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Peace news — August 24, 2026

Publications tagged with Peace published on August 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

  1. PoliticsPeace

    WNBA Rejects Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White's Draft Eligibility

    Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announced their intention to enter the 2027 WNBA draft, identifying as women. However, the WNBA ruled them ineligible, with sources citing 'publicity stunts' and 'outside pressure'. Kanter Freedom was previously ejected from a WNBA game for a courtside altercation. Legal action is threatened against the WNBA's decision.
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  2. U.S.LegislationElectionsPeaceGovernance

    US Public Support for Iran War at Lowest Level, Trump Approval Remains Low

    A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that US public support for military action against Iran has fallen to 31%, with only 69% of Republicans supporting the conflict, down from 77% in March. President Donald Trump's approval rating remains at a record low of 33%, with his disapproval rating hitting 65%. The poll also found that 83% of Americans expect the war to continue for an extended period of time.
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  3. PoliticsPeaceSci PolicyHealthcare

    Dr. Oz Clarifies MMR Vaccine is Not Lethal After Trump's Claim

    Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, contradicted President Trump's recent claim that the MMR vaccine could be 'quite lethal' during an interview on 'Face the Nation'. Oz stated three times that the MMR vaccine is not a lethal vaccine, refuting Trump's earlier remarks. The interview came amidst declining childhood vaccination rates and recent measles outbreaks in the U.S.
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  5. U.S.PeaceNorth America

    USA Reaffirms Commitment to Ukraine's Sovereignty on Independence Day

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Ukraine on its 35th Independence Day and reaffirmed America's commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty. He emphasized that the US continues to support diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and achieve lasting peace. Rubio praised the courage, innovation, and resilience of the Ukrainian people and expressed commitment to strengthening economic and security ties between the two nations.
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  6. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    US 'Entering Endgame' in Iran Conflict with Economic Pressure

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the US is 'entering the endgame' in its conflict with Iran, set to impose major economic sanctions on Monday. Iran has threatened to block oil exports from the Persian Gulf in response. The US aims to isolate Iran's economy and further weaken its currency, the rial. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called for peace talks.
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  7. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle EastNorth America

    UK to Share Missile Tech with Ukraine for SCALP Production

    The UK will provide Ukraine with secret data for producing long-range SCALP missiles, a French version of the British Storm Shadow. This decision, announced by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham during his visit to Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, will enable Ukraine and France to establish assembly lines for these missiles in Ukraine. The move has been criticized by Russia, which sees it as escalation. The UK has previously supplied Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles and is also helping develop low-cost strike weapons.
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  8. U.S.LawRegulatorsPeace

    US Unveils 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran

    The United States has revealed its most significant financial offensive against Iran to date, aiming to sever all economic lifelines supporting the Iranian regime. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the 'economic D-Day,' warning countries that continue to do business with Iran will face consequences. The campaign, described as the largest of its kind ever marshalled against an adversary, targets Iran's trading partners and seeks to isolate Tehran. The US aims to cut off all economic support for the Iranian regime until it stands alone.
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  9. U.S.LegislationPeaceGovernance

    U.S. Enters Final Stage of Conflict with Iran

    The U.S., led by President Donald Trump, is approaching the final stage of its standoff with Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced this development, stating that the U.S. military has significantly degraded Iran's military capabilities and weakened its nuclear program. Mnuchin described the upcoming economic operation against Iran as 'the largest financial assault on an enemy ever.'
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