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World news — September 3, 2026 - Page 5

World publications published on September 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 5.

109 publications

  2. WorldAfricaMiddle East

    Kenya Orders Crackdown on Foreign Hawkers, Small Retailers

    President William Ruto has ordered a nationwide crackdown on foreign nationals operating small businesses and hawking, setting Monday, September 7 as the deadline for state agencies to enforce shut-downs. The move aims to secure a larger market for Kenyan traders and protect local micro-entrepreneurs from external competition. Ruto also directed lawmakers to expedite the passage of the Local Content Bill, 2025, which proposes stringent local participation thresholds across multiple economic sectors to safeguard domestic entrepreneurs.
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  3. WorldSoutheast Asia

    NLEX Waives Toll Fees Pulilan-San Fernando Due to Flooding

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that toll fees will be waived for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) segment between Pulilan, Bulacan and San Fernando, Pampanga starting September 2, 2026. This decision is in response to heavy traffic caused by flooding in the San Simon, Pampanga area. The toll rebate will be credited directly to motorists' RFID accounts the day after the toll passage. The DOTr has also directed NLEX to provide timely warnings for heavy rainfall and take proactive measures to prevent similar incidents.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Putin and Mongolian PM Discuss Strategic Partnership

    Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral in Vladivostok during the Eastern Economic Forum. The leaders discussed the strategic partnership between their countries, focusing on economic cooperation in areas such as coal, energy, infrastructure, and livestock products. They also talked about implementing the Free Trade Agreement between Mongolia and the Eurasian Economic Union to increase exports.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsAfricaMiddle East

    Laos: Amari Hotel's Guard Dog Charges Exorbitant Property Management Fees, Refuses Refund

    In Laos' Vientiane, the guard dog of the Long Vien Golf Club and the office location in the three-link villas of the Amani Hotel, 11th floor, charges exorbitant property management fees. Initially promising safety and showing photos with the Lao Public Security Bureau, they disappeared after problems arose, refusing refunds or solutions. The boss is hiding and delaying time. Locations, license plate numbers, and photos with local girlfriends are revealed. High-resolution photos and close-ups will be exposed if not handled. The Hyundai is Mr. Yang's, the business car is a special car for the Amani Hotel, and there is also another Hyundai business car. His plane and WS are separately connected, ready to run away at any time. They still have other properties in operation, please investigate the Amani Hotel by the Lao and Chinese police departments. There are still many underground betting platforms inside, and those who are looking for office space should be careful.
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  6. WorldMiddle East

    Super Typhoon Hinnamnor Affects Hong Kong

    Super Typhoon Hinnamnor is currently influencing Hong Kong with Signal One in effect. It will hover in the northeastern part of the South China Sea tonight and tomorrow morning, remaining about 300 kilometers or more away from Hong Kong. Strong winds are expected due to Hinnamnor and the northeast monsoon. The typhoon is forecast to approach the Pearl River estuary again on Friday, but its strength at that time is uncertain. The Hong Kong Observatory will closely monitor Hinnamnor's movement and assess whether to issue a stronger signal when it approaches the mouth of the Pearl River Delta.
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  9. WorldSoutheast AsiaBiodiversityEducation

    Hundreds of Students Suspected Poisoned by Midday Meal Program in Sidoarjo

    Over 500 students from Sidoarjo's Pondok Pesantren Manba'ul Hikam are suspected to have been poisoned after consuming food from the Midday Meal Program (MBG). The incident has affected at least 18 institutions, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. The Ministry of Religious Affairs confirms 337 cases, while local health officials report 424. No deaths have been officially reported, despite rumors to the contrary.
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  11. WorldRegulatorsTrialMiddle East

    Maduro Asks U.S. Judge to Dismiss Drug Trafficking Charges, Claims Immunity

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has requested a U.S. federal judge to dismiss drug trafficking charges against him, arguing immunity as the head of a sovereign state. Prosecutors have until October 2 to respond to the request, and a hearing is scheduled for November 17. Maduro has pleaded not guilty and is set to stand trial in June 2027 unless the case is dismissed.
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  13. WorldAsiaLogistics

    India's UPI Ecosystem Faces Changes with Taxation Bill, 2026

    The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been passed by the Lok Sabha, removing the statutory prohibition on levying Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments. This bill changes the economics of India's UPI ecosystem, raising questions about future MDR charges and their impact on small businesses and low-value digital payments. Experts suggest that any future MDR should be low, transparent, and targeted at large merchants with safeguards for small businesses and ordinary users to preserve digital payments adoption.
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