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Asia news — October 2, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on October 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  2. SocietyAsia

    Nikole Hannah-Jones's Husband Defends School Choice Despite Wife's Regret

    Nikole Hannah-Jones's husband, Faraji, has spoken out in defense of their decision to send their daughter to a failing public school for political reasons, despite his wife admitting to regret and apologizing to their daughter. Faraji, an IT specialist at the ACLU, gave an interview to the New York Post where he praised his wife's writing and predicted she would be remembered alongside civil rights icons. He also defended the couple's decision, stating that they did not regret it as they knew their daughter would be fine due to their ability to advocate for her. However, some experts have likened his comments to a hostage video recorded under duress, and he has faced criticism for promoting a personal project at an official meeting.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsTrialAsiaMiddle East

    Zelenskyy Calls for Tighter Sanctions to Stop Russian Drone Production

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of sanctions to halt the production of Russian drones and missiles. Despite efforts to localize production, Russia remains heavily dependent on foreign components sourced from Europe, the USA, China, Japan, and other countries. Zelenskyy urges these countries to demonstrate political will and strengthen sanctions to prevent further escalation of Russian attacks.
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  5. BusinessAsiaBudget

    Czech Government Implements Fuel Price Cap

    The Czech government has introduced a 'price cap' on fuel, making it illegal for petrol stations to sell fuel above set prices. From October 1, petrol can be sold for a maximum of 46.14 CZK/l and diesel for 48.72 CZK/l, an increase of approximately 4 crowns per litre since early September. The state will also limit the margin of petrol stations and temporarily reduce the excise duty on diesel.
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  6. ScienceAsiaTrade

    Asia, Europe Stock Markets Rise and Fall Amid Inflation Concerns and US Data

    Stock markets in Asia and Europe experienced mixed trading, influenced by inflation concerns, economic growth prospects, and key US data releases. Tech stocks led gains in Tokyo and Seoul, while oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions, reaching above $100 per barrel. Milan's stock exchange fluctuated, with Stellantis leading gains and Unicredit declining.
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  8. WorldAsiaMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Russia Bans Camel, Alpaca Imports from Mongolia Due to Foot-and-Mouth Disease

    Russia has prohibited the import of camels and alpacas from Mongolia following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Selenginsky aimak. The ban also extends to pigs and llamas. Additionally, Russia has temporarily restricted imports of livestock and related products from Mongolia's Selenge aimag due to foot-and-mouth disease concerns. This decision comes amidst reports of the disease in several Asian and African countries, but none in Russia yet.
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  10. WorldAsia

    Turkey's Internet Subscribers Exceed 100 Million

    The total number of mobile and fixed internet subscribers in Turkey has reached 100 million for the first time, increasing by 11.3 million over five years. This includes 100.8 million broadband internet subscribers. Notably, the number of fiber internet subscribers grew by 22% year-on-year to 10.7 million, while real 5G users reached 44.27 million. The broadband internet subscriber base has grown significantly from around 6 million in 2008.
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  11. WorldAsia

    Decision Looms: Will Universities Become Excellence Universities?

    Several universities across Germany are eagerly awaiting the decision on whether they will be awarded the prestigious 'Excellence University' title, which comes with significant funding and international recognition. The Excellence Strategy, a joint program of the federal government and states, aims to strengthen top research and make universities more visible globally. Ten universities and one consortium have already secured their status, and up to five new places are available. Applicants include the University of Würzburg, the University of Freiburg, and several consortia involving universities from Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia. The decision is expected on Friday afternoon.
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