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Southeast Asian leaders are besieged by thorny issues as they hold an ASEAN summit without Biden

Southeast Asian leaders led by Indonesian host President Joko Widodo are gathering in their final summit this year

The Independent UK

Israel's prime minister pitches fiber optic cable idea to link Asia and the Middle East to Europe

Israel’s prime minister is floating the idea of building infrastructure projects such as a fiber optic cable linking countries in Asia and the Arabian Peninsula with Europe through Israel and Cyprus

The Independent UK

A glacier baby is born: Mating glaciers to replace water lost to climate change

Residents of Pakistan's Himalayan region turn to science and folklore, with backing from the U.N. They're erecting ice towers, harvesting avalanches and performing an ancient glacier ritual.

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Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games

Savita Punia leads India's women's hockey team to the Asian Games, aiming to end a long drought of gold medals. The side has had encouraging results in recent years, and will take on South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Savita urges the team to take each match seriously, and…

The Hindu

Due to stagnant income levels, 74% in India can’t afford a healthy diet: UN agency report | Data

India's cost of a healthy diet is lowest among BRICS and neighbours, but 74% of population unable to afford it. The cost has risen 9% in Asia since 2019, while the number of people unable to afford it has increased by 92% worldwide. South Asia has the highest number and…

The Hindu

China's new national map has set off a wave of protests. Why?

China has upset many countries in the Asia-Pacific region with the release of a new official map that lays claim to most of the South China Sea, as well as contested parts of India and Russia, and official objections continue to mount

The Independent UK

‘Sugar helped rise of capitalist economy,’ says Ulbe Bosma, author of The World of Sugar: How the Sweet Stuff Transformed Our Politics, Health, and Environment over 2000 Years

Sugar has been a key commodity in global capitalism since the 17th century, becoming ubiquitous with globalisation. Ulbe Bosma's book explores its history, highlighting India and Asia's role in shaping the world of sugar. It also reveals how the Atlantic slave trade contributed to the West's rise and how labour…

The Hindu

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Aug. 25-31, 2023

The Independent UK

Yang Huiyan: Country Garden owner who was once Asia’s richest woman

Teetering Chinese property developer has caused wealth of its founder’s daughter to plummet

The Guardian - UK

Filipino who helped tame insurgency and pro-poor Indian cancer doctor among Magsaysay awardees

A Philippine university professor who became a peace negotiator and an Indian doctor who chose to work in a far-flung rural region to reach poor cancer patients are among the winners of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Awards — regarded as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian markets lower after Japanese factory activity and China services weaken

Asian stock markets are mostly lower after Japanese factory activity and Chinese service industry growth weakened

The Independent UK

Celtics wanted Kristaps Porzingis to return to Boston after injury

The Celtics reportedly wanted Porzingis to return to the team facility to rehab his foot injury but gave him permission to stay in Asia after he asked to remain.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Gangs forcing hundreds of thousands of people into cybercrime in south-east Asia, says UN

Organised criminals use threats, torture and sexual violence to coerce victims to work in international scamming operations

The Guardian - UK

Pope heads to Mongolia to minister to its few Catholics and complete centuries-old East-West mission

Pope Francis is travelling to Mongolia this week to minister to one of the world's tiniest and newest Catholic communities, the first-ever visit by a Roman pontiff to the East Asian country

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Study of over 220,000 people worldwide reveals Europeans sleep more efficiently

‘In Asia, people may use the weekends to catch up on work, do the things they didn’t have time for during the week’

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares boosted by Wall Street rise on consumer confidence and jobs

Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings

Al Jazeera

How the six teams stack up at the Asia Cup cricket tournament

Pakistan will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Babar Azam wishes entire Asia Cup could have been held in Pakistan

Babar Azam, Pakistan captain, doesn't want to make a fuss about the hybrid model of hosting the Asia Cup, but wishes it could have been held in his country. He and the team are ready for the schedule, and he expects them to put up their best show against India.…

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1 Stock to Buy for the Luxury Travel Boom

Hedge funds have lost more than $6 billion this year betting against travel - but the smart money says there's one luxury hospitality stock that looks like a solid buy at current levels.

The Independent UK

UN warns hundreds of thousands in Southeast Asia roped into online scams

The U.N. human rights office is reporting that criminal gangs have forced hundreds of thousands of people in Southeast Asia into participating in unlawful online scam operations, including false romantic ploys, bogus investment pitches, and illegal gambling schemes

The Hindu

Asia’s cricket giants square up ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup begins Wed: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to battle for 50-over World Cup prep. India-Pakistan rivalry to feature 3 times if teams reach final. India's Rohit Sharma says Asia Cup perfect place to test, respond to pressure. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan reappointed captain; Nepal face baptism of fire.

The Independent UK

Asian hornets spotted in Kent as number of species in UK rises

There have been two sightings of Asian hornets in Kent, sparking fears they’re establishing a route from Europe and targetting the Kent coastline

The Hindu

Basketball star Pranav Prince says Indian team is improving and can challenge the best in Asia soon

Pranav Prince's breakthrough performance at FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament saw India beat Syria & Indonesia. His double-digit scores, dunking, stealing & aggression showcased his true skills. He credits NBA Academy & other academies for holistic development & improved standard of game.

The Guardian - AU

As Australia eyes its Women’s World Cup legacy, South Korea offers a cautionary tale

The men’s 2002 tournament sent the Asian nation into a football frenzy but the buzz quickly faded and there’s little to show for it now

The Independent UK

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Aug. 18-25, 2023

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