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Southeast Asia news — September 30, 2026

Publications tagged with Southeast Asia published on September 30, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

6 publications

  1. TechSoutheast Asia

    St. Petersburg Residents Can Watch Meteor Showers Without Equipment

    St. Petersburg residents can observe the Draconid and Orionid meteor showers this October without needing any special equipment, according to local meteorologists. The best viewing locations are away from city lights, but Leningrad Oblast will also suffice. The peak of the Draconids is expected on the night of October 9, while the Orionids peak on October 21. Up to 15 and 20 meteors per hour are predicted respectively.
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  2. WorldAsiaMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    FBI Expands Global Hunt for Telefraud Syndicates Targeting Americans

    The FBI, led by Director Kash Patel, is expanding its global pursuit of telefraud syndicates that primarily target Americans, defrauding them of billions of dollars, including their lifetime savings. The operation aims to dismantle large-scale fraud hubs in East Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. In August, the FBI conducted a raid at the 200-acre Osman Resort in Cambodia, seizing 113 hard drives, 15 computers, and 35 boxes of evidence over three days.
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  3. WorldSoutheast Asia

    Man Cheats on Girlfriend for Years, Refuses to Apologize

    A woman recounts her experience with an ex-boyfriend who met her on KK in 2023 when she was 19. He controlled her life, physically abused her, and forced her to abort their child. Despite this, she remained devoted to him for years. It was later revealed that he had been cheating on her since 2025 with another woman, who he is now with in Laos. The woman wants him to apologize but he refuses, still holding onto her private photos.
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  5. WorldJudiciaryMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Ringgit Fluctuates Against USD Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and US Data

    The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday due to persistent sentiment towards a potential increase in US interest rates. It then closed lower on the same day before rebounding on Tuesday, influenced by Malaysia's sovereign credit rating being maintained at 'A-' by S&P Global Ratings. On Wednesday, the ringgit depreciated against the dollar again, affected by weaker US consumer data. Throughout the week, the ringgit also fluctuated against other major and ASEAN currencies.
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  6. WorldMiddle EastSoutheast Asia

    Saudi Arabia and Morocco Boost Defense Cooperation

    Saudi Arabia and Morocco are strengthening their defense cooperation. The Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, and his Moroccan counterpart, Abdellatif Loudyi, discussed ways to enhance collaboration during a phone call. They aim to support regional security and stability, with Morocco's King Mohammed VI recently affirming the kingdom's commitment to Saudi and GCC security.
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