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Asia news — August 17, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on August 17, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. SocietyLawElectionsAsiaNorth America

    Candidates Vie for Wyoming's Lone House Seat

    Multiple Republican candidates are competing in Wyoming's primary election to become the state's next member of Congress. The crowded race has seen millions in spending and infighting over money, lawsuits, candidate forums, and more. Key candidates include Secretary of State Chuck Gray, businessman Reid Rasner, state Senate President Bo Biteman, businessman Steve Friess, and former Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow. Issues include border security, election integrity, and representation on key House committees.
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  2. SocietyIndictmentTrialAsia

    Luigi Mangione's Murder Trial Postponed After Federal Plea

    Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges has been postponed indefinitely. The delay comes after Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking that led to the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive. The trial was initially set to begin next month but has now been pushed to December 10 as Mangione's lawyers seek dismissal due to double jeopardy concerns.
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  3. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke on Osun Election Victory

    President Bola Tinubu congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun governorship election. Adeleke secured 511,067 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes. Tinubu reportedly called Adeleke to congratulate him even before the final result was announced. Adeleke expressed gratitude to Tinubu and expected a congratulatory call from Oyebamiji.
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  5. SocietyLocal GovProtestAsia

    NDLEA Arrests India-Bound Businessman with Cocaine, Recovers N3.6bn Drugs

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Innocent Onyebuchi, at Lagos airport with 1.550kg of cocaine worth N23m. The suspect planned to sell the drugs in India for N100m. In separate operations, NDLEA seized N3.6bn worth of drugs, including codeine, cannabis, and opioids, across Nigeria. The agency also destroyed N301bn worth of illicit drugs in Lagos.
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  6. WorldAsia

    Hong Kong's Airport Sees 11.7% Passenger Traffic Increase in First Half

    Hong Kong's airport passenger traffic jumped 11.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with over 200,000 aircraft movements and 32.8 million passengers handled. The Asian financial hub hosted various events and attracted more visitors, consolidating its status as an international aviation hub. The number of visitors to the city reached 31.2 million in the first seven months, up 12% on year.
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  8. WorldAsiaEarth

    Chiba Heavy Rain: Over 2,500 Vehicles Abandoned, 10 Dead

    Heavy rainfall in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, has resulted in at least 10 deaths and over 2,500 vehicles abandoned on roads. The flooding, which began around August 12, has caused significant disruption, with many vehicles submerged and blocking roads. Authorities are working to remove the abandoned vehicles, which have contributed to traffic congestion and even caused accidents. The death toll includes a man who died from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a generator during a power outage.
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