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Politics news — August 23, 2026

Politics publications published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. PoliticsElectionsResignationMiddle East

    Rafael López Aliaga's Candidacy Challenged: Exclusion Requests Filed Over Alleged Hidden Re-election

    Rafael López Aliaga, former mayor of Lima, faces two exclusion requests for his candidacy as first regidor (lieutenant mayor) of Lima in the 2026 regional and municipal elections. Citizens argue that his current position on the list of Popular Renewal allows for a potential immediate re-election as mayor, which is prohibited by Peru's constitution. López Aliaga has previously changed positions on his candidacies and commitments. The Lima Center Electoral Jury (JEE) has granted him one day to respond to the complaints. Meanwhile, López Aliaga's party, Renewal Popular, has requested that the JEE dismiss the exclusion petition.
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  2. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth America

    Lula Defends Investigation into Son Amid Influence Peddling Allegations

    President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) defended the continuation of investigations targeting his eldest son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, known as Lulinha, who is suspected of influence peddling and corruption. Lula stated that his son, like anyone else, must be investigated if he has acted incorrectly. Lulinha is the target of three investigations, with probes focusing on alleged influence peddling and corruption involving companies with the federal government. The investigations were authorized by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in late July, with Minister André Mendonça serving as the relator for two of the cases and Minister Flávio Dino overseeing the third. Lulinha's proximity to lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger, who was a target of Operation Sem Desconto, brought him into the radar of investigations.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastBaseball

    Browns' QB Decision Delayed After Another Uneven Preseason Game

    The Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback decision remains uncertain after another mixed performance from both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders in their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Todd Monken has not set a firm deadline for the decision but hinted that it could come soon. Watson completed 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards in the first half but did not throw a touchdown or interception. He also lost a fumble on a sack. Sanders entered in the third quarter and completed 6 of 11 passes for 79 yards with an interception. He showed flashes but the turnover loomed large. The Browns now have one preseason game remaining against the New England Patriots. Watson appears to have the advantage with the preseason nearing its end, but Sanders will have one more chance to state his case in front of a home crowd.
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  6. PoliticsCentral Asia

    STF Minister Nullifies Parliamentary Amendments by Party Presidents Without Mandate

    Minister Flávio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruled on Sunday (23) that any amendments requested or indicated by presidents of parties without a mandate in Congress and former parliamentarians should be considered null. Dino ordered the presidents of the Chamber and Senate to inform their technical areas that party leaders who are not deputies and senators do not have the right to indicate amendments. The minister also warned that any non-compliance may result in disciplinary responsibility being investigated. Dino's decision comes after he determined the suspension of suspected amendments and the blocking of funds linked to Valdemar Neto, president of the PL, and former Chamber of Deputies President Eduardo Cunha (Republicanos-MG).
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  7. PoliticsCivil RightsTrialMiddle East

    PAN Demands Impeachment and Suspension of Powers Against Sinaloa Governor Rocha Moya

    The National Action Party (PAN) has called for the impeachment of Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and the suspension of powers in the state following his return to office. PAN leader Jorge Romero challenged Morena to support these actions, stating that licenses and returns do not resolve the crisis in Sinaloa. PAN insists on a political trial and dissolution of powers in the entity.
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  9. PoliticsBillMiddle EastNorth America

    Lavrov Warns NATO, EU on Military Aid to Ukraine

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that NATO and EU countries are attempting to publicly distance themselves from their involvement in military aid to Ukraine. Lavrov noted that Moscow views European countries' influence on strikes against Russia as participation in the war and will hold them accountable. He specifically mentioned 'openly Russophobic elites' in Britain, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, and other NATO and EU countries.
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  10. PoliticsCampaign FinanceProtestUnited Kingdom

    Ukraine Considers Radical Changes to Conscription Age

    Ukraine's Ministry of Defense is preparing changes to the conscription age and other 'radical measures' during mobilization, according to Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security Roman Kostenko. The details of these measures are not yet being disclosed, but discussions are already underway. Kostenko stated that the current financial bonuses for contractors are not effective, leading to the exploration of new methods to attract people to the army. He also emphasized that compulsory mobilization, deferments for parents with many children, and the voluntary nature of women's mobilization will remain unchanged.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsDisinformationTrialMiddle East

