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World news — August 18, 2026 - Page 5

World publications published on August 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 6.

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  2. WorldMiddle East

    Forest Visit Restrictions in Belarus

    Restrictions on visiting forests are currently in place throughout Belarus. During these restrictions, entering the forest for walks or to pick mushrooms or berries is allowed. However, driving a car or other vehicle onto the forest territory is prohibited, as is lighting fires. The ban means that visiting forest areas for any purpose, including walks and outdoor recreation, is categorically forbidden. Vehicle entry is also prohibited, with the exception of vehicles belonging to forestry institutions and control organs.
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  3. WorldEarth

    Moscow to Experience Variable Cloudiness and Short Rain Showers with Temperatures Up to 26°C

    Moscow and the Moscow region are expected to have variable cloudiness with brief rain showers over the next few days. Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 26°C. The weather for the entire week will be determined by an Atlantic cyclone and its atmospheric fronts, with rain expected in the first half of the week. Nighttime temperatures will fluctuate between 10°C to 17°C.
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    Russia Boosts Fish Exports to EU

    Russia significantly increased its fish supplies to the EU in June, with exports reaching 74.9 million euros, a 1.7 times increase from May and the highest since November 2024. The largest recipients were Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, and Denmark. This growth comes despite persistent external restrictions and is part of a broader trend of increasing Russian fish exports, which grew by 28% by mid-July.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Two British Women Allege Rape by Same Man on Zante Holiday

    Greek authorities are investigating allegations made by two 18-year-old British tourists who claim they were raped by the same man while on holiday in Zante. The women reported the incident to local police and went to the hospital for medical examination and care. One of the women's mothers traveled to Greece and confronted the alleged perpetrator, leading to police intervention. The investigation is ongoing.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Heavy Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected Across Turkey

    Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in various regions of Turkey according to multiple meteorology reports. Affected areas include the Eastern Black Sea, Eastern Anatolia, Aegean, and Mediterranean regions. Strong winds are also forecasted, particularly in the southeastern part of Eastern Anatolia. Citizens are advised to be cautious due to potential flooding and transportation disruptions.
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  8. WorldMiddle East

    Pakistan's Budget Transparency Jumps 50% in Two Years

    Pakistan's budget transparency score rose by 50 percent in the latest Open Budget Survey, reaching 45/100 and matching the global average. This improvement is broad-based and concentrated in areas identified for improvement in the previous survey. The International Budget Partnership (IBP) recognizes Pakistan's progress in timely reporting and comprehensive information disclosure. Budget transparency strengthens accountability, institutional credibility, and public trust.
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  10. WorldMiddle East

    Mobile Subscriber Numbers Exceed 218 Million in Turkey

    Turkey's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, announced that the number of mobile subscribers has reached 86 million, with a penetration rate of 100.3%. This quarter saw 3.5 million number transfers, bringing the total to 218 million 239 thousand 274. The minister attributed this growth to competition among operators offering better services at affordable prices.
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  11. WorldAsia

    Thailand's Q2 GDP Growth Slows to 1.9%

    Thailand's economy expanded by 1.9% year-on-year in Q2 2026, down from 2.8% in Q1, with GDP contracting by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter. Exports rose by 17.6% to US$99.08 billion, while imports surged by 42.3% to $111.16 billion, resulting in a $12.1-billion trade deficit. International tourist arrivals fell by 4.4% to 6.56 million, although total tourism receipts increased by 6.3% to 663 billion baht. The National Economic and Social Development Council expects full-year growth of 2.0–2.5%, with a midpoint of 2.2%.
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  14. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Elections to Regional Parliaments: Registration Completed

    The registration of candidates for the regional parliaments in Russia has concluded. The most competitive races are expected in Karelia and Krasnoyarsk Krai, while Chukotka and Chechnya will have fewer options. Nine out of eleven participating parties successfully registered all their lists, with 'Yabloko' and 'Rodina' being the exceptions. Political scientist Konstantin Kalachev predicts potential surprises in Chuvashia, Amur, Lipetsk, Orenburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and Karelia.
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    Escape from Electric Fraud Park in Myanmar; KNU Rescues 23 People

    Over 30 people held captive in a 4-story building used for electric fraud in the Three Pagodas area of the Myanmar-Thai border in Karen State managed to escape by knocking out security guards and taking their keys. The pursuers, armed with electric batons and including DKBA personnel, caught up with some escapees, leaving them injured. A man and a woman were recaptured near a temple. The escapees sought refuge at a KNU checkpoint, and the pursuers retreated. KNU successfully rescued 23 escapees, including two Europeans and several Myanmar women, mostly aged between 20 and 30. The Wa Electric Fraud Group moved to this area after the '1027 Operation' and colluded with local armed groups like DKBA. The park is believed to be controlled by a senior officer of DKBA's 2nd Tactical Command. The U.S. and EU have previously imposed sanctions on DKBA and several high-ranking electric fraud figures. The park's security has been beefed up, and entry and exit are now strictly controlled.
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  17. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing Visits Russia for Talks with Putin

    Myanmar's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, traveled to Russia on August 17 for talks with President Vladimir Putin. The visit aims to deepen strategic ties between the two countries. During the official visit, the leaders will discuss prospects for bilateral cooperation in various fields, including trade-economic, military-technical, and humanitarian areas. They will also address current issues on the international and regional agenda.
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    Earthquake Aftermath in Colombia: Families Live in Tents, Hospitals Struggle

    After a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia, families in Cali live in improvised shelters due to damaged homes. The city's hospital is overwhelmed, with 70% of its facilities unusable. Residents in smaller towns like Roldanillo and Toro face similar challenges, with many shops destroyed and people without jobs. The government has declared an economic emergency and plans a three-stage reconstruction plan, but remote areas may be overlooked. Shakira and Live Nation have pledged $1 million to rebuild schools.
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