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World news — August 11, 2026 - Page 5

World publications published on August 11, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 6.

121 publications

  1. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    Malaysia and Singapore Jointly Dismantle International Kidnapping Syndicate

    Malaysian and Singaporean police collaborated to dismantle an international kidnapping syndicate that targeted foreigners. A shootout during a raid in Alor Setar, Kedah resulted in the deaths of two foreign suspects. Police rescued a Singaporean man and a Chinese woman who were held captive and blindfolded. Six suspects, including five Chinese nationals and one Malaysian, were arrested. The syndicate is believed to be involved in at least two other kidnapping cases in Kuala Lumpur.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastWeatherPublic Health

    Heavy Snowfall Closes Mountain Passes in Eastern Cape, Stranding Motorists

    Heavy snowfall has led to the closure of several mountain passes in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, stranding motorists. The affected passes include Barkly Pass, Penhoek Pass, Boesmanshoek Pass, Lootsberg Pass, and Wapadsberg Pass. Emergency personnel are working to assist those trapped by the snow. Motorists are urged to avoid these routes and check road conditions before traveling.
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  4. WorldEarthFlood

    Over a Million Evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin Hits China

    Typhoon Dolphin has caused over a million people to be evacuated in eastern China, including Shanghai, due to heavy rainfall and flooding. The storm, with wind speeds reaching 42 m/s, has caused roads and courtyards to flood, with some residents trapped in their homes. Shanghai received record-breaking rainfall of up to 400 mm in a day. Evacuations and travel disruptions have been reported across the region.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Almaty Reports Over 2000 Traffic Violations in 24 Hours

    Almaty's prosecutor's office reported over 2000 traffic violations in the past 24 hours, including hundreds of serious offenses posing high risk to road users. Violations included driving under the influence (10-13 cases), driving without a license (1 case), using fake license plates (2 cases), dangerous maneuvers ('shashki') (59-69 cases), not wearing seatbelts (69-135 cases), driving onto the opposite lane (8-12 cases), and using mobile phones while driving (29-92 cases). 16-48 vehicles were impounded.
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  9. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    Lebanon Prepares for Iraqi Oil Transit

    Lebanon's government is taking steps to facilitate the storage and re-export of Iraqi crude oil and products passing through the country. This includes rehabilitating tanker routes, improving border crossings, enhancing security measures at storage facilities, and preparing logistics and infrastructure. The aim is to revive the Kirkuk-Tripoli pipeline and serve as an initial storage and re-export hub for Iraqi crude and petroleum products.
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  11. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaWeather

    Venezuela Expresses Solidarity with Colombia After Earthquake

    The Government of Venezuela has expressed its solidarity with Colombia following a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the neighboring country. The Venezuelan Government offered to send a rescue team to support assistance efforts. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, on behalf of its people and authorities, extended its deepest solidarity and brotherhood to the people and Government of Colombia. The Bishops' Conference of Venezuela also expressed its solidarity with Colombia after the earthquake.
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  14. WorldEarth

    Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Delhi-NCR

    Delhi-NCR is expected to receive scattered moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms today. The brief but intense spells could disrupt travel, though the rain threat is expected to ease after evening. The Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for many states from north to south and east to west on 11 August. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
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  15. WorldMiddle East

    Massive Gathering of Devotees for Jalabhishek on Sawan Monday

    Across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at various Shiva temples on the second Monday of Sawan (Shravan) to perform Jalabhishek, a ritual where water is poured over the Shivling. The temples echoed with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bam Bam Bhole' as devotees sought blessings, prosperity, and fulfillment of their wishes. Police and administration maintained strict security and crowd management at these events.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    Ringgit's Performance Amid US Economic Indicators and Geopolitical Tensions

    The ringgit traded within a narrow range against the US dollar, influenced by US economic indicators such as non-farm payroll data and the US Dollar Index. Weak US jobs data and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacted the ringgit's performance. The local currency also reacted to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and expectations. Against other major currencies and regional counterparts, the ringgit experienced mixed movements.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Mexico Offers Support After Colombia Earthquake

    Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum offered support to Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the country on Monday, causing significant damage and injuries. The earthquake was felt in several cities, including Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín. Mexican authorities are monitoring the situation through their embassy and the Colombian ambassador in Mexico. The Mexican government is ready to provide support if requested by Colombian authorities. The earthquake occurred in the department of Chocó, with its epicenter in San José del Palmar. Material damage has been reported in various cities, and the Mexican Embassy in Colombia has provided an emergency phone number for Mexican nationals who require consular assistance.
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  21. WorldMiddle EastEarthClimate

    Hungary Restarts Paks Nuclear Power Plant as Danube Water Levels Rise

    Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, which provides nearly half of the country's electricity, has begun restarting operations after water levels in the Danube River rose. The plant was forced to scale back output due to historically low water levels, which limited its cooling capacity. Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the restart of the second reactor on Monday, with the first reactor having already resumed operations earlier. The plant had been operating at only about 10% capacity with just one of its eight turbines running. The recent rise in the Danube's level has provided some relief to the power grid.
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  22. WorldAsia

    Thailand Enforces Multi-Factor Authentication to Combat Data Leak Crisis

    Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has revealed a data leak crisis involving over 2.21 billion account information, with approximately 600 million new leaks in the past year. To tackle this issue, the Thai government plans to enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for government agencies and important systems. They also urge all institutions and individuals to change their passwords immediately. The Thai Personal Data Protection Act requires data controllers to report leaks within 72 hours.
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  24. WorldAfrica

    18-Year-Old Nathan Thomas Becomes Youngest Male Professor

    Nathan Thomas, an 18-year-old from Florida, has broken the world record by becoming the youngest male professor ever. He surpassed the previous record holder, Colin Maclaurin, who became a professor at 19 in the 18th century. Thomas began teaching lectures at Miami Dade College at the age of 18 years and 346 days. He also displaced Aalia Sabur, who had held the title for 18 years. Thomas' academic journey is remarkable; he was studying high school and college simultaneously at 10, graduated at 14, and earned a master's degree in electronic engineering by 20. He plans to work in patent law after pursuing legal education.
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