    Daesh Attack on PMF Headquarters in Iraq

    Daesh (ISIS) carried out an attack on a military sector in Iraq, targeting the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The attack comes amidst signs of a reactivation of Daesh cells and recent US airstrikes on the same location. The PMF, a key force in Iraq's fight against terrorism, has been targeted in recent attacks, with the focus shifting from the perpetrators and the crime to whether the PMF were aware of the attack. The PMF press director, Muhannad Al Aqabi, stated that the PMF are committed to preserving the state and political process, and have united various Iraqi factions into a unified system.
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  12. PoliticsReliefMiddle EastIsrael

    Ukraine Allegedly Attacks Russia's Plesetsk Cosmodrome

    Ukrainian Armed Forces are suspected of attacking Russia's Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region using drones. The attack was reported by Ukrainian monitoring channels and local officials. This is the second consecutive day that drone activity has been detected in the region. In April, the head of Roscosmos had already warned about Ukraine's attempt to strike the cosmodrome. Plesetsk is Russia's main military spaceport, accounting for a large part of its launches.
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  14. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceAsia

    Trial Begins for Andrei Gorshkov in Fraud Case Involving State Enterprise Building

    In Moscow, the trial has commenced for Andrei Gorshkov, chairman of the board of directors of the engineering company 'Rumo', along with several co-defendants. They are accused of acquiring the building of the Moscow state enterprise 'NIIEUAUTOPROM' through fraud, paying 167.7 million rubles while its market value was 422 million rubles. The building has since been returned to state ownership.
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  16. PoliticsLawConstitutionMiddle East

    Serbian Official Proposes Constitutional Change to Allow Vučić to Run for President Again

    Ana Brnabić, the President of the National Assembly of Serbia and official of the Serbian Progressive Party, has suggested changing the Constitution of Serbia to allow Aleksandar Vučić, who is currently serving as prime minister, to run for president again after his term expires in 2027. Brnabić visited SNS stands and called on activists to support Vučić's candidacy for prime minister, suggesting that the constitutional change should happen while Vučić is in that position. Vučić has announced early parliamentary elections, which could also result in a new president being elected.
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  18. PoliticsConstitution

    Trump's Neurological Symptoms Raise Concerns Among Experts

    President Donald Trump continues to exhibit concerning neurological symptoms, according to a clinical psychologist who specializes in body language. Dr. John Paul Garrison has analyzed several of Trump's recent public appearances, noting recurring arm spasms that could indicate neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia, or Parkinson's. The president's impatience when others speak may also exacerbate these symptoms.
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  19. PoliticsPeaceMiddle EastChina

    Putin Accuses Ukraine of Glorifying Nazism

    Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukrainian authorities of basing their state ideology on neonazism, pointing to the glorification of individuals who killed hundreds of thousands of Russians, Poles, and Jews. He stated that this is one of the reasons for Russia's ongoing special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine. Putin's comments were made during interviews with IS 'Vesti' correspondent Pavel Zarubin and RT Brazil.
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  20. PoliticsMiddle EastUnited KingdomDefense

    Ukraine and Finland Agree to Produce Drones Together

    Ukraine and Finland have signed agreements to jointly develop and produce drones in Finland for the needs of Ukraine and Europe. The cooperation also includes the development of unmanned marine systems and the creation of an enterprise for the production of ground robotic complexes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Finnish President Alexander Stubb participated in a roundtable meeting on Ukrainian-Finnish defense industry cooperation, where these agreements were signed.
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  21. PoliticsNorth AmericaAmerican FootballCollege

    Patriots' Drake Maye Unlikely to Play in Preseason Games

    New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is unlikely to play in any preseason games this year. The Patriots have been keeping their starters, including Maye, out of preseason action to protect them from injury. Maye had a strong showing in joint practices against the Philadelphia Eagles, which may have factored into the decision to keep him out of the games. The Patriots have also been cautious with other key players like wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson. The team's final preseason game is against the Cleveland Browns on August 27.
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  23. PoliticsLocal GovElectionsGovernance

    USPS Implements Mail-In Voting Rule Despite Court Block

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) has published a final rule requiring states to provide lists of voters who received mail-in ballots, aligning with President Trump's March executive order. However, the rule cannot take effect while a federal injunction remains in place against the executive order. USPS stated it will not implement the rule for the upcoming midterm elections unless court orders are lifted.
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  24. PoliticsNorth America

    Fentanyl Deaths Drop 22% Under Trump Administration's Crackdown

    Fentanyl deaths have decreased by 22% due to the Trump administration's efforts to combat the drug crisis. This includes multiple coordinated law enforcement actions. The reduction in deaths is attributed to the administration's policies, with one U.S. Representative stating that Republicans will send illegal aliens home to their countries, unlike Democrats who would send them into neighborhoods.
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