Appointments news — August 29, 2026

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1. WorldLegislationAppointmentsMiddle East

   Aug 29, 2026, 23:57 UTC

   

   Venezuela's Political Transition and Inclusion

   Experts discuss Venezuela's political transition, emphasizing the need for inclusion, new faces, and discourses to address current challenges. The country's horizon and real representation are analyzed, with a focus on sustainable change.

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2. WorldLawAppointmentsMiddle East

   Aug 29, 2026, 18:41 UTC

   Iran's Revolutionary Guard Commander Ordered Mine Deployment in Strait of Hormuz

   Two Israeli officials revealed that then-commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, General Ali Reza Tangsiri, ordered the deployment of naval mines in the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) of the Strait of Hormuz during the first 72 hours of the war with the US. This escalation followed Iran's announcement to close the strait and threaten tankers attempting to transit. Tangsiri was later killed in an Israeli airstrike.

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3. WorldAppointmentsMiddle EastIsrael

   Aug 29, 2026, 12:13 UTC

   

   Brazilian 'Big Brother' Contestant Expelled After Fight, Refuses to Leave

   Brazilian Stefanny 'Campanita' Pereira was expelled from Argentina's 'Gran Hermano Generación Dorada' after a fight with Chilean Jennifer 'Pincoya' Galvarini. Campanita took photos of Pincoya's son, leading to a physical altercation. Both were eliminated contestants visiting the house. Campanita refused to leave, resulting in security removing her.

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4. PoliticsAppointmentsMiddle East

   Aug 29, 2026, 04:55 UTC

   

   Israel Unlikely to Withdraw from Ali Taher Ridge

   According to a security source cited by Al-Maarif newspaper, Israel has no intention of withdrawing from the area surrounding the Ali al-Taher hills in southern Lebanon. This contradicts earlier reports suggesting a potential Israeli withdrawal.

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5. U.S.AppointmentsMiddle East

   Aug 29, 2026, 00:24 UTC

   US to End Security Assistance to Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga

   The Pentagon has decided not to renew its security assistance agreement with the Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq, set to expire on October 28. This year, the Peshmerga received $61 million from the U.S. Department of Defense for weapons, training, and maintenance. The decision comes amidst ongoing tensions with Iran, which has targeted Kurdish forces in northern Iraq.

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