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What is hantavirus, and how is it transmitted? Questions and answers about the outbreak

Health authorities assess the risk of hantavirus transmission among the general population as ‘very low’.

Euronews

Shipping industry fears fuel shortages that could drive up prices worldwide

Global shipping companies are bracing for fuel shortages and rising costs as the Iran war disrupts supplies of bunker fuel through the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

A second wave of Iran energy shocks is about to hit Asia and the wider world. Why aren’t markets reacting?

“The market has been complacent,” Chen Chien-Ming, an associate professor at NTU, says, blaming investors' "wishful thinking that the war will soon end.”

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Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

The global maritime industry is facing a looming shortage of the fuel that powers ships as the Iran war chokes off a key shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

AI optimism keeping global markets resilient despite West Asia tensions: William Lee

Global markets remain strong, prioritizing AI and technology over West Asian conflicts. Investors believe the war will be short, allowing focus on future tech growth. The US and Europe are seen benefiting from the AI revolution. A key focus is the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, which could define US-China tech rivalry.

The Economic Times

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say

Record fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. This combination of climate change and El Nino could lead to unprecedented weather extremes. Africa has seen 23% more land burn than its previous record.

The Economic Times

Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, Morgan Stanley says

Global hedge funds significantly increased their investments in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan last week, reaching a decade-high in stock buying. This surge, driven by AI beneficiaries and the region's dominance in the tech supply chain, saw net exposure to these markets hit its highest point since 2010.

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Global Market Update | Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, says Morgan Stanley

Global hedge funds have heavily invested in Asian stocks, particularly in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. This buying spree, the largest in a decade, focuses on technology firms. Investors are seeking exposure to artificial intelligence beneficiaries. Major chipmakers in these countries are driving this trend. Asia's tech supply chain is…

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance, oil gains on Iran deadlock

Asian stocks advanced, buoyed by continued optimism in the AI sector, even as US-Iran peace talks faltered. Oil prices climbed, with West Texas Intermediate holding above $98 a barrel. Higher oil prices contributed to rising Treasury yields, as investors priced out Fed rate cuts this year.

The Economic Times

10 Most Dangerous Man-Eaters in the World- Real Cases

Man-eating animals are not mythical creatures or horror legends. They are real predators whose behavior, under rare but documented conditions, has led to human deaths. Scientists emphasize that these cases are extremely uncommon and usually driven by survival factors such as injury, habitat loss, or prey scarcity. As wildlife researchers…

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Ambani's Reliance Jio: Businesses and investors of the IPO-bound firm

Reliance Jio Platforms, owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is preparing to seek approvals for a Mumbai IPO that could become India’s biggest stock market listing. Reuters reported the offering may raise up to $4 billion, though timelines were delayed due to weaker IPO sentiment after tensions in West Asia.

The Economic Times

Deadliest Animal Attacks That Humans Somehow Survived

Nature can be beautiful, peaceful, and breathtaking. But in rare moments, it can also become terrifyingly brutal. Around the world, people have survived attacks from some of the deadliest animals on Earth, including sharks, crocodiles, bears, snakes, and massive wild predators. In many of these cases, doctors believed survival was…

MyLifeXP

Oil prices rise as US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

Asian stocks head for stellar weekly gains despite pulling back slightly on Friday

The Independent UK

Heat waves spell more trouble for oil-hit Asia

Asia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top of existing oil price shocks. Countries like the Philippines and Pakistan are already seeing high inflation. El Niño is expected to intensify these pressures…

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AI Surge Powers Asian Stocks To Records Despite Ongoing Iran War And Oil Shock

Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi and Taiwan's Taiex have all reached new highs, tracking a broader global rally that has also pushed U.S. indexes such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record territory.

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Hantavirus Outbreak: Could It Become the Next Covid-19?

The world changed after Covid-19. Every outbreak, every mysterious virus, and every sudden health warning now triggers one terrifying question: Is this the next pandemic? Recently, hantavirus has entered public conversation again after reports of infections and deaths raised alarm online. Search trends for terms like “hantavirus death rate,” “is…

Euronews

Economic growth in the Pacific could slow as energy disruptions spread, ADB warns

Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific, especially small island states that rely heavily on imports. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says governments are accelerating energy transition and resilience measures in response.

The Economic Times

AirAsia's Tony to give the world new airline

Tony Fernandes, co-founder of AirAsia X, is set to launch a new airline. This aggressive expansion comes despite rising oil prices. The new carrier is expected to be announced soon. Fernandes sees opportunities within the current market challenges. AirAsia is reallocating aircraft for this new venture. This move follows a…

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Oil drops below $100 while markets rise as US and Iran near a deal

Brent crude has fallen below $100 a barrel while Asian markets reached new all-time highs and European stocks rose at the open on reports that the US and Iran are nearing a deal for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times

Seth R Freeman on why global markets continue to climb amid West Asia conflict

Global markets are ignoring geopolitical tensions, focusing instead on robust corporate earnings and the excitement around artificial intelligence. Investor sentiment is positive on Wall Street and in parts of Asia. Strong financial sector performance and gains in technology companies are driving this optimism. This trend suggests a market prioritizing growth…

The Independent UK

Southeast Asian leaders will reaffirm core values in veiled Mideast war rebuke

Southeast Asian leaders plan to issue a contingency plan that upholds international law, sovereignty and freedom of navigation in what could be seen as a veiled rebuke to the United States, Israel and Iran over the Middle East war which has impacted their region, according to a draft declaration seen…

International Business Times UK

Samsung Hits $1 Trillion Valuation — Stock Explodes As AI Chip Race Intensifies

Samsung Electronics became the second Asian firm after TSMC to reach a $1 trillion valuation as shares surged 15%, driven by record AI chip profits.

Fortune

Europe’s jet fuel supplies should fall below the key 23-day shortage threshold in June, so plan your travel accordingly

Europe, Asia, and Africa all face potentially dire jet fuel shortages. "There is little doubt there is going to be a disaster,” says one economist.

Fortune

The Iran war's oil shock causes a plastic shortage in Asia, squeezing industries and prompting a 'Middle East plus one' rethink of supply chains

South Korea is probing firms suspected of hoarding syringes, which, alongside products like needles and gloves, are produced from petrochemicals.

The Independent UK

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Project Freedom to seek final peace deal with Iran

Wall Street had already set records on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8 per cent to a new all-time high

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