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Asia news — August 28, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on August 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Norway Mourns King Harald V's Death

    King Harald V of Norway has passed away at the age of 89, leading to an outpouring of grief from the Norwegian people. Thousands gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo to pay their respects, leaving flowers, candles, and messages. The king's body will lie in state at the palace chapel, allowing the public to pay their respects. Funeral arrangements are underway, including a procession to the Oslo Cathedral and burial in the Akershus fortress church. Crown Prince Haakon has automatically become the new king.
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  2. SocietyAsiaWhite-collar

    Two Chilean Men Arrested for Stealing Luxury Watches in Tokyo

    Two Chilean men, aged around 20 and 30, were arrested in Japan for stealing four high-end watches worth approximately 2 billion yen (around HK$984 million) from Nakano Broadway shopping center in Tokyo. The theft occurred on May 25 and was captured on surveillance cameras. The suspects were arrested on May 27 in Osaka, with one of them found in possession of a watch of the same brand as one of the stolen ones. The men had arrived in Japan just four days before the theft.
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  3. WorldAsia

    Argentina's Lionesses Face Netherlands in Women's Hockey World Cup Final

    Argentina's women's hockey team, the Lionesses, secured their place in the World Cup final after defeating Australia 1-0 in the semifinals. They will now face the Netherlands, the defending champions and hosts, in the final on Saturday, August 29 at 11:00 AM at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. The Lionesses are seeking their third world title, having previously won in 2002 and 2010.
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  4. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Sweden Sends Military Units, Including Gripen Jets, to Finland to Patrol Border with Russia

    Sweden is sending military units, including Gripen fighter jets and naval vessels, to Finland to patrol the border with Russia following a request from Finland. The deployment aims to strengthen NATO's eastern flank and bolster Finland's ability to detect and counter drones. The Swedish government made the decision, with the Finnish Ministry of Defense stating that the cooperation will complement national measures to ensure the security of the eastern border of NATO.
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  5. WorldRegulatorsLocal GovAsiaMiddle East

    Kasungu Chiefs Demand Security Patrols to Protect ESCOM Infrastructure Amid Vandalism Surge

    Traditional leaders in Kasungu have called for community-led security patrols to protect electricity infrastructure following a wave of transformer vandalism that has left several local communities without power. Four transformers have been vandalized in the district within weeks, prompting the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) to launch targeted community sensitization campaigns. ESCOM estimates it loses approximately K3 billion annually to deliberate infrastructure vandalism, diverting vital financial resources away from grid expansion projects.
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  6. WorldAsiaMiddle EastNorth America

    Chicken Becomes World's Most Popular Meat

    Chicken has officially become the most consumed meat on the planet, according to the Financial Times. In 2023, 76.2 billion chickens were raised worldwide compared to 48.3 billion in 2006. The driver of growth was the Asia-Pacific region, followed by America and Europe, with China and the USA accounting for a third of global demand. Experts believe that the 'peak of chicken' has not yet been reached. The success of poultry is attributed to its affordable price, efficient feeding, high production speed, and lack of religious or cultural restrictions.
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