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How Betting Markets Differ Across Africa, Europe, and Asia

The global sports betting industry generates hundreds of billions of dollars annually, yet the experience of placing a wager varies dramatically depending on where you live. Regulatory frameworks, cultural attitudes, technological infrastructure and sporting preferences combine to create distinctly different markets across regions. Understanding these differences shows us a lot…

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Ancient humans arrived in East Asia hundreds of thousands of years earlier than thought

Findings suggest human ancestors spread across Asia earlier, faster and possibly more successfully than commonly believed

The Independent UK

'Absolute surprise': Homo erectus skulls found in China are almost 1.8 million years old — the oldest evidence of the ancient human relatives in East Asia

A new date for Homo erectus skulls found in central China provides new insight into how and when ancient human relatives reached eastern Asia.

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Helen Andrews Is Wrong About Asians, Admissions, and Affirmative Action

Her central claim—that forcing Harvard to end racial discrimination has only harmed whites—is not supported by the data she cites.

Reason

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

The Independent UK

Asian shares gain as most regional markets stay closed for Lunar New Year holidays

Shares in Asia are higher, with Japan's benchmark gaining more than 1% after a quiet finish for U.S. stocks

The Independent UK

Yengi double seals top spot in ACL Elite for Zelvia

Tete Yengi has scored twice for Japanese club Machida Zelvia to secure top seeding in the Asian Champions League ‌Elite East knockout round.

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Exclusive: Crypto venture firm Dragonfly closes $650 million fourth fund—even as blockchain VCs face ‘mass extinction’

An inside look at the fast-rising firm, from its early Polymarket bet to its mysterious founding partner.

Fortune

5 Inspiring Ways to Welcome Lunar New Year 2026 in London — Curated by Cult Taiwanese Restaurant BAO's Creative Director Erchen Chang

From trusted spots for Chinese seasonal cocktails to art shows championing Asian talent, say hello to the Year of the Horse the BAO way

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Malaysia and Japan plan major cross-border carbon capture project, despite climate benefit doubts

Japan wants to ship carbon emissions to Malaysia in a first-of-its-kind project in Southeast Asia for carbon capture and storage

The Independent UK

Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse

Authorities in China say they are expecting to see a record 9.5 billion passenger trips, up from 9 billion the previous year, during the 40-day spring festival.

Euronews

Shares fall in Japan, while most of Asia's markets are shut for the Lunar New Year holiday

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has fallen 1%, while most markets in Asia are closed for Lunar New Year holidays

The Independent UK

The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

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‘Nelly Korda Is Risking Being Seen As A Home Turf Hero Rather Than A Global Champion’ - Why World No.2's Asian Absence Is Causing Debate

With $7.4 million on the line and sponsors demanding the best, Nelly Korda's 19-event Asian absence is putting the LPGA's global strategy under the microscope

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Myanmar expels East Timor's top diplomat over a criminal complaint alleging military abuses

Myanmar’s military government ordered East Timor’s senior diplomat to leave the country after judicial authorities from the fellow Southeast Asian country accepted a criminal complaint against Myanmar's armed forces

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade higher ahead of Lunar New Year holidays and gold prices fall

Asian markets are higher ahead of Lunar New Year holidays

The Times of India

What is Singapore-India-Gulf subsea cable system that UAE's du is investing in for high data connectivity?

UAE telecom provider du has partnered to invest in the Singapore-India-Gulf (SING) submarine cable system, a new undersea fiber-optic network linking the Middle East with South and Southeast Asia. This strategic move reinforces the UAE's position as a regional data hub, enhancing connectivity for AI, cloud services, and global digital…

Fortune

Confronting Asia's growing rate of chronic conditions means tackling cultural issues as much as medical ones

Across the region, health is being defined less by clinical advice and more by social expectations about “what healthy is supposed to look like.”

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This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.

Fortune

Asia's next generation, globally-educated and financially-literate, are taking control of their fortunes

Rich young Asians want to "call the shots" when it comes to their finances, says Maybank's head of wealth management Alice Tan.

Times Life

7 Historic Empires Richer Than the Mughals You Probably Didn’t Learn About

When history recalls the wealthiest empires of the world, the Mughal Empire often features prominently for its opulent courts, monumental architecture, and dominance in the Indian subcontinent. At its peak around the 17th century, the Mughal Empire controlled about 24 % of the world’s economy, making it one of the…

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When Two Kings Collide: The Truth Behind The Jaguar Lion Hybrid

A jaguar lion hybrid is most commonly called a jaglion. The name itself is a blend of its parents, a jaguar and a lion. This hybrid is extremely rare and exists only under artificial conditions, usually in captivity. Jaguars and lions do not naturally share habitats in the wild, which…

The Independent UK

Asia shares mostly lower after sharp Wall Street losses on AI-related worries

Asian markets are mostly lower after a tech sell-off on Wall Street over investor concerns on AI disruptions

Times Pets

The World’s Most Expensive Pets And The Stories Behind Their Price Tags

Pets are usually chosen for love, companionship, and emotional connection. But in some corners of the world, pets also represent rarity, prestige, and extraordinary responsibility. The most expensive pets on Earth are not priced high because they are accessories or status symbols alone. Their cost is shaped by rarity, breeding…

The Independent UK

Asia shares mostly gained after Wall Street wobbled over strong jobs report

Asian markets are mostly higher, and Japan and South Korea set new records after Wall Street wobbled in reaction to stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data

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