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World news — August 5, 2026 - Page 4

World publications published on August 5, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 4.

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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Government and Regions to Define 50/50 Proposal's Course

    The national government and nine governorships will meet on August 5 in Sucre to discuss the 50/50 proposal, aiming to redistribute competencies, resources, and responsibilities between the central level and subnational entities. The meeting, led by President Rodrigo Paz, seeks to define a roadmap for progress towards a political and institutional agreement on the new decentralization scheme. Technical tables have reached preliminary agreements on four axes, including eliminating spending restrictions, reviewing public income distribution, addressing governorship debt, and reviewing the legal framework for autonomies.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    New Menteri Besar Sworn In; UMNO Leader Offers No Comment on EXCO Appointment

    Datuk Ismail Lasim was sworn in as the new Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan, with Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz presiding over the ceremony. UMNO Negeri Sembilan Chief Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, who was one of the candidates for the position, did not attend due to a late invitation. He later denied being disappointed about not being appointed, emphasizing the success of Barisan Nasional (BN) in regaining control of the state. Ismail announced that the state government is considering creating the position of Deputy Exco to strengthen administration, with EXCO positions to be filled by assemblymen from BN, PAS, and WAWASAN. Jalaluddin has been invited to join the EXCO but has not yet made a decision.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Colombia Buys Two KC-390 Millennium Aircraft from Embraer

    The Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) has signed a contract with Brazilian company Embraer to purchase two KC-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The deal, worth $366.4 million, includes mission equipment, training, and support. The aircraft will be used for humanitarian aid, disaster response, cargo and troop transport, parachute drop, and aerial refueling. Colombia becomes the second South American operator of the KC-390 after Brazil, joining other international customers such as Portugal, Hungary, and the Netherlands.
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  9. WorldRegulatorsCivil RightsMiddle East

    Laos Arrests 87 in Cross-Border Telecom Fraud Operations

    Laos' police have conducted large-scale operations against cross-border telecom fraud gangs, arresting a total of 87 suspects from eight countries. The raids, which took place in Vientiane and various provinces, resulted in the seizure of thousands of mobile phones, computers, and other communication devices. The suspects, including 69 Vietnamese, 4 Chinese, and others, were caught using networks and phones for fraudulent activities. Investigations are ongoing to identify masterminds and locate more suspects.
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  10. WorldMiddle East

    Madagascar Combats Telecom Fraud and Human Trafficking

    Madagascar's cabinet has established two special task forces to combat human trafficking and telecom fraud. These teams will strengthen the country's ability to fight cross-border crime networks until a new anti-human trafficking law is finalized. The current law does not recognize victims forced into online fraud, but a draft amendment aims to expand the legal definition of human trafficking to include such cases.
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  13. WorldAsia

    Bursa Malaysia Trading Updates

    Bursa Malaysia experienced mixed trading days, opening higher on some days and lower on others, driven by profit-taking activities, global market sentiment, and geopolitical uncertainties. The FBM KLCI index moved within the range of 1,720 to 1,740 points, supported by buying activity at lower prices and positive performance on Wall Street. Key stocks such as Maybank, Tenaga Nasional, and Public Bank saw fluctuations in their share prices.
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  15. WorldEarth

    Classes Suspended Due to Fuego Volcano Activity

    The eruptive activity of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala continues to increase, leading to the suspension of in-person classes in several municipalities. The Ministry of Education (Mineduc) maintains preventive measures to protect students and teaching staff while the volcano remains active and the risk of lahars increases due to rain. The suspension covers all sectors and protects thousands of people in the affected municipalities. Authorities urge the population to stay informed and follow official instructions, especially those who reside or travel within a radius of 10 kilometers of the volcano.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    Multiple Fires Reported in Kyiv After Attacks

    Explosions and subsequent fires have been reported across Kyiv, Ukraine's capital. Non-residential buildings, office buildings, residential buildings, and warehouses have been affected. The fires occurred in the Obolon, Desnyanskyi, and Kyiv-Sviatoshynskyi districts. The Ukrainian government and local officials have confirmed these incidents, which are believed to be a result of ongoing attacks by Russian forces.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Codelco Suspends Andes Norte Project at El Teniente Due to Seismic Risk

    Codelco, Chile's state-owned copper company, has temporarily suspended operations at the Andes Norte project of its El Teniente division due to a risk of deep seismicity. The preventive measure affects around 3,000 workers and follows technical analyses detecting seismic instability. Last year, an earthquake-induced landslide at the mine resulted in six worker fatalities.
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