Asia news — August 9, 2026

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1. WorldAsia

   Aug 9, 2026, 23:28 UTC

   Vnukovo Airport Flight Operations Update

   Vnukovo Airport has been operating with temporary restrictions, accepting and sending flights only by agreement with relevant authorities due to airspace restrictions. The airport has since returned to normal operation, with restrictions lifted as of Sunday evening.

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2. WorldAsiaChina

   Aug 9, 2026, 16:32 UTC

   'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Smashes Box Office Records

   'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' continues its record-breaking streak at the box office. In its second weekend, the film grossed $145 million domestically and $380.5 million worldwide, bringing its global total to $1.67 billion. It has become the highest-grossing Hollywood film in India and is on track to become the first film to gross $1 billion domestically before adjustment. Overseas, the film is performing exceptionally well in China and is set to join the top 10 highest-grossing Hollywood releases in that country. At this pace, 'Brand New Day' will reach the $2 billion mark this week.

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3. WorldBillAsiaNorth America

   Aug 9, 2026, 15:46 UTC

   Powerball Jackpot Reaches $905 Million

   The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $905 million after no winning ticket was sold in Saturday night's drawing. The next drawing is scheduled for Monday.

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4. SocietyAsiaWhite-collar

   Aug 9, 2026, 12:27 UTC

   Beauty Queen Critically Injured by 4- and 6-Year-Old Brothers' Car Crash

   A California beauty queen is fighting for her life after two brothers, aged 4 and 6, took their parents' car and crashed into her while she was walking a friend's dog on a street in Oakland.

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5. SportsAsia

   Aug 9, 2026, 09:38 UTC

   School Year 2026/2027 Dates Confirmed

   The 2026/2027 school year will start on September 7, with classes resuming progressively from September 3. The Ministry of National Education has confirmed these dates, which were set by ministerial decree No. 047.26. The restart will be staggered, with educational staff returning on September 1 and students welcomed progressively from September 3. The effective and mandatory start of classes is set for September 7 for all cycles and levels.

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6. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionIndictmentTrialAsia

   Aug 9, 2026, 05:00 UTC

   Notorious Criminal 'Careca' Shot Dead in Callao

   Giancarlo Zegarra Cuadros, alias 'Careca', a notorious criminal with a history of bank robberies, kidnappings, and murders, was shot dead in Callao on Saturday. The 44-year-old was traveling in his truck when he was attacked by an unknown assailant on a motorcycle. 'Careca' was known for his involvement in high-profile crimes, including the robbery of a Banco de la Nación in Trujillo and the kidnapping of businessman Enrique Correa Raffo. He had also escaped from Lurigancho prison in 2013. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.

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