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World news — August 24, 2026 - Page 4

World publications published on August 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 4.

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  1. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Azerbaijani President's State Visit to Uzbekistan

    President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan is on a state visit to Uzbekistan, marking a significant stage in the development of allied relations between the two countries. The visit, which began on August 23, is a testament to the dynamic strategic partnership between Baku and Tashkent. During the visit, President Aliyev met with Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoev and is expected to sign new agreements.
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  3. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastEducation

    Rajasthan Government to Build New School After CJP Campaign

    The Rajasthan government has announced the construction of a new building for Government Primary School, Rampura (Kanwarpura) in Jaipur, starting from September 1. The Rs 18 lakh project is funded by the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) and MLA fund. The decision follows a visit by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) team under its 'School Thik Karo' campaign, which highlighted infrastructure problems in government schools. Police registered cross-FIRs due to a confrontation between the CJP team and villagers. CJP co-founder Ashutosh Ranka welcomed the government's decision but questioned the delay and criticized the violence during their visit.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    Thai PM Orders Strict Law Enforcement in Southern Unrest

    Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a security meeting on August 23, 2026, to address unrest in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat, and Yala. He ordered strict law enforcement to stabilize the situation, ensure treatment of injured victims, and care for affected civilians. The meeting lasted over an hour, after which the Prime Minister traveled to Nakhon Si Thammarat to oversee flood relief efforts. Thailand faces dual challenges of unrest in the south and flooding in the north.
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  11. WorldMiddle East

    South Korea's 50 Trillion Won Expenditure Reduction Due to Education Finance Reform

    South Korea's government plans a significant expenditure reduction of over 50 trillion won in next year's budget, primarily due to the overhaul of the local education finance grant system. The reform will abolish the automatic allocation system based on 20.79% of domestic taxes and calculate the education grant based on the previous year's grant, growth rate, and number of students. This has sparked opposition from the education sector, which argues that this effectively reduces education funding, making it difficult to cover even the increase in personnel costs.
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  14. WorldEurope

    Flooding in Prayagraj as Ganga and Yamuna Rivers Swell

    Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is grappling with severe flooding due to the swelling of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. An aerial view shows the floating jetty and Sujawan Dev Temple submerged in floodwater at the Sangam area. The rising water levels have also shifted the location of the Sangam and reached low-lying areas near Nagvasuki Temple. People are seen performing worship in knee-deep water.
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  17. WorldLawMiddle EastChina

    Burnham Visits Kyiv, Boosts Ukraine's Missile Production

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will make his first foreign trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, reaffirming UK support for the country. During his visit on Ukraine's independence day, Burnham will announce that Britain will boost Kyiv's long-range missile production by sharing classified information about Storm Shadow components and helping establish missile assembly lines in Ukraine.
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  18. WorldMiddle East

    Peru Declares Emergency in Fishing and Aquaculture Due to El Niño

    The Government of Peru has declared a 120-day state of emergency for the fishing and aquaculture subsectors due to the imminent threat posed by the El Niño Phenomenon 2026-2027. The emergency plan includes scientific research, fisheries management, administrative facilitation, fine payment facilities, market promotion, and access to financing. The declaration aims to protect sector operators and mitigate impact on hydrobiological resources. The El Niño phenomenon is expected to continue until summer, with possible intense rainfall, floods, and landslides affecting infrastructure and supply chains.
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