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North America news — August 13, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on August 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

25 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaChina

    Japan Bolsters Military and Intelligence for Long-Range Operations

    Japan, under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is transforming its security architecture with a focus on long-range operations. Key developments include the creation of a National Intelligence Bureau, acquisition of long-range missiles like Tomahawk cruise missiles and Type-25 anti-ship missiles, and advancements in hypersonic weapons and drones. This shift, along with increased defense spending and industry integration, is altering the strategic landscape in East Asia, particularly concerning China.
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  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth AmericaEarth

    Poland's MiG-29s for Ukraine's Drones: Deal Close, But Doubts Persist

    Negotiations between Poland and Ukraine are nearing completion for a deal involving Poland transferring MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in exchange for drones and Ukrainian technologies. However, Polish sources express doubts about Ukraine's ability to fulfill its promises, potentially jeopardizing the agreement. Meanwhile, discussions about Poland providing Patriot missiles to Ukraine are ongoing but face challenges due to political tensions and Zelensky's public statements.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Saudi Arabia Blocks Egypt from Mecca Defense Pact

    Saudi Arabia has reportedly opposed Egypt's inclusion in the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed with Turkey and Pakistan, despite Ankara's push for Cairo to be part of the pact. Three Saudi sources familiar with the discussions told Middle East Eye that Riyadh's decision was driven by growing frustration with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's government and doubts over Egypt's strategic value. The agreement commits the three countries to regard an armed attack against any one of them as an attack against all three.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Russia Rejects Japan's Claims Over Putin's Kuril Islands Visit

    Russia's Foreign Ministry has rejected Japan's claims regarding President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands. Russia maintains that its sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Southern Kurils are beyond doubt, and considers Japan's statements unacceptable. The ministry criticized Japan's 'unfriendly' policy, stating that it does not serve the interests of the Japanese people.
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  5. U.S.LawCivil RightsNorth America

    Law Firm Linked to Trump Administration Declines Offer to Represent Migrant Children

    A Texas law firm, Burke Law Group, with ties to the Trump administration, has declined a $150 million federal contract to represent unaccompanied migrant minors. The firm, which has little experience in immigration matters, was set to replace nearly 100 providers whose contract expired at the end of last month. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has not provided a reason for Burke's decision, leaving the future legal representation of migrant children in doubt.
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  6. SportsEuropeNorth AmericaWhite-collar

    Train Derails in East Sussex, Trapping Passengers

    A passenger train has derailed near Lewes railway station in East Sussex, with emergency services responding to the scene. Passengers are believed to be trapped in overturned carriages, with more than 40 on board. Southern Rail has confirmed no trains can run between Lewes and Brighton, Haywards Heath, Seaford, or Eastbourne as a result of the incident. The cause of the derailment is not yet known.
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  9. U.S.RegulatorsNorth America

    Texas Governor Halts Islamic Foot-Washing Stations at DFW Airport

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott has intervened to stop the installation of Islamic foot-washing stations at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Abbott ordered a review of state grants to both DFW and Houston's IAH Airport, and referred them to the U.S. Department of Transportation for investigation due to potential religious discrimination. The airport has since reversed its plans for the project.
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  10. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Moroccan Minister Criticizes Spain's Migration Policy

    The Moroccan Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, criticized Spain's migration policy, stating that Spain accepts and regularizes migrants who reach its territory, while Morocco stops them. He suggested that if Spain wants to accept all migrants, it should do so openly, and Morocco would stop preventing them from crossing its borders. Ouahbi also demanded the return of Moroccan minors in Spain and called for firm decisions to resolve the migration crisis.
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  11. U.S.ExecutiveNorth America

    DeSantis Announces $9 Million for Port of Pensacola Boatbuilding Facilities

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $9 million investment for the Port of Pensacola. The funds will support the construction of two new boat-building facilities, aiming to strengthen Florida’s maritime industry and support jobs. The project is expected to create thousands of new jobs and further establish Florida's role as a national leader in ship and boat building, particularly for the U.S. Navy.
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  12. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth AmericaHockey

