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Politics news — September 13, 2026

Politics publications published on September 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

45 publications

  2. PoliticsLawMiddle EastCensorship

    Israeli Minister Threatens to Revoke Citizenship of 'Nazareth' Film Creators

    Israeli Minister of Culture and Sport Miki Zohar has announced his intention to act to revoke the Israeli citizenship of the creators of the film 'Nazareth', a pro-Palestinian documentary that presents a critical narrative against the Israel Defense Forces and the State of Israel. The film, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Zor, won a Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The Minister's decision follows the film's portrayal of testimonies from anonymous military and security personnel, which the IDF has rejected and challenged.
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  5. PoliticsWarReliefMiddle East

    Iraq Seizes Rocket Launchers Targeting Saudi Pipeline

    Iraqi security forces have seized multiple platforms used to launch rockets, targeting a Saudi Arabian oil pipeline. The seizures were confirmed by the Iraqi Security Media Cell and the Commander of the Iraqi Armed Forces. The platforms were found within Iraqi territory and are believed to be connected to an incident targeting the Saudi East-West pipeline. Investigations are ongoing to identify those responsible.
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  6. PoliticsNorth America

    Cayetano Siblings Return from Singapore Trip

    Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and his sister, Senator Pia Cayetano, returned to the Philippines on Saturday night after a three-day personal trip to Singapore. Upon their arrival, Alan Peter called for unity and focused governance, urging leaders to shift their focus away from political intrigue and toward finding solutions to the country's problems. He also emphasized the importance of protecting individual rights.
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  7. PoliticsJudiciaryMiddle EastIsrael

    Israel Vows to Control Al-Tayeb Ridge, Prevent Hezbollah Return

    Israel's Defense Minister Benny Gantz and other officials have stated that the Al-Tayeb Ridge (also referred to as Ali Al-Taher or Mount Ali Taher) is part of Israel's security zone in Lebanon, specifically the Yellow Line or Litani Line. After eliminating terrorists and destroying Hezbollah's terror tunnels in the area, the IDF is operationally preparing to control the ridge and prevent any attempt by Hezbollah or any other element to return and re-establish itself there. Anyone approaching the ridge will be destroyed. The security zone covers approximately 700 square kilometers and extends from the western coast through the Beaufort fortress to the Hermon region. Israel has reiterated that it will not withdraw or redeploy its forces until Hezbollah is completely disarmed throughout Lebanon.
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  9. PoliticsBillElectionsMiddle East

    Sweden: Social Democrats Win Elections

    In the Swedish parliamentary elections held on Sunday, the Social Democratic Party, led by Magdalena Andersson, has secured victory according to exit polls. The party won with approximately 51.3% of the vote, marking a significant triumph over the right-wing parties who received around 46.8%. The Social Democrats' tough stance on immigration and their aspiration to regain power were key factors in their success.
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  12. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    Turkish FM Accuses Israel of Destabilizing Syria

    Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, also known as Hakan Fidan, has accused Israel of seeking to create chaos in the Middle East by violating the sovereignty of regional countries. He made these remarks during a joint press conference with his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad, stating that Israel is a 'factor working to destabilize' Syria at a time when the country offers hope to the region.
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  13. PoliticsSanctionsResignation

    Radio France Staff Strikes Against Hiring of 'Valeurs Actuelles' Journalist

    Radio France employees are staging a two-day strike on Sunday, September 13 and Monday, 14 to protest the hiring of Charles Sapin, a journalist from the far-right magazine 'Valeurs Actuelles', as an editorialist. The unions denounce the association of the public service with a newspaper that has been repeatedly condemned for racism, and argue that this hire undermines the integrity of public radio.
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  15. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Alternative for Germany Calls for Return of Ukrainian Refugees and Reimbursement from Kyiv

    Alice Weidel, co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has proposed that if her party comes to power, it would halt financial and military aid to Ukraine and demand repayment for funds already spent. She also called for the return of over a million Ukrainian refugees currently residing in Germany, including able-bodied men, stating that it's incomprehensible that German taxpayers continue to support them.
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  16. PoliticsLeadershipMiddle East

    Orbán Launches National Resistance Against Madár Government

    Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced active resistance to the government of Péter Márki-Zay, stating that the period of indulgence towards the new authorities has ended. Orbán accused the Madár government of surrendering national interests, planning to sell the country to foreign capital, and engaging in political persecution. He also declared that his Fidesz party is starting a large-scale coordination of forces throughout the country to resist these actions.
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  17. PoliticsJudiciary

    Bill Maher Criticizes Canada's Ban on Calling 9/11 Attacks 'Terrorist'

    American TV host Bill Maher criticized Canada's state broadcaster for instructing its journalists not to refer to the 9/11 attacks as 'terrorist attacks'. Maher argued that this goes against the definition of terrorism, which is violence against civilians for ideological goals. He humorously suggested alternative phrases such as 'passenger disturbance' or 'wrong turn at the Chrysler Building', questioning why the truth cannot be stated directly.
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  19. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Israeli Strikes Injure Palestinians in Gaza

    Multiple Israeli strikes and shootings in the Gaza Strip have resulted in several injuries. In Khan Yunis, four Palestinians were injured when an Israeli airstrike targeted a tent. Two more were injured in an Israeli attack on a vehicle in Tel al-Hawa neighborhood, southwest of Gaza city. Additionally, two Palestinians were injured by Israeli army gunfire in Al-Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza. One Palestinian also died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike on Khan Yunis.
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