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Gangs forcing hundreds of thousands of people into cybercrime in south-east Asia, says UN

Organised criminals use threats, torture and sexual violence to coerce victims to work in international scamming operations

The Guardian - UK

Pope heads to Mongolia to minister to its few Catholics and complete centuries-old East-West mission

Pope Francis is travelling to Mongolia this week to minister to one of the world's tiniest and newest Catholic communities, the first-ever visit by a Roman pontiff to the East Asian country

The Independent UK

Study of over 220,000 people worldwide reveals Europeans sleep more efficiently

‘In Asia, people may use the weekends to catch up on work, do the things they didn’t have time for during the week’

The Independent UK

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Stock market today: Asian shares boosted by Wall Street rise on consumer confidence and jobs

Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings

The Independent UK

How the six teams stack up at the Asia Cup cricket tournament

Pakistan will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Babar Azam wishes entire Asia Cup could have been held in Pakistan

Babar Azam, Pakistan captain, doesn't want to make a fuss about the hybrid model of hosting the Asia Cup, but wishes it could have been held in his country. He and the team are ready for the schedule, and he expects them to put up their best show against India.…

The Hindu

1 Stock to Buy for the Luxury Travel Boom

Hedge funds have lost more than $6 billion this year betting against travel - but the smart money says there's one luxury hospitality stock that looks like a solid buy at current levels.

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UN warns hundreds of thousands in Southeast Asia roped into online scams

The U.N. human rights office is reporting that criminal gangs have forced hundreds of thousands of people in Southeast Asia into participating in unlawful online scam operations, including false romantic ploys, bogus investment pitches, and illegal gambling schemes

The Independent UK

Tennis trio was dropped from Asiad squad following expert opinion: SAI

PUNE: The decision to not recommend three of the 12 tennis players in the Indian team for the Asian Games was taken after "the matter was discussed with experts", the Sports Authority of India said on Monday.

The Times of India

Asia’s cricket giants square up ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup begins Wed: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to battle for 50-over World Cup prep. India-Pakistan rivalry to feature 3 times if teams reach final. India's Rohit Sharma says Asia Cup perfect place to test, respond to pressure. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan reappointed captain; Nepal face baptism of fire.

The Hindu

NRAI asks ministry to include shooters Angad Bajwa, Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak in Asiad contingent

NEW DELHI: The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has requested the Sports Ministry to include the names of three shotgun shooters -- skeet marksman Angad Veer Singh Bajwa and women's trap shooters Manisha Keer and Preeti Rajak -- in the Asian Games contingent to raise the country's medal hopes…

The Times of India

Asian hornets spotted in Kent as number of species in UK rises

There have been two sightings of Asian hornets in Kent, sparking fears they’re establishing a route from Europe and targetting the Kent coastline

The Independent UK

Basketball star Pranav Prince says Indian team is improving and can challenge the best in Asia soon

Pranav Prince's breakthrough performance at FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament saw India beat Syria & Indonesia. His double-digit scores, dunking, stealing & aggression showcased his true skills. He credits NBA Academy & other academies for holistic development & improved standard of game.

The Hindu

As Australia eyes its Women’s World Cup legacy, South Korea offers a cautionary tale

The men’s 2002 tournament sent the Asian nation into a football frenzy but the buzz quickly faded and there’s little to show for it now

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Aug. 18-25, 2023

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CWG champion lifter Achinta Sheuli dropped from Asian Games squad

Women's sabre team, which includes Bhavani, not cleared

The Hindu

Explained | India and the Northern Sea Route

The article explains India's involvement in Arctic cargo traffic is rising; 35% of 8 million tonnes of cargo handled by Murmansk port in first 7 months of 2023. India is interested due to vulnerability of region to climate change, potential hydrocarbon reserves, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. India has signed…

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rally

Asian shares are mostly rising after Wall Street rallied to its best day since June after pressures from the bond market relaxed a bit

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Al Jazeera

Asia’s poor grew by 68 million people after pandemic, report says

More than 155 million people were living on less than $2.15 a day last year, Asian Development Bank says.

The Times of India

Qatar wealth fund invests $1 billion in Reliance Retail Ventures

MUMBAI: Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund invested 82.78 billion rupees ($1 billion) into the rapidly growing retail business owned by Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, as India’s biggest brick-and-mortar retailer looks to expand its operations.

The Guardian - UK

Endo can be a success at Liverpool – and a better buy than Caicedo

Midfielder was dominant in his position in Bundesliga and captains Japan but Asian players rarely get the credit they deserve

Evening Standard

Asian hornets confirmed in London for the first time as numbers rise sharply in the UK

Half of all confirmed sightings of the invasive insects in the UK across the last seven years have come this year

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed ahead of Fed Chair speech and Nvidia earnings

Asian markets are trading mixed ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech later in the week

The Independent UK

Chinese-backed port project in Peru to be the 'gateway from South America to Asia,' official says

Dozens of cranes lift blocks weighing several tons and drop them to compact the soil of a roughly one-square-mile area on Peru’s Pacific coast, part of China’s most ambitious port project in Latin America designed to facilitate trade between the regions

The Times of India

India have a really good chance of winning Asian Games gold; hockey is no longer producing stars: Former Pakistan hockey star Rehan Butt

NEW DELHI: You may either agree with him or disagree, but former Pakistan striker Rehan Butt has never held himself back when sharing his views on a particular subject. Like the free-flowing nature of his game during his playing days, the current assistant coach of the senior Pakistan men's team…

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