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Asia news — August 1, 2026 - Page 4

Publications tagged with Asia published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 4 of 16.

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  1. WorldAsiaMiddle EastEducation

    Nathula Pass Reopens for Trade After Six Years

    The Nathula Pass, a historic trade route between India and China, has reopened after a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Traders and officials in Sikkim have expressed joy and gratitude towards the Indian government, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, for facilitating the reopening. The trade route is expected to boost Sikkim's economy and provide livelihood support to local entrepreneurs and youth. Traders have requested the expansion of the list of tradable items to include modern industrial products relevant to today's times.
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  4. WorldAsiaMiddle EastNorth America

    PM Modi Visits Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Unveils Development Projects Worth ₹17,900 Crore

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on August 1, 2026. In Andhra Pradesh, he laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore, including the state's first semiconductor manufacturing facility and key infrastructure projects at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram. In Karnataka, he inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre - Viveka Smaraka at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsAsia

    CDU, SPD Clash Over Pension Reform: 'Retirement at 63' Under Fire

    The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD) are at odds over pension reform, specifically the abolition of 'retirement at 63'. CDU faction leader Thorsten Frei rejects the proposal from three eastern German state premiers to retain the pension-free retirement after 45 years of insurance. SPD's Tim Klüssendorf questions the CDU's stance, while SPD General Secretary Klüssendorf wants to stick to the pension without deductions after 45 years of contributions. The pension commission's proposal to abolish 'retirement at 63' faces internal criticism within the CDU, with some arguing it benefits healthier people and men disproportionately.
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  6. SocietyCorruptionAsiaDefense

    Convicted IS Fan Abdulhadi B. to Leave Germany for 6,000 Euros

    The convicted Syrian Abdulhadi B., considered one of Germany's most dangerous Islamists, has agreed to leave the country voluntarily for 6,000 euros. The 38-year-old, who was sentenced for threatening an attack on a Berlin synagogue and recruiting IS supporters, had previously demanded 144,000 euros. His departure is seen as a significant security gain and a cheaper solution than continued surveillance, which costs over 50,000 euros per month.
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  9. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Election Updates: PH Leads in Several Constituencies in Negeri Sembilan

    In the ongoing elections in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, the PH coalition is leading in several constituencies. Lee Kai Yet is ahead in N23 - Mambau, Siau Meow Kong in N22 - Rahang, and Ho Weng Wah in N12 - Temian (though results are not yet declared). On the other hand, BN is leading in N20 - Labu (Siti Nur Umaira Hasim), N36 - Repah (Koh Kim S functions), and N24 - Seremban Jaya (Thinalan T Rajagopalu). Nicole Tan Lee Koon is leading in N21 - Bukit Kepayang, while Teo Kok Seong is ahead in N08 - Bahau.
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  17. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Negeri Sembilan State Election: 859,760 Eligible Voters Cast Ballots for 36 State Seats

    A total of 859,760 registered voters, including 7,391 postal voters, are eligible to vote in the Negeri Sembilan State Election (PRN) today. Voting began at 8 am simultaneously at 401 polling centers involving 1,668 channels and will close at 6 pm. The Election Commission (EC) targets a voter turnout rate of between 72 and 75 percent with results expected to be known as early as 10 pm while the final results will be obtained before midnight. A total of 36 state assembly seats are being contested in this PRN, involving 103 candidates. Pakatan Harapan (PH) dominates the competition with 36 candidates followed by Barisan Nasional (BN) (25), Bersatu (24) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) 11 candidates. Also contesting are Berjasa, ASLI and Parti Sosialis Malaysia each with one representative, as well as four independent candidates. In this PRN, a total of 22 DUN face three-cornered fights, 11 DUN with one-on-one contests, and two DUN each with four and five-cornered fights.
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  19. SocietyCorruptionAsiaWhite-collarFraud

    Elderly Russians Lose Millions to Scammers

    Elderly residents in various Russian regions have been targeted by sophisticated scams, resulting in significant financial losses. A 65-year-old man from Zabaykalsk lost 660,000 rubles to an investment fraud, while a 70-year-old woman from Labinsk was tricked into transferring 1.7 million rubles by scammers posing as medical institution representatives. In another incident, an Irkutsk woman transferred almost 9 million rubles to scammers promising quick earnings. In Moscow, elderly couples have been defrauded of tens of millions of rubles.
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  23. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Turkey-Maldives Trade Agreement Enters Force

    Turkey's Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat announced that the Preferential Trade Agreement between Turkey and the Maldives has come into effect. This agreement will provide Turkish exporters tariff advantages in 404 products, ranging from iron and steel to electronics, furniture, plastics, cosmetics, and food industry products. Meanwhile, 293 tariff lines in the Maldives have been exempted from customs duties. Bolat stated that this agreement strengthens Turkey's trade diplomacy and diversifies its exports.
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