28 September 2026 morning edition · Asia-Pacific Newspaperarchive edition

Economy

United Forum of Bank Unions calls off September 28-30 walkout after IBA agrees to form committee on five-day week demand.

Livemint (Markets), Mint, News18 +2

Agenda

The Election Commission of India announced measures to simplify the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, removing the need for most voters to appear in person.

National Herald, The New Indian Express, The News Minute +1

Culture

Two giant pandas departed Chengdu for Zoo Atlanta on a dedicated FedEx flight following the leaders' meeting in Washington.

Hungarian Conservative, KION News 46, KVIA (El Paso ABC-7) +1

Economy

Capital Markets Board orders liquidation of funds holding $18 billion after detecting price manipulation in low-float stocks.

10Haber, BirGün, Çorum Hakimiyet +20

Technology

New rules would lower the 2031 fleet average to 34.5 mpg from 50.4 mpg under Biden-era regulations.

Bangor Daily News (Maine), Click2Houston, FreightWaves +6

Agenda

Aleksandar Vucic steps down as president to lead his party in an October 25 snap election triggered by mass protests over a deadly train station collapse.

Click2Houston, Gazete Rize, Mardin Life +7

AI

Microsoft co-founder urges government regulation of advanced AI models during NBC interview.

Daily Mail, Fox News, io9 +1

Agenda

Inda Peñarrieta and Michelle Macías Peñarrieta were detained in Sabana de Torres on Interpol red notices for alleged money laundering linked to Los Choneros.

El Comercio, El Espectador (Mundo), El País (Cali) +2

Economy

President Javier Milei travels to France on September 29 for a three-day investment forum at the OECD, accompanied by a large delegation seeking concrete deals.

El Cronista, La Tercera, Río Negro +1

World

Several men detained on explosives charges near RAF Fairford as bomb disposal teams examine vehicles and residents are moved to a leisure centre.

7News - National, ABC7 Los Angeles, ABC Australia +52

Other

During a visit to Lourdes, the pontiff thanked bishops for measures taken and called for continued vigilance five years after a landmark report.

24 Horas, ABC, BusinessWorld (Tech) +12

Technology

New Home, Code, and Autopilot tabs combine chat, coding, and autonomous agents in one unified app for business and personal use.

GeekWire, Tecnoblog, WWWhat's new

Entertainment

Producer Van Toffler promises "mayhem" as the awards return to L.A. after nine years with Madonna's first VMAs performance in 23 years.

1News, AS, Billboard +24

Sports

Turkey face Italy in Bursa on Sunday needing a win after opening loss to France.

Afyon Türkeli Gazetesi, Ajansspor, Başkent Gazetesi +18

Sports

American Brandon McNulty attacks 32km out to claim rainbow jersey in Montreal as favourites falter.

ABC, Cycling News, Essentially Sports +6

Sports

American attacks 32 km out to become first U.S. men's champion since Lance Armstrong in 1993.

Canadian Cycling Magazine, Cycling News, El Espectador (Mundo) +4

Sports

Kastamonu native defeats Israeli opponent 3-0 in final to claim gold at Kickboxing World Championships.

Gazete Rize, Karabük Postası, Kastamonu Gündem Gazetesi +3