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World news — August 18, 2026 - Page 4

World publications published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 6.

123 publications

  4. WorldMiddle East

    Spain to Provide 1,500 Temporary Shelters for Migrants in Ceuta

    Spain plans to create 1,500 temporary migrant reception centers in Ceuta to accommodate migrants who entered the autonomous city irregularly on July 30 and 31. The Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz, announced the new devices will be deployed in four locations, with the collaboration between institutions being fundamental to recover normality in Ceuta as soon as possible.
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    Poland's Stance on Sending Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

    Mariusz Blaszczak, Poland's former defense minister and current vice-chairman of the Law and Justice party, has spoken out against sending American Patriot missiles to Ukraine. He argued that Poland needs these missiles for its own defense system, describing them as a 'scarce commodity'. Blaszczak also criticized the idea of creating a 'European legion' for security, stating that 'the Polish army should be the basis for the security of our homeland'. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Defense Cezary Tomczyk confirmed that Poland has not made a decision on transferring Patriot missiles to Ukraine, and any such agreement would be secret if signed.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Iran's Control Over Strait of Hormuz

    Iran's military leaders, including the Commander of the Revolutionary Guard Navy and the Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, have asserted Iran's complete control over the Strait of Hormuz. They emphasized that this control serves as an exceptional deterrent power and is a significant achievement for Iran's defensive capabilities. The leaders also mentioned that Iran has overcome challenges and become stronger despite enemy efforts to destroy it and control its oil resources.
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  14. WorldMiddle East

    Pesticides Blamed for Mass Bee Deaths in Krasnoyarsk Region

    Millions of bees have died in the Krasnoyarsk region due to pesticides used in field treatment. The Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, found residual amounts of pesticide with the active ingredient pirimifos-methyl in wheat and barley crops, and pesticides with active ingredients tebuconazole and thiamethoxam in soil samples from pea crops. The use of these substances was not properly disclosed, violating federal beekeeping laws. Beekeepers suffered damages estimated at several million rubles.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Ceuta's President Threatens Legal Action Over Immigration Crisis

    The president of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, has threatened to take legal action against the Spanish government if it fails to resolve the immigration crisis in the autonomous city within 30 days. The PP has criticized the government's handling of the situation, describing it as 'negligence' and 'irresponsibility'. The government, however, has appealed for collaboration between administrations and accused the PP of creating tension.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Houthi Escalation: Attacks from Bab al-Mandab to Saudi Heartland

    Houthi forces have escalated their attacks on Yemeni government-held areas, targeting Saudi military ships near Bab al-Mandab, bombarding oil-rich Marib and Hadramaut regions, and striking Saudi Aramco facilities. The Houthis have also continued their blockade of the Red Sea, halting Saudi oil exports. The militia's deputy information minister cited 'siege for siege' and 'escalation for escalation' as their strategy, responding to a July 13 Saudi airstrike in Sanaa.
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  19. WorldBillMiddle East

    Poland Ends Visa-Free Entry for Georgians, Colombians, and Venezuelans

    Poland has ended its visa-free policy for citizens of Georgia, Colombia, and Venezuela, effective August 15, 2026. The decision, announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, requires these nationals to obtain visas for entry into Poland. The government attributes this move to combating illegal migration and the 'gray zone' economy. Experts, however, express skepticism about the new rules.
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  23. WorldAfricaMiddle East

    Six-Vehicle Crash in Antalya Injures 17, Including Tourists

    A chain reaction traffic accident involving six vehicles, including three tour buses, occurred in Manavgat district of Antalya. The accident resulted in 17 injuries, including foreign tourists from Hungary and Ukraine. The Ukrainian tourist woman in the tour bus that rear-ended the cars waiting at the red light claimed that the driver was asleep. Rescue teams, ambulances, and authorities were dispatched to the scene. None of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.
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