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Asia news — August 1, 2026 - Page 10

Publications tagged with Asia published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 10 of 16.

377 publications

  1. WorldAsiaEarthHealthcare

    South Africa Bolsters FMD Fight with New ICC Appointees

    South Africa's Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has strengthened the country's efforts to contain and eradicate foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) by appointing two prominent agricultural leaders, Dr. Theo de Jager and Dr. Danie Odendaal, to the Industry Coordination Council (ICC). The appointments were announced during the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Symposium in Pretoria. The ICC, a key industry-government structure, coordinates vaccine distribution, animal traceability, and disease-control measures. Minister Aucamp also expanded the council's mandate and revealed that South Africa has imported 17 million vaccine doses as part of the national disease-control strategy.
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  2. PoliticsDisinformationCorruptionAsiaMiddle East

    Femicides Surge in Israel Amidst Gun License Relaxation

    In Israel, femicides have risen sharply since the government relaxed gun licenses following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. The Michal Sela Forum reports an 82.3% increase in women killed in their homes in 2025 compared to the previous year, with gun-related murders up by 1,600%. Experts link this trend to the increased presence of guns in homes, with post-traumatic stress, uncertainty, and economic difficulties contributing to the surge in violence. The Forum calls for gender-based violence to be treated as a national security issue.
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  7. WorldAsiaBudget

    Greece Increases Tax-Free Tip Limit to €6,000 Annually

    Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced an increase in the tax-free threshold for tips received through electronic payments. The new limit is €6,000 per year, up from €300 per month previously. This change particularly benefits seasonal workers in tourism, hospitality, and delivery sectors, as the threshold is now calculated annually instead of monthly. The measure will have retroactive effect from January 1, 2026.
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  9. WorldAsiaEuropeMiddle East

    Europe's AI Neutrality Challenged by US-China Divide

    The global AI landscape is fragmenting into US and Chinese systems, making it increasingly difficult for Europe to maintain neutrality. European companies are finding it challenging to combine technology from both nations due to geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, concerns are rising about the sustainability of the American AI strategy, with some experts suggesting that Europe should carve out its own path in AI development.
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  13. PoliticsRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Tusk Urges Spain to Follow Poland's Example Amid Ceuta Migration Crisis

    Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on Spain to follow Poland's example in handling migration, stating that it is crucial for the survival of the Schengen agreement. Tusk's comments come amidst the ongoing migrant crisis in Ceuta, where thousands of immigrants have entered Spain. Poland has previously tightened asylum laws and border procedures, including the construction of effective barriers on its eastern border with the EU.
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  14. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Hamas Agrees to Store Heavy Weapons with Palestinian Committee

    Hamas has agreed to store its heavy weapons with the National Committee for Gaza Management, a Palestinian committee, as part of a deal with Israel. The process will involve registering and handing over the weapons to the committee, which will oversee their storage and management. The agreement comes after intense negotiations and is subject to certain conditions, including Israel's withdrawal from Gaza and the deployment of an international force. Hamas has stressed that the weapons will not be transferred to Israel or any non-Palestinian party.
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  17. PoliticsJudiciaryAsia

    Lawyer Defending Elon Musk's Lawsuit Caught Kissing Colleague in Park

    An American lawyer involved in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman was caught kissing a colleague in Central Park, New York. The video, recorded by a local blogger, showed Nathaniel Callerton, 45, and Kelsey Borenstweig, 29, both lawyers from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz law firm. Callerton was later revealed to be married. Following the incident, he was put on leave pending an internal investigation and his planned move to Gibson Dunn was cancelled.
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  18. SocietyLocal GovProtestAsia

    Malema Defiant Amidst Madlanga Commission Allegations

    EFF leader Julius Malema has rejected allegations linking him and his party to internal police disputes, stating that he will not be intimidated by commissioners or evidence leaders. He maintains that he welcomes questioning but refuses to be belittled or dragged into police conflicts. Malema also called on South Africans to resist 'juvenile and politically motivated insinuations' drawn from the Madlanga Commission's work, asserting that there's no evidence tying the EFF to any wrongdoing.
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  19. WorldAsiaMiddle EastIsrael

    President Erdoğan Addresses Youth, Condemns Israel's Attacks

    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed youth in Turkey, expressing solidarity with those struggling under Israel's attacks in Gaza, West Bank, and Lebanon. He reassured Turkish youth that their values and beliefs would not be compromised, and that the government would protect them from being used in political games. He also discussed internal politics, criticizing the opposition's lack of focus on Turkey's interests and their endless disputes.
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  20. WorldLawAppointmentsAsia

    PM-Kisan Scheme Extended by Four Years, Allocated ₹3.15 Lakh Crore

    The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme for four more years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The scheme, launched in 2019, provides income support of ₹2,000 per year to eligible farmer families. The total outlay for the extended period is ₹3.15 lakh crore. Over ₹4.47 lakh crore has already been transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts through 23 instalments. The scheme has significantly reduced farmers' dependence on informal borrowing and has benefited over 100 million farmers. Women farmers have received over ₹1.06 lakh crore under the scheme.
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  23. WorldAsiaChinaTrade

    Flipkart Plus Members Can Earn Netflix Mobile Plan Through Monthly Shopping

    Flipkart and Netflix have partnered to offer Flipkart Plus members a month of Netflix Mobile Plan for free every month by completing four qualifying orders of ₹299 or more. This benefit resets every 30 days and must be re-earned through shopping behavior. Non-members qualify for Flipkart Plus after completing 15 orders within 12 months. This is Netflix's first e-commerce partnership in India, combining shopping and entertainment in a unique way.
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