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World news — August 23, 2026 - Page 4

World publications published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 23.

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  2. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Migrant Boat Capsizing: 11 Bodies Recovered, Dozens Missing

    A migrant boat carrying 15 people capsized off the coast of Ben Guerdane, Tunisia. Search and rescue operations have recovered 11 bodies, including four on Saturday and seven more later. The sole survivor, Wissem Chouat, was found after spending nearly 48 hours at sea. Several people remain missing, with families calling for intensified search efforts. The boat left in unstable weather conditions, and migrant boats are more active during the summer due to stable weather conditions.
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  5. WorldEuropeEarthStorms

    Peruvian Government Declares Emergency in Villa El Salvador and Villa María del Triunfo Due to Flooding

    The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency in Villa El Salvador (VES) and Villa María del Triunfo (VMT) for 60 days due to flooding caused by persistent rain on August 16. The measure allows for urgent actions to assist affected areas, with the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima leading the response alongside local governments and various ministries. Schools in the affected districts resumed classes on August 24 after cleanup and repair efforts.
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  8. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastBudget

    EU Countries Push for Windfall Tax on Oil Companies Amid Iran War Profits

    Several EU countries, including Germany, Italy, Austria, Poland, Portugal, and Spain, are calling for a windfall tax on oil companies' excessive profits due to the Middle East war. The finance ministers want to discuss this at an upcoming EU meeting in Dublin. They argue that the current measures have not been sufficient to stabilize prices and that a common EU approach is needed to tax these extraordinary profits.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast AsiaIsrael

    US Loses Access to 15 Persian Gulf Bases

    Retired US General Barry McCaffrey and other sources report that the US Armed Forces have permanently lost access to 15 Persian Gulf bases. Iran is now poised to control access to the Gulf states, with the US needing to negotiate new access points in western Saudi Arabia, Israel, and southern Europe. This comes amidst discussions of a smaller US military presence in the region due to damaged bases.
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  19. WorldRegulatorsWarMiddle East

    UN Security Council to Discuss Russia's War in Ukraine on Independence Day

    The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Monday, August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, to discuss Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. The meeting was initiated by five European members of the Security Council - Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, and the United Kingdom. It is expected to be chaired by Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. The situation will be reported on by UN representatives Rosemary DiCarlo and Tom Fletcher.
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  20. WorldMiddle East

    Forest Fire in Segorbe and Gátova

    A forest fire in Segorbe, Castellón, Spain, was declared due to a lightning strike, mobilizing numerous resources and activating level 1 of the Special Plan for Forest Fire Risk (PEIF). The fire has burned over 630 hectares, affecting both Segorbe and Gátova. Over 1000 people from Gátova were evacuated due to smoke and the fire's proximity. The fire remains active but contained, with ongoing efforts to stabilize it.
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  23. WorldMiddle East

    Central Bank Reserves: August's Lowest Dollar Purchases Since 2016

    August is set to end as a negative financial month, with a rise in country risk index, drop in dollar bond prices, and unfavorable stock balances (except for oil companies). Market agents are concerned about the slowdown in Central Bank's dollar purchases, which could impact the government's cash availability and external debt obligations. The gross reserves remain high at USD 50 billion, but net reserves may be affected by reduced purchases.
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