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Asia news — September 4, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on September 4, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

5 publications

  1. WorldLocal GovProtestAsiaMiddle East

    Chile: Nationwide Student Protests Against Kast Government

    Students across Chile, led by the Coordinating Assembly of Secondary Students (ACES), are protesting against the government of far-right President José Antonio Kast. The protests, which began in late August and continued into early September, were sparked by the government's economic policies and perceived repression. Students have called for nationwide marches, with the capital Santiago being a key location. The protests have resulted in clashes with security forces, including the use of water cannons and tear gas, and dozens of arrests.
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  2. WorldAsia

    Mathura Celebrates Shri Krishna Janmashtami

    Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, is decked up for Shri Krishna Janmashtami, with the city's major roads and Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi beautifully illuminated and decorated. Devotees from across India and abroad have arrived, and the administration has strengthened security measures and implemented traffic diversions. The Banke Bihari Temple and Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple complex have been illuminated and decorated ahead of the festival. Special prasad from Ayodhya’s Ram Rasoi and dry fruits and adornment materials from Kashi Vishwanath have reached Mathura for Lord Krishna. The birthplace of Lord Shri Krishna has been beautifully decorated with colorful lights, flowers, and attractive decorations. Today, September 4, marks the 5253rd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, and it is estimated that around 75 lakh devotees may reach Mathura-Vrindavan and Braj Mandal for the birthday celebrations.
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  4. WorldReliefAsiaTrade

    Sensex and Nifty Open Higher, Gain Over 500 Points Amid Positive Global Cues

    The Indian stock market opened higher on Friday, September 4, 2026, with the Sensex rising over 500 points and the Nifty gaining around 60 points in early trade. The rally was driven by positive global cues, including overnight gains on Wall Street and easing US Treasury yields. Key support zones were noted at 23,800-23,600 for Nifty and 57,000 for Bank Nifty. Financial and energy stocks led the gains, with SBI Life and HDFC Life being the top gainers.
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  5. WorldLocal GovAsiaEarth

    Mass Food Poisoning Linked to Indonesian Free School Meals Program

    Over 1,700 students and teachers across Indonesia have fallen ill due to suspected food poisoning from the government's free school meals program in the past three days. The program, launched by President Prabowo Subianto to combat undernutrition, has faced repeated accusations of food safety issues and corruption. Officials blame improper food storage and delayed meal delivery for the incidents.
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