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Foreign Minister Marise Payne to visit France in opportunity to repair relations after submarine spat

The French government invites a host of foreign ministers from across Asia, the Pacific and East Africa to its capital on February 22 for a meeting with their European counterparts and top European Union officials.

ABC News

Australia urged to spend more on Covax program amid criticisms of ‘vaccine diplomacy’

Distribution of nearly 18m Covid vaccine doses to Pacific and south-east Asia has come at expense of global effort

The Guardian - AU

Japanese thrash Thailand in quarter-finals of AFC Women's Asian Cup

Two-time defending champions Japan booked their place in the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 thrashing of Thailand on Sunday but joint-favourites Australia crashed out with defeat to South Korea.

Bangkok Post

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South Korea to Face Syria with World Cup Berth in Sight

South Korea's World Cup qualification hopes remain in their own hands as they prepare to take on Syria in Dubai on Tuesday, knowing victory will secure their place in Qatar after celebrations were put on hold last week. Paulo Bento's side defeated Lebanon in Thursday's matches in Group A of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tour operators urge Tatas to make Chennai SE hub

CHENNAI: With Tata Sons’ takeover of Air India, travel and tour operators’ associations have urged the new management to restore the direct international flights the airline used to operate from Chennai and make the city a hub for southeast Asia flights like how Mumbai and Delhi are now hubs for…

The Times of India

Belfast Asian Women's Academy membership going from strength to strength three years on

"We encourage women to unite, integrate and build a positive relationship regardless of our differences."

Belfast Live

Asian Cup: AFC denies India coach Dennerby's claims

...But steers clear of controversies with focus on hosting rest of the women's tournament safely

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AirAsia eyes 1bn flyers by 2026

AirAsia Group aims to connect more than 1 billion passengers in Southeast Asia by 2026 via its aviation unit, which is expected to include a new joint venture airline after restructuring the firm into an investment holding company called Capital A.

Bangkok Post

Iran first from Asia into 2022 World Cup finals

Japan and South Korea move closer to qualification

The Hindu

AirAsia changes name to Capital A as it grows beyond an airline

Malaysia's AirAsia Group Bhd said on Friday it had changed its name to Capital A Bhd to reflect its growing portfolio of businesses beyond the core budget airline.

Bangkok Post

Iran Defeats Iraq 1-0 to Qualify for Spot in World Cup

Mehdi Taremi scored from close range Thursday to lead Iran’s national soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Iraq and seal the Islamic Republic’s third straight World Cup berth. Taremi, the FC Porto striker, scored the only goal of the game in the 48th minute in the second half. He…

Asharq Al-Awsat

WHO examining allegations official abused staff, leaked vaccine data to Japan

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it is looking into allegations a regional director in Asia bullied staff, used racist language and leaked sensitive vaccine data to Japan, accusations the official denies.

Reuters

As Omicron pushes the West to reopen, Asia hunkers down

The variant is sharpening an East-West divide on the balance between public health, the economy and basic freedoms.

Al Jazeera

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The Guardian - AU

Matildas turn focus to main event with straightforward Asian Cup group stage completed

Australia head into the knockout phase in good nick having navigated their opening three games with aplomb

Motorsport

W Series adds Suzuka round to eight-race 2022 calendar

W Series has revealed its 2022 calendar, featuring eight races in support of Formula 1, including the series’ first-ever round in Asia.

Autosport

W Series reveals 2022 calendar including first race in Asia

W Series has revealed its 2022 calendar, featuring eight races in support of Formula 1, including the series’ first-ever round in Asia.

France 24

Prospect of US interest rate hikes sends stock markets tumbling

Stock markets slumped in Asia on Thursday and European shares started the day's trading in the red, after signals from the US Federal Reserve that it could raise interest rates more than three times in 2022. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank's policy committee was "of a mind"…

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The Guardian - UK

Energy crisis: where could Europe’s gas come from if Russia cuts exports?

Threat of war with Ukraine has led to fears of gas shortages in Europe, but there are alternative supplies

The Independent UK

WHO staff complaint, email allege racism and abuse in Asia

Staffers at the World Health Organization have alleged the U.N. health agency’s top director in the Western Pacific engaged in unethical, racist, and abusive behavior that has undermined its efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic, according to an internal complaint filed last October

The Guardian - AU

‘From market’s best friend to enemy’: Asian shares plunge as US Fed nails on rate rise

Markets in Japan and Korea lose more than 3% on fears of costlier borrowing, with FTSE and Wall Street on course to follow suit

The Times of India

Sensex slumps over 1,100 points in early trade; Nifty falls below 16,950

MUMBAI: Equity benchmark sensex tanked over 1,100 points or 2 per cent in opening trade on Thursday, tracking losses in index-majors Titan, Wipro and HDFC twins amid a weak trend in the Asian markets. The US Federal Reserve's indication to raise interest rates soon and persistent foreign fund outflows weighed…

Bangkok Post

BoT seen among last to hike as Fed signals liftoff

Thailand's central bank is expected to be the last in Southeast Asia to lift rates, leading to one of the steepest yield curves in the region as other nations brace for the first Federal Reserve hike since 2018.

The Hindu

Asian Cup | Team & I are devastated: Dennerby

Suggests contingent may have contracted virus at hotel

ABC News

For Iran, their Asian Cup debut is as much about results on the pitch as it is about changing perceptions off it

A decade ago, Iran were kicked out of Olympic qualifying for wearing hijabs. This week, they made their Asian Cup debut in them.

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