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Asia news — September 29, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on September 29, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionAsia

    Kentucky State Trooper Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop

    Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 in Warren County. The suspect, Emonnie Branch, was later taken into custody following a statewide manhunt. Phillips, a three-year veteran of the Kentucky State Police, was a father of three and was known to his colleagues as Unit 369. His death has been condemned by various officials, including Governor Andy Beshear and U.S. Attorney Kyle Bumgarner, who have vowed to seek justice for Phillips.
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  2. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionProtestAsia

    Dominican Republic Strengthens Crime Fighting Measures

    President Luis Abinader and the National Police have announced a series of measures to combat crime in the Dominican Republic. These include the strengthening of police presence, with over 45,000 agents on the streets, and the use of new technologies such as body cameras, fingerprint identification systems, and biometric databases. The government is also focusing on locating individuals with outstanding arrest warrants, with around 80% of homicide perpetrators already having multiple warrants. The new Penal Code, which toughens penalties for various crimes and enables the accumulation of sentences, will also reinforce the fight against crime.
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  3. PoliticsRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Putin Bans Cash Export Over 1 Million Rubles to Certain Countries

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning individuals from exporting more than 1 million rubles in cash from Russia to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs are prohibited from exporting any amount to these countries. Exceptions include exporting through certain government-designated international airports with banking documents confirming the cash withdrawal from the account of the person exporting it. Upon violation, cash exceeding 1 million rubles will be seized from individuals, and all exported cash will be seized from legal entities and individual entrepreneurs.
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  6. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Ireland Protests Against Israel During UEFA Nations League Match

    Ireland's national football team staged a series of protests against Israel during their UEFA Nations League match. Players bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem, wore black armbands in mourning for Palestinians killed in Gaza, and refused to shake hands with Israeli players before kickoff. The Irish team also declined to exchange flags or take a group photo with the Israeli team. All income from the match was donated to rebuild Gaza.
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  8. WorldAsia

    Taiwanese President Urges Parliament to Fund Local Drone Industry

    Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has urged lawmakers to swiftly approve nearly NT$60 billion ($1.9 billion) in additional funds to acquire locally made drones and promote the industry's autonomy. The funds will enable the Ministry of Defense to purchase from Taiwanese manufacturers and support independent sector development. Tsai made these remarks during the inauguration of facilities at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and the start of construction on an aerospace and drone park in Minxiong, Chiayi County. The new NCSIST complex, built with an investment of over NT$1.1 billion ($35 million), will assume research, testing, and production tasks for military drones.
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