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Appointments news — August 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Appointments published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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U.S.Legislation Appointments Peace
Aug 18, 2026, 18:11 UTC
Trump, Vance Differ on Iran's Top Priority
The Washington Post reports disagreements between US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on the top priority for US policy towards Iran. Trump emphasizes preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while Vance prioritizes containing oil and gasoline prices. The White House denies any disagreements.
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Politics Appointments Elections Middle East
Aug 18, 2026, 07:30 UTC
Likud Party Holds Primaries; Netanyahu's Influence Questioned
Likud, Israel's ruling party led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, held primary elections on Monday to choose candidates for the upcoming Knesset elections. The primaries were marked by low voter turnout and intense competition among party members. Netanyahu's influence over the process, particularly his ability to reserve seats for favored candidates, has been a contentious issue. The results will determine Likud's list of candidates for the Knesset elections scheduled for October 27.
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