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Peace news — August 18, 2026

Publications tagged with Peace published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

6 publications

  1. SocietyLawPeaceCorruption

    Justice Department to Review DEA Tactic Allowing Fentanyl to Hit Streets

    The Justice Department's internal watchdog announced a review of a DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to reach U.S. streets. The tactic, known as 'letting drugs walk,' involved allowing fentanyl shipments to proceed to build bigger cases against drug traffickers. Critics argue this strategy may have violated DOJ guidelines and compromised public safety.
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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceResignationMiddle East

    Lavrov: Russia May Consider British Strikes as War Participation

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia has the right to consider direct British involvement in strikes against Russia as participation in the war with all the ensuing consequences. This comes after British Prime Minister's statement supporting Ukraine. Lavrov expressed sympathy for Britain if it continues its stance, citing President Putin's warning about Russia's rights to act in any ocean area if its interests are threatened.
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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceAsiaMiddle East

    Israeli Soldiers Mark Palestinian Detainees with Numbers

    Israeli soldiers marked Palestinian detainees with numbers on their foreheads and arms during a raid in Qabatiya, West Bank. The Israeli army confirmed the incident and stated that commanders emphasized the gravity of the act and lessons were learned. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred, with similar incidents reported in April 2026 and previously in 2024.
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  5. PoliticsLawRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    PAN Accuses 'Andy' López Beltrán of Fuel Theft, Demands Investigation

    The National Action Party (PAN) has escalated its allegations against Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, son of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, accusing him of being the 'head' of a suspected network related to fiscal fuel theft in Mexico. PAN demands that the Attorney General of the Republic (AGR) open an investigation against him. The party has presented complaints and exhibited charges to support their accusations. PAN also requested the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) to investigate López Beltrán's assets and freeze his accounts. The controversy comes as López Beltrán seeks to advance his political career.
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  6. PoliticsLawRegulatorsPeace

    Swalwell Admitted Sex With Chinese Spy 'Fang Fang', Let Her Place Interns

    FBI documents reveal that former Rep. Eric Swalwell admitted to having sex with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative known as 'Fang Fang'. Swalwell also allowed Fang to place interns in his office without proper vetting. The FBI initially considered investigating Swalwell for bribery but narrowed the case to pursue charges against Fang for illegal donations.
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