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World news — August 1, 2026 - Page 140

World publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 140 of 148.

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  5. WorldAsia

    Argentina Renews Peso Debt, Secures Additional US$309 Million

    In a key tender, the Argentine government renewed its peso debt and obtained an additional US$309 million. The Treasury achieved a rollover of 144.5% by debuting a new dual bond that combines currency coverage and interest rate. The additional amount was achieved with the reopening of the Bonar 2029. The maturity of the Treasury's debt was extended by almost a year, with maturities extended to 2028.
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  13. WorldMiddle East

    Japan to Temporarily Reduce Consumption Tax on Food to 1%

    Prime Minister Suga has announced plans to temporarily reduce the consumption tax on food products to 1% for two years starting from April next year. This move aims to ease the burden of rising food prices on low and middle-income earners. The reduction will be effective from next April and is expected to last for two years. The government plans to provide subsidies to low and middle-income households to achieve a 'substantially zero tax rate'. This is the first time that the consumption tax rate has been lowered since it was introduced in Japan in 1989.
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  14. WorldEuropeUkraine

    Explosions Rock Ukraine's Capital and Multiple Cities

    A series of powerful explosions have shaken Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with reports of strikes on military facilities and defense enterprises. Heavy rocket strikes have caused damage and fires in Kyiv, including at a market near the Pecherska metro station. Explosions were also reported in several other cities across Ukraine, including Poltava, Kryvyi Rih, Kharkiv, Sumy, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Vinnytsia, and Odesa.
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    Russia's Influence Operations in Estonia

    Russia appears to have initiated an influence operation targeting Estonia's Narva, mirroring tactics previously employed in Ukraine. Estonia is now considered the frontline of Russia's influence operations in Europe, according to Maksym Beznosiuk, a strategic policy and security expert at the Globsec think tank. Beznosiuk warns that Russia may attempt a provocation against a small Baltic state to test NATO's resolve, following similar actions in Romania and Poland.
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  19. WorldPublic HealthClimateLabor Policy

    Constitutional Democratic Party's Response to 2022 Kumamoto Earthquake

    The Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) has expressed its deepest sympathies to those affected by the 2022 Kumamoto Earthquake. The party has established a task force and appointed Kazuya Sawamura as its head to coordinate disaster response efforts. CDP is working with local organizations to ensure safety, provide rescue and medical care, and prevent health issues among evacuees. The party has also appointed a representative for Kumamoto Prefecture and plans to conduct fund-raising activities from July 29 to August 12, including a simultaneous activity at the 'National Koomin Meeting'.
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  20. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    European Companies to Meet Malaysian Minister for FTA Talks

    Leaders of nearly 30 European companies will visit Kuala Lumpur next week (Aug 4-6) to meet with Malaysian Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, and other senior officials. The visit aims to strengthen trade and investment relations, with negotiations for the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) expected to be completed by 2027. European companies are interested in exploring investment opportunities in sectors like AI, digital economy, advanced manufacturing, health, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure.
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