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Central Asia news — August 27, 2026

Publications tagged with Central Asia published on August 27, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

8 publications

  1. CultureCentral Asia

    Girl Scouts Offers Islamic Faith Recognition Awards

    Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has been criticized for offering religious recognition awards, including 'Girl Scout of the Islamic Faith' medals, approved by the Islamic Committee on Girl Scouting. These awards are part of GSUSA's recognition of religious award programs operated by outside religious organizations. Critics argue that this promotes one faith over others, while GSUSA maintains that it welcomes girls of every faith and that these programs are optional and developed by independent faith organizations.
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  4. CultureCentral AsiaIsrael

    Hungarian Writer Péter Nádas Dies at 83

    Hungarian writer and Nobel Prize nominee Péter Nádas has died at the age of 83. Known for his epic novels exploring the darker aspects of 20th-century European history, Nádas' works include 'The Book of Memories', 'Parallel Stories', and 'Terror and Light'. He survived the Holocaust as a child and later worked as a journalist before becoming a full-time writer. Nádas was also a renowned photographer and essayist.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaCentral Asia

    Italy and France to Transfer Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

    Italy and France have agreed to transfer four SAMP-T air defense systems and allow Ukraine to produce Aster 30 missiles independently. The systems are expected to be delivered by early 2027. This agreement is part of the upcoming 13th military aid package from Italy, which also includes Aster 30 missiles, Kronos radars, and Italian-made SAMP-T components. The Ukrainian Armed Forces already have two SAMP-T systems but have been without new ammunition since summer 2025 due to depleted national arsenals.
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  6. WorldCentral AsiaEnvironment

    Flash Floods Devastate Nepal, Sweeping Away Homes and Bridges

    Flash floods caused by heavy rains in Nepal have swept away several houses and a bridge near Trishuli Bazar in the Dhading district. The floods, which occurred on Wednesday, were captured on video showing the forceful destruction of the bridge and nearby homes. Authorities are still assessing the damage, with reports indicating at least 19 vehicle bridges and 40 kilometers of roads were destroyed. The cause of the flooding was sudden rains registered on Wednesday, with the Bhote Koshi River surging without warning near the Chinese border.
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  8. PoliticsWarCentral AsiaCounterterrorism

    Massive Drone Attacks Damage Industrial Sites in Russia

    Overnight on August 26, Russian regions faced significant drone attacks. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, more than 40 drones were intercepted, damaging an industrial enterprise and residential buildings. No casualties were reported. In the Rostov region, over 70 drones were shot down, causing damage to private houses and outbuildings, and sparking a forest fire. Ukrainian forces are suspected in these attacks.
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