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Politics news — September 9, 2026 - Page 2

Politics publications published on September 9, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

42 publications

  2. PoliticsRegulatorsTrialMiddle EastChina

    Iran Launches Unacknowledged Missile Attack on U.S. Naval Vessels

    Iran launched a missile attack against U.S. naval vessels on Monday, which the U.S. military has yet to acknowledge, following ballistic missile attacks over the weekend against an American aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer. No American ships were damaged in any of the attacks. U.S. officials express concern that Iran is using more sophisticated weapons and may be receiving assistance from China or Russia to locate American warships.
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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    SBU Detains Russian Informants Adjusting Strikes on Kharkiv

    Ukraine's SBU has detained several Russian informants in Kharkiv who were adjusting strikes on the city on Moscow's orders. The suspects, including a local conscript, gathered intelligence on Ukrainian military deployments, reserve command posts, and logistics warehouses, marking targets on Google Maps for further 'reporting' to Russia. They communicated with Russian special services via Telegram and used multiple smartphones for covert communication. The detainees face up to 8 years in prison.
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  5. PoliticsElectionsProtestWar

    Reporter Confronts Jared Kushner Over Failed Negotiations

    Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor, faced tough questions from NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel during a press conference in Kyiv. Engel challenged Kushner's credibility as a negotiator, citing his involvement in previous negotiations in Gaza, Iran, and Russia-Ukraine that have not led to significant progress. Kushner defended his record, attributing his approach to representing President Trump's wishes.
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  6. PoliticsCentral Asia

    Alejandra Vidal Appointed as New Director of Corporate Affairs at Philip Morris Spain

    Philip Morris Spain has appointed Alejandra Vidal as its new Director of Corporate Affairs. She will oversee External Relations, Communication, and Medical Affairs, and report directly to CEO Albert Sánchez. Vidal, with over 15 years of experience in the tobacco industry, previously worked at Japan Tobacco International. She holds a degree in Business Administration and Management.
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  7. PoliticsMiddle East

    Telangana Speaker Distressed by BRS MLC's Inappropriate Remarks; Madhu Arrested, Suspended

    Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar expressed distress over BRS MLC Tata Madhu's inappropriate remarks against him and his mother. Madhu was arrested and later suspended from the Legislative Council. The Assembly passed a resolution condemning the remarks and demanding Madhu's expulsion. Madhu was later released on bail, and the Speaker stated he had the authority to act against Madhu but chose not to.
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  8. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernanceWarNorth America

    U.S. Central Command Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation for Missile Attacks

    U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on September 8, 2022, in response to two failed ballistic missile attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against a U.S. Navy warship over the preceding two days. The targeted tankers were M/T Kaviz, M/T Charminar, M/T Horizon 1, M/T Riesco, and M/T Derya. No U.S. personnel were injured in the incident.
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  10. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastIsrael

    Israeli Forces' Use of White Phosphorus Munitions Condemned

    Human Rights Watch and the International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School have released a report documenting 23 verified incidents of Israeli use of white phosphorus munitions in southern Lebanon between March and May 2026. These munitions, which produce fire when exposed to oxygen, can inflict excruciating burns and cause lifelong physical, psychological, and socioeconomic harm. Despite not being regulated by a specific treaty, countries should condemn their use, call for further international talks, and ensure international law addresses their unacceptable human costs.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsNorth America

    Trump Gave $45,000 Holiday Gifts to Three White House Aides

    President Donald Trump gave cash gifts of $45,000 each to three White House aides - Natalie Harp, Margo Martin, and Chamberlain Harris - as 'cash gifts for the holidays', according to financial disclosures. The gifts, which amount to about a third of the annual salaries of the recipients, were part of Trump's longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit.
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  12. PoliticsMiddle EastConflictGrid

    Drone Attack Causes Fire at Fuel Terminal in Novorossiysk

    A drone attack in the early hours of Wednesday caused a fire at a fuel terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia. The attack resulted in debris falling on the territory of an enterprise and near a private house, leading to fires. The incident is confirmed by the operational headquarters of the Krasnodar Territory. The attack targeted a key Russian port, damaging infrastructure and causing a significant fire at the fuel terminal.
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  14. PoliticsIndictmentResignationMiddle East

    Netanyahu's Handling of October 7 Incident Criticized

    Leaders of Israeli political parties and a Knesset member criticize Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership following the October 7 incident. They allege that Netanyahu received warnings about the impending attack but failed to act, leading to the disaster. Netanyahu's claim that he was not informed is dismissed as he is accused of trying to evade responsibility. Calls for an investigative committee to uncover the truth are echoed.
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  15. PoliticsJudiciaryRegulators

    AAP Alleges Irregularities in Raghav Chadha's Voter Registration

    AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj accused the Election Commission of fraud, stating that Raghav Chadha's vote, which was previously deleted in Punjab, has reappeared in Delhi's draft voter list. Bhardwaj claimed that Chadha's vote was registered in Delhi at the Rajendra Nagar address, despite Chadha claiming to be a voter in Punjab. The Chief Electoral Officer's office responded that names are added, deleted, or modified based on specific forms and procedures.
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  16. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceIsrael

    Trump Attacks CNN's Kaitlan Collins in Truth Social Posts

    President Donald Trump criticized CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins in a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, calling her 'very dumb and unhappy' and suggesting that CNN should fire her to 'bring credibility back' to the network. Trump targeted Collins after she moderated a panel discussion, which he claimed was filled with 'FICTION AND LIES'. This is not the first time Trump has targeted Collins, who often asks him tough questions.
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