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U.S. news — August 28, 2026

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

7 publications

  2. U.S.DefenseIntelligenceCounterterrorism

    US Removes Radioactive Material from Guatemala Over 'Dirty Bomb' Risk

    The US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) removed a highly radioactive material, cobalt-60, used in cancer treatment, from Guatemala due to security concerns. The operation, part of the US's counterterrorism strategy, aimed to prevent the material from falling into the wrong hands and being used to create a 'dirty bomb'. US and Guatemalan teams worked together to remove and securely transport the material back to the US.
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  4. U.S.LegislationAppointmentsLeadershipNorth America

    US Welcomes Chevron's Return to Libya

    The United States has welcomed the return of American energy company Chevron to Libya. The US Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa, Masood Bolus, stated that this indicates increasing trust and investment in Libya's future. He believes it will boost oil production, update infrastructure, and create job opportunities. The US Embassy also noted that this partnership could open the door to larger American investments in the Libyan economy, contributing to unity, stability, and prosperity for all Libyans.
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  5. U.S.RegulatorsSanctionsMiddle East

    US Sanctions Three Leftist Groups for Alleged Terrorism Support

    The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on three organizations accused of supporting far-left terrorism. The groups are Italy-based Autistici/Inventati, UK-based Palestine Action, and transnational Masar Badil. The Treasury alleges Autistici/Inventati provided services to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Palestine Action committed break-ins at defense facilities, and Masar Badil operates on behalf of the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. The sanctions block property and financial interests of the designated parties and prohibit Americans from conducting transactions involving these organizations.
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  6. U.S.RegulatorsPeaceGovernance

    Hidden Documents Found in Afghanistan Withdrawal Probe

    A Pentagon review panel, led by Sean Parnell, has discovered classified documents related to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. The documents were reportedly hidden in safes and should have been disclosed earlier. The panel is investigating the chaotic withdrawal, which ended in the deadly Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghan civilians. The contents of the documents have not been revealed, but Parnell stated that after reviewing them, it became clear why someone tried to hide them.
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