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Policy news — August 7, 2026

Publications tagged with Policy published on August 7, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. WorldPolicyMiddle EastNorth America

    China Boosts US Soybean Purchases

    China has significantly increased its purchases of US soybeans, with state-owned Sinograin buying between 10 and 15 shipments on Wednesday. This follows negotiations between Washington and Beijing, where China committed to buying 25 million metric tons of US soybeans annually. So far, China has bought about 6 million metric tons for delivery in the new US crop year starting September 1. Sinograin is auctioning off imported soybeans to make room for the incoming US shipments.
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  2. WorldPolicyLocal GovMiddle EastNorth America

    Venezuelan Footballer Detained by ICE Alleges Psychological Abuse

    Claudia Rodríguez Caglianone, a Venezuelan footballer, has spoken out about her experience of 'psychological abuse' while detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Arrested at Fort Lauderdale airport on July 17, she spent eight days in a detention center in Miramar before being released on bail on August 3. Rodríguez, who migrated to the U.S. in 2017 and had been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS), alleges poor conditions and harsh treatment during her detention.
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