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Asia news — August 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

53 publications

  2. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceAsia

    Trial Begins for Andrei Gorshkov in Fraud Case Involving State Enterprise Building

    In Moscow, the trial has commenced for Andrei Gorshkov, chairman of the board of directors of the engineering company 'Rumo', along with several co-defendants. They are accused of acquiring the building of the Moscow state enterprise 'NIIEUAUTOPROM' through fraud, paying 167.7 million rubles while its market value was 422 million rubles. The building has since been returned to state ownership.
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  3. WorldAsiaChinaBudget

    Sociology Removed from Grades 6-8, Taught Only in Grades 9-11 from September 1

    The Ministry of Education and Science has announced that sociology will no longer be taught in grades 6-8 starting from the new academic year. Instead, it will be introduced in grades 9-11. The change aims to link sociology more closely with history, literature, and geography. Unified textbooks will be prepared and distributed to students in grades 9 and 10 this year, with 11th graders receiving them in 2027. The number of sociology lessons per week will vary by grade level.
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  4. WorldAsiaMiddle EastIndia

    India's Padikkal, Gill Form Century Stand in Colombo

    Devdutt Padikkal and Shubman Gill scored a century partnership in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The left-right pair showed patience and composure, frustrating the hosts with their solid defence and assured footwork. This was only the third time India's No. 3 and No. 4 batters formed a hundred-run partnership since 2019. Padikkal scored his second consecutive century, repeating a feat last achieved by Cheteshwar Pujara in 2018-19. The partnership could become the central piece of India's batting.
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  5. SocietyLocal GovAsia

    Baby's Body Found in Bogotá Garbage Dump

    Authorities in Bogotá are investigating the discovery of a baby's body in a garbage dump located in the Caminos de Esperanza neighborhood, Suba district. Residents alerted authorities after noticing a suspicious plastic bag among the waste, which contained the body of a newborn. The area was cordoned off for evidence collection and inspection. No details about the mother or responsible person are known yet. The case has reopened debate on strengthening prevention and care programs for pregnant women.
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  7. PoliticsAsia

    Almaty Resident Fined for Posting Completed Ballot on Election Day

    An Almaty resident was fined for publishing a photo of a completed ballot on election day, violating the ban on agitation. The woman admitted her guilt and deleted the post. The General Prosecutor's Office reminded citizens that photography and videography of completed ballots are prohibited on election day. The election day proceeded calmly with no significant violations reported.
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  8. SocietyLocal GovIndictmentTrialAsia

    Man in Chucky Mask Identified as Zymire Hughes After Terrorizing Philadelphia Women

    A man wearing a Chucky doll mask, later identified as 22-year-old Zymire Hughes, terrorized women in Center City Philadelphia on August 15. Hughes chased over a dozen people, asking victims 'Are you ready to die?' One woman was severely injured while fleeing. Hughes is facing charges of harassment, terroristic threats, simple assault, and intimidation. He remains at large, potentially in Southern California or Las Vegas. Authorities warn that Hughes may have been seeking social media fame or monetization through his actions.
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  10. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Iran's Quds Force Commander Reiterates Support for Palestinian Cause

    Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Ismail Qaani, has reaffirmed Iran's commitment to the Palestinian cause, stating that it is 'more alive and feasible than ever'. He criticized Israel's expansion of settlements as an attempt to evade its 'strategic defeats' since October 7. Qaani emphasized that Palestine will remain a 'living and constant cause' until victory is achieved.
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  11. SocietyLocal GovProtestAsia

    Five Teens and Two Police Officers Killed in A66 Crash

    Five teenagers in a stolen car traveling the wrong way on the A66 in Middlesbrough collided with a marked police car, killing two police officers. The crash resulted in seven fatalities, including the five teenagers and two police constables. The officers, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, were pronounced dead at the scene along with the five occupants of the Volkswagen Passat. The incident is being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
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  14. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    President Ilham Aliyev's State Visit to Uzbekistan

    Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Uzbekistan on August 23-24 for a state visit. He was greeted by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his wife at Tashkent International Airport. The visit includes high-level talks and the launch of several projects, as well as an invitation extended by President Aliyev for President Mirziyoyev to visit Azerbaijan on an official visit.
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  15. SocietyLawLocal GovAsiaPublic Health

    Tajik National Accused of Landlord Killing Escapes to Tajikistan After Mental Health Facility Pass

    A Tajik national, Abdulloi Doniyor Toshpulodzoda, found not guilty by reason of insanity in the killing of his landlord, escaped to Tajikistan after being granted escorted day-passes from a Virginia mental health facility. He visited the Tajik embassy and a taxpayer-funded apartment before leaving the country. Northern Virginia Democrats face questions about the system's failure, with Rep. Donald Beyer admitting a breakdown occurred but unable to pinpoint where. The Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's office did not oppose the embassy visit but argued against his outright release.
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  16. SocietyAsia

    Spanish Officials Clash Over Drug Trafficking Fight in Andalusia

    Spanish officials are engaged in a political dispute over the best approach to combat drug trafficking in Andalusia. The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) accuses Juanma Moreno, the President of the Junta de Andalucía, of 'raising alarm and generating fear' by claiming that drug trafficking is increasing, despite official statistics showing a decrease. Moreno has requested the recovery of an elite Civil Guard unit to fight drug trafficking, but the Government delegate, Pedro Fernández, criticizes Moreno for his 'ignorance and disregard' towards the work of the State Security Forces and Bodies in the region. Fernández defends the effectiveness of the Special Security Plan launched by Pedro Sánchez in 2018, which has allocated over 190 million euros to reinforce staffing, provide specific means and technology against drug trafficking, and increase specialization and training. The plan has resulted in over 47,000 police operations, 31,000 detainees or investigated, and the seizure of significant amounts of drugs and assets.
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  21. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha Sets New World Record in Half Marathon

    Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha has set a new world record in the half marathon, completing the distance in 56 minutes and 51 seconds at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon. The previous record was held by Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo, who ran the distance in 57 minutes and 20 seconds. This is Kejelcha's second world record in the half marathon, having previously set a time of 57 minutes and 30 seconds in Valencia in October 2024. The 29-year-old Ethiopian also holds the world record for the 10 km run.
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  22. SocietyLocal GovAsia

    Double Murder-Suicide in New Smyrna: Man Kills Woman, Then Himself

    A 48-year-old man, identified as an Albanian national, shot and killed a 45-year-old woman, also of Albanian origin, at the entrance of an apartment building in New Smyrna before turning the gun on himself. The incident occurred around 5:30 AM on Sunday (23.08.2026). The woman was the mother of a teenage daughter who lived in the apartment building. The motive behind the crime is currently under investigation.
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