Asia news — October 23, 2026

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1. WorldAsiaMiddle EastConflict

   Oct 23, 2026, 21:48 UTC

   Saudi Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Yemen

   Multiple Saudi-led coalition airstrikes in Yemen have resulted in civilian casualties. In Taiz province, a civilian was killed and a child injured in an airstrike targeting homes in the Zawaazah district. In Sanaa, three civilians, including a girl, were killed and a child injured when an airstrike hit the house of citizen Mabkhout Al-Qash'a in the village of Marhabah. Additionally, nine civilians, including children, were martyred and injured in an airstrike targeting a citizen's house in Al-Musrash, Taiz. In Hodeidah province, a girl was killed and a woman injured in an airstrike on the Mair area.

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2. WorldAsia

   Oct 23, 2026, 20:47 UTC

   

   SIP's 82nd General Assembly Begins in Bogotá

   The 82nd General Assembly of the Inter-American Press Society (SIP) commenced on October 22 in Bogotá, Colombia. The event, held until October 25 at the Hilton Hotel, brings together journalists, editors, media leaders, and executives from the Americas and Spain. Key topics discussed include press freedom, artificial intelligence, and media financing.

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3. WorldAsiaBudgetTrade

   Oct 23, 2026, 20:16 UTC

   Financial Struggles and Gambling Ads Dominate User Posts

   Users express difficulties finding jobs and managing finances in Cambodia, while gambling advertisements promote various betting platforms and services.

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4. PoliticsLawCorruptionAsia

   Oct 23, 2026, 17:31 UTC

   

   Ilhan Omar Addresses Brother-Marriage Allegations

   Ilhan Omar, in her first interview since a federal raid on her home, addressed longstanding allegations that she married her brother for immigration fraud. She denied the brother claim, stating 'Not to my knowledge' when asked if she was related to her ex-husband Ahmed Nur Said Elmi.

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5. WorldLawAsiaMiddle East

   Oct 23, 2026, 17:31 UTC

   

   Egypt Condemns Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal

   Egypt has strongly condemned the ratification of a 2019 maritime memorandum between Turkey and Libya by the Libyan parliament, stating that it violates Egypt's sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the deal as 'absolutely null and void' and lacking any legal effect. Egypt was joined in its condemnation by Greece, Israel, and the European Union.

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6. WorldAsia

   Oct 23, 2026, 15:53 UTC

   Cambodia's Cashless Trend: A Shift from Wallets to Phones

   Residents in Cambodia have observed a decline in cash usage due to the increasing prevalence of mobile payments. Even street vendors now accept digital transactions, reducing the need for physical currency. While some people rely solely on their phones for payments, others still carry cash for backup in case of technical issues or poor network connectivity.

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7. SocietyLocal GovCivil RightsProtestAsia

   Oct 23, 2026, 15:18 UTC

   

   NHRC Investigates Alleged Use of Children in Digvijaya Singh's Yatra

   The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Madhya Pradesh government and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology following complaints alleging that children were exploited to participate in a yatra led by former Chief Minister and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh. The complainants suggest that children might have been involved through monetary payments and were made to raise political slogans. The NHRC has directed the state Chief Secretary, DGP, and MeitY to investigate the allegations and submit reports within two weeks.

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8. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

   Oct 23, 2026, 14:10 UTC

   

   Russia, Uzbekistan Hold Joint Military Exercises 'Hamkorlik-2026' Near Afghan Border

   Russian and Uzbek military forces are conducting joint exercises 'Hamkorlik-2026' at the Termez polygon near the border with Afghanistan from October 20 to 27. The maneuvers involve mountain units, reconnaissance and strike drones, ground robotic complexes, and Mi-24 attack helicopters. The exercises aim to practice detecting and eliminating illegal armed groups in border areas, with troops from both countries cooperating in conditions similar to mountainous terrain and Afghanistan's border regions. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov previously stated the presence of terrorist training camps in the areas of Afghanistan bordering Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

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9. WorldAsiaEarthPublic Health

   Oct 23, 2026, 11:16 UTC

   

   First Human Case of Deadly Shamonda Virus Detected in France

   France has reported the world's first human case of the Shamonda virus, a livestock-associated virus typically found in cattle but also present in other animals like horses, alpaca, sheep, and goats. The infection resulted in the death of an immunocompromised patient. Authorities consider the risk to the general population to be low.

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10. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Oct 23, 2026, 10:42 UTC

    

    Families Reunited at Belarus-Ukraine Border

    At the 'Nova Guta' checkpoint in Belarus, a humanitarian mission successfully reunited families from Russia and Ukraine. A total of 14 people were able to return home, with 11 going to Ukraine and 3 to Russia. The reunions were facilitated by direct assistance from the Belarusian side and were part of implemented humanitarian agreements.

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11. WorldAsia

    Oct 23, 2026, 10:12 UTC

    

    Kazakhstan's Education Sector Development and Achievements

    Over the past seven years, Kazakhstan has significantly improved its education sector. The country has opened 1,483 kindergartens and built 1,342 modern schools. More than 655,000 educational grants totaling 1.5 trillion tenge have been allocated for youth higher education. President Tokayev emphasized that while Kazakhstan has achieved great successes, it cannot rest on laurels and must address existing shortcomings.

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12. WorldAsia

    Oct 23, 2026, 08:59 UTC

    

    Canada's Maple Syrup Reserves Running Out

    Canada's strategic maple syrup reserves are depleting rapidly. The reserve of the province of Quebec is expected to be completely depleted by the end of February 2027. This is due to increased buying by importers, particularly from the US, last year. Despite this, no supply shortage is currently anticipated.

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13. SocietyPeaceAsiaDefense

    Oct 23, 2026, 07:57 UTC

    18 Fraudsters Fined for Online Scams in Malaysia

    Eighteen individuals, including fifteen Chinese nationals and three locals, were fined RM4,500 to RM5,000 each after pleading guilty to criminal conspiracy charges for online fraud offenses. The syndicate operated from various locations, using fake investment schemes or manipulated explicit photos to run 'love scams' (pig butchering) and extort victims. The court sentenced the first group of four defendants to a higher fine of RM5,000 each, while the remaining fourteen were fined RM4,500 each. If unable to pay the fine, they face six months imprisonment.

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14. WorldRegulatorsConstitutionAsiaMiddle East

    Oct 23, 2026, 00:34 UTC

    

    Salvadoran President Launches Military Operation to Rescue Kidnapped Troops in Haiti

    El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians who were kidnapped by gangs in Haiti. The troops, part of an international mission to combat armed groups, were ambushed while returning from a supermarket. Bukele warned Haitian gang leaders that 'today's attack is nothing compared to what is coming' if the hostages are not released alive. The operation comes as Haiti faces political instability and gang violence ahead of upcoming elections.

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