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World news — August 1, 2026 - Page 23

World publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 23 of 148.

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  2. WorldSoutheast Asia

    President Erdoğan Announces Social Rental Housing Project in Istanbul

    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced the launch of the Social Rental Housing project in Istanbul, with an initial 15 thousand rental homes. The project aims to provide affordable housing and will start renting out homes in September. This initiative is part of the government's broader housing campaign, which has already renewed approximately 1 million independent units and transformed 377 thousand housing units in Istanbul. The Homeowner Turkey Project, which began by removing regulations, aims to add 100 thousand social housing units to the city.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastChinaTrade

    Bloomberg Delays Inclusion of Indian Bonds in Global Aggregate Index

    Bloomberg has postponed its decision to include Indian government bonds in its Global Aggregate Index, citing the need for further evaluation of operational and market infrastructure components. This delay may lead to a temporary increase in sovereign bond yields, disappointing investors who anticipated increased foreign capital inflow. Despite this setback, Indian bonds remain part of other emerging market debt indexes. Market experts remain optimistic about India's long-term prospects.
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    Poland Sends 35 Firefighters to Aid Spain's Wildfire Efforts

    A contingent of 35 Polish firefighters has departed from Krakow to assist Spanish services in combating extensive forest fires throughout August. They will operate in hard-to-reach areas without using fire trucks, providing relief to local teams in Toledo and Cuenca. This deployment is part of international solidarity and cooperation under the European Union's civil protection mechanism.
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  7. WorldRegulatorsGovernanceMiddle EastBudget

    Turkey's 'Development Road' Project: A $150 Billion Overland Route to Replace Hormuz Strait

    Turkey is planning a $150 billion 'Development Road' project to build an overland route connecting Iraq's Al Faw port to Turkey and Europe. The project, announced by Turkey's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Abdul Kadir Uraloğlu, includes railway and highway infrastructure, as well as energy transmission lines and communication networks. The goal is to start construction this year and secure funding. The 1,200-kilometer corridor aims to link Iraq's Grand Faw Port to Turkey via railways and highways, with onward connections to European markets. Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE are already involved in the project, which is planned to take three to five years.
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    Cuba Seizes Synthetic Drugs from US Hidden in Food

    Cuba's General Customs Administration has reported the seizure of a new shipment of synthetic cannabinoides, known as 'chemicals' in the country, which arrived by air from the United States hidden in a food box. The drug was discovered by customs officials using canine techniques. This is the second such seizure in less than two weeks, with a similar case reported on July 19. Cuban authorities maintain a 'zero tolerance' policy against narcotics and seized a total of 507 kilos of drugs in 2025.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastEarthWinter Sports

    Magal of Touba 2026: 16 Accidents, 44 Injured Before Religious Event

    In the 48 hours leading up to the Grand Magal of Touba 2026, 16 traffic accidents have occurred, resulting in 44 injuries. Seven accidents happened on the Ila Touba motorway, six on National Route 3 (RN3), and three on other roads. Authorities have deployed 3,073 gendarmes and reinforced speed controls after a driver was caught traveling at 230 km/h.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastBudgetEarth

    Romania's First Post-1989 Nighttime Street Lighting Restrictions in Iași

    In Romania, the city of Iași is implementing nighttime street lighting restrictions for the first time since 1989 to save electricity amidst an energy crisis. This measure comes due to severe drought-induced low water levels in the Danube, which forced the shutdown of both reactors at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. The city will reduce street lighting while keeping hospitals, underground crossings, central squares, and major pedestrian zones fully lit. Police patrols will increase to ensure safety, and the municipality estimates savings of around 10 megawatt-hours each night.
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  15. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Lula Vows Far-Right Won't Govern Brazil Again While He Lives

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has asserted that the far-right will not govern his country again while he lives. Speaking at a campaign event, Lula challenged international leaders like Donald Trump and Javier Milei to help the opposition if they want, but stated that he only needs the support of the Brazilian people to maintain democracy. Lula also emphasized the need for candidates for the Senate in the 2026 elections as 'half' of the upper house is 'rotten'.
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  24. WorldLawJudiciaryMiddle EastChina

    China Boosts Military Use of AI and Drones

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has directed the military to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and unmanned technologies. By 2027, China aims to create a modern, cutting-edge armed force with enhanced combat readiness. This includes developing network information systems, improving combat capabilities integration, and strengthening cooperation between military and civilian industries. China is also learning from Russia's combat experience and acquiring advanced military technologies.
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