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World news — August 1, 2026 - Page 74

World publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 74 of 148.

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  2. WorldMiddle East

    Petro-Perú Halts Talara Refinery Due to Crude Oil Shortage

    Petro-Perú, Peru's state-owned oil company, has temporarily halted operations at the Talara refinery due to a lack of crude oil. The shutdown, which began on July 28, is attributed to the company's current liquidity issues and the temporary closure of port facilities in Talara Bay due to abnormal waves. The refinery has exhausted its oil reserves, and operations are expected to resume on August 5, pending improved maritime conditions. Petro-Perú assures sufficient fuel inventories to meet client demands. The United Union of Oil, Energy, Derivatives and Related Workers of Grau Region (SUTPEDARG) blames ProInversión for the lack of liquidity at Petro-Perú due to its 'inaction' in releasing promised financial resources.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    Iran Warns of Wider Strait Closures Amid US Escalation

    Mohammad-Baqer Zolqadr, an advisor to Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has stated that the continuation of the US maritime siege and escalation will strengthen the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and potentially lead to the closure of other strategic straits. Mohammad Bagher Asgari, another official from the council, echoed these sentiments, warning that the global economy, energy market, and American voters may face consequences if the situation escalates further.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastBudgetPublic Health

    IMF Chief Praises Argentina's Economic Stability, Urges Continuity

    Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Argentina and commended the country's economic achievements under President Javier Milei's administration. She highlighted the stabilization of the economy, with two consecutive years of primary fiscal surpluses, reduced inflation, and decreased poverty. Georgieva also praised the development of Vaca Muerta, a significant unconventional hydrocarbons formation, and encouraged Argentina to maintain its course and extend growth opportunities to the entire economy.
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    White House Blames Wuhan Lab Leak for Covid-19 Origin

    The White House has officially identified a laboratory leak in Wuhan as the origin of Covid-19, based on two key biological characteristics of the virus and the absence of an intermediate animal host or laboratory progenitor virus. The White House report also criticizes the World Health Organization for initially relying on Chinese data and not disclosing the continued international flights from Wuhan during the lockdown. The report exposes the economic benefits China gained from the pandemic, with a 153% increase in medical supply exports in 2020.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastLaborCorp Gov

    Colombia's Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.0% in June

    The unemployment rate in Colombia decreased to 8.0% in June 2026, a 0.5 percentage point drop from the same period in 2025. This marks the lowest unemployment rate since November 2025. The job creation was led by the accommodation, construction, and transportation sectors. The employment rate increased to 59.4%, while the informal employment rate remained at 55.1%. The male unemployment rate was 6.6%, and for women, it was 9.9%.
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  19. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaChina

    Zelensky Asks Trump to Allow Starlink Use on Russian Territory

    Ukrainian President Zelensky requested U.S. President Trump to permit the use of the Starlink system on Russian territory to destroy ballistic missile launchers. Zelensky believes Trump can quickly resolve this issue with SpaceX owner Elon Musk. Currently, the Ukrainian military can only use Starlink on its own territory, including Crimea and other Russian-occupied regions. Musk has restricted Starlink's use in Russia. Trump promised to consider Zelensky's request but did not give a specific answer.
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    Spain Mobilizes Army in Ceuta After Mass Migrant Arrival

    Spain has deployed its army to Ceuta after an estimated 49,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave from Morocco in just one day, overwhelming local services and triggering an urgent border security response. The massive arrival of migrants, which included thousands swimming across the border, has led to a humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, with the city's accommodation capacity pushed to its limits. The Spanish government has mobilized all available resources, including military units, police officers, divers, drones, and boats, to tackle the situation. The Moroccan government has been accused of deliberately facilitating the migrant surge by unloading trucks of military-aged men near the border.
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