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Central Asia posts growth above 6% in 2025, beating advanced economies

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

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The rise in demand for guard dogs: Why more people across the world are choosing them

The demand for guard and protection dogs is rising sharply across the world, driven by growing concerns over personal safety, property crime, and stalking incidents. It is known that guard dogs were initially reserved only for the military or the super-rich, however, they have now started to gain popularity among…

Times Pets

Asian cyber-spy group breached 37 foreign governments as US works to patch vulnerabilities across agencies: report

The ‘methods, targets and scale of operations are alarming,’ a cybersecurity firm said

The Independent UK

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What a Human Rights Watch report says about the economic toll of backsliding rights in Asia

A report by Human Rights Watch says backsliding on protections is taking a toll on Asian economies as growing inequality leaves the poor vulnerable to labor abuses and scams

The Independent UK

Female genital cutting: why Southeast Asia should follow Africa’s lead in challenging religious and cultural justifications

Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) remains a threat to the rights of women in Southeast Asia, often religiously and culturally justified. Yet, despite lasting physical and psychological impacts, governments have not mounted a coordinated regional effort to address it.

The Conversation

Singapore Airlines launches non-stop flights to Riyadh after 12 years: New route details, benefits explained

Singapore Airlines is relaunching non-stop flights to Riyadh from June 2, 2026, after a 12-year absence. Operating four times weekly on Airbus A350-900s, this service aims to boost business, tourism and cultural exchange between Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The move signifies Riyadh's growing importance as a global hub…

The Times of India

Aussie coach's major Asian Cup advantage over Matildas

A month of finetuning his Chinese side in an intense camp should set Australian coach Ante Milicic in good stead to claim the country's 10th Asian Cup.

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Asia shares mixed after Wall Street losses while gold and silver extend gains

Asian shares are mixed on Wednesday after Wall Street losses impacted by technology stocks

The Independent UK

Asian elephant born at Washington DC zoo for first time in 25 years

Smithsonian’s National Zoo invites public to vote for name for female calf born to mother Nhi Linh

The Guardian - US

Black sesame is growing more popular in the US. Is it actually good for you?

The nutty seed is an essential dessert flavor in Asia and is now forecasted to be a top food trend in the US this year

The Guardian - US

Rupee Hits a Three-Week High And the India-US Trade Deal Is the Reason

The Indian rupee strengthened sharply on Tuesday, climbing to its strongest level in three weeks against the US dollar after news broke that India and the United States had reached a long-awaited trade agreement. The move marked one of the currency’s best performances in recent months, drawing renewed interest from…

Times Life

Some human foods that are super food for dog

Dogs are Omnivores Unlike wolves and cats, domesticated dogs are omnivores. In that sense, they are similar to us humans. Omnivores are naturally able to eat and digest food that comes from both animals and plants. This, however, doesn’t mean that dogs can safely eat all the types of food…

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Is a Panther Just a Leopard in Disguise? The Answer Will Surprise You

Panther is seen a mysterious jet-black big cat moving silently through the jungle. Many people assume panthers are a completely different species from leopards. The truth is far more fascinating. In reality the panther is not a different specie at all as it is closely tied to leopards and jaguars…

Times Pets

FTSE 100 Live 03 February: New index record as gold rebounds, AG Barr buys Fentimans

The FTSE 100 index today set a new intra-day record after benefiting from strong sessions for US and Asia markets.

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The Guardian - UK

Monsoons, mould … and a million visitors: welcome to Kerala’s ‘people’s biennale’

Work by almost 70 artists – including Marina Abramović – has made an art fair in Kochi one of the hottest tickets in south Asia. This sixth instalment uses farmers’ fields and patched-up buildings to take visitors ‘back to nature’

Times Life

4 Rarest and Most Mysterious Animals in the World

The world is filled with infinite number of creatures and organisms. In fact, many of them still remain as mysteries to human beings. However, there are some rarest of the rare animals that will make us pause for a moment and wonder about the vastness and majestic beauty of the…

Radio France Internationale

Africa poised to outgrow Asia for first time amid youth boom

Africa’s growth could outpace Asia’s for the first time in 2026, figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest, as the continent’s population continues to rise fast.

Evening Standard

Starmer invites Japanese PM to Chequers at end of east Asia trip

The Prime Minister is in Japan after his four-day trip to China ended.

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer touches down in Japan as east Asia visit concludes

Sir Keir said he was looking forward to discussing defence and security with the country’s new PM, Sanae Takaichi.

Fortune

Asia is one of the world's least insured places, even as it's battered by climate change and natural disasters

Total losses from natural disasters across Asia-Pacific last year totaled $73 billion, yet just $9 billion was insured, according to Munich Re.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mostly lower after a wild day on Wall St ends with modest moves

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after a day of dramatic swings on Wall Street that included Microsoft's worst drop in nearly six years

The Conversation

What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, have introduced new screening and testing measures, after at least two people died…

The Guardian - AU

No increase in Women’s Asian Cup prize money despite player pleas for ‘respect’

Exclusive: Prize money at the upcoming tournament in Australia will not increase from what was offered by the AFC at the last edition four years ago

The Times of India

Playing along while planning ahead: How the world is dealing with Trump 2.0 — without breaking from Washington

In House of Cards, the most dangerous moment is not the coup, the scandal or the collapse, it is the point at which everyone realises the rules no longer matter, yet the institutions keep functioning as if they do. That is where much of the world now finds itself with…

The Guardian - UK

The post-US world is already taking shape – look at the massive EU-India trade deal

The ‘mother of all deals’ is as much about the tariff-heavy geopolitics of the Trump era as it is about bilateral trade, says Asian studies professor Ravinder Kaur

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