Peace news — September 26, 2026

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1. PoliticsPeaceInvestigationCentral Asia

   Sep 26, 2026, 19:43 UTC

   

   Turkish Journalist Detained for Predicting Minister's Resignation

   Turkish journalist Ali Tarakcı was detained and his social media accounts were restricted after he posted that 'a very important minister will resign on Friday.' The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation under the charge of 'disseminating misleading information.' Tarakcı's residence was searched, and his digital materials were seized.

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2. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceAsia

   Sep 26, 2026, 18:59 UTC

   

   Democrats Demand Hearings on USS Lincoln Suicide Attempts

   Two Democratic lawmakers have requested hearings following the revelation by the U.S. Navy that there were eight suicide attempts during the extended deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, which spent a record 286 days at sea.

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3. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

   Sep 26, 2026, 09:59 UTC

   

   Board of Peace's Stance on UNRWA in Gaza Sparks Controversy

   The Board of Peace, an organization involved in Gaza's administration, has publicly stated that it will not work with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to concerns about its effectiveness and potential perpetuation of dependency. However, the former head of UNRWA claims that behind closed doors, some board members are open to cooperation with the agency. This discrepancy has drawn criticism from both UNRWA supporters and Palestinian groups like Hamas, who accuse the Board of Peace of aligning with Israeli interests.

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4. U.S.LawAppointmentsPeace

   Sep 26, 2026, 01:07 UTC

   

   ICE Wastes Millions in Detention Expansion

   The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has wasted millions of dollars in its rapid push to expand detention capacity. The agency spent nearly $3 million on tents at Guantanamo Bay that were never used, and $20 million on maintaining purchased warehouses that never housed detainees. ICE also spent $7.1 million on unneeded meals at Fort Bliss and $2.85 million on assembling tents that didn't meet detention standards. The GAO report highlights significant waste and mismanagement in ICE's initiatives since President Trump returned to office.

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5. U.S.LawPeace

   Sep 26, 2026, 00:19 UTC

   

   Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's GOP-Favored Congressional Map for Midterms

   The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Missouri from using a Republican-drawn congressional map for the upcoming midterm elections. This is the third time the court has rejected the map, which was backed by former President Trump. The ruling preserves a map that favors Democrats and ensures voters will use a different map than the one used in the primary elections.

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