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Africa’s city planners must look to the global south for solutions: Johannesburg and São Paulo offer useful insights

For decades, the dominant theories and models in urban studies have been built from the experience of a small set of mostly western cities. Other urban contexts, particularly those in Africa, Latin America and Asia, have too often been treated as peripheral, as if they simply copy or lag behind…

The Conversation

Asian shares post modest gains after Wall Street nears more records

Shares are moderately higher in Asia after an afternoon push left major indexes on Wall Street just below their recent records

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Diverge With Eyes On Nvidia Earnings

Asian markets diverged Wednesday morning following broad losses the previous day, as attention turns from political pressure on the US central bank to a key earnings report by AI giant Nvidia.

International Business Times

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India’s supreme court orders inquiry into giant zoo run by son of Asia’s richest person

Activists claim Anant Ambani’s Vantara facility has no plan to return its endangered species to the wild

The Guardian - UK

“Some people were cynical – ‘The Yeggles have spoilt it all!’ We were doing a gig in Brighton and someone shouted, ‘Rick Wakeman!’ It was demoralising”: Geoff Downes’ life and times in and out of Yes

His big break came with the Wombles, then he impressed Trevor Horn with synths he’d only borrowed. He forged a partnership with John Wetton and made it big with Asia – and his easygoing nature means he’s avoided most of Yes’ infamous dramas

Louder

Just when I thought things couldn't get any better for JRPG fans, now we've gotten launch info for expanded action RPG Ys X: Proud Nordics in English

Ys X: Proud Nordics was released in Asia this year

GamesRadar

Asian shares track Wall Street's rally after Powell hints at rate cuts

Asian shares have tracked Wall Street's rally after the head of the Federal Reserve hinted that cuts to interest rates may be on the way

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Asian Markets Rise On US Rate Cut Hopes

Asian markets kicked off the week with a rally Monday morning, tracking gains made by Wall Street on Friday after the US central bank chief suggested coming interest rate cuts.

International Business Times

Before ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ Henry Golding swept salon floors at 14 for $32 a day and worked as a travel host on his way to stardom

The 38-year-old actor was a globetrotting presenter for BBC and ESPN before Hollywood director John Chu offered him a life-changing role via Facebook DM.

Fortune

Can the new India-China bonhomie reshape trade and hurt the US in Asia?

Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.

Al Jazeera

'Arrogant' Brits Losing Out: Dubai Employers Reportedly Prefer Jobseekers From India, South Africa and Asia

Dubai employers are increasingly favouring adaptable and cost-effective candidates from India, South Africa and Asia over more demanding British professionals, reshaping recruitment trends.

International Business Times UK

Will overregulation mean Poland and Europe miss out on crypto?

The cryptocurrency industry is growing fastest in Asia, and with Donald Trump's second term, the US has joined the race. Meanwhile, Europe has focused on regulating this new sector of the economy. What does this mean for businesses and customers?

Euronews

Wall Street jumps after US Fed’s Powell signals possible rate cut – as it happened

Chair of the Federal Reserve says US economy is facing ‘challenging situation’ as inflation risks persist and job market cools

The Guardian - UK

Asian Markets Tick Up As Investors Eye Jackson Hole Meeting

Asian markets were mostly up Friday morning ahead of a pivotal speech by the US central bank chief, expected to shed light on possible interest rate cuts in the world's top economy.

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Al Jazeera

Behind India’s massive Russian oil imports: Asia’s richest man

Reliance’s Russian crude imports have soared from 3 percent before the war in Ukraine to 50 percent now.

AAP

Show us the money: global union's call for Asian Cup

Just over six months out from the Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign, the global players' union has called for equal prize money to the men's tournament.

The Conversation

Want to understand the history of European culture? Start with the Minoans, not the Ancient Greeks

The Minoan culture was the first highly complex society on modern European soil, with palaces, writing, stunning art – and even flushing toilets. The Minoans lived in the bronze age (circa 3000-1200BC) on the Mediterranean island of Crete, which served as a stepping stone between Europe, Africa and Asia.

The Guardian - AU

‘The world betting game’: is football more susceptible to match-fixing in Australia?

Integrity experts are concerned over the strength of laws in parts of the country, with the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup deemed particularly vulnerable

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Get your Master Balls ready folks, the Gengar Razer Kitty Kraken V2 headset is finally availble outside of Asia

Ghostly purple spikes all over my head, please!

Benzinga

Tesla Begins Testing FSD In This Asian Country While Facing Lawsuits Back Home

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has begun testing its FSD or Full Self-Driving system in countries outside the U.S. amid the fiercely competitive autonomous driving race.

Al Jazeera

India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat Wang as Asian powers rebuild ties

Ties between the two nuclear-armed Asian powers have made ‘steady progress’, India’s PM Modi says.

Dot Esports

Parimatch inks betting partnership with Manchester United for Asia and MENA

The Red Devils and Parimatch make their presence stronger in these two regions.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed in quiet trading as traders await cues from the Fed

Shares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street held near its records

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 19 August: Defence stocks falter, miner BHP cuts dividend

A retreat for defence stocks today failed to prevent the FTSE 100 index edging higher amid a strong session for JD Sports Fashion and Marks Spencer.

The Guardian - UK

UK metals firms threaten to sue government over tariffs on steel imports from Asia

Companies send letter to business secretary complaining new rules were imposed with 24 hours’ notice

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