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Asia news — September 2, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on September 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

  1. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Peru's 2026 South American Volleyball Championship: Schedule, Matches, and TV Channel

    The Peruvian women's volleyball team, led by coach Antonio Rizola, is set to compete in the 2026 South American Championship in Rio de Janeiro from September 8 to 13. Peru will face Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and Chile in a round-robin format, with the top three teams qualifying for the 2027 FIVB Women's World Championship and the champion securing a spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The matches can be watched live on Latina TV and the South American Volleyball Confederation's official YouTube channel.
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  3. PoliticsLawRegulatorsProtestAsia

    Government Approves Controversial Framework Statute for Healthcare Workers

    The Spanish government has approved the draft law of the framework statute, which regulates the labor conditions of healthcare workers. The reform, which has sparked controversy and rejection from medical unions, includes measures such as reducing working hours and eliminating 24-hour shifts. However, doctors threaten an indefinite strike this fall due to their demands not being met, including a specific statute and exclusive negotiation sphere. Other professional collectives, like nurses, welcome the reform as it recognizes their professional category as a university degree.
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  4. ScienceAsiaChinaOil & Gas

    Chevron to Expand Venezuelan Operations, Invest $7 Billion

    Chevron Corp. is finalizing a deal to significantly expand its operations in Venezuela by adding two giant oil fields in the Orinoco Belt. The Texas oil company has negotiated operating rights to the fields that hold billions of barrels of heavy oil reserves. The deal, expected to be the largest of several agreements announced in the coming days, is separate from negotiations for the US government to take a direct stake in oil fields. Chevron plans to invest $7 billion over the next five years to double its production in Venezuela.
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  5. WorldAsiaMiddle EastChina

    Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Attends Eastern Economic Forum in Russia

    Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto traveled to Vladivostok, Russia, to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) as an honorary guest. The forum, held from September 1-4, focuses on investment, technology, logistics, and development of Russia’s Far East. Over 5,000 participants from over 70 countries are expected. Prabowo's visit was at the invitation of Russian President Putin, marking a strong relationship between Indonesia and Moscow.
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  6. WorldAsiaAmerican Football

    Caitlin Clark's Historic WNBA Season Makes Her MVP Favorite

    Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever's guard, has emerged as the favorite to win the 2026 WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award due to her exceptional performances this season. Clark is averaging 22.5 points and 8.4 assists per game, ranking third in scoring and tied for the league lead in assists. Her recent back-to-back games with 30+ points and 10+ assists, a WNBA first, have further solidified her MVP case. Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, and Jan Jensen, Clark's former Iowa coach, have publicly endorsed her as the MVP. Clark's historic season has also led the Fever to secure a playoff spot and contention for the top seed.
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  7. WorldBillAsiaMiddle East

    China Defends Cooperation with Cuba, Rebukes U.S. Interference

    The Chinese embassy in Cuba criticized U.S. politicians for attacking the cooperation between China and Cuba without foundation, accusing them of hegemonic and arrogant behavior. The Chinese communiqué defended the right of Latin American countries to choose their own partners and called for the eradication of hegemony and power politics. China vowed to continue supporting Cuba's sovereignty and oppose external interference.
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