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World news — August 20, 2026 - Page 5

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

115 publications

  1. WorldEurope

    Heavy Monsoon Rains Flood Metro Manila

    Metro Manila experienced heavy rainfall and flooding due to the southwest monsoon, with 201.7 mm of rain recorded in just five hours, nearly half of what Tropical Storm Ondoy dumped in 24 hours in 2009. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) warned that the intensity and volume of rainfall were extraordinary, leading to rapid flooding in some areas. Work-from-home and suspension of classes were declared in several regions due to the habagat. PAGASA issued rainfall warnings, with yellow indicating possible flooding, orange requiring preparation, and red necessitating immediate action.
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  2. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionMiddle East

    Ukraine's Ambassador Urges Poland to Issue Permit for Ukrainian Search Operations

    Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, has been seeking at least one permit for Ukrainian search operations on Polish territory for several months but has not been successful. He called on the Polish side to issue such a permit, stating that Ukraine systematically issues permits to the Polish side for search and exhumation operations. Bodnar has been trying to obtain a permit for operations in Łasków for several months but has faced bureaucratic obstacles.
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  5. WorldEarth

    Tajikistan Weather Forecast

    Tajikistan is experiencing hot and dry weather across the country. In Sughd region, daytime temperatures range from 31 to 38°C, with nighttime lows between 17 and 22°C. Khatlon region sees daytime highs of 37 to 42°C and nighttime lows of 19 to 24°C. The capital city, Dushanbe, has daytime temperatures between 34 and 39°C and nighttime lows of 18 to 23°C. Mountainous areas experience slightly lower temperatures. Some regions may also have gusts of wind.
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    North Korea Blames West for Ukraine Crisis

    Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, accused Western nations of using Ukraine as a tool for a proxy war against Russia. She stated that the U.S. and the West are responsible for the outbreak and continuation of the Ukrainian crisis, and that they are maintaining conditions for the conflict to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. She dismissed Ukrainian President Zelensky's claim about North Korean troop deployment to Russia.
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  13. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Mexican Telephone Line Suspensions and Recovery

    The Mexican government has begun suspending mobile lines that are not linked to an identity, as per the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission's (CRT) new process. Lines ending in 0 were affected first, with a deadline of August 15, 2026. Suspended lines can still receive emergency alerts and make certain calls. To recover service, users can register their data online or at a customer service center, even with a suspended line. The process does not require credit or mobile data. The CRT provides an official access platform for registration.
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    Platense Advances to Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals After Penalty Shootout Win Against Coquimbo

    Platense secured a historic qualification to the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals after defeating Coquimbo Unido 7-6 on penalties following a 1-1 draw over 180 minutes. The Argentine team, led by Martín Palermo, overcame a challenging first half and a tense second half to advance, setting up a quarter-final clash with Fluminense.
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  16. WorldMiddle East

    Spanish Workers Spend 231 Days a Year Paying Taxes

    According to the Civismo Foundation, Spanish workers spend 231 days a year paying taxes and social security contributions, two more than in 2025. This means that Tax Freedom Day falls on August 20 this year. The study also reveals that for every 100 euros an employee costs their company, only 58.3 euros ends up as net salary, with the rest going towards IRPF and social security contributions.
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  19. WorldMiddle East

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Return to UK After Six Years

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to return to the UK later this month, more than six years after their move to California. The couple, who stepped down as working royals in 2020, are expected to leave the United States by the end of this month and live outside London. Their two children have reportedly enrolled in a British school. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not expected to resume their royal duties or live in a royal residence.
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