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Extreme heat, weather conditions attributed to stagnant jet stream

It’s no coincidence that extreme heat is engulfing huge swaths of Asia, Europe and North America all at the same time. Powerful weather forces are combining to create the planet-wide conditions, and there’s unlikely to be relief from the scorching temperatures anytime soon.

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Cocoa Prices Retreat on Weak Asian Demand

Sep ICE NY cocoa (CCU23 ) on Thursday closed -45 (-1.31%), and Sep ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU23 ) closed -21 (-0.81%). Cocoa prices Thursday posted moderate losses on signs of weakness in global demand. The Cocoa Association of Asia reported Thursday that Asia Q2 cocoa grindings fell -3.6% q/q...

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Asian Games: Football teams could miss out due to PT Usha-Kalyan Chaubey infighting

NEW DELHI: India’s men’s and women’s football teams’ participation in the Hangzhou Asian Games is looking highly unlikely. Their omission from the Asiad-bound contingent could be the collateral damage of the ongoing battle of one-upmanship between Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) president PT Usha and joint secretary and acting CEO Kalyan…

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Surviving heat waves in Africa – three essential reads

Around the world, temperature records are being broken in countries in Africa, Europe, America and Asia. The planet experienced its hottest day on record at the beginning of July 2023.

The Conversation

As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?

Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days on end.

The Conversation

Man City accept Riyad Mahrez bid from Saudi club Al Ahli

The winger has been omitted from City’s squad for their pre-season tour of Asia

The Independent UK

From Mumbai to Bengaluru: India secures four spots on Asia’s 50 best bars 2023 ranking

Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 celebrated finest cocktail establishments in the continent, with India proudly securing four spots. Sidecar, The Bombay Canteen, Copitas, and The Living Room showcased unique identity and flavours, impressing judges and solidifying their position as trailblazers in Asia's cocktail scene.

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Heatwaves set more records across Europe, Asia and US

Residents across the globe grapple with scorching temperatures, deadly wildfires and health warnings.

Al Jazeera

Extreme heat sparks wildfires, health warnings around the world

Extreme heat was forecast across the globe on Wednesday, as wildfires raged and health warnings were in place in parts of Asia, Europe and North America. Scientists have long warned that climate change, caused by greenhouse gas emissions mainly from burning fossil fuels, will make heatwaves more frequent, severe and…

France 24

What is driving the record-breaking global heatwaves across three continents?

Experts say the weather extremes being experienced across the globe are ‘exactly what climate scientists have been predicting’

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares extend losses after China reports lower growth than expected

Shares are mostly lower in Asia as optimism over a Wall Street rally is countered by worries about the Chinese economy

The Independent UK

Asian Games 2023: Around 800 athletes named as part of Indian contingent

NEW DELHI: India will be sending it's biggest-ever contingent for the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled to be held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from September 20 to October 8.

The Times of India

Youngsun Soh, John Flanagan Promoted by A+E in Asia

Saugato Banerjee, managing director of A+E Asia, leaving the company

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Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security

Russia says it's halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty

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Britain officially joins an Asia-Pacific trade group that includes Japan and 10 other nations

Britain has officially joined an Asia-Pacific trade group that includes Japan and 10 other nations during a meeting in New Zealand

The Times of India

Asian Games ranking jolt for football team, could be refused clearance

AIFF to file appeal for exemption

Bangkok Post

Record heatwaves sweep the world, from US to Europe and Asia

ROME: Tens of millions of people were battling dangerously high temperatures around the world on Sunday as record heat forecasts hung over parts of the United States, Europe and Asia, in the latest example of the threat from global warming.

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'Fragile Cargo' chronicles the quest to save China's Forbidden City treasures from war

A book recounts how precious works of art thousands of years old were taken to safety as Japan began its invasion of China in the 1930s — a part of China's history largely unknown outside Asia.

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Asian Athletics: Tajinderpal Singh Toor keeps gold, Parul Chaudhary wins maiden Asians title; silver for Shaili Singh

T. Singh Toor retains Asian shot put gold; Parul, Shaili win gold, silver. India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor retained his Asian shot put gold despite a groin injury, while Parul Chaudhary and Shaili Singh won gold and silver respectively in the women's 3000m steeple chase and long jump. Japan's Sumire Hata…

The Independent UK

Harry Kane in Tottenham’s pre-season Asia-Pacific tour squad but no Hugo Lloris

The England skipper, in the final year of his current contract, has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich.

Evening Standard

Hugo Lloris left out of Tottenham pre-season tour squad as transfer exit looms

Tottenham have granted Hugo Lloris permission not to travel on their pre-season tour of Australia and Asia to complete a transfer away from the club.

The Conversation

City liveability rankings tell a biased story -- our research in Dhaka explains why

Like many fast-growing megacities in Asia and Africa, Dhaka, in Bangladesh, is often stigmatised as one of the most unliveable cities on earth, due to overcrowding, slums and substandard housing. The Bangladeshi capital boasts around 23 million residents.

The Independent UK

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July 7-13, 2023

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Hong Kong "test case" could lead to more non-traditional venues for World RX

WRX will culminate its second season under all-electric regulations this year with a doubleheader round in Hong Kong on 11-12 November, the championship's first visit to Asia.

TechRadar

USB drive malware is on the rise, so watch out

Attackers have been spreading malware via USB attacks across Asia as campaigns rise across the globe.

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