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Defense news — August 22, 2026

Publications tagged with Defense published on August 22, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

5 publications

  1. SocietyNorth AmericaHealthcareDefense

    Panama, Argentina Warn Against Unauthorized Weight Loss Drugs

    The Ministry of Health of Panama (Minsa) and Argentina's ANMAT issued alerts over the illegal marketing of unregistered pharmaceutical products promoted for weight control or obesity treatment. These include substances like tirzepatide, retatrutide, and various peptides. Authorities warn that these products may not contain declared ingredients, lack adequate manufacturing conditions, and pose health risks. The U.S. FDA has also issued warnings about similar products. Consumers are advised not to use unregistered medications.
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  2. PoliticsBillMiddle EastDefense

    Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery, Airbase, and Military Facilities

    Ukrainian forces have carried out a series of strikes against Russian military targets, including an oil refinery in Perm and a military airbase in Volgograd. President Zelensky announced the raids, stating that they were over 1,600 kilometers from the border. The military base in Marinovka was also hit. Results were achieved in the Black Sea as well. On August 24, a meeting of the over 30 countries supporting Ukraine through the Coalition of the Willing will be held in Kiev.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastDefense

    Moldova Fortifies Border Crossings with Ukraine Amid Drone Threat

    The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Moldova has ordered the construction of bomb shelters and protective facilities near border crossing points with Ukraine. These measures are preventive and aimed at protecting employees and citizens from potential drone attacks in Ukraine. The planned measures include equipping protective facilities, identifying and equipping rooms as shelters, creating protective facilities for personnel, developing perimeter protection schemes and emergency procedures, assessing and replenishing equipment, relocating fuel supplies, and cooperating with the Ministry of Defense for early detection and notification of possible attacks.
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  4. SocietyRegulatorsArrestMiddle EastDefense

    Thai Police Arrest 7 for Human Smuggling near Thai-Laos Border

    Thai Immigration Bureau and Chiang Saen Immigration Checkpoint Police apprehended 7 individuals, including 4 Chinese nationals and 3 Thai accomplices, for human smuggling near the riverbank in Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province. The Chinese nationals were charged with illegal entry, while the Thai nationals were charged with aiding and abetting. All suspects were handed over to Chiang Saen Police Station for further legal action.
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