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China news — August 20, 2026

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

8 publications

  1. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Russian Pensioner Fined for Shooting at Drones

    A pensioner from the Volgograd region was fined 40,000 rubles and had his hunting rifle confiscated after attempting to shoot down drones flying over his courtyard. The man, identified as Nikolai Mukhin, reported the incident to emergency services and waited for the police. He was found guilty of a 'serious violation' that could have resulted in harm to citizens. This is likely the first such decision in Russia.
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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Russia Destroys 'Fine Ice' Ice Cream Warehouse in Kyiv

    Russia has destroyed the 'Fine Ice' ice cream warehouse in Kyiv, leading to potential shortages and changes in ice cream availability across the city and another 12 cities in Ukraine. The warehouse supplied products to these areas and was the main hub for distribution. The attack resulted in the destruction of tons of ice cream, equipment, and transport. Fortunately, no casualties were reported among the workers.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastChinaConflict

    Black Sea Grain Exports Halted by Russia-Ukraine Conflict

    The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to a near halt in grain exports via the Black Sea, with more than 97% of export capacity lost. This includes a significant reduction in wheat exports, which has driven up global prices. Ukraine, which relies heavily on sea exports for its grain, is struggling to find alternative routes, while Russia is expected to redirect exports to other ports. The situation has raised concerns about global food security and inflation.
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  4. WorldChinaEducation

    PPPK Teachers to Become Civil Servants by 2027

    The Indonesian government plans to convert all Private School Teacher (PPPK) teachers working full-time into civil servants (PNS) by 2027. This decision, driven by Commission II of the DPR, aims to address public hopes and provide career certainty to PPPK teachers who have served for many years. The government has allocated Rp31 trillion for this transition, which will be implemented gradually to ensure budget sustainability.
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  5. WorldChina

    Russia to Expand Newborn Screening to Six More Diseases in 2027

    Starting in 2027, Russia's newborn screening program will be expanded to include six new diseases. These are Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Pompe disease, Gaucher disease, Niemann-Pick disease type A/B, Krabbe disease, and mucopolysaccharidosis type I. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Health Yevgeniya Kotova. The screening will be part of the state guarantee program and will provide children with necessary medications through the 'Circle of Good' foundation.
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  6. PoliticsMiddle EastChina

    Congress, BJP Clash Over Vande Mataram

    The Congress and BJP are engaged in a heated debate over the singing of Vande Mataram, with the Congress accusing the BJP of politicizing the issue and the BJP accusing the Congress of disrespecting the national song. Congress leaders have stated that they have been singing Vande Mataram since 1896 and that the BJP, which never fought for the national anthem or constitution, has no right to teach them about patriotism. BJP leaders, however, have accused the Congress of appeasement and insulting the national anthem for vote bank politics.
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