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Peace news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Peace published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 12.

271 publications

  1. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    George Santos Settles CFTC Probe Over Kalshi Bets

    Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over wagers he placed on the State of the Union earlier this year on Kalshi. Santos placed bets on whether he would attend President Trump's address in February, while also posting on social media about his attendance plans. The CFTC alleges that Santos manipulated the market by placing trades predicting he would not attend, while publicly indicating he planned to do so. As part of the settlement, Santos is temporarily banned from trading on Kalshi for three years.
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  5. SocietyPeaceCorruptionGovernance

    Vukašinović Elected President of ASK Council, Šuković as Deputy

    The Council of the Anti-Corruption Agency (ASK) held its 69th meeting electronically on August 1, 2026, where Aleksandra Vukašinović was unanimously elected as the president of the Council, and Dragana Šuković was elected as deputy president in the third round of voting by a majority of all members. The election was conducted according to the Council's Operating Rules, with both positions serving a one-year term.
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  6. PoliticsLocal GovPeaceNorth America

    Newsom Releases Tax Returns After Years of Refusal

    California Governor Gavin Newsom released his tax returns covering 2022-2024 after a multi-year refusal, showing an annual income of $1.7-2 million, mostly from hospitality and winery interests held in a blind trust. He paid around $500,000 in combined federal and state taxes. Newsom's release was criticized for being tightly controlled, with only a small group of handpicked media outlets allowed to review the documents.
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  8. WorldLawPeaceMiddle East

    U.S. Embassy in Egypt Advises Americans to Prepare for Departure Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

    The U.S. Embassy in Egypt has issued a warning to American citizens in the region to consider or prepare for departure in case of escalating tensions. This is the first time such a warning has been issued by the American Embassy in Egypt, and it comes amidst rising regional tensions. The warning is similar to those issued by other countries in the Middle East.
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  9. PoliticsJudiciaryPeaceLeadership

    Trump Vows to Keep Todd Blanch as Acting AG, Push Anti-Weaponization Bill

    President Donald Trump has threatened to keep Todd Blanch as acting Attorney General if Senators John Cornyn and Tom Tillis refuse to confirm him. Trump also vowed to push for the passage of an Anti-Weaponization Bill, which aims to address those treated unfairly by the Biden and Obama administrations. Trump described Blanch as 'a voice of reason' and emphasized his commitment to ending the politicization of the judicial system.
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  10. PoliticsElectionsPeace

    Fauci Pleads the Fifth 111 Times in Senate Hearing

    Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a Senate hearing, drawing criticism from Senator Josh Hawley who demanded legal action, stating that innocent people typically do not plead the Fifth and that Fauci should be prosecuted. The hearing was a stark contrast to Fauci's previous statements in 2022 where he expressed willingness to cooperate fully with legislators.
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  13. PoliticsLawPeaceInvestigation

    Daughter of Fallen Soldier Wins Lawsuit Against Defense Ministry

    The daughter of a fallen soldier has won a lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense regarding financial assistance. The Defense Ministry had questioned her right to receive a one-time state payment after confirming the death of a serviceman who had been missing for more than two years. The court ruled the ministry's decision unlawful and ordered it to reconsider. The defense department has filed an appeal.
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  15. PoliticsPeaceGovernanceTreaty

    Govt Open to Peace Talks with CPP-NPA

    The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) stated that the government remains open to negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) and other rebel groups. Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento emphasized that the government is serious about peace talks and is optimistic about finalizing negotiations by 2024. Sarmiento noted that ending internal conflict can boost economic development, citing examples from South Korea and Vietnam. He also reported a decrease in active conflict zones in the Philippines due to a 'whole-of-government, whole-of-society' approach to peacebuilding.
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  18. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceGovernanceMiddle East

    Condemnation of Kulgam Terror Attack

    Political leaders across parties have strongly condemned the Kulgam terror attack that claimed lives of two non-local workers. Samajwadi Party's Fakhrul Hasan Chand blamed the BJP government for failing to stop terrorism. CPI MP P. Sandosh Kumar criticized the government's internal security measures. J&K BJP Chief Sat Sharma accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism and threatened retaliation. Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma vowed to hunt down terrorists. JD(U) State President G M Shaheen expressed confidence in security forces. LoP Sunil Sharma called for high alert and elimination of terrorist support structures.
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  20. SocietyLawRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Jharkhand Students Protest Over JPSC, JSSC Exam Irregularities

    Thousands of students in Jharkhand are protesting against alleged irregularities, paper leaks, and lack of accountability in recruitment examinations conducted by Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). The protests, ongoing since July 25, demand a CBI inquiry into the matter and have gained momentum, with students from various districts participating. The BJP has extended support to the protesting students, accusing the Congress-backed government of complicity in the scams. Students have also demanded resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren.
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