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World news — August 1, 2026 - Page 40

World publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 40 of 148.

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  2. WorldPolicyRegulatorsPeaceMiddle EastIsrael

    U.S. and Israel Plan Strikes on Iran's Energy Infrastructure This Weekend

    According to multiple sources cited by CBS News, the U.S. and Israel are preparing to launch strikes on targets linked to Iran's energy infrastructure as early as this weekend. The potential campaign could target facilities including power plants and refineries. Iran has responded by updating its list of targets in case of such an attack.
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    Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Allied Relations

    Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited Kyrgyzstan, where he met with President Sadyr Japarov. The two leaders signed a historic agreement on allied relations, marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation. Mirziyoyev praised Kyrgyzstan's achievements and expressed pride in their progress, describing the relationship as effectively becoming allied. The two presidents also discussed economic and cultural ties, border issues, and signed several agreements in various fields.
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    Mahanadi Water Dispute: Odisha, Chhattisgarh Aim to Resolve Issue by Diwali

    Odisha and Chhattisgarh have agreed to resolve the long-standing Mahanadi water dispute through dialogue within the next three months. The Chief Ministers of both states, along with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to discuss the issue. The dispute centers around Odisha's allegation that upstream barrages and diversion structures constructed by Chhattisgarh have reduced downstream flows into the Hirakud reservoir, threatening agricultural irrigation, drinking water supply, and industrial operations across several districts. If resolved by Diwali, it would represent a major breakthrough in one of eastern India's most significant inter-state river disputes.
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    Negeri Sembilan State Election: 859,760 Eligible Voters Cast Ballots for 36 State Seats

    A total of 859,760 registered voters, including 7,391 postal voters, are eligible to vote in the Negeri Sembilan State Election (PRN) today. Voting began at 8 am simultaneously at 401 polling centers involving 1,668 channels and will close at 6 pm. The Election Commission (EC) targets a voter turnout rate of between 72 and 75 percent with results expected to be known as early as 10 pm while the final results will be obtained before midnight. A total of 36 state assembly seats are being contested in this PRN, involving 103 candidates. Pakatan Harapan (PH) dominates the competition with 36 candidates followed by Barisan Nasional (BN) (25), Bersatu (24) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) 11 candidates. Also contesting are Berjasa, ASLI and Parti Sosialis Malaysia each with one representative, as well as four independent candidates. In this PRN, a total of 22 DUN face three-cornered fights, 11 DUN with one-on-one contests, and two DUN each with four and five-cornered fights.
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    August Brings Multiple Price Hikes: Transportation, Schools, Gas, Water, and Prepayments

    August begins with a series of increases affecting various everyday expenses for Argentine households. Transportation fares, including buses, subways, and tolls, will increase by around 4% due to inflation plus additional percentage points. Private schools in Buenos Aires province will see fees rise by 8.1% in stages, with an initial 5.5% increase in August and an additional 2.5% in September. Rents will also see adjustments, with interannual increases of 31.52% to 36% depending on the contract date. Gas rates will be updated every two months under a new scheme called Daily Accumulated Difference (DDA), while water rates will increase by 3% in August. Prepaid health insurance companies have announced increases of up to 2.1% for August.
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    Military Rescues 451 Kidnapped Victims in July

    Nigerian military operations in July resulted in the rescue of 451 kidnapped victims across various states. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reported that 397 victims were rescued in July, while troops also rescued 14 victims in Edo State on the Lagos-Benin Expressway. Additionally, troops in Borno State foiled a Boko Haram abduction attempt and rescued 31 civilians. These successful operations highlight the military's ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and insecurity in the country.
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    Finland to Cut Key Internet Links with Russia by 2027

    Finland will stop maintaining power line towers that carry cross-border fiber cables to Russia from 2027, affecting up to 30% of bilateral internet channels. The move comes after Finland ended electricity trade with Russia in 2022, making the infrastructure purely costly to maintain. Russia is preparing alternative routes via Belarus and Baltic undersea cables, but the shift may raise latency and costs for users.
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    Spain, Morocco Collaborate to Repatriate Irregular Migrants

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Spain will continue cooperating with Moroccan authorities to swiftly repatriate irregular migrants who recently arrived in Ceuta. Both countries aim to complete these return procedures as soon as possible, with a significant number of migrants already having been returned. The EU supports this joint effort to control the situation.
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