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World news — August 23, 2026 - Page 2

World publications published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 23.

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  1. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    UK Train Disruption: CrossCountry Cancels Services After Birmingham Power Cut

    A power cut at the control center in Birmingham has caused significant disruption to CrossCountry train services across the UK. Almost all routes have been cancelled, including popular ones like Glasgow to Edinburgh, Manchester to Birmingham, and Cheltenham to Cardiff. A near-normal service is expected between Peterborough, Cambridge, and Stansted Airport. Tickets bought for Sunday's travel can be used with other train operators or remain valid until Wednesday. Passengers are advised to check their journeys with National Rail Enquiries.
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  3. WorldMiddle East

    Landslide at Conakry Landfill Kills Dozens

    A landslide at a landfill site in Conakry, Guinea, has resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people, with the death toll expected to rise. The incident occurred around 03:00 GMT on Sunday when a large amount of garbage collapsed onto nearby homes. Heavy rain was cited as the cause of the landslide. This is not the first time such an incident has occurred in Conakry, with a similar event in 2017 resulting in ten deaths.
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  4. WorldMiddle East

    Malaysia Launches Nationwide Immigration Sweep

    Malaysia has launched a large-scale immigration enforcement operation from August 20-23, with simultaneous raids in 14 locations nationwide. This coordinated effort is a response to numerous public complaints and reports of illegal activities. The focus is on cracking down on individuals violating immigration laws and addressing illegal activities involving foreigners, with multiple locations acting simultaneously and catching many off guard.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Ukrainian Flag Unfurled in Washington for Independence Day Celebrations

    A giant Ukrainian flag was unfurled near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., as Ukrainians and supporters gathered to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day. The celebration also featured a march and a concert with Ukrainian music, poetry, and dance. This event has become an annual tradition since 2022, initiated by Nadia Shaporynska, president of US Ukrainian Activists. The event was organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in the United States and was attended by diplomats, activists, veterans, and concerned Americans.
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  7. WorldConstitutionTalksMiddle East

    Qatar Brokers Roadmap for DRC Talks

    Qatar has helped broker a roadmap for the next round of negotiations between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23). The roadmap, emerged from talks in Switzerland, includes sequenced steps and timelines for negotiations under the Doha Framework Agreement. The parties welcomed continued progress on standing up the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism Plus (EJVM+) and agreed on a standardized method for reporting ceasefire violations.
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  9. WorldAsiaChinaBudget

    Sociology Removed from Grades 6-8, Taught Only in Grades 9-11 from September 1

    The Ministry of Education and Science has announced that sociology will no longer be taught in grades 6-8 starting from the new academic year. Instead, it will be introduced in grades 9-11. The change aims to link sociology more closely with history, literature, and geography. Unified textbooks will be prepared and distributed to students in grades 9 and 10 this year, with 11th graders receiving them in 2027. The number of sociology lessons per week will vary by grade level.
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  12. WorldMiddle EastClimate

    Ukraine Celebrates National Flag Day with Zelensky and Foreign Leaders

    On August 23, Ukraine commemorated its State Flag Day, a holiday that holds particular significance this year as the country continues to fight against Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky led the ceremony in Kyiv, joined by heads of state from Finland, Denmark, Norway, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and other European nations. The event included a minute of silence for those lost in the war.
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  13. WorldAsiaMiddle EastIndia

    India's Padikkal, Gill Form Century Stand in Colombo

    Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill scored a century partnership in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The left-right pair showed patience and composure, frustrating the hosts with their solid defence and assured footwork. This was only the third time India's No. 3 and No. 4 batters formed a hundred-run partnership since 2019. Padikkal scored his second consecutive century, repeating a feat last achieved by Cheteshwar Pujara in 2018-19. The partnership could become the central piece of India's batting.
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  17. WorldMiddle East

    Swimming Lessons for Trauma Relief in Gaza

    Swimming education programs and mass swimming lessons are being held for Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip to help them cope with the psychological traumas of living under heavy humanitarian crisis and blockade conditions, as well as the effects of war. These initiatives, such as 'Waves of Hope' and 'Swim Gaza', aim to provide a sense of normality and mitigate the destructive effects of conflict on children. Thousands of children, including those who have lost limbs or parents in Israeli attacks, are participating in these events to learn swimming and regain a sense of childhood after months of displacement and hardship.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Kazakhstan's Kurultai Elections Successful, Say Regional Leaders

    Leaders from Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan have congratulated Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the successful conduct of the Kurultai elections. The new parliament, with 145 deputies, is expected to contribute to the strengthening of Kazakhstan's statehood, improve legal and socio-political institutions, and ensure stable economic growth. The voter turnout was around 74.9%.
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  23. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle East

    Putin Addresses Russian Fuel Market Issues

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that there are 'certain inconveniences' for people due to ongoing issues in the fuel market. He stated that the government is working to resolve these problems and that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is personally overseeing these issues. Putin also mentioned that a special commission has been created to address these concerns. The fuel market situation has been causing queues and shortages in many regions of Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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