Trump Supports Gaza Peace Council
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the newly formed Gaza Peace Council. The council's primary role is to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza.5 sourcesSee all sources
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World news — August 1, 2026 - Page 92
World publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 92 of 148.
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Farm2Future: Students Explore Food and Fibre Sector Careers
Students in the Farm2Future programme visited Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables as part of their exploration of careers across New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.2 sourcesSee all sourcesLitres Removes 'Durov's Code' Books
The largest Russian e-book and audiobook service, Litres, has removed two parts of the book 'Durov's Code' by Nikolai Kononov from sale. The books, dedicated to Pavel Durov, are also unavailable for subscription on LitRes and MyBook services. The decision was made in compliance with Russian legislation, following Rosfinmonitoring's inclusion of Pavel Durov in the list of terrorists and extremists.4 sourcesSee all sourcesTrump: Putin, Zelensky Want Peace Deal, But Must Compromise
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky both want to conclude a peace agreement, but neither leader wants to make concessions. Trump noted that both sides will have to compromise to reach a deal.3 sourcesSee all sourcesEU's Kaja Kallas Welcomes Hamas Disarmament Deal
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has positively assessed the agreement that provides for the disarmament of Palestinian militant group Hamas, but noted that the success of the deal depends on the full commitment of all parties.4 sourcesSee all sourcesPresident Zelensky Signs Free Trade Agreement with Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law on free trade with Turkey. The agreement will come into force after completion of necessary procedures in both countries.4 sourcesSee all sourcesRussian Embassy Seeks Comprehensive Investigation into Murder of Russians in Pattaya
The Embassy of Russia in Thailand has called for a thorough investigation into the murder of two Russian citizens in Pattaya. The victims were killed during an attempted robbery, with the suspects admitting to the crime. The motive was reportedly the theft of a motorcycle. The Russian Embassy has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and will continue to monitor the investigation.6 sourcesSee all sourcesFuel Price Increase Leads to Higher Inter-Regional Transport Fares
The National Agency for Road Transport (ANTA) has increased the maximum fare for regular passenger transport between regions in response to rising fuel prices. Effective July 31, carriers can charge up to 1.09 lei per kilometer for one passenger, a 3.8% increase from the previous fare of 1.05 lei/km/passenger. The new fare is based on the average cost of diesel fuel over the past seven days, which was 30.96 lei per liter. ANTA can review and adjust fares every seven days if there is a significant fluctuation in fuel prices.2 sourcesSee all sourcesEcuador Increases Public Transport Fares by 25% Nationwide
The National Transit Agency (ANT) of Ecuador has approved a 25% increase in public transport fares for intra and interprovincial travel, effective August 1. The decision follows a technical analysis conducted by ANT, considering factors such as fuel prices, maintenance costs, and spare parts. The fare adjustment aims to ensure the sustainability of the transport service and improve its quality. Authorities will carry out control operations to prevent overcharging and ensure users' rights during the transition to the new fare scheme. The increase is accompanied by commitments from transport operators to enhance service quality.11 sourcesSee all sourcesBody Count Rises to 57 in Ceuta Waters
The number of bodies recovered from the waters off Ceuta has risen to 57, according to El Pais. Most of these deaths occurred while attempting to swim around the El Tarajal breakwater.3 sourcesSee all sourcesCeuta Crisis Dominates Global Headlines
The 'chaos' and 'diplomatic crisis' in Ceuta are the dominant news stories worldwide, with major international media outlets focusing their coverage on the situation.2 sourcesSee all sourcesVučić Tours Southeastern Serbia
