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Pakistan's Ratodero scandal: HIV-positive children treated like outcasts

In 2019, the Ratodero scandal broke out in Pakistan. The town in the country's southern Sindh province was suddenly in the spotlight after a doctor revealed that thousands of children had been infected with HIV. An investigation showed that dangerous and illegal hygiene practices of doctors such as reusing disposable…

France 24

Trump's policies paint a 'negative picture,' yet his willingness to 'cut deals' may help with China, says the CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank

DBS CEO Piyush Gupta called the former president a "dealmaker" that's "not ideologically driven to anything."

Fortune

Asian Markets Rise Ahead Of Fed Chief's Congress Testimony

Asian markets rose Tuesday following gains in US stocks and ahead of Fed chief Jerome Powell's testimony to Congress which will be closely watched for any hints on the timing of rate cuts.

International Business Times

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Heir to the richest man in Asia is getting married, with decadence

The Ambani family is one of the richest in the world, and they’re celebrating.

Fortune

Euro Slips In Asian Trade After Snap French Poll

The euro slipped in Asian trade on Monday after snap French elections in which a hung parliament appeared the likeliest outcome, as markets in the region searched for direction after Wall Street closed the previous week on a strong note.

International Business Times

Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country

Japan and the Philippines are signing a defense pact that will allow Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills

The Independent UK

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to throw a grand wedding for his son. Here's what to know

In March, Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial bash for his son that included a 1,200-person guest list, including former world leaders, tech tycoons and Bollywood’s megastars, and a performance by renowned singer Rihanna

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Golden age for south-east Asian cinema as local films break box office records

As Hollywood grapples with production delays, locally made films are boosting the industry in countries such as Thailand and Indonesia

The Guardian - UK

Maurice Wright obituary

Other lives: Former professor of government at Manchester University whose focus shifted from Whitehall to the tiger economies of Asia

The Guardian - UK

South Asians have been insultingly ignored by most music festivals – so thank you Glastonbury

Despite being a huge part of the British population, South Asian musicians rarely feature on festival lineups. So it was joyous to have an entire area dedicated to our cultural vibrancy

The Guardian - UK

Stock market today: Japan's Nikkei 225 hits new record close, leading Asian shares higher

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 has surged to a record close of 40,913.65, leading markets in most of Asia higher

The Independent UK

Asian Stocks Extend Gains, Dollar Dips As US Data Builds On Rate Hope

Asian equities rose and the dollar slipped further on Thursday as investors welcomed more data pointing to a softening labour market that gives the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates, with another key jobs report due later in the day.

International Business Times

Scoot Is Fanging Flights To Europe From $159 So Alert The Gals & Plan Your Hot Euro Summer

Budget Singapore-based airline Scoot has launched a mid-year flight sale with huge discounts on fares to Asia and Europe.

Pedestrian.tv

Asia Markets Track Wall St Records As Powell Revives Rate Hopes

Asian stocks rose Wednesday following fresh records on Wall Street after Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell fanned hopes of an interest rate cut by saying the battle against inflation had made "progress" and the job market was cooling.

International Business Times

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The Guardian - UK

Xi’s central Asia trip aims to cement ties as China vies for influence with Russia

SCO summit brings together leaders of global south but also likely to test Beijing and Moscow’s ‘strategic partnership’

Homes & Gardens

Martha Stewart's Japanese snowbell is 'the perfect early summer flowering tree'

Japanese snowbell originates from Asia, but the dainty and beautiful tree thrives in any warm environment, making for a summer backyard staple

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Parties, protests and parades mark a vibrant Pride around the world

The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revelers to the streets for marquee parades across the U.S., to events in Asia, North and South America, and Europe.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian stocks log modest gains as economic data are mixed for Japan and China

Asian stocks are mostly higher after Japan and China reported data reflecting relatively sluggish growth for Asia's two largest economies

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The Independent UK

5 things to know about Mongolia, a windswept democracy in the shadow of authoritarian giants

Mongolia, where parliamentary elections are being held Friday, is a sparsely populated and landlocked Asian nation known for its bitter winter cold and independent spirit

AAP

Socceroos firm on World Cup direct path despite Japan

The Socceroos must do battle with Asian powerhouse Japan for a 2026 World Cup spot, but coach Graham Arnold is not losing any sleep over it.

Al Jazeera

World’s largest maritime drills begin in an increasingly tense Asia Pacific

The Rim of the Pacific exercises involve more than 25,000 personnel from 29 countries and will continue until August.

AnandTech

Micron: U.S. Fabs Will Start Operating in 2026 - 2029

When Micron announced plans to build two new fabs in the U.S. in 2022, the company vaguely said both would come online by the decade's end. Then, in 2023, it began to optimize its spending, which pushed production at these fabrication facilities. This week, the company outlined more precise timeframes…

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of key US inflation report

Shares have fallen in most Asian markets ahead of a key U.S. inflation report due Friday

The Texas Tribune

Fastest growing group in Texas: Asian Americans

A new Census Bureau report shows the Asian American population went up 5.5% in one year, outpacing overall state growth.

The Guardian - UK

African and Asian artists condemn ‘humiliating’ UK and EU visa refusals

‘Unfair’ rejection rates of up to 70% harm cultural diversity and create a ‘global apartheid’, say promoters and musicians

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