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Asia news — August 23, 2026 - Page 3

Publications tagged with Asia published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 3.

53 publications

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    Italy Refuses to Take Back Migrants from Germany

    Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has announced that his country will not take back migrants from Germany despite new EU rules. Salvini justified this stance by criticizing German NGOs operating in the Mediterranean, which he claims bring thousands of 'illegal immigrants' to Italy's shores. The dispute between Rome and Berlin over the management of so-called secondary migration has escalated, with Salvini threatening to further block returns. Italy has not taken back any migrants from Germany since the new EU pact came into effect in mid-June and has rejected around 80,000 migrant return requests from other countries since 2023. A crisis meeting between Italian and German interior ministers is expected soon.
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    Tanger Med Strengthens Measures for Increased MRE Returns

    Tanger Med port is experiencing a significant influx of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) due to the second phase of the 'Marhaba 2026' operation. The port authority has implemented operational measures like the 'fixed ticket' system to facilitate passenger movement. The operation is proceeding smoothly, with predictions of increased traffic towards the end of August. Travelers are urged to ensure their tickets have the correct date and time, avoid peak days, and change or set their reservation date before arriving at the port.
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    Cyclone Prisk Leaves Two Dead and Millions Without Power Across Baltic Countries

    Cyclone Prisk, one of the strongest storms in recent years, swept through Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, and Belarus over the weekend of August 22 and 23. The storm resulted in two fatalities - one in Lithuania and another in Latvia - and left over a million people without electricity. The storm also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including power lines and buildings.
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    Comprehensive Review of Higher Education Framework Needed for AUKU Repeal

    Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir stated that the repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) 1971 involves more than just student interest. A comprehensive review of the higher education legal framework is required before drafting a new act to replace AUKU. The review should consider aspects such as academic freedom, constraints faced, administrative needs, student needs, and institutional management. The new act should encompass the entire higher education ecosystem in Malaysia.
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