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World news — August 21, 2026 - Page 5

World publications published on August 21, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 5.

110 publications

  1. WorldMiddle East

    Bishkek Completes Half of Planned Road Works; Eight Streets Opened

    Bishkek city administration has completed 50% of the planned road construction for this year, totaling 136 roads and sidewalks. Eight streets have been opened after reconstruction, including Krasnodar Street (510 meters), Luchishin Street (600 meters), Ak-Shyrakum Street (600 meters), Semetei Street (1,200 meters), Tokombayev Street (3,200 meters), Mirakhimov Street in the 5th microdistrict (350 meters), Skryabin Street (600 meters), and Osmonkul Street (450 meters). All opened streets have arranged sidewalks and tidied adjacent territories.
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  2. WorldMiddle East

    Economic Crisis in La Guaira's Productive Sector After Earthquakes

    The earthquakes have caused significant damage to La Guaira's productive sector, with 78.3% of businesses inoperable and 80% reporting a drop in income. The crisis has led to labor market instability, with 85.4% of companies unable to maintain their staff and 31.7% considering layoffs. The situation is so severe that the productive sector is on the verge of economic collapse.
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  3. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Ukrainian Rocket Fuel Plant in Denmark Delayed, Cost Triples

    The construction of a Ukrainian rocket fuel plant in Denmark, led by Fire Point, has been delayed until the end of 2027. Initially planned to be completed by the end of 2026, the project's cost has more than tripled from €50 million to over €150 million. The delay is due to the need to build a new facility after the previously acquired building was deemed unsuitable for producing solid rocket fuel. Danish authorities have removed over 20 legislative barriers to facilitate the project.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Egypt Vows to Block New Dams on Nile River

    Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has reiterated the country's stance that it will not allow the construction of additional dams on the Nile River. Abdelatty stressed Egypt's legitimate right to defend its interests and water security, stating that Cairo will not accept any agreement regarding the Nile River unless it is legally binding. This comes amid ongoing disputes with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and its filling and operating rules.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastBudgetLogistics

    Mortgage Payments Decrease in Moscow, Nationwide

    The share of mortgage payments in the income of Moscow residents has decreased from 80% to 67% over the year. In June 2026, the average monthly mortgage payment for an apartment in a Moscow new building was 262,500 rubles. Nationwide, the average mortgage payment decreased by 15.9% to 136,200 rubles, and its share of the average income of residents decreased by 16 percentage points to 62%. This was facilitated by a decrease in interest rates on housing loans. However, housing has not become more affordable as the cost of housing continues to significantly outpace wage growth.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    7 Dead, Including 5 Americans, in Kenya Helicopter Crash

    A helicopter crash in Kenya's Samburu County has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including five American citizens and Ecuador's intelligence chief. The crash occurred while the helicopter was flying from Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area. Among the deceased Americans was José Alberto Suárez, a Telemundo executive. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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  9. WorldSoutheast Asia

    UAE Weather: Temperature Drop and Rain Expected

    The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) predicts a decrease in temperature and possibility of rain in the UAE over the next few days. Clouds will form more in the eastern and southern regions, which may be accompanied by rain. There is also a possibility of fog and thin fog formation in some hours, with wind speeds reaching up to 40 kilometers per hour in certain areas. The weather is expected to remain the same for the rest of August, with temperatures gradually decreasing towards the end of the month and into September.
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    Canadians Resistant to Lifting US Liquor Ban Despite Trade Deal

    A majority of Canadians are unlikely to buy American alcohol even if it returns to store shelves, according to recent polls. This resistance comes despite Prime Minister Mark Carney's request to provincial leaders to lift the ban as part of a trade agreement with the US. The ban was imposed in 2025 as a response to US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada. Some premiers, like Manitoba's Wab Kinew, have criticized Trump's lack of reliability and urged Canada not to yield in negotiations. Meanwhile, Quebec distillers have benefited from the absence of American products on store shelves.
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