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Asia news — September 19, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on September 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

15 publications

  1. WorldBillAsiaMiddle East

    Paraguay and Venezuela Restore Diplomatic Ties

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña traveled to Venezuela to meet with acting President Delcy Rodríguez, marking the first high-level meeting between the two countries since relations were broken off in January 2025. The meeting, held in Caracas, was described as a 'mutual respect' discussion aimed at restarting dialogue and potentially leading to the restoration of diplomatic relations. Topics covered included migration issues, economic development, commerce, and Paraguay's debt for Venezuelan oil purchases. This visit follows a similar trip by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro in April.
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  2. PoliticsArrestAsia

    Turkish Prosecutor Removed, Detained for Abusive Language Towards Judges

    Prosecutor Türkşad Kunthan Uçuk was removed from duty and taken into custody after using abusive language towards judges and prosecutors in a video shared on social media. The HSK Second Instance Court ordered his removal and a travel ban, while an investigation was launched for 'insulting a public official'. Uçuk claimed he only sent the video to his ex-wife, but it was later reflected in the press.
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  4. SocietyLocal GovIndictmentAsia

    Minor Arrested for Sexual Assault in Girona

    Catalan police have arrested a 17-year-old minor suspected of sexually assaulting a woman during her run in a wooded area in Vidreres, Girona. The victim reported the incident after it occurred last Saturday. The minor was initially placed at the disposal of the Prosecutor's Office for Minors but was later ordered to be held in closed regime by a Girona court. The investigation is ongoing.
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  7. WorldAsia

    Private School Tuition Fees Capped in Iran

    The Iranian Ministry of Education has announced the ceiling for tuition fees in private schools. The maximum fee for elementary schools with additional programs is 172 million tomans, for high school first grade it's 200 million, and for high school second grade with additional programs it's 220 million tomans. However, parents in upscale neighborhoods report paying significantly higher amounts, up to 1 billion tomans per year, excluding additional expenses.
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  8. SocietyLocal GovAsia

    Two Eastern Cape Police Officers Shot Dead Responding to Spaza Shop Attack

    Two Eastern Cape police officers, aged 51 and 30, were shot and killed while responding to a spaza shop robbery in Ziphunzana Location, Libode, near Mthatha. The officers, from the Mthatha National Intervention Unit and Public Order Policing Unit, were found with fatal gunshot wounds, and their service pistols were missing. Police have opened cases of murder, attack on police, robbery of police firearms, and attempted business robbery. A manhunt is underway to arrest the suspects.
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  10. SocietyLawPeaceProtestAsia

    Protesters Target Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Launch Over Child Labor Allegations

    The launch of the iPhone 18 Pro at Apple's Fifth Avenue store was disrupted by protesters from the Heat Initiative, who parked vans with illuminated signs alleging that 'Apple is powered by child sexual abuse.' The protest occurred before the store's official opening by Apple CEO John Ternus, head of retail Deirdre O'Brien, and vice president of worldwide marketing, Greg Joswiak.
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  11. WorldAsia

    Bolivia Secures $1.9 Billion IMF Loan for Economic Stabilization

    Bolivia's legislature approved a $1.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support the government's economic reform program. The funds will strengthen international reserves, stabilize the economy, and potentially unlock additional financing from other international organizations. The approval, with more than two-thirds support in both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, signals political unity and economic certainty.
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  12. WorldAsiaPublic HealthBiodiversity

    Japan Considers Higher Nursing Care Premiums for Wealthy Seniors

    Japan's welfare ministry is reviewing a plan to increase nursing care insurance premiums for high-income seniors aged 65 and above starting from fiscal 2027. The proposal aims to address the burden on low-income earners who face higher premiums due to pension payment increases. The ministry suggests raising the highest rate for those earning 7.2 million yen or more annually and dividing lower-income brackets into smaller categories.
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  13. SportsAsia

    Government Releases Land for Hung Shui Kiu University Town Applications

    The Hong Kong government has released three plots of land in Hung Shui Kiu for university applications, aiming to construct the 'Northern University City'. Education Bureau Director Lam Ka-yan stressed that financial stability is crucial for the development, with the government allocating HK$100 billion in support. The bureau has received initial intentions from 19 universities, with details of the Hung Shui Kiu University Town campus plan available online until December 31.
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