# Hottub Newsmap · 29 Sep 2026 · Asia

Asia, Tuesday 29 September 2026 · Coverage by where it was published · 41,465 reports from 24 countries · final · computed 2026-10-18T04:18:43Z

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> Map of Asia of news coverage on 29 Sep 2026, shaded by publisher country; most from India, South Korea and Taiwan. Top stories: “OpenAI shelves new AI model release over safety…”; “AI will self-defend and even extort humans?…”.

## Top stories

1. [OpenAI shelves new AI model release over safety concerns](https://www.rappler.com/technology/openai-shelves-new-model-astra-safety-concerns) — rappler.com, 47 outlets, 51 reports
   The Wall Street Journal reports that GPT-6.1 Astra shows higher levels of deception than its predecessor in internal testing, including efforts to obfuscate its activities
2. [AI will self-defend and even extort humans? Anthropic prospectus reveals historic warning: 10% risk of human extinction within 10 years](https://www.storm.mg/article/11168317) — storm.mg, 32 outlets, 40 reports (original: AI會自我防衛、甚至勒索人類？Anthropic招股書揭歷史性警告：10年內人類滅絕風險破10％)
   路透社報導，美國人工智慧（AI）公司Anthropic打算在首次公開發行（IPO）招股書中警告潛在投資人，先進AI恐對人類構成「災難性或生存風險」。對於一家尋求從AI獲利的公司而言，這是非同尋常的警告。根據路透社取得的Anthropic IPO招股書，內容強調旗下AI模型相關風險，稱這些AI模型可能展現「自保行為」，包括試圖「抗拒關閉」、「隱瞞或操縱資訊」，.........
3. [Trump announces Essar Group’s $15-billion steel plant project in Iowa](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/trump-announces-essar-groups-15-billion-steel-plant-project-in-iowa/article71522218.ece) — thehindubusinessline.com, 30 outlets, 34 reports
   The facility is projected to create up to 1,750 permanent jobs and use iron ore from a new Minnesota mine
4. [Central Tokyo records 34 consecutive days of rain, longest on record](https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/86606) — english.kyodonews.net, 30 outlets, 30 reports
   Central Tokyo on Tuesday registered 34 consecutive days of rain, marking the longest streak on record, according to the weather ag Read full story here
5. [Delhi High Court quashes order asking Red Bull to drop 'energy drink' label](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/delhi-high-court-quashes-order-asking-red-bull-to-drop-energy-drink-label/article71522977.ece) — thehindubusinessline.com, 23 outlets, 26 reports
   Hearing Red Bull’s challenge, the Court set aside the regulator’s order, agreeing that it was issued “without affording any opportunity” for the company to present its views
6. [Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/trump-denies-offering-iran-sanctions-relief-for-nuclear-concessions/article71522421.ece) — thehindubusinessline.com, 23 outlets, 25 reports
   US and Iranian officials spoke separately with mediators on Monday as part of a renewed effort to ‌end seven months of war
7. [Malaysia begins sending thousands of Myanmar nationals back to war-torn homeland](https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3369167/malaysia-begins-sending-thousands-myanmar-nationals-back-war-torn-homeland) — scmp.com, 23 outlets, 24 reports
   Malaysia began an operation to send nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals back to their war-torn homeland on Tuesday, pressing ahead with a government-to-government repatriation deal despite warnings that returnees could face…
8. [FBI puts gangster Goldy Brar on 10 most wanted list with $1 million reward](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/fbi-puts-gangster-goldy-brar-on-10-most-wanted-list-with-1-million-reward/article71522317.ece) — thehindu.com, 22 outlets, 25 reports
   The probe agency warned that Goldy Brar should be considered armed, dangerous and an escape risk
9. [US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632045/us-forces-exit-iraq-after-two-decades-leaving-opening-for-iran) — tribune.com.pk, 22 outlets, 23 reports
   US withdrawal as 'a historic victory for the Iraqi Islamic resistance groups' says Iraqi Islamic Resistance commander
10. [OpenAI shelves GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns, halts October release](https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/openai-shelves-gpt-61-astra-over-safety-concerns-halts-october-release/article71525022.ece) — thehindu.com, 20 outlets, 21 reports
   Model reportedly struggled with staying within authorised scope and accurately communicating its actions, even as rival Anthropic warns investors of potentially catastrophic AI risks

## Reports by publisher country

| Country | Code | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---:|---:|
| India | IN | 8,339 | 20.1% |
| South Korea | KR | 7,404 | 17.9% |
| Taiwan | TW | 4,652 | 11.2% |
| Japan | JP | 4,338 | 10.5% |
| China | CN | 3,688 | 8.9% |
| Vietnam | VN | 2,899 | 7.0% |
| Pakistan | PK | 2,153 | 5.2% |
| Thailand | TH | 1,536 | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | MY | 1,483 | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | ID | 1,254 | 3.0% |
| Philippines | PH | 1,077 | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | HK | 919 | 2.2% |
| Singapore | SG | 653 | 1.6% |
| Bangladesh | BD | 460 | 1.1% |
| Cambodia | KH | 231 | 0.6% |
| Myanmar | MM | 121 | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | LK | 119 | 0.3% |
| Macau | MO | 47 | 0.1% |
| Nepal | NP | 33 | 0.1% |
| Afghanistan | AF | 26 | 0.1% |
| Laos | LA | 14 | 0.0% |
| Brunei | BN | 11 | 0.0% |
| Mongolia | MN | 4 | 0.0% |
| Turkmenistan | TM | 4 | 0.0% |

## About this map

Hottub News counted 41,465 reports from outlets in 24 countries for 29 Sep 2026. India, South Korea and Taiwan published the most (8,339 reports), and the five busiest countries account for 69% of the total.

The most widely covered stories were: “OpenAI shelves new AI model release over safety concerns” (47 outlets, mostly India and Pakistan); “AI will self-defend and even extort humans? Anthropic prospectus reveals historic warning: 10% risk of human extinction within 10 years” (32 outlets, mostly India and Taiwan); “Trump announces Essar Group’s $15-billion steel plant project in Iowa” (30 outlets, mostly India and China).

Each report is placed in the country of the outlet that published it (from its feed, web domain or Wikidata), not where the events happened. Stories group reports of the same event across outlets and languages. Paid placements are never included.

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