Asia news — September 30, 2026

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1. WorldAsiaTradeCommodities

   Sep 30, 2026, 23:16 UTC

   Argentina Week Paris: Government Seeks European Investments in Energy, Mining

   The Argentine government is hosting Argentina Week Paris, aiming to attract European investments in key sectors such as energy and mining. The event, held at the OECD headquarters, brings together officials, governors, businesspeople, and investment funds, with around 700 attendees expected.

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2. SocietyLocal GovAsia

   Sep 30, 2026, 22:45 UTC

   

   Cornell Chi Phi Fraternity Ousts Members Over Sexual Assault Accusations

   Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity has ousted members accused of sexual assault, following an investigation into assault allegations.

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3. WorldAsiaMiddle EastDefense

   Sep 30, 2026, 16:03 UTC

   

   Turkey-Azerbaijan Sign Defense Deal; Hürkuş-II Aircraft to Azerbaijan

   Turkey and Azerbaijan have signed agreements for joint production, technology, and supply of defense systems. The deal includes the delivery of 14 HÜRKUŞ-II aircraft to Azerbaijan, with the first delivery expected this year. The military type certification of HÜRKUŞ-II was completed on September 9, and the first two aircraft were delivered to the Turkish Air Force on September 28.

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4. SocietyLawCivil RightsCorruptionAsia

   Sep 30, 2026, 14:47 UTC

   

   Court Revives White Worker's Harassment Claims Against Seattle's DEI Program

   A white man's lawsuit alleging racial harassment due to Seattle's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs has been revived by a federal appeals court. The Ninth Circuit Court ruled that the man's claims could proceed, dealing a blow to the city's initiatives aimed at promoting racial justice.

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5. U.S.Asia

   Sep 30, 2026, 12:25 UTC

   California Recognizes Ramadan, Kurban Bayram as Official Holidays

   California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law AB 2017, which recognizes Ramadan Bayram and Kurban Bayram as official holidays in the state's calendar. This allows Muslim state and school employees to take time off for these holidays, with local authorities deciding on school closures.

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6. WorldBillAsiaChina

   Sep 30, 2026, 11:14 UTC

   

   Pakistan's Sindh High Court Allows Afghan Medical Students to Resume Classes

   The Sindh High Court in Pakistan has ordered that Afghan medical students be allowed to resume their classes and that their studies should not be disrupted. The court's decision comes after the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council directed universities to allow Afghan students to return. The court's interim order allows students to continue their education and prevents them from being expelled from schools.

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7. SocietyLawPeaceAsia

   Sep 30, 2026, 10:06 UTC

   

   Julius Malema Granted Leave to Appeal Firearm Conviction

   The Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda has granted Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema leave to appeal his conviction and sentence in a case involving the unlawful possession and discharge of a firearm during an EFF rally in Mdantsane in 2018. Malema was convicted on five charges and sentenced to five years' imprisonment. He was granted leave to appeal both the conviction and sentence.

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8. WorldAsiaMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

   Sep 30, 2026, 08:24 UTC

   FBI Expands Global Hunt for Telefraud Syndicates Targeting Americans

   The FBI, led by Director Kash Patel, is expanding its global pursuit of telefraud syndicates that primarily target Americans, defrauding them of billions of dollars, including their lifetime savings. The operation aims to dismantle large-scale fraud hubs in East Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. In August, the FBI conducted a raid at the 200-acre Osman Resort in Cambodia, seizing 113 hard drives, 15 computers, and 35 boxes of evidence over three days.

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9. WorldAsiaMiddle EastCommoditiesEarth

   Sep 30, 2026, 04:14 UTC

   

   Denmark, Turkey Eye New Collaborations in Wind, Water, Energy Efficiency

   Denmark and Turkey are exploring new collaborative opportunities in the areas of wind energy, water management, and energy efficiency. The two countries aim to strengthen their partnership in these sectors.

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10. SocietyLocal GovAsia

    Sep 30, 2026, 03:18 UTC

    Pahang Police Raids: 83 Illegal Gambling Dens Shut Down in Eight Months

    The Pahang police have conducted 83 raids on illegal gambling dens in the first eight months of 2026, arresting 95 people and registering 83 cases. Datuk Azri Akma, the Deputy Chief of Police in Pahang, attributed this success to effective intelligence gathering, law enforcement, and case investigation by the Kuala Lumpur Police Headquarters Criminal Investigation Unit. Out of the registered cases, 64 have been brought to court, accounting for 77% of the total cases.

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