Asia news — September 22, 2026

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1. WorldRegulatorsProtestAsiaMiddle East

   Sep 22, 2026, 16:57 UTC

   

   Saudi Arabia Targets Populated Areas in Yemen

   Saudi Arabia has resumed targeting populated areas in Yemen, specifically in the districts of al-Zahir and Hidan in Sa'ada province. The attacks involve both missile and artillery shelling, as well as airstrikes. According to reports, these attacks have resulted in casualties among civilians and telecom workers.

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2. WorldBillAsiaMiddle EastEarth

   Sep 22, 2026, 16:09 UTC

   

   Erdoğan to Address Palestinian Issue at UNGA

   President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will speak at the UN General Assembly, focusing on the Palestinian issue, particularly the situation in Gaza. He plans to highlight the 'genocide' taking place there and call for international action against Israel's 'oppression'. Erdoğan will also emphasize the need for an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital within the 1967 borders.

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3. WorldAsiaMiddle EastNorth America

   Sep 22, 2026, 15:43 UTC

   

   US Reaffirms Support for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

   The United States has reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and South Korea, and expressed support for Taiwan. These statements were made ahead of a summit this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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4. WorldAsiaMiddle EastConflict

   Sep 22, 2026, 08:23 UTC

   

   Russian Strikes Target Ukrainian Infrastructure and Military Supplies

   The Russian Ministry of Defense has reported a series of overnight strikes on various targets in Ukraine. Key infrastructure and military supply points were hit, including industrial enterprises producing components for missiles and drones, fuel depots, metallurgical plants, logistics centers, and port infrastructure. The strikes also targeted a tobacco factory producing ammunition and a cargo ship carrying military cargo. No mention of civilian casualties was made.

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5. WorldAsia

   Sep 22, 2026, 07:59 UTC

   

   6-Year-Old Girl Breaks Women's Rubik's Cube World Record Twice

   In recent World Cube Association-sanctioned competitions, 6-year-old Lian Yunzhi from Chengdu, China, broke the female world record for the 3x3 Rubik's Cube average twice within three days. Her first record was 4.52 seconds, followed by an impressive 4.27 seconds. Lian has mastered over 1,300 algorithms and dedicates around two to three hours daily to training.

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6. ScienceAsia

   Sep 22, 2026, 07:58 UTC

   Janus Henderson & Virtus Funds Q2 2026 Commentaries

   The provided commentaries discuss the performance and strategies of various funds from Janus Henderson and Virtus for the second quarter of 2026. These include equity income, real estate, and technology funds. Each commentary provides an overview of market conditions, fund performance, and investment strategies for the respective quarter.

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7. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

   Sep 22, 2026, 03:08 UTC

   Malaysian Wushu Athletes Compete at Asian Games

   Malaysian wushu athletes Lee Jia Rong and Loh Ying Ting participated in the women's changquan final at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Jia Rong scored 9.670 points to finish 10th, while Ying Ting scored 9.666 points to finish 11th. Jia Rong faced visa issues and a hip injury leading up to the event. Lydia Sham from Hong Kong won gold, Sou Cho Man from Macau took silver, and Eugenia Diva from Indonesia won bronze. Tan Cheong Min will compete in the women's nanquan and nandao final tomorrow.

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