on August 20 resulted in 12 deaths and over 30 injuries, with military factories and warehouses identified as targets. The war has entered its 1639th day, and its impact on Ukrainian society is profound, with citizens expressing exhaustion, anger, and a longing for peace.
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  10. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Islamabad Busts Cyber Fraud Den, Arrests 273 Foreign Suspects

    Pakistani authorities raided a suspected cyber fraud den in Islamabad, arresting 273 foreign nationals. The group, posing as an IT company called 'Aofu Group', was involved in network impersonation fraud and sextortion. Nationalities of the detainees included 71 Indonesian, 69 Vietnamese, 47 Thai, 42 Chinese, 14 Myanmarese, 1 Korean, and 1 Vanuatu national. Most suspects entered on tourist visas. Devices seized will undergo forensic examination. Suspects are being held in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with visas to be canceled and deportation procedures initiated for those found guilty.
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  11. PoliticsResignationConflict

    Israeli Air Strikes Target Ali al-Taher Heights in Southern Lebanon

    Israeli Air Force conducted multiple airstrikes targeting the Ali al-Taher Heights in southern Lebanon. The strikes were reported by various sources, including Al-Manar and Al Jazeera correspondents. The targeted area is near the Tell al-Dubsha Hill and Kfar Rumman. The strikes were part of a series of attacks, with some reports mentioning two separate incidents.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle EastBudget

    Malaysia: Minister Demands Explanation Over Mass SIM Card Registrations

    Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has summoned CEOs of telecommunications companies to explain allegations of mass registrations of SIM cards under single identities. The ministry suspects these numbers could be misused for online fraud. The issue was raised at the launch of the 2026 National Anti-Scam Awareness Campaign. The minister has not named any specific companies or revealed the exact number of registered SIM cards.
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  18. PoliticsLocal GovPeaceIndictmentMiddle East

    Israeli Settlers Set Fire to Palestinian Homes in West Bank

    Israeli settlers have set fire to Palestinian homes in the West Bank, with incidents reported in Khirbet al-Fakhit, Khirbet al-Fara, Tuwani, and other areas south of Hebron. The attacks have caused damage to residential properties and, in some cases, injured Palestinian residents. Israeli forces have been accused of failing to prevent or stop the attacks.
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