Thursday
The people of 20 August
5 people in 5 stories, 30 deaths recorded, 2026
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
President of Bangladesh since 2026
The Jatiya Sangsad elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the President of Bangladesh in the first contested presidential election in 35 years. Alamgir will take office tomorrow.
Politics · 20 Aug
Abdelaziz al-Hilu
Sudanese politician and insurgent (born 1954)
The Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu regains control of Kauda, South Kordofan, following two days of clashes with Otoro fighters.
Conflict · 20 Aug
Mazloum Abdi
Syrian politician and former rebel commander (born 1967)
Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi says the integration of Kurdish military, security, and administrative institutions into the Syrian state is complete following an agreement reached with president Ahmed al-Sharaa in January.
Politics · 20 Aug · with Ahmed al-Sharaa
Hui Ka Yan
Chinese businessman
A Chinese court sentences Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan to life imprisonment for financial fraud, bribery, and embezzlement, and fines Evergrande and its real estate arm a combined ¥15.8 billion (US$2.35 billion).
Crime & Justice · 20 Aug
Paul Biya
President of Cameroon since 1982
Cameroon President Paul Biya returns to the country following a two-and-a-half-month absence.
Politics · 20 Aug
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