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Central Asia news — August 1, 2026 - Page 2

Publications tagged with Central Asia published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 7.

155 publications

  1. PoliticsCentral Asia

    CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairmanship: Gürsel Tekin's Status Unclear

    Rumors have surfaced regarding the removal of CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairmanship's 'call committee representative' Gürsel Tekin from his duty. While some sources claim that he has been replaced by Mehmet Ali Yüksel, CHP Spokesperson Müslim Sarı stated that a decision has not been made yet and an announcement will be made in the coming days. Tekin himself has stated that he is still in charge until October 16.
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  3. SportsLocal GovCentral AsiaBudget

    Spain's August Traffic Operation: 5.6 Million Trips Expected, V-16 Beacon Mandatory

    The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has activated the II Special Summer Traffic Operation due to the high volume of road trips expected during the first weekend of August. Around 5.6 million trips are anticipated, with increased mobility due to the handover between vacationers and usual weekend trips. The DGT warns of potential congestion on major roads and the obligation to carry a connected V-16 beacon for incident signaling. Alternative routes have been proposed to reduce pressure on main roads. The operation will remain active until Sunday, August 2.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsProtestCentral AsiaBudget

    Karnataka to Fill 74,000 Govt Job Vacancies; Recruitment Starts Sunday

    Karnataka will begin recruitment for 74,000 vacant government posts, with 36,774 vacancies to be filled in the next six months. The process starts this Sunday following a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Minister Priyank Kharge announced measures to prevent exam irregularities, including a random question bank system and tamper-proof question papers. The government also clarified dress code rules for examinations.
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  7. PoliticsCentral AsiaUnited KingdomBaseball

    PSG in Talks to Sign Ajax's Mika Godts

    Paris Saint-Germain has initiated negotiations with Ajax to sign left winger Mika Godts. The Belgian international, who had a remarkable season with Ajax (17 goals, 15 assists), has reportedly agreed to join PSG, with Ajax seeking around €60m for his transfer. PSG is looking to strengthen their squad with Godts, who could provide competition to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on the left wing.
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  12. CultureCentral AsiaGenderJustice

    Netizen Exposes Thai Woman's Infidelity and Deceptive Behavior

    A Thai woman named Natthamon Moolla has been exposed by her former partners for cheating and deceiving multiple men. She has worked at various locations including Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Ratchadaphisek Road, Royal Garden Plaza, and Asia Pacific Red Peony A Club. She claims to work for her children and family to gain sympathy, often playing the victim. She has been involved in car accidents while drunk driving and sends intimate photos to multiple partners. She is skilled at manipulating men and pretending to be innocent.
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  15. CultureCentral Asia

    Paris Tops Global Street Food Ranking; Greek Cities Dominate Top 3

    A study by Radical Storage ranked the 100 most visited cities for street food, with Paris scoring highest at 7.2 out of 10. Paris had a density of 3.82 street food stalls per square kilometer and 69.1% of its locations received four stars or more. Athens and Thessaloniki followed Paris, with Athens having the highest density of stalls at 4.21 per square kilometer and Thessaloniki offering 77.1% affordable options. Other cities in the top 10 included Barcelona, London, Rhodes, Rome, Hanoi, Budapest, and Amsterdam.
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  21. CultureLegislationAppointmentsLocal GovCentral Asia

    Psychologist Advises Against Comparing Oneself to Others on Social Media

    Psychologist Yulia Sinyutina warns about the dangers of comparing one's life to others' on social media. She explains that people often present idealized versions of their lives online, leading observers to unfairly compare their own lives to these curated images. Sinyutina suggests comparing oneself to real people instead of virtual personas and applying social media filters to oneself to maintain perspective.
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  23. SocietyCentral AsiaDefenseFraud

    Chinese Men Sentenced in Malaysia for Assault and Extortion

    Six men, including five locals and one Chinese national, Chen Xianfei (40), have been sentenced in Malaysia for their roles in a case involving assault and extortion of Chinese nationals in Malacca. The incident occurred on July 20 at an apartment complex where the victim was beaten with iron rods, resulting in injuries. Additionally, two suspects were found to have extorted another Chinese man and stolen his luxury watch, a Rolex. Chen was also charged with illegal stay and immigration-related offenses. The court handed down fines ranging from RM4,500 to RM6,500 for the assault and extortion charges, and an additional RM5,000 fine for Chen's illegal stay.
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  24. WorldMiddle EastCentral Asia

    Drones Strike Zuevskaya TPP in Occupied Donetsk Region

    Ukrainian drones have attacked the Zuevskaya Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in the Russian-occupied city of Zuevka, Donetsk region. The strike caused a significant fire, with a large glow visible for several kilometers. The attack was part of a broader series of drone strikes on energy infrastructure targets in occupied areas, including Berdyansk in the Zaporizhzhia region and Sevastopol, where explosions were also reported.
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