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Constitution news — August 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Constitution published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

28 publications

  2. PoliticsLawConstitutionMiddle East

    Serbian Official Proposes Constitutional Change to Allow Vučić to Run for President Again

    Ana Brnabić, the President of the National Assembly of Serbia and official of the Serbian Progressive Party, has suggested changing the Constitution of Serbia to allow Aleksandar Vučić, who is currently serving as prime minister, to run for president again after his term expires in 2027. Brnabić visited SNS stands and called on activists to support Vučić's candidacy for prime minister, suggesting that the constitutional change should happen while Vučić is in that position. Vučić has announced early parliamentary elections, which could also result in a new president being elected.
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  3. PoliticsConstitution

    Trump's Neurological Symptoms Raise Concerns Among Experts

    President Donald Trump continues to exhibit concerning neurological symptoms, according to a clinical psychologist who specializes in body language. Dr. John Paul Garrison has analyzed several of Trump's recent public appearances, noting recurring arm spasms that could indicate neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia, or Parkinson's. The president's impatience when others speak may also exacerbate these symptoms.
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  4. TechLawJudiciaryConstitutionMiddle East

    Iraqi Judiciary's Role in State Preservation

    Judge Fayeq Zidan, Chairman of Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council, emphasized the importance of the judiciary in preserving the state on the 105th anniversary of its founding. He stressed that the strength of the state comes from its constitution, dignity from the rule of law, and stability from an independent judiciary protecting rights and freedoms. He also highlighted the need to respect constitutional jurisdictions and ensure the independence of the judicial authority.
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  5. WorldConstitutionTalksMiddle East

    Qatar Brokers Roadmap for DRC Talks

    Qatar has helped broker a roadmap for the next round of negotiations between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23). The roadmap, emerged from talks in Switzerland, includes sequenced steps and timelines for negotiations under the Doha Framework Agreement. The parties welcomed continued progress on standing up the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism Plus (EJVM+) and agreed on a standardized method for reporting ceasefire violations.
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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    Iran Seizes 997 Starlink Devices, Arrests 163

    Iranian police have seized 997 Starlink satellite internet devices and related equipment over the past four months, detaining 163 people. Authorities also impounded 15 vehicles used for transporting the devices. The seizures were made through various borders, including western, northwestern, and southern maritime borders, with some equipment entering through Azerbaijan, Iraq's Kurdistan Region, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    Feijóo Demands Ceuta Lockdown Due to Scabies, Tuberculosis Cases

    Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the PP, has requested Pedro Sánchez to decree a lockdown in Ceuta due to the health risk posed by infectious diseases such as scabies and tuberculosis, detected following the mass entry of over 80,000 illegal immigrants on July 30. Feijóo, who met with local medical professionals, proposed confinement due to the public health risk, warning of the impact on the population. He criticized Health Minister Mónica García for taking 17 days to visit Ceuta despite knowing the risk. Feijóo also demanded the acceleration of migrant and minor repatriation.
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  14. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Fatah Distributes Governorates for Upcoming Elections

    Fatah movement has begun preparations for the upcoming elections by distributing governorates among its Central Committee members. The distribution is as follows: Tubas for Zakaria Zaydib, Tulkarim for Musa Abu Zeid, Nablus for Ahmed Abu Holi, Qalqilya for Laila Ghanem, Salfit for Tawfiq Al-Tayrawi, Ramallah and Al-Bireh for Mohammad Shtayyeh, Jericho for Adnan Ghait, Jerusalem for Hussein Al-Sheikh, Bethlehem for Mohammad Al-Madani, Jenin for Dalal Salamah, and Hebron for Majed Faraj. Mahmoud Al-Aloul and Jibril Rajoub were excluded from the electoral districts.
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  15. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionInvestigationMiddle East

    Nordic Nations Lose Trust in FIFA President Infantino

    Six Nordic football associations (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands) have issued a joint statement expressing their loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino. They have 'serious concerns' about FIFA's governance and decision-making processes, and support an independent review of Infantino's proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise. The associations also back calls for Infantino's resignation from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF.
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  16. PoliticsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    Ukraine's Harshening Mobilization: Men Resist, Women Next?

    Ukraine is dramatically increasing its draft efforts, with hundreds of men being mobilized daily in major cities. Resistance is growing, with incidents like a conscription officer being stabbed to death. Authorities are considering radical measures such as lowering the conscription age, potentially drafting women, and reducing exemptions. The harsh measures aim to bolster Ukraine's struggling manpower for the war effort.
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  17. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionSanctionsMiddle East

    Ukrainian Drones Attack OZON Warehouses in Russia

    Ukrainian drones targeted OZON warehouses in Orenburg and St. Petersburg, causing fires and damage. In Orenburg, several drones were shot down, and debris fell on the OZON logistics complex, starting a fire. More than 300 employees were evacuated. The company has temporarily stopped accepting deliveries and hidden affected goods from its marketplace. In St. Petersburg, a large fire broke out at a warehouse complex near an OZON facility, with no reported casualties. The fire has been assigned a 4th degree of complexity, and over 200 firefighters are battling the blaze. This is the second OZON warehouse attacked by Ukrainian forces in two days.
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  21. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle EastChina

    NATO Considers Hormuz Support; Turkey Arrests Netanyahu Warrant

    NATO members are discussing options to support navigation in the Strait of Hormuz due to decreased traffic, but emphasize it's not part of their mission. Turkey has issued an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla. Israel responds that intimidation leads nowhere. Meanwhile, Israel continues attacks on southern Lebanon and Gaza, with a Hamas commander killed in the latest strikes. Iraq requests permission for its oil tankers to pass through Hormuz, while Iran sharply reacts to new US sanctions.
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  24. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Volunteers in Kursk Region Shoot Down Ukrainian 'Flamingo' Missile with Machine Gun

    Volunteers from the Kursk region's 'BARS' mobile fire group shot down a Ukrainian 'Flamingo' cruise missile using a machine gun. The missile was flying at an altitude of less than 50 meters and a speed of up to 500 kilometers per hour when it was destroyed. The incident is reported to be unique and the volunteers will be awarded for their actions.
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