Regulators news — September 12, 2026 - Page 2

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1. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

   Sep 12, 2026, 04:30 UTC

   

   Spain Grants Citizenship to Sahrawis Born Under Spanish Rule

   Spain's lower house has voted to grant Spanish citizenship to tens of thousands of people born in Western Sahara when Spain administered the territory. The bill, which still needs Senate approval, covers those born before 1977 and their descendants. The move is seen as a historic reparation by supporters, but it has strained relations with Morocco, which claims Western Sahara.

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2. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

   Sep 12, 2026, 03:29 UTC

   

   Jerusalem: Warnings of Escalation During Jewish Holidays

   The Ministry of Jerusalem has issued warnings about potential serious escalations in Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem during the upcoming Jewish holidays. Sheikh Kamal Al-Khatib has also expressed concern about calls to storm Al-Aqsa and build the 'Third Temple' on its ruins, indicating a possible religious conflict.

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3. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

   Sep 12, 2026, 02:48 UTC

   

   AfD Leader in Saxony-Anhalt Considers New Elections

   The leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, is seeking support from individual deputies to form a government. If he fails, he hopes that new elections will give the party an absolute majority. Siegmund is also conducting talks with several members of parliament despite rejections from other parties like CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left.

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4. PoliticsJudiciaryRegulatorsPeace

   Sep 12, 2026, 02:28 UTC

   

   U.S. House to Vote Next Week on Lindsey Graham's 'Hellish' Sanctions Bill Against Russia

   The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote next week on a bill imposing severe sanctions on Russia, authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The bill, which passed the Senate in August, allows President Trump to impose 100-percent tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas, as well as on the five countries most actively helping Russia evade its energy sanctions. China, India, and Turkey are among the main targets. The bill has faced resistance due to concerns about expanding Trump's tariff powers and increasing oil prices, but House leaders have decided to push it forward.

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5. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

   Sep 12, 2026, 02:06 UTC

   

   President Claudia Shein's Accountability Tour

   President Claudia Shein is conducting an 'accountability tour' across various cities in Mexico, including Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas; Boca del Rio, Veracruz; and Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. The tour focuses on themes of honesty and results, with live broadcasts and audits taking place in these locations.

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6. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

   Sep 12, 2026, 01:05 UTC

   

   Tucker Carlson Praises Moscow Over New York

   American journalist Tucker Carlson has expressed his preference for Moscow over New York, describing it as 'much, infinitely better' after visiting the Russian capital. Carlson revealed that he faced criticism in the U.S. for his positive remarks about Moscow.

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7. WorldBillRegulatorsLocal GovMiddle East

   Sep 12, 2026, 00:43 UTC

   

   Ecuador Frees 28 Sailors from US-Bombed Ships

   An Ecuadorian judge has released 28 crew members from two ships sunk by the US, finding no evidence linking them to drug trafficking. The vessels were suspected of being floating refueling stations for speedboats carrying drugs to North America, linked to criminal groups like Los Choneros and the Sinaloa Cartel.

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8. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

   Sep 12, 2026, 00:23 UTC

   

   Germany-Ukraine Partnership to Counter Hybrid Threats

   The German state of Baden-Württemberg will collaborate with Ukraine to counter hybrid threats from Russia. The partnership involves systematic exchange of data and practical experience in countering espionage, cybercrime, and drone attacks. Ukrainian special services will share operational information and methods, while German police will undergo training in Kyiv. The initiative comes in response to 165 suspected sabotage cases and 747 suspicious drone incidents in Germany this year.

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