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Regulators news — August 1, 2026 - Page 8

Publications tagged with Regulators published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 8 of 47.

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  5. WorldRegulatorsGovernanceMiddle EastBudget

    Turkey's 'Development Road' Project: A $150 Billion Overland Route to Replace Hormuz Strait

    Turkey is planning a $150 billion 'Development Road' project to build an overland route connecting Iraq's Al Faw port to Turkey and Europe. The project, announced by Turkey's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Abdul Kadir Uraloğlu, includes railway and highway infrastructure, as well as energy transmission lines and communication networks. The goal is to start construction this year and secure funding. The 1,200-kilometer corridor aims to link Iraq's Grand Faw Port to Turkey via railways and highways, with onward connections to European markets. Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE are already involved in the project, which is planned to take three to five years.
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    US Rapidly Advancing Towards Regional War

    The United States is rapidly moving towards igniting a regional comprehensive war as part of a dangerous strategy aimed at expansion and imposing illegal dominance throughout the region. America is exploiting the resources of Muslim countries to strengthen its army and the Zionist regime's war machine. Iran and its allies have proven that the balance of power in the region has shifted, and any country that supports America will face severe consequences.
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    Cuba Seizes Synthetic Drugs from US Hidden in Food

    Cuba's General Customs Administration has reported the seizure of a new shipment of synthetic cannabinoides, known as 'chemicals' in the country, which arrived by air from the United States hidden in a food box. The drug was discovered by customs officials using canine techniques. This is the second such seizure in less than two weeks, with a similar case reported on July 19. Cuban authorities maintain a 'zero tolerance' policy against narcotics and seized a total of 507 kilos of drugs in 2025.
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    PSTU Launches Hertz Dias' Presidential Bid

    The Unified Socialist Workers' Party (PSTU) has officially launched Hertz Dias' candidacy for the presidency of Brazil. Hertz Dias, a public school teacher from Maranhão and rapper, presents himself as a socialist and class-independent alternative. Vanessa Portugal, also a public school teacher, was chosen as his vice-presidential candidate. The convention also defined other candidates for state and federal positions.
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    Lula Vows Far-Right Won't Govern Brazil Again While He Lives

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has asserted that the far-right will not govern his country again while he lives. Speaking at a campaign event, Lula challenged international leaders like Donald Trump and Javier Milei to help the opposition if they want, but stated that he only needs the support of the Brazilian people to maintain democracy. Lula also emphasized the need for candidates for the Senate in the 2026 elections as 'half' of the upper house is 'rotten'.
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    Nikolić Condemns Midnight Debate on Law on Arms as Greatest Parliamentary Scandal

    Andrija Nikolić, head of the DPS parliamentary club, criticized the decision to hold a debate on the Law on Arms at midnight, calling it a serious example of political and institutional irresponsibility. He argued that the law, which affects gun owners and hunters, should not be passed without adequate public debate and dialogue with those directly affected. Nikolić stated that the DPS will not participate in the debate or propose discussants. He also mentioned the tragedies in Cetinje and the expectations of the families of the victims for a serious response from the state.
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    Ukraine Considers Criminal Case Against Lukashenko

    The office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked the office of the general prosecutor to consider opening a criminal case against Alexander Lukashenko. The initiative was submitted by representatives of the Belarusian opposition - 'Forum of Democratic Forces', who proposed that Kyiv give a legal assessment of Lukashenko's role in Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The Office of the Prosecutor General has received the request and is currently reviewing it.
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    Croatia Joins EU Calls for Border Protection

    Croatia has joined a group of 22 EU member states in calling for a coordinated response from EU institutions to protect the Union's external borders. The move comes in the wake of a migrant crisis in Ceuta, where around 60,000 migrants illegally entered the Spanish autonomous city, resulting in the death of 57 migrants. Those who reached Ceuta were without food, water, and other necessities.
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    IDF Closes Probe into Brutal 2023 Abuse of Palestinians

    The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has closed its investigation into a brutal 2023 abuse case involving West Bank Palestinians, despite international outrage and evidence of severe violence, including sexual assault, beating, looting, and cigarette burns. The case was closed due to insufficient evidence to indict specific soldiers, although several troops were dismissed.
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    George Santos Settles CFTC Probe Over Kalshi Bets

    Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over wagers he placed on the State of the Union earlier this year on Kalshi. Santos placed bets on whether he would attend President Trump's address in February, while also posting on social media about his attendance plans. The CFTC alleges that Santos manipulated the market by placing trades predicting he would not attend, while publicly indicating he planned to do so. As part of the settlement, Santos is temporarily banned from trading on Kalshi for three years.
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