    Warriors' Stance on Potential Stephen Curry Trade

    Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. revealed that while the team prefers Stephen Curry to retire in a Warriors uniform, they would consider a trade if Curry requests one. Curry is set to become eligible for a two-year extension worth approximately $136.7 million on August 29. Despite the Warriors' pursuit of stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis last offseason, they chose not to empty their draft cupboard, prioritizing their future after Curry's career. Dunleavy emphasized that Curry has never discussed retiring elsewhere and remains committed to winning and finishing his career with the Warriors.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    French Ambassador to Central African Republic Faces Disciplinary Action for Hosting Young Women

    The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated a disciplinary procedure against Bruno Foucher, the French ambassador to the Central African Republic. Allegations suggest that Foucher hosted dozens of young women in his private apartments at the embassy residence between 2024 and 2026, creating a security breach. The ambassador admitted to having relationships with two women and may face sanctions ranging from a reprimand to dismissal or mandatory retirement.
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  17. SocietyMiddle EastNorth AmericaBudgetWhite-collar

    Wenzhou Man Exposed as Black Agent in Cambodia

    A man from Wenzhou, Yongjia County, Nanxian Town, known as 'Little Chen', has been exposed as a black agent in Cambodia. He worked as an agent for a 6D company in Phnom Penh, where he often let the company pay for his gambling and drug use, leading to losses for the entire line. He also deceived his subordinates, saying that the boss was unfair, and sold them to work as European and American chat hosts, where they were physically punished and beaten. Later, due to a Cambodian crackdown, the company moved to Laos, and he brainwashed his employees to go with him. However, he has been irresponsible and has not taken care of the employees, including a child from his relative's family who has still not been found. He is also known for pretending to be a rich boss and deceiving teams everywhere, including in Vietnam. Many people, including his fellow villagers, are looking for him to return the money he cheated from them.
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  18. PoliticsAppointmentsCivil RightsNorth America

    Russia Proposes Paid Paternity Leave

    In Russia, a proposal has been made to introduce paid paternity leave for young fathers. The initiative aims to strengthen families and increase the role of fathers in child-rearing. The leave, which could be up to 10 days per year for fathers with three or more children, is intended to be used for participating in the upbringing and life of the child, not just as an additional vacation. The public organization 'Fathers nearby' supports this measure, and a vote among fathers is being encouraged.
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  20. U.S.ExecutiveNorth America

    Three Executions Scheduled for One Day in US for First Time in 16 Years

    For the first time in nearly 16 years, three executions are scheduled to take place in the United States on the same day. Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma plan to carry out death sentences on Thursday using lethal injection. The inmates are Anthony Darrell Hines (Tennessee), Jeremy Williams (Alabama), and Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez (Oklahoma), convicted of murder or multiple murders. This rare event comes amid an increase in executions in the US, with 47 inmates executed in 2025, the highest number since 2009.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaConflict

    Indigenous Leader's Body Found After Kidnapping in Venezuela

    The body of indigenous leader Julio Rodríguez was found dead in Venezuela after he was kidnapped by armed men, allegedly members of dissident groups of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc-Ep), near the Colombian border. Rodríguez's death has raised alarms among indigenous communities who demand authorities respond to the growing vulnerability of their territories due to the advance and impunity of irregular armed groups.
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  22. PoliticsAppointmentsNorth America

    FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Referred to Joint Parliamentary Committee

    The Lok Sabha passed a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a 31-member joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny. The committee, consisting of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha, has been directed to submit its report by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session 2026. The move was made amid strong Opposition protests and demands for its withdrawal.
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  23. WorldJudiciaryMiddle EastNorth America

    HRW Urges US Congress to Block Transfer of Cluster Munitions from Turkey to Ukraine

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the US Congress to block the transfer of cluster munitions from Turkey's stockpiles to Ukraine. The deal, worth $256 million, includes 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 2,524 M26 rockets, and 47,000 M509A1 artillery shells, containing over 10 million submunitions. HRW argues that these outdated weapons pose a significant risk to civilians due to their unreliability and the potential for unexploded submunitions to remain dangerous after hostilities cease. The organization notes that neither Ukraine, Russia, nor the US have signed or ratified the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which prohibits the use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of such weapons.
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