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Politics news — August 23, 2026 - Page 9

Politics publications published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 9 of 12.

269 publications

  8. PoliticsNorth America

    Hillary Clinton Reportedly Planning Bill Clinton's Funeral Amid Health Concerns

    Hillary Clinton is reportedly making funeral arrangements for her husband, former President Bill Clinton, as concerns grow about the 80-year-old's health. RadarOnline, citing unnamed sources, reports that Hillary is planning a traditional funeral service at Washington National Cathedral followed by burial at or near the Clinton Presidential Library in Arkansas. The report comes as Bill Clinton, who has a history of health issues including quadruple-bypass surgery and multiple hospitalizations, continues to make public appearances despite appearing frail.
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  10. PoliticsBillWarMiddle East

    Zelenskyy: Ukraine to Equalize Occupied and Liberated Territories by End of 2026

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that by the end of 2026, Ukraine aims to reach parity between the areas of territory occupied by Russia since the beginning of the year and the areas liberated by the Defense Forces. As of now, 990 square kilometers are occupied, and 820 square kilometers have been liberated. Zelenskyy also reported that the Dnipropetrovsk region is almost completely liberated, with only three small settlements remaining under Russian control.
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  11. PoliticsFXCryptoHardware

    Bitcoin Surges Past $72k After US Treasury's Bond Repurchase and Industry Meeting

    Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, surpassing $72k, driven by the US Treasury's announcement to double long-term bond repurchases and a high-stakes meeting between President Trump and crypto industry leaders. The move led to a massive short squeeze, with over $3 billion in shorts liquidated in a single day. This rally marks the strongest weekly performance for Bitcoin in over two years.
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  14. PoliticsIsraelBasketball

    Barcelona Eyes RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba as Top Defensive Target

    Barcelona, having already signed Rodri and Joao Cancelo, is considering strengthening their defense with a new center-back. According to Gerard Romero, Hansi Flick is interested in RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba, a 23-year-old French defender known for his ball-playing abilities and potential as a long-term investment. However, signing Lukeba may be challenging due to Leipzig's reluctance to sell and his high valuation, potentially over €50 million.
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  15. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovIndictmentMiddle East

    Mali Prisoner Exchange: 22 Soldiers Freed for 9 Terrorists

    On Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Anéfis, Mali, a prisoner exchange took place between the Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) and the Azamerde Liberation Front (FLA). Twenty-two Malian soldiers were released in exchange for nine FLA terrorists. This exchange was part of a series of negotiations involving Malian and foreign intermediaries aimed at easing tensions between Bamako and Algiers.
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  17. PoliticsMiddle East

    Wagner Group Leaders Die in Plane Crash

    Three years ago, on August 23, 2023, Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, along with commander Dmitry Utkin and other senior leaders, died in a plane crash near Kuzhenkino village in Tver Oblast, Russia. The private Embraer Legacy 600 jet was flying from Moscow to St. Petersburg two months after the group's failed mutiny. DNA testing confirmed the deaths of all 10 people on board. President Putin later stated that grenade fragments were found in the bodies of the deceased. The full investigation and causes of the crash have not been publicly disclosed.
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  18. PoliticsCorruptionWarMiddle EastPublic Health

    Zelensky Faces Multiple Challenges in 2024

    The Sunday Times reports that 2024 may be the 'most difficult' year for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky due to multiple simultaneous crises. These include political instability following the dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov, which triggered protests and public criticism, and a series of corruption scandals involving Zelensky's inner circle. Military deficits, such as an acute shortage of air defense systems and a severe manpower crisis, are also putting pressure on Zelensky. Doubts about the reliability of Western allies are growing amid disagreements and shifting rhetoric from the USA. Experts warn that further financial support from the EU will depend on implementing reforms and real results in the fight against corruption.
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  20. PoliticsMiddle East

    Leaders Pay Tribute to Akhmat Kadyrov on His 75th Birthday

    Russian President Vladimir Putin led tributes to Akhmat Kadyrov, the first president of Chechnya, on his 75th birthday. Putin described Kadyrov as a 'man whose strength of spirit and selfless love for his people' helped bring peace to the region. He also stated that Kadyrov's killing was unforgivable and unforgettable. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin remembered Kadyrov as 'very calm, composed, professional, and responsible'.
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  22. PoliticsCentral Asia

    Christine Lagarde Positioned to Lead World Economic Forum

    Christine Lagarde, the current President of the European Central Bank (ECB), is being considered as a successor to lead the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2027. Lagarde has reportedly agreed to take over from co-presidents Fink and Hoffmann during a board meeting. Klaus Schwab, the founder of WEF, has long wished for Lagarde to take this role, with Philipp Hildebrand playing a key part in the succession process.
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  23. PoliticsRegulatorsTrialMiddle East

    Russia Plans New Offensive on Kyiv, Zelensky Warns

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia may launch a new offensive on Kyiv, with the capital remaining the main target of Russian President Vladimir Putin since the start of the war. Zelensky stated that after the liberation of the Donetsk People's Republic by Russian forces, an offensive is expected from the Chernihiv region towards Kyiv. This was also confirmed by representatives of Ukrainian military intelligence.
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