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Politics news — August 28, 2026

Politics publications published on August 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

37 publications

  1. PoliticsRegulatorsBudget

    Trump Admin to Target George Soros' Open Society Foundations, SPLC, CAIR in Tax Crackdown

    The Trump administration is reportedly planning a major tax crackdown on several left-wing nonprofits, including George Soros' Open Society Foundations, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is leading the initiative, which aims to scrutinize organizations suspected of abusing the federal tax code. The review could potentially lead to fines, back taxes, and loss of tax-exempt status for these organizations.
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  2. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaUnited Kingdom

    Erik Lira to Join AS Monaco from Cruz Azul

    Cruz Azul and AS Monaco have reached an agreement for Mexican midfielder Erik Lira to join the French club. The transfer is reportedly worth eight million euros fixed plus three million euros in variables. Lira has been left out of Cruz Azul's recent call-ups as the negotiation progressed. His departure comes after a successful spell with Cruz Azul, winning multiple titles including Liga MX and CONCACAF Champions Cup.
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  3. PoliticsJudiciaryConstitutionMiddle East

    Lenín Moreno Found Guilty of Bribery in Sinohydro Case

    Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno was found guilty of bribery by the National Court of Justice in the Sinohydro case. The verdict, announced on August 28, 2026, concluded that Moreno used his public office to favor the Chinese company Sinohydro in obtaining financing for the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project, leading to illegal diversions of commissions benefiting his family. The court found evidence of Moreno's involvement, including an interview where he admitted intervening with the Executive after a request from a friend linked to Sinohydro. Moreno's wife Rocío González was also found guilty as an accomplice.
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  6. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    India's Stance on Indus Waters Treaty Sparks Legal Debate

    India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, defends New Delhi's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, attributing the crisis to Pakistan. Legal experts argue that the central question is India's interpretation of international law, not Pakistan's actions. The move risks politicizing technical disputes and narrowing dialogue, making treaty-based resolution crucial.
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  7. PoliticsNorth America

    Warsh Warns Fed Has 'Work to Do' on Persistent Inflation

    In separate remarks at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, former Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh emphasized that the Fed still has work to do to control inflation. Despite recent improvements in inflation readings, Warsh cautioned that underlying trends have not significantly improved, suggesting a potential rate hike. He stressed the need for continued vigilance and action to combat persistent inflation.
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  9. PoliticsElectionsLeadershipMiddle East

    Netanyahu's Warnings to New Parties Ahead of Israeli Elections

    Benjamin Netanyahu has issued warnings to new political parties, including Avigdor Liberman's Yisrael Beytenu and Naftali Bennett's The New Right, stating that if they pass the electoral threshold, they will cause other parties to fall. Netanyahu demands that these parties either unite with existing ones or risk being dispersed. Political strategist Moshe Kahlon has observed that the blocs have collapsed, with Gafni and Deri not bound to Netanyahu, and Bennett and Lieberman not recommending a joint candidate. Meanwhile, Moshe Feiglin and Bezalel Smotrich are in talks for a joint run in the elections. Netanyahu's camp fears that even this connection may not ensure passing the electoral threshold.
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  10. PoliticsMiddle EastIsrael

    Hamas Condemns Israeli Aggression in Jenin, Calls for Resistance

    Hamas has strongly condemned the Israeli occupation's bombing of Jenin city, describing it as a heinous crime that will only meet with more anger and confrontation. The movement mourned the martyrs who ascended to heaven during the attack and reaffirmed that the West Bank will remain a source of rebels and heroes. Hamas holds the occupation fully responsible for the consequences of its aggression and called on the Palestinian people to escalate forms of resistance and confrontation. The movement also urged the Arab and Islamic nation, as well as the international community, to take immediate action to stop the Israeli occupation's aggression and put an end to its impunity.
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  11. PoliticsNorth America

    Warsh's First Jackson Hole: Bond Yields, Treasury Rescue, and Sticky Inflation

    Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first Jackson Hole address, facing long-term borrowing costs, Treasury intervention, and persistent inflation. Warsh's speech comes amid market uncertainty and a divided central bank, with investors seeking clarity on his views on inflation, interest rates, and the Fed's policy path. The Treasury has recently intervened to push long-term yields lower, raising eyebrows on Wall Street and potentially conflicting with the Fed's messaging.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsCorruptionTalks

