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North America news — August 28, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on August 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

21 publications

  3. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaUnited Kingdom

    Erik Lira to Join AS Monaco from Cruz Azul

    Cruz Azul and AS Monaco have reached an agreement for Mexican midfielder Erik Lira to join the French club. The transfer is reportedly worth eight million euros fixed plus three million euros in variables. Lira has been left out of Cruz Azul's recent call-ups as the negotiation progressed. His departure comes after a successful spell with Cruz Azul, winning multiple titles including Liga MX and CONCACAF Champions Cup.
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  5. U.S.LegislationAppointmentsLeadershipNorth America

    US Welcomes Chevron's Return to Libya

    The United States has welcomed the return of American energy company Chevron to Libya. The US Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa, Masood Bolus, stated that this indicates increasing trust and investment in Libya's future. He believes it will boost oil production, update infrastructure, and create job opportunities. The US Embassy also noted that this partnership could open the door to larger American investments in the Libyan economy, contributing to unity, stability, and prosperity for all Libyans.
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  6. WorldCivil RightsNorth America

    Odisha CM Disburses Fifth Installment of Subhadra Scheme to Over 1 Crore Women

    Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed the fifth instalment of the Subhadra Scheme into the accounts of more than 1 crore beneficiaries on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Each eligible beneficiary received ₹5,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme, with an annual allocation of Rs 11,000 crore, aims to empower women by providing them with financial assistance for long-term security and business ventures. Over ₹5,160 crore was transferred to around 1.03 crore women beneficiaries across Odisha.
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  7. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Arestovich Sentenced to 11 Years in Absentia by Russian Court

    Alexei Arestovich, a former advisor to the President of Ukraine, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Russian court in absentia. The charges include inciting terrorism and spreading false information about the Russian army. The case was heard in a closed session due to 'safety concerns'. Arestovich is listed as a terrorist and extremist by Rosfinmonitoring.
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  8. PoliticsNorth America

    Warsh Warns Fed Has 'Work to Do' on Persistent Inflation

    In separate remarks at the Jackson Hole economic symposium, former Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh emphasized that the Fed still has work to do to control inflation. Despite recent improvements in inflation readings, Warsh cautioned that underlying trends have not significantly improved, suggesting a potential rate hike. He stressed the need for continued vigilance and action to combat persistent inflation.
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  10. PoliticsNorth America

    Warsh's First Jackson Hole: Bond Yields, Treasury Rescue, and Sticky Inflation

    Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first Jackson Hole address, facing long-term borrowing costs, Treasury intervention, and persistent inflation. Warsh's speech comes amid market uncertainty and a divided central bank, with investors seeking clarity on his views on inflation, interest rates, and the Fed's policy path. The Treasury has recently intervened to push long-term yields lower, raising eyebrows on Wall Street and potentially conflicting with the Fed's messaging.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Armenia Proposes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Stake in Zangezur Corridor

    Armenia has proposed that Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan become shareholders in the Zangezur Corridor project, a transport route connecting Azerbaijan's main territory with Nakhichevan via Armenian land. The proposal was discussed during a telephone conversation between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Each country could receive 5% of Armenia's initial 26% stake in the project, also known as TRIPP. The project aims to create a transport corridor through Armenia, potentially opening rail links between Persian Gulf and Black Sea countries.
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  12. WorldNorth America

    Peru: Minister of Energy and Mines Faces Censure, Interpellations Amid Fuel Supply Measures

    Together for Peru presents a motion of censure against Guillermo Shinno, Minister of Energy and Mines, due to fuel price increases and supply issues. The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) announces temporary measures to avoid disruptions in fuel supply, including exemptions for producers and distributors. The Minister faces interpellations from Together for Peru and other political parties, with 57 questions about energy policy and official measures.
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  13. SportsMiddle EastNorth America

    U-Turn Accidents Cause Injuries and Material Damage

    Two accidents occurred due to attempting U-turns at prohibited intersections. In Karaman, a car hit another vehicle while making a U-turn, resulting in one driver losing a leg and several others injured. In Pamukkale, a motorcycle rider was thrown off their vehicle after colliding with a car making an illegal U-turn, sustaining injuries and material damage to both vehicles.
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  15. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Iran Condemns New U.S. Sanctions as 'Economic Terrorism'

    Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned new U.S. sanctions, describing them as 'economic terrorism' in multiple statements and letters to the UN. The sanctions, part of the U.S.' Maximum Pressure' campaign, are accused of violating international law and harming civilians by restricting access to essential goods like food and medicine. Iran demands condemnation from the international community and urges countries not to cooperate with the sanctions.
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  16. WorldAsiaMiddle EastNorth America

    Chicken Becomes World's Most Popular Meat

    Chicken has officially become the most consumed meat on the planet, according to the Financial Times. In 2023, 76.2 billion chickens were raised worldwide compared to 48.3 billion in 2006. The driver of growth was the Asia-Pacific region, followed by America and Europe, with China and the USA accounting for a third of global demand. Experts believe that the 'peak of chicken' has not yet been reached. The success of poultry is attributed to its affordable price, efficient feeding, high production speed, and lack of religious or cultural restrictions.
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  17. SocietyNorth AmericaHealthcareWhite-collar

    Jing Tian's Surrogacy and Relationship

    Jing Tian, a wealthy woman, asked for five thousand million dollars in cash to retrieve her eggs at a surrogacy clinic. She stayed at Montage Laguna Beach for eight days, leaving the cleaning staff to maintain the empty floor. A Gulfstream G700 was kept idle at Van Nuys. Sun Yuchen, her boyfriend, recalled their first meeting and her filing his nails. He had a document prepared about her, but he doesn't believe its contents.
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  18. WorldLawMiddle EastNorth America

    Russian Strikes Target Ukrainian Logistics Hubs and Businesses

    Russian forces have carried out a series of strikes on logistics hubs, warehouses, and businesses across Ukraine. The attacks have targeted facilities belonging to major companies such as Epicenter, Rozetka, Fozzy, Silpo, Comfy, Aurora, Roshen, and Berger Cargo Ukraine. The strikes have also affected port infrastructure in Odessa and energy facilities powering Odessa region ports. The Ukrainian military-industrial complex, including metallurgical and petrochemical industries, has been impacted. The attacks have caused significant economic losses, with estimates exceeding 20 billion UAH in August alone. The strikes have also disrupted logistics infrastructure, threatening a systemic collapse and potentially triggering a food crisis.
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  20. WorldBillMiddle EastNorth America

    EU Countries Push for Resuming Transfer of Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

    Several EU countries, including Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, and Poland, are urging the European Commission to resume work on transferring frozen Russian assets worth around €200 billion to Ukraine. They argue that these funds could help support Ukraine's recovery. The initiative was previously paused due to concerns about legal consequences and Moscow's reaction.
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  21. PoliticsBillLegislationPeaceNorth America

    Trump Administration Sues Four States Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

    The Trump administration filed lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington on Thursday, challenging state laws that allow universities to offer discounted tuition and financial aid to students without legal immigration status. The Department of Justice argues that these policies violate federal law and discriminate against U.S. citizens. The suits come as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to limit benefits for undocumented immigrants.
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