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Executive news — August 15, 2026

Publications tagged with Executive published on August 15, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. SocietyExecutiveRegulatorsAfrica

    Government Considers Loan Support for Farmers Amid Drought

    The French government is exploring the possibility of providing guaranteed or subsidized loans to farmers affected by the ongoing drought and heatwaves. The president of the FNSEA, the first agricultural union, has urged the government to implement a multi-billion-euro support plan. The minister has stated that the assessment of crop losses will be conducted at the end of August.
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  2. U.S.Executive

    Trump Announces Plan to Declare Strait of Hormuz U.S. Territory

    U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz as a U.S. territory. In a speech on Friday, Trump stated that he would make this move 'pretty soon' after Iran is defeated. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global oil supplies, with about 20% of the world's oil passing through it each day. Trump's announcement has been met with surprise and skepticism, with some experts questioning the feasibility and legality of such a move.
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