    Two Former 'Șor' Party Officials Sent to Trial for Illegal Financing

    The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has sent two former officials of the 'Șor' Party to trial for illegally financing the party with over 135 million lei from prohibited sources. The vice-president of the party and an unofficial member are accused of accepting and directing funds from criminal activity and illegal sources to pay unofficial salaries, rent for headquarters, and remuneration for protesters. Both deny their guilt and will be tried at the Chișinău District Court, Buiucani branch.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsDisinformationMiddle East

    Ukraine Strikes Kill Russian Lieutenant Colonel in Donetsk

    Ukraine's military has confirmed the death of Russian Lieutenant Colonel Andrey Moiseyenko, senior officer of the Operational Directorate of the Headquarters of the 41st Combined Arms Army, following a strike on Russian command posts in temporarily occupied Donetsk on August 26. The strike was carried out using JDAM bombs and may have resulted in the deaths of other Russian officers. Moiseyenko was born in 1984 and was a senior officer in the operational department of the headquarters of the 41st army of the Central Military District.
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  17. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceThink TanksMiddle East

    Ratko Mladić, War Criminal, Dies in Hague Prison

    Ratko Mladić, the former commander of the Bosnian Serb army during the Bosnian War, has died in a prison in The Hague. He was convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in 2017 for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed during the conflict. Mladić was known for his role in the Srebrenica massacre, where more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed in 1995. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
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  19. PoliticsWarMiddle East

    Russian Special Forces Destroy Enemy Drones and UAVs

    Russian special forces units, including 'AHMAT', have destroyed various types of enemy drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in different directions. These include long-range UAVs, heavy drones, and aircraft-type UAVs used to strike civilian targets. Additionally, an enemy UAV control point and communication antenna were also destroyed. The operations were carried out by mobile groups and fire teams, with support from other Russian military units.
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  20. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Russia Developing History Textbook for Ukrainian Students in Non-Occupied Territories

    In Russia, work has begun on a history textbook for Ukrainian students living in territories that are 'still under the control of the Kyiv regime', according to Mikhail Miagkov, the scientific director of the Russian Military-Historical Society. The textbook aims to describe history from ancient times, emphasizing key moments related to the unity of what Miagkov refers to as the 'ancient Russian people'. It will address why the term 'Ukrainian' emerged and who is responsible for it, as well as the 'real truth' of their shared history, including the current Kyiv regime.
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  21. PoliticsMiddle EastConflict

    Peskov: Russia Doesn't Need Military Escalation in Ukraine

    Russian President Vladimir Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, has stated that Russia does not need military escalation in Ukraine as its army is already advancing. Peskov made these remarks in response to a Bloomberg report suggesting that Russia is considering escalating its attacks using conventional ballistic missiles on Kyiv, including the city center, and infrastructure targets in other cities. He also warned that Ukraine's strikes on Russian economic and trade infrastructure would provoke a harsh response from Russia.
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  22. PoliticsAppointmentsMiddle EastUnited Kingdom

    Billionaire's Surrogate Plan and Movie Date

    A woman, Xintian/Jin Tian, attempts to retrieve her eggs at a clinic, booking an entire floor at Montage La Quinta Beach/Montage Laguna Beach for privacy. She asks for five thousand million dollars in cash, pawning her future child's weight. After leaving the hotel, she hasn't been seen since. Nineteen years ago, she was the spokesperson for a QQ window, and men have been trying to gain her attention ever since. One man, after meeting her, buys all the seats in a cinema for a private movie date.
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  24. PoliticsTalksMiddle EastUkraine

    Russia Maintains Openness to Peace Talks with Ukraine

    Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, has repeatedly stated that Russia remains open to continuing peace negotiations with Ukraine. Peskov emphasized that Russia prefers to achieve its goals through peaceful means. However, he also noted that there is no specific information about the next round of negotiations. Meanwhile, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities, highlighting the ongoing conflict.
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