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Peace news — August 8, 2026

Publications tagged with Peace published on August 8, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

6 publications

  1. PoliticsRegulatorsPeace

    US Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B Workers After Job Loss

    The Department of Homeland Security is advancing a proposal to eliminate the current 60-day window for H-1B workers to find new employment after a job loss. Affected workers might need to depart the United States immediately after job termination. They generally cannot change immigration status or employers within the country. This rule change applies to several temporary worker visa categories and their dependents. The proposal is currently under federal review and public comment.
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  2. PoliticsLawPeaceAsia

    NY Lawmakers Push to Legalize Bathhouses in New York State

    New York state Sen. Erik Bottcher (D) and Assembly Member Tony Simone (D) introduced Senate Bill S10673, aiming to repeal a 1985 law banning bathhouses and establish new regulations for their licensing. The lawmakers argue that the ban, enacted during the HIV/AIDS epidemic, is outdated given modern public health practices like PrEP. The bill has support from leading LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS organizations, and echoes similar ordinances in other U.S. cities.
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  3. WorldRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Montenegro's Anti-Mafia Law to Seize Property Before Conviction

    The Montenegrin government plans to introduce an anti-mafia law that allows seizing property acquired through criminal means even before a final court decision. The law will be presented to parliament on August 24. Lawyer Saša Vujović warns that seizing property before conviction carries risks, while security expert Ivan Pekić emphasizes that the law's success depends on competent institutions' capacity. The proposed law aims to fight organized crime, high corruption, and money laundering.
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  4. PoliticsLawPeace

    Pentagon Revokes Former Air Force Secretary's Access to Classified Information

    The Pentagon has revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's eligibility to access classified information and barred him from holding any sensitive position. This action follows his unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One's capabilities to a media outlet. Safeguarding classified information is a non-negotiable duty, and those who violate that trust forfeit their access and any role requiring it.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsPeaceMiddle EastEarth

    Terrorism Threats and Incidents During Abelardo de la Espriella's Inauguration

    On August 7, 2026, during the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella, authorities reported suspected terrorist acts across Colombia, causing concern among the population. Incidents included suspicious cylinders found on roads, drone attacks, and banners attributed to Farc dissidents. One Inpec official was injured in an armed attack in Bogotá. Security forces anticipated and responded to these threats, ensuring the inauguration's safety.
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