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Asia news — October 16, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on October 16, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  2. SocietyAsiaWhite-collar

    Santa Fe Auctions 224 Seized Luxury Items, Including Boats and Arcade Machines

    The province of Santa Fe is holding an auction of 224 lots of goods seized from crime, featuring high-end items such as luxury cars, motorcycles, boats, bicycles, and retro arcade machines. The auction, organized by the Provincial Agency for Registration, Administration, and Destination of Assets and Rights (APRAD), is expected to raise between $700 million and $800 million. The event will take place at the Belgrano Station, with starting prices set at 30% to 50% below market values. Funds raised will go towards assisting crime victims, funding social programs, and maintaining the organizing agency.
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  3. WorldAsia

    World's Oldest Shipwreck Discovered Off Turkey

    Archaeologists have discovered the world's oldest known shipwreck off the coast of Turkey, dating back to around 4400 to 4700 years ago, from the Early Bronze Age. The wooden structure has not survived, but more than 30 ceramic amphorae and three stone anchors were found on the seabed. The ship is believed to have been used for transporting goods across the Mediterranean Sea and could have been headed for Troy or Crete.
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  4. WorldAsiaEuropeMiddle East

    India, Russia Boost Business Ties in Tatarstan

    The second Russia-India Business Forum in Kazan, Tatarstan, focused on strengthening economic cooperation, with a particular emphasis on defense manufacturing, energy, and education. Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar highlighted the growing trade, now at $38 billion in the first half of 2026, and the goal to reach $100 billion by 2030. Tatarstan, with its defense manufacturing facilities and rich economy, is seen as a key partner for India. The forum resulted in several cooperation agreements and an increase in Indian workers in Tatarstan.
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  7. WorldLawCivil RightsAsiaMiddle East

    Russia Demands Moldova Release Political Prisoner Gutu for Dialogue

    Russia's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has called for Moldova to abandon its 'Russophobic' stance and release political prisoners, specifically mentioning Eugenia Gutu, the former leader of Gagauzia, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for illegal financing of an election campaign and systematic smuggling of undeclared funds from Russia. Peskov urged Moldova to release Gutu, who is a mother of two, as a humanitarian gesture to resume dialogue with Russia.
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  8. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Russia Stands Firm on Assad Asylum Decision

    Russia has repeatedly stated that its decision to grant former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad political asylum is final and irreversible. This stance has been consistently maintained by various Russian officials, including Deputy Foreign Ministers Georgy Borisov and Sergey Ryabkov. The decision was made for humanitarian reasons and is understood by the Syrian authorities. Despite Assad's death sentence in Syria, Russia has no intention of reviewing or reversing its decision.
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  9. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Phoenix TV Undercover Video: Key Date Disputed

    Cambodia's Fresh News reports that the date when Phoenix TV's undercover footage was shot is crucial. If it was before the crackdown, it can't prove or accuse the current online scam crackdown. The article argues that Phoenix TV's pre-crackdown reporting in Long Bay Garden shows successful dismantling of the scam network there. Deng Pei Bao's claims about paying protection fees lack proof of specific officials' involvement.
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  11. WorldBillAsiaMiddle East

    Philippines Condemns Chinese Envoy's 'Use of Force' Remark

    The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines has criticized Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan's statement that China could 'easily win' a conflict with the Philippines, interpreting it as a 'thinly veiled threat of the use of force'. The DFA urged the ambassador to exercise restraint in public statements, emphasizing the need for tact and restraint in diplomacy to maintain mutual trust and confidence.
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