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Senate Democrats wargame possible election disruption scenarios Politics
09.08.2026

Senate Democrats wargame possible election disruption scenarios

Senior Senate Democrats, including minority leader Chuck Schumer, have taken part in two election-disruption exercises this year as they prepare…

‘Green Rafah’ plan advances amid Gaza future dispute Middle East
09.08.2026

‘Green Rafah’ plan advances amid Gaza future dispute

Israel has quietly approved the start of infrastructure work in eastern Rafah for a project known as “Green Rafah,” according…

Why Israel’s 2026 election is facing integrity concerns Middle East
09.08.2026

Why Israel’s 2026 election is facing integrity concerns

Concerns about the integrity of Israel’s upcoming general election are growing ahead of the October 27 legislative vote, when voters…

US Pentagon demands faster munitions output amid Iran war Security
09.08.2026

US Pentagon demands faster munitions output amid Iran war

The Pentagon is pressing the United States defence industry to accelerate weapons production as the five-month-old war with Iran depletes…

Why Gaza’s children remain vulnerable as food emergency deepens Middle East
09.08.2026

Why Gaza’s children remain vulnerable as food emergency deepens

Children in Gaza are still suffering the effects of the famine that lasted from August to December 2025, while a…

Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai to face charges in Dublin Europe
09.08.2026

Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai to face charges in Dublin

The United Arab Emirates has extradited 49-year-old Daniel Kinahan to Ireland, where he is expected to appear before the Special…

How Indonesian meme creators turn political engagement into Facebook income Asia-Pacific
09.08.2026

How Indonesian meme creators turn political engagement into Facebook income

Indonesian creators, including a West Java woman identified under the changed name Adira, are posting political images and questions in…

What Netanyahu’s rejection means for Trump’s Gaza roadmap Middle East
09.08.2026

What Netanyahu’s rejection means for Trump’s Gaza roadmap

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected United States President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, saying Israeli forces will…

Iranian families struggle as food prices surge during wartime Middle East
09.08.2026

Iranian families struggle as food prices surge during wartime

Food inflation in Iran rose 128 percent year on year during Tir, the Iranian calendar month running from June 21…

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