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Volodymyr Zelenskyy forced to rule out elections as he faces an enemy from within Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy forced to rule out elections as he faces an enemy from within

in brief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has knocked back calls for an election in wartime, saying it's too dangerous. The calls have come from a former ally of Zelenskyy, amid speculation he would challenge for the presidency. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to…
bubmag
August 23, 2026
West PH Sea: NSC urged to step up efforts vs. Chinese propaganda Propaganda

West PH Sea: NSC urged to step up efforts vs. Chinese propaganda

MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other relevant government agencies were urged to strengthen efforts to combat Chinese propaganda that spreads misinformation online regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS). House impeachment adviser and prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace Barbers made the pronouncement in reference to a specific…
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August 23, 2026
Zelenskyy warns elections during Russia war could ‘destroy the country’ Volodymyr Zelensky

Zelenskyy warns elections during Russia war could ‘destroy the country’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that holding elections during the war with Russia could divide the country and threaten its future. His comments came after former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a new presidential election following his dismissal last month. “I believe that if we want to destroy…
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August 23, 2026
US envoy walks back his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump’s position Syria

US envoy walks back his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump’s position

Tom Barrack had said Israel ‘still’ occupies the territory but on Sunday said that was a description of the Golan Heights’ historical status Published: 3:44am, 24 Aug 2026 The US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey on Sunday walked back his comments from two days ago that Israel…
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August 23, 2026
Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov Ukraine

Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he believes actions taken by dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time. Zelensky also alluded to problematic decisions over defence spending and said inaccurate…
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August 23, 2026
‘Appalling’: Mark Ruffalo denies antisemitism charge from Paramount Skydance over merger criticism Jerusalem Controversy

‘Appalling’: Mark Ruffalo denies antisemitism charge from Paramount Skydance over merger criticism

Mark Ruffalo is pushing back against Paramount Skydance after the media giant characterized his anti-merger comments as antisemitic. Ruffalo called the accusation “appalling and fundamentally dishonest.” “Criticizing the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract, or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticizing…
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August 23, 2026
Former French, UK ambassadors call for Israel sanctions over ‘ethnic cleansing’ Jerusalem Controversy

Former French, UK ambassadors call for Israel sanctions over ‘ethnic cleansing’

"The world no longer sees Israel as a genuine democracy – there is nothing democratic about depriving others of their rights and land," an open letter from the ambassadors read. Follow us on Google Israeli settlement structures being installed near the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh, in the West Bank,…
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August 23, 2026