Asia news — October 15, 2026

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1. SocietyLawAsiaChina

   Oct 15, 2026, 13:29 UTC

   

   India's Child Online Safety Rules: Focus on Age-Gating and Takedown Timelines

   India's child online safety rules primarily focus on age-gating and reducing takedown timelines for harmful content. However, child advocates argue that platform design and accountability are crucial for ensuring safety. They oppose a blanket social media ban for minors, urging instead for stronger safeguards, improved mental health services, and better enforcement of existing laws.

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2. WorldAsia

   Oct 15, 2026, 05:20 UTC

   

   Electricity Tariffs in Moldova Expected to Increase

   Electricity tariffs in the Republic of Moldova are expected to increase in the near future due to rising natural gas prices and regional market prices. The Director General of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), Alexei Taran, has confirmed that a price adjustment is expected, but the exact dates and scale of the increase are yet to be determined. The increase in electricity prices is not expected to be as significant as the recent increases in natural gas and heating energy.

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3. WorldAsiaEducationEdtech

   Oct 15, 2026, 04:21 UTC

   

   IIT Kanpur Launches $1 Billion Fundraising Campaign

   The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has initiated a fundraising campaign, 'Greater Than Us', aiming to raise $1 billion by 2029. The campaign, the largest undertaken by any IIT, has already secured commitments of ₹4,155 crore ($565 million). The funds will support research in areas such as artificial intelligence and drones.

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4. WorldAsia

   Oct 15, 2026, 02:04 UTC

   Brazil Approves Shorter Workweek

   Brazil's Congress has approved a bill reducing the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours, with no change in pay. This is a significant victory for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Lula) ahead of his runoff election later this month.

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5. WorldAsia

   Oct 15, 2026, 00:27 UTC

   

   Mexican Peso Falls to 10-Month Low Against Dollar

   The Mexican peso has extended its losses against the U.S. dollar, reaching its lowest level in over 10 months. It closed last week at 18.41 pesos per dollar, its weakest point since November 2021.

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