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Asia news — September 3, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on September 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

14 publications

  1. WorldAsiaEuropeMiddle East

    World Nomad Games: Traditional Sports and Culture

    The sixth World Nomad Games, held until September 6th, features traditional sports and cultural events from nomadic peoples. Highlights include the COGPA competition with seven countries, a 300-kilometer equestrian marathon, and the 'Universum of Nomads' ethnovillage showcasing customs and music. Guests praised the event's unifying character. Athletes from 90 countries compete in sports like eagle hunting, wrestling, tug-of-war, and kok-boru, Kyrgyzstan’s national sport involving a headless goat carcass.
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  4. SocietyLocal GovAsia

    Blow to Los Rusos: 'El Amarillo' Detained in Puebla for Violence, Extortion, and Homicides in Guerrero

    Federal authorities and the Mexican Navy detained Govén Ulisses 'N', alias 'El Amarillo' or 'El Gobén', presumed leader of a Los Rusos cell, in Lomas de Angelópolis, Puebla. 'El Amarillo' is accused of generating violence, extortion, kidnapping, homicide, and drug distribution within that structure in Guerrero. His detention led to further raids in Puebla, resulting in additional arrests and the seizure of weapons, drugs, and high-end vehicles.
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  6. SocietyLawIndictmentAsiaWhite-collar

    Bombay High Court Orders CBI Probe into Disha Salian's Death

    The Bombay High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The court criticized the Mumbai Police's investigation as inadequate and insufficient, citing too many discrepancies. The court has directed the registration of an FIR and a substantive probe into her death. The order comes after Salian's father alleged murder and sought a thorough investigation. The CBI will now take over the case and record statements for further proceedings. This development follows years of Salian's father pursuing justice for his daughter.
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  8. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Putin Threatens to Withdraw Russian Base from Armenia 'Tomorrow' if Unwanted

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that if Armenia considers the Russian military base in Gyumri unnecessary, Russia will withdraw its troops 'tomorrow'. This comes amid tensions in relations between Armenia and Russia, with Yerevan pursuing closer ties with the West. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has since stated that Armenia does not consider the base's presence vital and will not object to its withdrawal if Russia decides so.
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  10. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Indonesian President Meets Putin at Eastern Economic Forum

    Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto traveled to Russia to attend the Eastern Economic Forum as the Guest of Honor, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the sixth time in 2026. The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, with Putin highlighting Indonesia as a key partner in Southeast Asia and noting progress in trade and various sectors such as agriculture, shipbuilding, information technology, and energy. Subianto was warmly welcomed by Indonesian students upon his arrival in Vladivostok.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovAsiaMiddle East

    BRS Slams Congress Government in Telangana

    The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has released a chargesheet against the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of failing to keep its promises and destroying the state's economy. BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao declared that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's demand for K. Chandrashekar Rao's resignation as the leader of the opposition was a sign of his weakness. BRS spokesperson Ravula Sridhar Reddy criticized the Congress for not fulfilling its guarantees and promises, while Putta Vishnuvardhan Reddy accused the government of 'loot and scoot'.
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  13. SocietyAsiaWhite-collar

    Escorts Asking Exorbitant Amounts for Living Guarantees During Pregnancy

    Group members express concern over 'escorts' using pregnancy as an excuse to demand high living guarantees from 'gold masters'. Observers from Southeast Asia with 8-year experience reveal these escorts' approximate thoughts: they're using pregnancy to earn more money than usual, aiming to retire or live comfortably for a year or two after an abortion. They cite examples like Wang Sicong's ex-girlfriend Huang Yiming, who received child support but not such high amounts. They advise against greed and remind that an abortion costs only a few dollars.
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  14. WorldAsiaLogistics

    India's UPI Ecosystem Faces Changes with Taxation Bill, 2026

    The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been passed by the Lok Sabha, removing the statutory prohibition on levying Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments. This bill changes the economics of India's UPI ecosystem, raising questions about future MDR charges and their impact on small businesses and low-value digital payments. Experts suggest that any future MDR should be low, transparent, and targeted at large merchants with safeguards for small businesses and ordinary users to preserve digital payments adoption.
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