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Asia news — October 11, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on October 11, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

4 publications

  1. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Iran Targets Smuggling Operations in Strait of Hormuz

    The Chairman of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, and other officials have accused U.S. President Donald Trump of engaging in smuggling activities in the Strait of Hormuz. They claim that Trump has hired pirates and criminals operating in Omani waters to transport oil using small boats, which are then transferred to larger tankers. Iranian forces have been targeting these smuggling operations, intercepting around 5-6 boats each night.
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  2. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentAsia

    Lawyer Ambushed with Cocaine, Linked to Hitman Case

    Lawyer Darío Gabriel Graff was allegedly ambushed by a drug gang while traveling near the Bolivia border, resulting in the seizure of over 35 kilos of cocaine. Graff claimed he was kidnapped over a house purchase dispute, but prosecutors charged him with transporting drugs. His story connects to a colleague, Julieta Bonanno, who was sentenced for hiring a hitman in the 'White Rolls' cocaine case.
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  3. WorldLawAsiaMiddle East

    Syria Considers Sending Fighters to Yemen Amidst Saudi Request

    Reports suggest that Syria is discussing the possibility of sending ground troops, potentially ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 fighters, to participate in military operations against the Houthis in Yemen. The U.S. administration is reportedly aware of these talks and does not oppose such a scenario. However, Damascus has denied these claims, stating that no decision has been made regarding troop deployment and no official request has been received from Saudi Arabia.
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