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Southeast Asia Haze: Wildfire smoke from Indonesia has driven up demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers, while school closures and respiratory complaints spread across the region. Regional Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Central Asia to pursue trade and security ties, as Washington seeks greater influence in a region between China, Russia and Iran. Trade: Vietnam signed a free-trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, aiming to diversify markets amid global tariff uncertainty. Japan’s War Legacy: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s offering to Yasukuni Shrine drew renewed criticism, with South Korea expressing “deep disappointment” over the visit by senior Japanese officials. Pacific Security: New Zealand maritime drones recently monitored 137 vessels during a deployment in Fiji, supporting a regional push to curb drug trafficking.

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Oct. 16, 2026

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Teacher licensing policy wins int’l recognition, attracts interest from six countries

Daily Times |

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Daily Times

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Owned By	Taseer Family through First Capital Group of Companies Pakistan
Year Founded	2002
Website	https://dailytimes.com.pk/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Pakistan, Lahore
Owner Country	Pakistan

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The Takaichi government is increasingly resembling an extremist cult: Global Times editorial

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Global Times

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Chinese Government through Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party & People's Daily Press
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://www.globaltimes.cn/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	China, Beijing
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MoS Margherita, New Zealand Minister discuss ways to strengthen ties

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Colorado Star

Pending

Owned By	Big News Network FZ LLC through Midwest Radio Network
Year Founded	2004
Website	www.coloradostar.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Colorado,
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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Rubio arrives in Central Asia while other US officials hit foreign policy hot spots

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Owner: Singh Family (J.P. & Sumit) info about owner

Devdiscourse

Pending

Owned By	Singh Family (J.P. & Sumit) through VisionRi Connexion Services Private Ltd.
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://www.devdiscourse.com/
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Sonipat
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Métis leaders accuse governments of excluding region from Pacific Link talks

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play 103.7

Pending

Owned By	Hill Family through Hill Companies & Harvard Media
Year Founded	2008
Website	www.play1037.ca
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Fort McMurray
Owner Country	Canada

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Pabitra Margherita meets NZ minister to boost India-New Zealand ties

Asianet Newsable |

Owner: Rajeev Chandrasekhar info about owner

Asianet Newsable

Center-right

Owned By	Rajeev Chandrasekhar through Jupiter Capital Pvt Ltd & Asianxt Digital Technologies Pty Ltd
Year Founded	2017
Website	https://newsable.asianetnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Bengaluru
Owner Country	India

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3 hours ago

Meet the FIBA WBL Asia 2026 teams: Indian Railways

FIBA Basketball |

Owner: FIBA (Non-profit) info about owner

FIBA (International Basketball Federation)

Neutral

Owned By	FIBA (Non-profit)
Year Founded	1932
Website	https://www.fiba.basketball/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Switzerland, Mies
Owner Country	Switzerland

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4 hours ago

Fiji eyes Pacific healthcare hub role

Fiji Sun |

Owner: Patel Family info about owner

Fiji Sun

Pro-Government

Owned By	Patel Family through CJ Patel Group & Sun (Fiji) News Pte Limited
Year Founded	1999
Website	fijisun.com.fj
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Fiji, Suva
Owner Country	Fiji