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Southeast Asia news — September 3, 2026

Publications tagged with Southeast Asia published on September 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

5 publications

  1. WorldSoutheast Asia

    Wildfires Rage Across Greece

    Greece is battling multiple wildfires across different regions. In Artemida, a fire broke out near the cemetery, with 46 firefighters and a helicopter deployed. In Spata, a fire was contained quickly with 46 firefighters and a helicopter. A separate incident occurred in Pagaian, with 32 firefighters and 2 helicopters fighting the blaze. Another wildfire broke out at night in Aspropyrgos, with 12 firefighters mobilized. In Achinos, Fthiotida, a fire is being fought with 20 firefighters, 2 aircraft, and 2 helicopters.
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  4. WorldSoutheast Asia

    NLEX Waives Toll Fees Pulilan-San Fernando Due to Flooding

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that toll fees will be waived for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) segment between Pulilan, Bulacan and San Fernando, Pampanga starting September 2, 2026. This decision is in response to heavy traffic caused by flooding in the San Simon, Pampanga area. The toll rebate will be credited directly to motorists' RFID accounts the day after the toll passage. The DOTr has also directed NLEX to provide timely warnings for heavy rainfall and take proactive measures to prevent similar incidents.
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  5. WorldSoutheast AsiaBiodiversityEducation

    Hundreds of Students Suspected Poisoned by Midday Meal Program in Sidoarjo

    Over 500 students from Sidoarjo's Pondok Pesantren Manba'ul Hikam are suspected to have been poisoned after consuming food from the Midday Meal Program (MBG). The incident has affected at least 18 institutions, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. The Ministry of Religious Affairs confirms 337 cases, while local health officials report 424. No deaths have been officially reported, despite rumors to the contrary.
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