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World news — August 31, 2026 - Page 5

World publications published on August 31, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 6.

129 publications

  1. WorldMiddle East

    Student List Leads in Serbian Polls

    A poll conducted by the Bureau for Social Research (BIRODI) shows that the Student Movement's list would win around 48.5% of the votes in Serbia's next parliamentary elections, ahead of the Serbian Progressive Party–Aleksandar Vučić list (SNS) with 38.6%. The poll also projects that the Socialists (SPS), Vučić's coalition partner Ivica Dačić, would win 3.9% of the votes. The remaining opposition lists and national minority lists together would win between 7.8 and 10.2% of the votes.
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  3. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Russian Strikes Destroy Ukrainian Warehouses in Borispol and Odessa

    The Russian military has destroyed warehouses used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Borispol, Kyiv region, and a logistics terminal in Odessa. The strikes resulted in large fires and thick black smoke. The Ukrainian Armed Forces' logistics centers and warehouses were targeted, with the Russian Ministry of Defense stating that these facilities were used for storing and distributing military cargo. The strikes also affected civilian infrastructure, including a logistics center belonging to the Roshen company, which may cause disruptions in the supply of goods.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsMiddle East

    Independence Day Celebrations Cost 20 Times More Than Planned

    Prime Minister Vasile Tofan initially requested a reduction in expenses for Independence Day celebrations due to budget deficit. However, the Ministry of Culture increased the budget from 500,000 lei to 10 million lei, leading to a final cost of over 9.8 million lei for a single day. The contract was awarded without competition through 'direct negotiations', citing urgency and creative specificity. Despite the increase in spending, the government did not respond to questions about how saving turned into record spending.
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  5. WorldMiddle East

    South Africa Accuses Israel of Defying UN Court's Orders in Gaza

    South Africa has formally accused Israel of failing to adhere to three legally binding orders from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), submitting an evidence dossier to the world body. The dossier claims that as of August, at least 73,407 Palestinians have been killed and 174,335 injured in Gaza since October 2023, with one Palestinian child killed every day on average. South Africa warns that the rights of Palestinians may be 'destroyed' before the ICJ renders its final decision, threatening the legitimacy of the court itself.
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  12. WorldAsia

    Vietnam Abandons Coffee for Durian

    Vietnam, the world's second-largest coffee producer, is shifting its focus from coffee to durian due to surging Chinese demand for the pungent 'king of fruits'. The Central Highlands, which produces around one sixth of the world's coffee, is seeing farmers switch their traditional crop to capitalize on the lucrative durian market. While this shift is making some farmers rich, it also raises concerns about oversupply and dependence on the Chinese market.
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  17. WorldEarth

    Mexico's Diverse Climates and Weather Forecasts

    Mexico, due to its geographical location and diverse terrain, experiences a variety of climates ranging from warm sub-humid to cold. The capital, Mexico City, has a warm and temperate climate with significant rainfall during summers. Other major cities like Cancun have semi-tropical climates, while Monterrey experiences extreme temperatures. Climate change is affecting these regions, causing droughts, floods, and increased environmental contingencies.
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  21. WorldEuropeHealthcare

    Flooding in Chitrakoot: Mandakini River Overflows, Bridge Collapses

    A flood in the Mandakini River in Chitrakoot has led to the collapse of a part of the approach road to the Karvi-Mandakini Bridge, stopping heavy traffic on the Jhansi-Prayagraj National Highway. The administration is working on relief and rescue operations. The flood situation has worsened, with the river flowing over the bridge and hundreds of homes submerged. Heavy rain has triggered the severe flooding, affecting roads and nearby settlements.
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  23. WorldMiddle East

    US Strikes Iranian Rocket Sites in Strait of Hormuz

    The US military struck two Iranian rocket launch sites in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera and Axios, citing US officials. The strikes were in response to Iran's alleged preparations to launch sea mine-laden rockets into the strategic waterway. Iran and Oman had reportedly reached a consensus on joint administration of the strait, despite Iranian claims of sole administration rights. The US action comes amidst escalating tensions and military mobilization in the region, with both sides presenting differing narratives about the situation in the strait.
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