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Despite domestic political turmoil, Pakistan is well placed to boost regional integration

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.

The Conversation

How India’s ban on some rice exports is ricocheting around the world

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

Al Jazeera

This is how breathtaking the majestic Himalayas look from space!

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…

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Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

Neymar joins Al-Hilal: Brazilian forward signs for Saudi club from PSG for reported fee of $98.24M. Neymar, 31, leaves PSG after 6 years, 118 goals, and 5 Ligue 1 titles. Al-Hilal, most successful club in Saudi Arabia & Asia, had sought to sign Kylian Mbappe & Lionel Messi.

The Hindu

How to navigate new Asian markets

As trade opportunities emerge in new Asian markets, how can businesses make strong new trade relationships?

Newsroom.co.nz

Unpacking Prince Harry’s hot bro summer style

On their gap year-esque lads romp through Asia, the Duke of Sussex and BFF Nacho Figueras adopted a soft-tailored, out of office dress code

Evening Standard

British explorer aims to emulate Lord Byron with Asia to Europe swim

Race spans 6.5km across the Bosphorus, navigating one of world’s busiest shipping lanes, and is seen as the pinnacle of open water swimming competition

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Post derby setback, Mohun Bagan turn focus to Asian challenge

KOLKATA: With embers of the defeat to East Bengal FC still to die down, Mohun Bagan SG will have a quick opportunity to put the disappointment behind, restarting their engine for a fresh challenge in conquering the continental hurdle.

The Times of India

Iran women’s kabaddi team on a raid to defend Asian Games title

Iran women's kabaddi team, led by coach Shailaja Jain, is in Mumbai for a practice tour ahead of the Asian Games. Despite the pandemic, the team is determined to defend their gold medal from the 2018 Asian Games. With Shailaja's guidance, the team is confident of overcoming any challenges to…

The Hindu

China's foreign minister visits Cambodia days after incumbent premier hands off the job to his son

China’s foreign minister visited Cambodia to reaffirm his country’s commitment to the southeast Asian country after its incumbent prime minister handed off the job to his son following a one-sided election last month

The Independent UK

2026 Commonwealth Games not on the radar, India looking to host the 2036 Olympics: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

India keen to host 2036 Olympics; 2026 CWG not in radar. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reiterates govt's desire to host Olympics, outlines criteria for Asian Games participation. Relaxation of rules for Asian Games contingent requires certain criteria & performances. Strict action against federations not falling in line post Asian Games.

The Hindu

The 1975 ordered to pay £2million in damages over Malaysian festival protest

Future Sound Asia (FSA), organisers of the Good Vibes festival, said the band had breached its contract with the festival

Evening Standard

Yamaha Motor Sets New Sales Record In First Half Of 2023

Yamaha has reported impressive sales figures in the first half of 2023 in its Land Mobility Business, thanks to robust demand in Asia, Europe, and the US.

RideApart

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Aug. 4-10, 2023

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Conflict over clocks: China among countries where time is political

Keeping of time in Asia has often been subject more to the geopolitics of time zones than considerations of geography.

The Independent UK

Prince Harry lauds the healing power of sports as he kicks off a promotional tour of Asia in Tokyo

Prince Harry has lauded the virtue of sports and its healing powers as he kicked off a promotional tour of Asia in Tokyo

The Hindu

Explained | Here’s how Asia fared in 2022 in terms of climate and extreme events

In its 2022 State of the Climate in Asia report, the World Meteorological Organisation outlined extreme climate events affecting Asia last year, and their socioeconomic impact. We explore the details.

The Guardian - UK

The nose bidet: can nasal rinses cure hay fever? I tried them for two weeks to find out

Nasal irrigation is popular in south Asia and on the rise in Europe and the US. A chronic hay fever sufferer sees if it can help him defeat the pollen bomb

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India or China? How to invest in the coming Asia boom

NEW DELHI/BEIJING: Money managers are navigating an historic shift: India’s population, at 1.43 billion, edged past China’s this year.

Zenger

Saudi Arabia Boosts Oil Prices To Asia And Europe Amid Growing Market Demand And Supply Restrictions

As supply constraints and increasing demand tighten the global crude market, Saudi Arabia raises oil prices to Asia and Europe

The Hindu

Travel is a way of life for this sexagenarian from Alappuzha

Kavirajan, an optometrist, is 69 and has travelled 45 countries so far in ASia andEurope, sometimes alone and other times as a group or with hs wife

Al Jazeera

China floods threaten downstream cities as tens of thousands evacuated

Typhoon Doksuri is wreaking havoc as it turns streets into rushing rivers and displaces thousands across east Asia.

The Week

Quiz of The Week: 29 July - 4 August

Extreme heat is a hot topic in countries worldwide as regions across Europe, Asia and the Americas continue to endure sweltering temperatures.

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

July 28-Aug. 3, 2023

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I got shot down many times: ‘Oh, it’s pop. Oh, it’s bubblegum… the logo is ugly and we don’t hear a single!’” How John Wetton and Asia dialled up their debut album

The fleeting moment when a prog supergroup hijacked the US pop charts, becoming 1982's band of the summer

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