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Asia news — August 20, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

  1. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    West Bank Voter Registration Surpasses 87% for Legislative Elections

    The Central Elections Commission has announced that the voter registration rate in the West Bank for the upcoming legislative elections has reached 87.2%. This increase is attributed to the addition of over 32,000 new voters to the registry, bringing the total number of registered voters in the West Bank governorates to over 1,620,000. This rate is considered very high by both local and international standards.
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  2. WorldBillAsiaMiddle East

    Flooding in Rio Grande do Sul: Families Displaced, Schools Closed

    Heavy rains and flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have forced around 40 families to leave their homes in Jaguarão. The Rio Jaguarão has exceeded its flood level, affecting both Brazilian and Uruguayan cities. Schools in the region have been closed, and classes suspended due to the flooding. Authorities are on alert due to forecasts of more rain and strong winds in the coming days.
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  3. WorldAsiaMiddle EastIsrael

    World Breakdancing Record Set in Kazan

    A world record for breakdancing was set in Kazan, Russia, with 430 people simultaneously performing the windmill (Gелик) move at the Central Stadium. The record was set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of breakdancing in Tatarstan and was part of the International Breakdancing and Street Art Tournament 'КОМБОнейшн'. Participants ranged in age from 8 to 50 and came from 127 cities in Russia, as well as Taiwan, Japan, Germany, and Kazakhstan.
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  4. WorldAsiaEducationEdtech

    McDonald's Malaysia Vocational Academy Graduates Nearly 5,500 Since 2018

    McDonald's Malaysia Academy has produced nearly 5,500 graduates in food service and hospitality since 2018, with about 80% of graduates continuing with McDonald's and over 250 progressing to supervisory and management roles. The academy combines industry-based training with skill certification to build competencies, confidence, and career paths for young people.
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  5. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Cyprus Presents Major Pension Reform Framework

    The President of Cyprus, Nicos Christodoulides, presented the biggest and most substantial reform of the pension system since 1980 to social partners. The reform aims to strengthen pensions, support low-income pensioners, and ensure the sustainability of the Social Insurance Fund. Key aspects include more dignified pensions, a sustainable Social Insurance Fund, and support for low-income pensioners. The reform is part of the government's broader effort to change Cyprus based on its social liberalism framework.
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  6. WorldAsia

    Cuttack CMC Seizes 70 Quintals of Adulterated Paneer

    Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) officials in Odisha seized around 70 quintals of adulterated paneer during a food safety inspection drive in the Link Road area. The paneer was found to contain starch, which turned the iodine test black, indicating adulteration. The seized paneer was intended for use in making sweets for upcoming festivals like Rakhi. The CMC health officer and food safety officer confirmed the seizure and stated that samples were sent to the laboratory for further testing.
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  7. SocietyCivil RightsPeaceAsia

    EEOC Seeks Jewish Employees' Info for Discrimination Probe

    The EEOC is investigating workplace antisemitism at the University of Pennsylvania and needs identifying information about Jewish employees to determine if discrimination is systemic. Critics initially feared the agency was creating a 'list of Jews,' but the EEOC argues it's protecting Jewish employees by uncovering patterns of discrimination. Legal experts support the EEOC's approach, citing the importance of effective investigations in enforcing civil rights laws.
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