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World news — August 20, 2026 - Page 3

World publications published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 5.

115 publications

  6. WorldMiddle East

    Montenegro Wildfires: Multiple Municipalities Affected, Most Fires Under Control

    Montenegro is battling multiple wildfires across several municipalities, including Herceg Novi, Danilovgrad, Kolašin, Ulcinj, Bar, Prijestonice Cetinje, and the Capital City of Podgorica. Most fires are under control or localized, with active firefighting efforts ongoing. Aircraft from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Montenegrin Army are engaged in fighting fires, particularly in Kolašin. The Bijela Poljana fire in Cetinje continues to burn on its fourth day, with firefighters and volunteers working tirelessly to extinguish it.
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  7. WorldChinaEducation

    PPPK Teachers to Become Civil Servants by 2027

    The Indonesian government plans to convert all Private School Teacher (PPPK) teachers working full-time into civil servants (PNS) by 2027. This decision, driven by Commission II of the DPR, aims to address public hopes and provide career certainty to PPPK teachers who have served for many years. The government has allocated Rp31 trillion for this transition, which will be implemented gradually to ensure budget sustainability.
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  8. WorldChina

    Russia to Expand Newborn Screening to Six More Diseases in 2027

    Starting in 2027, Russia's newborn screening program will be expanded to include six new diseases. These are Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Pompe disease, Gaucher disease, Niemann-Pick disease type A/B, Krabbe disease, and mucopolysaccharidosis type I. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Health Yevgeniya Kotova. The screening will be part of the state guarantee program and will provide children with necessary medications through the 'Circle of Good' foundation.
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  11. WorldRegulatorsCorruptionMiddle East

    Xigang Sea Coast Apartment Inspections: Residents Urged to Keep IDs

    Law enforcement officers conducted inspections at Xigang Sea Coast Apartment, checking even the rooftop areas. Some residents left via the back door or avoided inspection due to ID issues. Recent inspections have been frequent, prompting a reminder for residents to keep their passports, visas, and residence permits with them at all times and cooperate with inspections.
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  12. WorldBillMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    China Completes First Phase of Military Base Construction on Antelope Reef

    China has completed the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef in the disputed South China Sea, building a man-made island that analysts say will form part of its largest military base. Satellite imagery shows the structure of the land reclamation project, including a helicopter landing pad, a deep-water port, and what could become an airstrip. China claims the development will support civilian purposes, but regional security analysts and military officials believe it will strengthen China's military control in the northern part of the waterway.
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  14. WorldRegulatorsWarMiddle East

    Houthi Rebels Attack Saudi Aramco Refinery and Threaten Bab al-Mandeb Strait

    Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched drone attacks on Saudi Aramco's refinery in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The rebels claimed the attack was in response to airspace violations in Saada and Hajjah provinces. The Houthis also threatened to control the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which could disrupt global shipping and energy supplies. The United Nations warned that such attacks risk drawing Yemen into a wider regional conflict.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    German Daily Calls for Zelensky's Resignation

    The Berliner Zeitung, a German daily, has published an article urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to resign voluntarily before he is forced out of office. The article argues that Zelensky's refusal to step down could weaken Ukraine's negotiating position and signal his weakness. The catalyst for this call is seen as the video address of former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov, who was dismissed in July, calling for elections under martial law. The article also notes that Ukrainian society is tired of the current regime.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Four Workers Killed in Tobu Nikkō Line Express Train Collision

    Four workers have died after being hit by an express train operated by Tobu Railway on the Tobu Nikkō Line in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo. The incident occurred at Tobu Railway's new Nikko Station, with reports stating that the workers were clearing brush near the railway track. No injuries were reported among the approximately 50 passengers or crew members on the train.
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