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World news — August 13, 2026 - Page 4

World publications published on August 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 5.

119 publications

  1. WorldWeatherAstronomyPublic Health

    Solar Eclipse, Meteor Shower, and Planetary Alignment in One Day

    On August 12, a total or partial solar eclipse will occur, visible in parts of the world including Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, and Spain. This will be accompanied by the Perseid meteor shower, with up to 100 meteors per hour visible to the naked eye, and a planetary alignment involving six planets: Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The solar eclipse will be most visible in the evening, while the meteor shower will peak during the night.
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  3. WorldCeasefireTalksMiddle East

    Ukraine Hands Over Peace Proposals to U.S.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that his country has turned over proposals to American negotiators for a plan to end the war with Russia. Zelensky stated that the U.S. can help by strengthening Ukraine's defense and putting pressure on Russia. The proposals were handed over to the U.S. negotiators, and Zelensky emphasized that the U.S. should be more actively involved in the negotiations. However, no details about the proposals have been revealed.
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  4. WorldJudiciaryMiddle East

    Petition Calls for Mobilizing Childless Women in Ukraine

    A petition on the Ukrainian government's website proposes extending military conscription to working-age women without children, introducing equal mobilization rules for men and women. The initiative aims to distribute responsibilities more evenly during the war and increase Ukraine's mobilization resources. The petition needs 25,000 signatures within 92 days to be considered by the Cabinet of Ministers. Some officials and experts have criticized the proposal, calling it artificial and unlikely to be implemented.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    Heavy Rainfall and Landslides: 26 Dead, Billions in Damages

    The enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay have caused widespread destruction across the Philippines. As of August 13, 26 people have died, with 15 injured and four missing. The weather disturbances have affected over 646,000 families (2.2 million people), damaged 684 houses, and caused an estimated P3 billion (₱3 billion) in infrastructure and agricultural losses. Rescue operations continue in affected areas, particularly in Baguio City where landslides have buried homes and claimed lives.
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  10. WorldBillMiddle EastChina

    Putin's First Visit to Kuril Islands Sparks Japanese Protest

    Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kuril Islands for the first time, sparking a strong protest from Japan, which claims the islands as its own territory. Putin's visit to Iturup Island, the largest of the southern Kuril Islands, was met with a resolute protest from the Japanese Foreign Ministry, which reaffirmed its territorial rights to the islands. The visit comes amidst an ongoing territorial dispute between Russia and Japan, which has prevented the signing of a peace treaty following World War II.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    UNHCR Alarmed by Israeli Treatment of Palestinians Returning to Gaza

    The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory has expressed concern over increasing reports of Palestinians returning to the Gaza Strip being subjected to physical violence, threats, humiliating treatment, and intrusive searches by Israeli soldiers and other armed individuals acting under Israeli authority. The UNHCR has received widespread reports of the seizure of medicines, medical supplies, personal documents, academic certificates, money, and other personal belongings without any mechanism for their recovery. On a single day in July alone, 54 out of 92 returnees reported that some or all of their personal belongings had been seized, including medicines and assistive devices. Returnees have also described verbal abuse, intimidation, interrogation, and theft of their belongings' contents.
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  13. WorldMiddle East

    Berlin's Volksbühne Restricts Pool Access to Black Communities for Six Hours

    Volksbühne Berlin, a theater that received 300,000 euros in public funds, has set up a temporary swimming pool, the 'Volksbad', which is free and open to all. However, on Friday, August 14, from 12:00 to 18:00, the pool will be exclusively open for black communities. This decision has sparked controversy and criticism, with some calling it 'anti-white racism' and 'identity political nonsense'. The theater's intendant, Matthias Lilienthal, has defended the decision as an effort to empower black communities.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Transnistria Mandates Weekly Flag-Raising and Anthem Singing in Schools

    Starting September 1, educational institutions in the Transnistrian region will commence each week with the raising of the region's flag and singing of its anthem. The decision, signed by the so-called Ministry of Education in Tiraspol, aims to instill respect for state symbols and cultivate patriotism among students. The ceremony will involve students, teaching staff, and parents, with the flag raised by students with good academic or sports results.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Two New Playgrounds Open in Chișinău

    The General Directorate for Housing and Communal Services has equipped two new playgrounds in the Ciocana sector of Chișinău, on Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard 23 and 58. The playgrounds feature slides, swings, and merry-go-rounds, providing children with safe and comfortable outdoor recreation spaces. The DGLCA also mentioned ongoing rehabilitation and modernization of existing playgrounds. Additionally, a new playground has been set up in the 'Butoiaș' forest-park in the Buiucani sector, near Kindergarten No. 26, equipped with slides, swings, and play complexes.
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  18. WorldMiddle EastConflictCounterterrorism

    Russian Advancements in Eastern Ukraine

    Russian forces have captured Rai-Oleksandrivka, creating an unstable control zone and posing a threat to the western sector. They are also advancing towards Orikhuvatka and Mykolaivka. In the Velikoburluk direction, the enemy has made progress west of Ivashchyne, potentially threatening the northern flank. Russian troops are clearing pockets in the Druzhkovka direction, advancing in Chasov Yar, and making gains near Konstantinovka.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    Delhi Celebrates Independence Day with Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

    Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta led a Tiranga Yatra, encouraging residents to hoist the Indian flag at every home as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. The campaign aims to celebrate Independence Day with great love and enthusiasm, remembering freedom fighters and honouring them by waving the national flag. Residents are encouraged to take selfies with the flag and share their participation on social media.
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