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Asia news — August 1, 2026 - Page 9

Publications tagged with Asia published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 9 of 16.

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  5. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    INE Launches Federal Election Process for 2027

    The National Electoral Institute (INE) has initiated the federal election process for 2027. The process began on September 10, 2026, and will culminate with the election day on June 6, 2027. The INE has outlined a detailed calendar including key dates such as the start of pre-campaigns in January 2027, registration of candidatures from March 22 to April 3, and the electoral campaigns from April to June 2. The election will determine the renewal of the entire Chamber of Deputies, including 300 majority seats and 200 seats by proportional representation.
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  7. PoliticsPeaceAsia

    Secretive Court Hears First Case After 30 Years

    A secretive U.S. court, established in 1996 to deport suspected terrorists, held its first public hearing after three decades. The case involved a 47-year-old woman, Nazira Hajji Zady, accused of supporting Islamic State and helping conceal a failed Election Day 2024 mass shooting plot. The court uses classified evidence, much of which is presented in secret and cannot be challenged by defendants.
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  8. SocietyLawCorruptionAsia

    Corporations, Not Immigrants, Drive Healthcare Fraud: OIG Report

    A semiannual report from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General shows that corporations, not immigrants, are responsible for the vast majority of healthcare fraud in the U.S. The report highlights billions of dollars' worth of fraud committed by corporate executives, including a CEO who ran a scheme involving medically unnecessary medical devices and an insurance broker who orchestrated an Affordable Care Act enrollment scam. Despite this, the Trump administration has repeatedly blamed immigrants for healthcare fraud, using them as a scapegoat while shielding actual bad actors and cutting funding for enforcement mechanisms.
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  9. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Caspian Sea Undersea Fiber-Optic Cable Laying Begins

    A cable-laying ship has departed from Baku, Azerbaijan, initiating the laying of an underwater fiber-optic line along the Caspian Sea's bottom towards Aktau, Kazakhstan. The Trans Caspian Digital Highway project, a joint venture between JSC 'Kazakhstan Telecom' and AzerTelecom Int., aims to create a new digital highway between the two countries, increasing international data transmission reliability and bandwidth. If weather permits, cable laying is expected to be completed within 15-20 days, with the entire highway operational by the end of 2026. The optical fiber line is approximately 390 km long, with a capacity of 400 Tbps, creating an independent digital route between Europe and Asia.
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  13. SocietyCorruptionAsia

    White House Uses Bad Bunny's 'La Mudanza' to Promote Anti-Immigration Policy

    The White House has been using Bad Bunny's song 'La Mudanza' to promote its anti-immigration policy. The song, which features trumpets and images of people arrested by immigration agents, is part of Bad Bunny's album 'DtMF'. This move by the White House has joined a long list of singers whose music was used without permission by the government of Donald Trump.
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  15. SocietyLocal GovAsiaBiodiversity

    Mexico Arrests CJNG Leader 'R1' for Uruapan Mayor's Murder

    Mexican authorities arrested Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, alias 'R1', the alleged mastermind behind the assassination of former Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo Rodríguez. 'R1' is identified as the main leader of 'Los Rs', a violent criminal cell linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), operating in Michoacán and Jalisco. His arrest is part of President Claudia Sheinbaum's strategy to combat extortion and weaken criminal structures through intelligence, investigation, and coordination.
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  17. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    UPL Season Starts: Zorya Defeats Kolos 2-0

    The new Ukrainian Premier League (UPL) season kicked off with Luhansk Zorya defeating Kolos from Kovalivka 2:0 at the Dynamo Stadium named after Valeriy Lobanovskiy. The match, broadcast live by UPL.TV, saw Zorya score their goals in the 70th and 82nd minutes despite Kolos playing with a man advantage after a red card in the 8th minute. The reigning champion Shakhtar Donetsk will play their first match against Kudryavka on August 3.
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  19. SocietyLocal GovAsia

    Delhi HC Seeks Police Reply on Umar Khalid's Bail Plea in UAPA Case

    The Delhi High Court sought the stand of the city police on activist Umar Khalid's third bail plea in a case under the anti-terror law UAPA concerning the 'larger conspiracy' behind the 2020 Delhi riots. The bench asked Delhi Police to file its response within two weeks and will hear the plea on August 27, along with co-accused Sharjeel Imam's bail plea. Khalid has challenged a trial court's July 4 decision dismissing his bail application.
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  21. WorldRegulatorsAsiaEducation

    Telangana CM's 'Criminal Waste' Remark Sparks Row Over Engineering Students' Skills

    Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's comments questioning the job-readiness and skills of engineering graduates have sparked a political controversy. Revanth Reddy described the situation as a 'criminal waste' during an interaction, drawing criticism from opposition parties BRS and BJP. They accused him of insulting students and questioned the government's role in addressing education and employment gaps. The remark has also triggered protests from engineering students.
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  22. WorldAsia

    OnePlus Launches N6x With 7,000mAh Battery in India

    OnePlus has launched the N6x, a mid-range smartphone, in India. The device features a 6.8-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex processor. It sports a 7,000mAh battery with 15W charging, a 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP front-facing camera. The N6x runs OxygenOS 16 and is available in two storage variants: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage for ₹18,999 and 4GB RAM + 128GB storage for ₹20,999. It comes in Ice Blue and Burgundy Red colors and will go on sale from August 4 through Amazon and the OnePlus India website.
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