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Politics news — September 26, 2026

Politics publications published on September 26, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsResignationMiddle East

    Trump's Stance on Xi Jinping: From McDonald's to State Dinner

    In 2015, Donald Trump, then a presidential candidate, expressed his disapproval of hosting a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating he would instead offer him a McDonald's hamburger and urge him to focus on work. However, in 2026, as President, Trump hosted a lavish state dinner for Xi, marking a significant shift in his tone towards the Chinese leader.
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  3. PoliticsJudiciaryLocal GovMiddle East

    Palestinian Rights and Justice Dominate UN Discourse

    The United Nations General Assembly saw intense focus on the Palestinian issue, with speakers demanding justice, self-determination, and an end to occupation and suffering in Gaza and the West Bank. Israel faced criticism for its actions and settlement expansion, while the US peace plan was dismissed as ineffective. The Palestinian people's right to statehood and dignity was emphasized repeatedly.
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  7. PoliticsEuropeIsraelBorder Security

    Russian-Israeli Couple Arrested in Montenegro with Spy Equipment and Cash

    A married couple, Alexander Mikhailovich Krugljansky (31) and Alexandra Krugljanska (42), both Russian and Israeli citizens, were arrested at Tivat Airport in Montenegro while attempting to board a flight to Tel Aviv with 19 suitcases containing undeclared electronic equipment, cash totaling €26,210 and ₪1,150, and suspected drugs. Among the seized equipment were a GPS tracker with a microphone, a professional radio signal detector, surveillance cameras, and video surveillance equipment. The couple was ordered to be held in custody for a month due to suspicion of committing crimes of smuggling and money laundering. Further searches of their properties resulted in the seizure of around one million euros and additional IT equipment.
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  9. PoliticsBillMiddle EastNorth AmericaChina

    Russia's Lavrov Meets German Counterpart Vadeful Despite Lack of New Insights

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock (Vadeful) at the latter's last-minute request, despite expressing that no new information was gained from the meeting. Lavrov advised Vadeful to read his speech on Ukraine at the UN Security Council on September 23, stating that Vadeful's speech at the UNGA meeting merely repeated Germany's constant position.
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  11. PoliticsPeaceInvestigationCentral Asia

    Turkish Journalist Detained for Predicting Minister's Resignation

    Turkish journalist Ali Tarakcı was detained and his social media accounts were restricted after he posted that 'a very important minister will resign on Friday.' The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation under the charge of 'disseminating misleading information.' Tarakcı's residence was searched, and his digital materials were seized.
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  13. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle EastIsrael

    Lavrov Accuses Europe of Hindering Ukraine Peace Talks

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Europe of actively working to disrupt peace negotiations on Ukraine, a stance also supported by the U.S. He criticized the EU for coercing Serbia into imposing sanctions against Russia in exchange for Euro-integration prospects. Lavrov also condemned the West's assistance to Ukraine in targeting Russia's civilian infrastructure with drones and expressed concern over the spread of Nazism within EU and NATO member states.
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  14. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Rossotrudnichestvo Head Slams 'Traitors' Calling for Closure of Russian Houses

    Igor Chayka, the head of Rossotrudnichestvo, has slammed 'traitors' and 'runaway figures' calling for the closure of Russian Houses worldwide and their replacement with 'houses of democracy'. In comments to REPORTERS, Chayka dismissed these figures as 'not representatives of civil society' but 'serving foreign states' interests'. He accused them of being 'used' and 'attacking their country on command' due to lack of funding. Chayka also mocked them, saying 'people who have sold out can only open brothels where they will work themselves'. Despite these calls, Rossotrudnichestvo plans to expand its network of overseas institutions.
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  15. PoliticsLocal GovCivil RightsIndictmentMiddle East

    State Deputy Amilton Filho Dies in Car Accident During Campaign

    State Deputy Amilton Filho (MDB) died in a car accident on BR-050 near Cristalina, Goiás, while returning from a campaign event. The accident occurred early Saturday morning (26), and the deputy was the only fatality. The Legislative Assembly of Goiás declared official mourning for five days, and campaign schedules were canceled. Amilton was 41 years old and left behind a wife and two young children.
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  16. PoliticsLocal GovIndictmentMiddle East

    Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Sexual Abuse of Minor

    A 65-year-old man, Á.M.C.E., was sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl in Cusco, Peru. The abuse occurred in 2017 and continued for several years. The defendant, a teacher at an academy, exploited his position to commit the crime. The court ordered the defendant to pay a fine of S/10,000 to the victim and cover the costs of the trial. Additionally, the court ordered psychological treatment for the victim and periodic updates on her progress.
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  17. PoliticsBillJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

    U.S. Pressures Countries to Choose Between Iran, Washington

    The U.S. Treasury Department, led by official Jonathan Burke, has been touring Middle Eastern and European countries, warning them to choose between trading with Iran or maintaining ties with Washington. This diplomatic campaign has resulted in several countries imposing flight bans and banking restrictions on Iran. Over 50 countries have been engaged by U.S. officials in this effort.
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  18. PoliticsJudiciaryRegulatorsNorth America

    Trump Rejects Iran's Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

    President Trump has repeatedly rejected Iran's proposal for a deal that would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He argues that Iran is suffering heavy losses and that the proposal is not acceptable. Trump claims that the U.S. has full control over the Strait of Hormuz, through which massive amounts of oil pass daily. He also states that Iran wants to make a deal due to its economic struggles.
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  21. PoliticsIndictmentMiddle East

    MPF Council Votes to Archive Investigation Against Attorney General Paulo Gonet

    The Superior Council of the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) voted on Friday to archive a request to investigate Attorney General of the Republic Paulo Gonet for his alleged ties with Daniel Vorcaro, former owner of the Master Bank. The council rejected the request by a vote of five to four, finding no minimum elements indicating the commission of a crime or Gonet's participation in possible irregularities related to the case. The council also unanimously decided to maintain Gonet in charge of representing the MPF in processes related to the Master Bank.
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  22. PoliticsGovernanceBasketball

    Fury vs Joshua Fight in Jeopardy Due to Promoter Feud

    The highly anticipated heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff, is facing potential cancellation due to a feud between promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White. Fury has publicly criticized Hearn, accusing him of trying to pull out of the fight due to ego issues. The main sticking point seems to be Hearn's refusal to allow White, who is backed by Turki Alalshikh, to be involved in the promotion despite it being written into Joshua's contract. The situation is further complicated by Hearn's insistence on the fight taking place in the UK, which led to a change in venue from New York to Cardiff. Both Fury and White have expressed doubts about the fight happening, casting uncertainty over the much-anticipated bout.
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