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Asia news — October 28, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on October 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

  1. WorldAsiaPublic Health

    Italian Chamber Approves Bill to Reinstate Vaccinated Doctors Removed During COVID-19 Pandemic

    The Italian Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that allows for the reinstatement of doctors who were removed from their posts during the COVID-19 pandemic due to vaccination status. The bill, which was supported by the Forza Italia party, has been criticized by the opposition as a 'slap in the face' to the victims of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Italian President Sergio Mattarella has criticized anti-vaxxers and anti-science positions in general, stating that they are 'poisoning public opinion on vaccines'. The bill now moves to the Senate, where modifications are expected.
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  2. SocietyAsia

    Former Santa Cruz Mayor Johnny Fernández Declared Rebellious, Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement

    Johnny Fernández, the former mayor of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, was declared rebellious and an arrest warrant was issued against him after he failed to attend a preliminary hearing. He is accused of misappropriating approximately 191 million bolivianos from municipal credits intended for public works. Fernández's lawyer denied that he was hiding and claimed that his absence from the hearing was a protective measure against biased courts. The police eventually apprehended Fernández during a raid on one of his offices. The prosecution has charged Fernández with the alleged crime of misappropriation of funds.
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  4. SocietyLocal GovAsia

    Florida Mom Arrested for Leaving Four Children Home Alone

    A Florida mother, Irene Miller, was arrested upon returning from a Las Vegas work trip after leaving her four children, aged 9 to 14, home alone. The arrest followed an incident where a dumbbell fell on the 9-year-old's head, and the child called 911 for help. Miller had arranged for a babysitter to assist the children during the day but not overnight. She faces four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm.
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  6. PoliticsBillAsiaMiddle East

    Putin Lectures Nordic Leaders on Medieval History Instead of Discussing Ukraine Ceasefire

    In a 90-minute phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin devoted most of the time to lecturing the leaders of Finland and Norway about medieval Slavic history and the 'root causes' of the conflict with Ukraine, rather than discussing an immediate ceasefire, which Ukraine demands. The Nordic leaders chose not to interrupt Putin to assess his willingness for dialogue with Europe.
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