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić began a two-day tour of southeastern Serbia on Friday, starting with visits to Knjaževac and Svrljig. He visited a mobile clinic in the village of Vasilj and attended the 'Belmužijada' event in Svrljig. On Saturday, he will visit the village of Temska in the Pirot district.5 sourcesSee all sourcesCanada's Wonderland Welcomes Its Billionth Rider
Canada's Wonderland amusement park in Toronto has welcomed its billionth visitor. The milestone was reached on Monday, with the unidentified guest receiving a special prize package.2 sourcesSee all sourcesRussian Missile Explosion in Poland
A Russian Kh-101 cruise missile violated Polish airspace and exploded near Tarnawa-Kolonia in the Lublin region. Before this, Ukrainian forces had been intercepting missiles heading towards the Polish border, with a Ukrainian pilot pursuing the last one to the very edge of Ukrainian airspace.2 sourcesSee all sourcesIndia's Asmita Dey Wins First Ever Judo Gold in CWG
Asmita Dey made history by becoming India's first-ever Commonwealth Games judo champion. She defeated Canada's Heidi Quach in the women's 48kg final, securing a gold medal for India.4 sourcesSee all sources34 Dead in Pakistan Coal Mine Blast
An explosion caused by methane gas in a coal mine in southwestern Pakistan has resulted in the deaths of at least 34 miners. Ten others remain trapped underground. Rescue operations are ongoing, but hopes of finding survivors are fading.186 sourcesSee all sourcesEarthquake Recovery Delays Psychological Healing in Venezuela
In La Guaira, Venezuela, relatives of earthquake victims await the recovery of bodies, hindering psychological recovery. The search, now over a month old, has left families in precarious conditions, delaying the mourning process. Psychologists and humanitarian organizations provide support.12 sourcesSee all sourcesBrazil Introduces Alphanumeric CNPJ
The Federal Revenue of Brazil has announced the issuance of the first alphanumeric CNPJ, marked as 00.000.000/E08G-12. This change aims to increase the capacity for generating new registrations and prepare the registry for future demands. The new CNPJs may include letters and numbers, although numeric-only registrations will still be possible. Taxpayers' rights, obligations, and cadastral situations remain unchanged. However, companies and organizations using CNPJ in their processes must ensure their systems can handle alphanumeric codes.3 sourcesSee all sourcesBosphorus Ship Traffic Suspended
Ship traffic through the Bosphorus has been temporarily suspended in both directions.3 sourcesSee all sourcesSpain Deploys Military to Ceuta as Migrants Storm Border
Thousands of migrants from Morocco breached the border of Ceuta, a Spanish city on the African coast, on July 30th. Spain is deploying military and additional police forces to regain control. Morocco claims Ceuta as its territory, but Spain rejects these claims. This border is sensitive for Europe as migrants use it to enter the EU.5 sourcesSee all sourcesCentral Asian Countries Back Kyrgyzstan's Unified Tourist Visa Proposal
Kyrgyzstan proposed the introduction of a unified tourist visa for foreign visitors to Central Asian countries. This initiative was supported by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan during an informal consultative meeting of their leaders in Cholpon-Ata. President Sadyr Japarov expressed hope that all countries in the region would support this proposal.12 sourcesSee all sourcesTrump Uncertain About Allowing Ukraine to Produce Patriot Missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed caution about permitting Ukraine to manufacture advanced weapons like the Patriot missile system. He stated that providing such technology could potentially backfire, as those who receive it might turn against the U.S. in the future.2 sourcesSee all sourcesCanadian Waterpark Reopens After Electrical Incident
A Canadian waterpark that sent 12 children to the hospital due to electrical shock has begun phased reopening. The incident occurred when the children were on water slides. The park has since reopened the slides after ensuring safety measures are in place.3 sourcesSee all sourcesAmerican Oil Majors' Venezuela Investment Hopes Stall
Seven months after Maduro's removal, American oil majors like ExxonMobil and Chevron have yet to secure major investment deals in Venezuela. Negotiations have hit a wall due to disputes over access to attractive oil fields, fiscal terms, unresolved compensation claims, and political stability concerns. The Trump administration wants a quick boost in Venezuelan oil production but major producers remain cautious. Smaller private energy firms are gaining traction with preliminary agreements.18 sourcesSee all sources