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War news — August 29, 2026

Publications tagged with War published on August 29, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

10 publications

  4. SportsSanctionsWarMiddle East

    Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Drone Attack, Plans Sanctions

    Germany is set to officially accuse Russia of attempting a drone attack at Leipzig Airport and announce new sanctions. The incident, which involved a drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane, has been linked to Russia by German security services. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to make an announcement early next week, possibly on Tuesday. The planned measures include direct sanctions against Russian structures and a strengthening of arms supplies to Ukraine. The incident has raised concerns about hybrid warfare and comes amid deteriorating relations between Germany and Russia.
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  6. PoliticsJudiciaryWarMiddle East

    Trump Administration Considers Nuclear Strike on Iran

    Former National Security Advisor Joe Kent and Tehran University professor Foad Izadi suggest that the Trump administration is contemplating the use of nuclear weapons against Iran. Kent argues that Trump's determination to 'crush' Iran leaves nuclear weapons as the only option, given his reluctance to commit US troops to a ground invasion. Izadi warns that Trump's history of high-risk decisions and threats of widespread damage make the possibility of a nuclear strike non-negligible.
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  8. PoliticsBillWarMiddle East

    Six Months of US-Israel Conflict with Iran: Regional Power Shift

    After six months of conflict, the US and Israel have failed to eliminate Iran from the game or change its regime. Instead, Iran has become stronger, with its support for terrorist groups in Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq increasing. The conflict has also exposed US weakness and led to a shift in regional alliances. Meanwhile, Israel's operations have opened up additional fronts and increased violence in the West Bank.
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  10. WorldWarMiddle EastSci Policy

    Kazakhstan Marks International Day against Nuclear Tests, Reiterates Commitment to Peace

    Kazakhstan commemorated the International Day of Action against Nuclear Tests, initiated by the country and adopted by the UN General Assembly. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reminded that 35 years ago, Kazakhstan closed the Semipalatinsk nuclear polygon, causing decades of suffering to its people and environmental damage. Voluntarily renouncing its nuclear arsenal, Kazakhstan chose peace, security, and sustainable development. The country advocates for nuclear disarmament, supports the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, and promotes nuclear energy for peaceful purposes only. Large-scale reforms aim to build a Just, Prosperous, and Clean Kazakhstan.
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