September 2026 – Page 46 – From Inside Asia

ATF Director Tells Gun Rights Group That Fighting Violent Crime Need Not Impact Lawful Gun Owners

DALLAS—Robert Cekada, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), says there is no conflict between fighting crime and protecting citizens’...

by FIA Staff September 28, 2026

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Trump Expects Iran Talks to Resume This Week

President Donald Trump said on Sept. 27 that he expects talks with Iran to resume this week, while declining to rule out military strikes...

by FIA Staff September 28, 2026

World

China’s Nio and Geely deepen commitment to EV battery swapping tech in stake sale

Published: 4:00pm, 28 Sep 2026Updated: 4:02pm, 28 Sep 2026 Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio has deepened its partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group...

by Daniel Ren September 28, 2026

World

Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies

Chinese and US embassies in the Philippines exchanged sharp accusations on Sunday following Washington’s defence of its treaty ally after Thursday’s stand-off in the...

by Alyssa Chen September 28, 2026

World

Japan denies ‘militarisation’ after Russia opposes permanent UN council seat

Tokyo on Monday rebuked Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after he voiced opposition over the weekend to Japan’s drive for permanent membership of the...

by Kyodo September 28, 2026

World

Southeast Asia’s falling literacy: can cash and gamification fix it?

Singaporean Najwa Alhabshi remembers spending her teenage years poring over literary classics such as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and George Orwell’s 1984....

by Kolette Lim September 28, 2026

World

Hong Kong authorities open probe after yacht allegedly charges boat with 6 rowers

Published: 2:26pm, 28 Sep 2026Updated: 3:28pm, 28 Sep 2026 Hong Kong marine authorities have launched an investigation after a yacht sped directly towards a...

by Matthew Cheng September 27, 2026

World

Singaporean TV actors charged over death penalty protests

Six Singaporeans, including journalist Kirsten Han and Phua Chu Kang actors Lim Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin, were charged on Monday with taking...

by CNA September 27, 2026

World

China’s gas turbine makers are moving to make a global splash. Is Malaysia the first stop?

Published: 2:20pm, 28 Sep 2026Updated: 3:21pm, 28 Sep 2026 In the latest milestone for China’s heavy-duty gas turbine manufacturers, Shanghai Electric has secured a...

by Frank Chen September 27, 2026