The Latest Breaking News from Asia

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Aug. 11-17, 2023

The yellow-legged hornet, identified as Vespa velutina, comes from Southeast Asia

Wildlife experts fear spread could devastate native bees, which the hornets dismember and eat

Japan suffered a trade deficit last month as exports sank for the first time in two years and five months, dragged down by a slowdown overseas

World No. 68 Saudi Arabia scored baskets at will as the enthusiastic bunch of Indian hoopsters found that it was a tall order to beat the tallest team of the competition. The Indians suffered a 75-92 defeat in FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament Asia in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday.

The Asia native was found in Georgia, prompting concern that it could devastate important pollinators including the honeybee

According to NCBS, bees pollinate nearly 35% of our food crops, thus providing essential ecosystem services that are crucial for our food security. With over half the world’s human population residing in Asia, achieving food security in the region is a major challenge, especially as contemporary habitat loss and global…

Pakistan is showing clear signs of economic and political crisis. Inflation was recently almost 38%, and the country faces a debt crunch as it tries to manage its trade deficit with the rest of the world. Talks with the IMF over emergency loans have dragged on for months.

India’s decision to ban exports of some rice was based on domestic reasons, but it’s had a global impact.

The Himalayan mountain range in Asia is renowned for its towering summits that exceed 7,200 meters above sea level, and holds the distinction of having the Earth's loftiest peaks. If you are curious to know how it might look from space, astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi has come to our rescue in…