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Appointments news — August 14, 2026

Publications tagged with Appointments published on August 14, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

8 publications

  2. PoliticsAppointmentsResignationMiddle East

    AKP Welcomes New MPs and Mayors

    The AKP (Justice and Development Party) has welcomed new members, including MPs and mayors from various political parties. Notable switchers are Selim Çırpanoğlu, a former CHP mayor of Kahramankazan with a 91-year political history, and Ömer Karakaş, an MP from Aydın who previously belonged to the İyi Party. Other mayors who joined AKP are from Gölbaşı, Kahramankazan, Domaniç, Hayrabolu, Eceabat, Tavşanlı, and İdil.
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  3. PoliticsJudiciaryAppointmentsNorth America

    White House Deputy National Security Advisor Andy Baker to Depart

    White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker is set to leave the administration in the coming weeks after serving as a key figure in its foreign policy and national security decision-making for the past 18 months. Baker, who also served as national security adviser to Vice President JD Vance, was personally involved in negotiations with Iran this year. His departure follows a leadership transition already underway, with Cliff Sims taking over as Vance's national security adviser and Mike Needham remaining as deputy national security adviser. Baker cited spending more time with his family as the reason for his decision.
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  5. PoliticsLawAppointmentsMiddle EastChina

    Zelensky Struggles to Appoint New Ukrainian Ambassador to the US

    Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing difficulties in appointing a new ambassador to the US, with potential candidates hesitant due to challenging working conditions under the Trump administration. The position has been vacant since the dismissal of Olga Stefaniyshyna, and influential politicians are reportedly deterred by the unpredictability of US policy and lack of sufficient freedom of action. The delay in appointment could have serious diplomatic risks for Ukraine, as the US remains a key partner and decisions made in Washington directly affect Ukraine's security and negotiations with Russia.
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  7. PoliticsAppointmentsNorth America

    US Commander Pushes for Resuming Strikes on Iran

    US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Admiral Brad Cooper has reportedly told Israeli officials during his visit that he is pushing for renewed attacks on Iran, specifically targeting its oil, gas, and electricity infrastructure. Cooper believes that increased military pressure could force Tehran to change its stance in negotiations. However, CENTCOM has denied these reports, stating that they are false.
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  8. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsLeadership

    Six Candidates Considered for Trump's Press Secretary

    Following the departure of Carolin Lévitt, at least six people are being considered as potential candidates for the position of press secretary to U.S. President Donald Trump. These candidates include former and current advisors to the US President, as well as journalists such as CNN commentator Scott Jennings and former Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller.
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