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Peace news — August 12, 2026

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

13 publications

  1. PoliticsLawElectionsPeace

    AOC Distances Herself From 'Woke 1', Calls It 'Crazy'

    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has distanced herself from progressive rhetoric used during social movements of the late 2010s, dismissing it as 'Woke 1' and describing it as 'crazy'. She made these remarks during an interview with ABC News' This Week, where she also discussed her potential presidential run in 2028. Ocasio-Cortez's comments have sparked debate and criticism from both left-leaning and conservative outlets.
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  2. PoliticsAppointmentsPeaceCorruption

    FBI's 'Operation Round River' Exposed: 14 Informants on Biden Corruption, Evidence Buried

    Declassified documents reveal the FBI's 'Operation Round River' had 14 informants tracking Biden family dealings in Ukraine. Instead of investigating, they dismissed evidence as Russian disinformation. The operation targeted Republicans and conservatives as 'conduits' of disinformation while labeling Democrats, including the Bidens, as 'targets'.
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  3. U.S.Local GovPeaceNorth America

    Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador to Canada Gains Over 170,000 Signatures

    A petition calling for the expulsion of U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has gained over 170,000 signatures. The petition accuses Hoekstra of making statements that harm diplomatic relations, normalizing threats of annexation by President Trump, and interfering in Canadian politics. The petition will be presented to the House of Commons by Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada.
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  4. SocietyPeaceTalksEuropean Union

    Maradona Death Trial: Expert Testifies on Ignored Warning Signs

    The trial over the death of Diego Maradona entered a new stage with the testimony of Dr. Carlos Mauricio Cassinelli, a former director of the Police Scientific Medicine. Cassinelli participated in the autopsy and the interdisciplinary medical board report that concluded the actions of Maradona's healthcare team were inadequate and reckless. He testified that Maradona showed warning signs of deteriorating health during his home hospitalization, including swelling of lower limbs, fingers, snoring, shortness of breath, hypertension, and tachycardia, which went unheeded. Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for potential homicide with eventual intent.
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  5. U.S.LawRegulatorsPeaceGovernance

    Dispute Over Investigation Involving Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs

    Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell clashed over who should investigate allegations involving Sunshine Residential Homes, a foster-care provider with political ties to Governor Katie Hobbs. Mayes initially sought to prevent Mitchell from conducting a parallel investigation, drawing criticism and a recusal demand. The dispute delayed the investigation for over two years, with both prosecutors still active and the House hiring independent counsel. The case remains open, and voters await answers before the upcoming election.
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  6. PoliticsLawPeaceWar

    Former Biden Staffer LaRosa Condemns El-Sayed's 9/11 Stance, Endorses Rogers

    Michael LaRosa, former press secretary for Jill Biden, has publicly criticized Michigan Senate candidate Abdulrahman Mohamed El Sayed (D) for not fully disavowing far-left streamer Hasan Piker's comments about 9/11. LaRosa, who lost his best friend's mother in the 9/11 attacks, urged El-Sayed to look family members of victims in the eye and take the issue seriously. He also endorsed Republican Mike Rogers for the Senate seat, stating that party loyalty transcends this issue.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Russia Claims Capture of Non-Existent Ukrainian Village

    The Russian Ministry of Defense reported capturing the village of Shcherbakovka in the Kharkiv region, despite it having been deserted since the 1990s and removed from registries. Ukrainian sources deny any Russian troop advancement in the area. This is not the first such report; in January 2026, Russian troops were said to have 'occupied' the former village of Belaya Bereza. Experts suggest these reports are for propaganda purposes.
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  10. WorldLocal GovCivil RightsPeaceMiddle East

    Iran Executions Surpass 900 Since 2026

    The Abdolrahman Boroumand Foundation for Human Rights in Iran reports that at least 916 executions have been carried out since the beginning of 2026, including 15 in the current month. The actual number may be higher as the Iranian government conceals figures. Many protesters face imminent execution with rushed, unfair trials. The Islamic Republic uses death sentences as a tool for intimidation.
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  13. PoliticsPeaceIndictmentTrial

    Trial for Loan's Disappearance: Key Witnesses Testify

    The trial for the disappearance of Loan Danilo Peña continued with four new witnesses. María Leticia Risco, former coordinator of SIFEBU, testified about the difficulties in accessing the investigation due to resistance from local police, including former Commissioner Walter Maciel. Cinthia Andrea Grimaldi, a gynecologist who treated María Victoria Caillava, also testified. Carlos Alberto Moreira, a neighbor who participated in initial searches and recorded video footage of tracks, provided details about his findings. Martín Leonardo De Cristóbal, commissioner of the Argentine Federal Police, discussed the involvement of federal forces in the investigation.
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