Asian Governments in the News

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 12 hours ago

Regional Diplomacy: Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Dushanbe for an official visit and an SCO heads-of-government meeting. Malaysia’s defence minister also began a Japan visit focused on security cooperation and grant assistance. Public Safety: A stampede at Kolkata’s Durga Puja festival killed 19 and injured 25. West Bengal detained organisers and security staff for questioning and promised compensation and government jobs for bereaved families. Rights and Elections: India’s response to youth-led protests over alleged voter-roll deletions drew scrutiny from US lawmakers; New Delhi rejected a UN expert’s claims as unverified. Energy Policy: India’s 2026–27 ethanol tender excludes sugarcane-based feedstocks to protect sugar supplies and cuts the incentive for maize-based ethanol. Regional Finance: The Maldives welcomed India’s extension of a $320 million currency-swap facility, providing short-term financial relief.

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Oct. 15, 2026

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2 hours ago

Chinese maritime control a growing issue

Taipei Times |

Owner: Lin Family info about owner

Taipei Times

Neutral

Owned By	Lin Family through The Liberty Times Group
Year Founded	1999
Website	www.taipeitimes.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Taiwan, Taipei City
Owner Country	Taiwan

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24 minutes ago

Chinese FM holds talks with Montenegrin counterpart

Xinhua News Agency |

Owner: Chinese Government info about owner

Xinhua News Agency

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Chinese Government through The State Council of the People's Republic of China
Year Founded	1931
Website	english.news.cn
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

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an hour ago

India to cut prices of 137 anti-cancer drugs by up to 70%

Madhyamam |

Owner: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind info about owner

Madhyamam

Center-left

Owned By	Jamaat-e-Islami Hind through Ideal Publications Trust
Year Founded	1987
Website	https://english.madhyamam.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, Calicut
Owner Country	India

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4 hours ago

China taking advantage of VP impeachment raps?

Philstar |

Owner: Manuel V. Pangilinan info about owner

Philippine STAR

Neutral

Owned By	Manuel V. Pangilinan through PLDT, Mediaquest Holdings, Hastings Holdings, Philstar Daily Inc.
Year Founded	1986
Website	philstar.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Philippines, Taguig
Owner Country	Philippines

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3 hours ago

India: small farms, high land prices, emphasis on food security above all

Irish Farmers Journal |

Owner: The Agricultural Trust CLG info about owner

Irish Farmers Journal

Neutral

Owned By	The Agricultural Trust CLG (William Minchin CEO)
Year Founded	1948
Website	https://www.farmersjournal.ie/
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ireland, Dublin
Owner Country	Ireland

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2 hours ago

Japan to allow 'Taiwan' as place of origin in some national records

Nikkei Asia |

Owner: Nikkei Inc. Employees info about owner

Nikkei Asia

Center-right

Owned By	Nikkei Inc. Employees
Year Founded	1876
Website	https://asia.nikkei.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Japan, Tokyo
Owner Country	Japan

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4 hours ago

India-US strategic ties must respect sovereignty: Congress' Anand Sharma backs firm stand on 'indentured servants' remark

Caribbean Herald |

Owner: Big News Network FZ LLC info about owner

Caribbean Herald

Pending

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

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25 minutes ago

China’s technological rise demands a rethink of Australia’s approach to research and education

The Mandarin |

Owner: Eric Beecher & Amanda Gome info about owner

The Mandarin

Pending

Owned By	Eric Beecher & Amanda Gome through Private Media
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://www.themandarin.com.au/
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Australia, Melbourne
Owner Country	Australia