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Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj become first Asian men elected to Tennis Hall of Fame

NEW DELHI: Former doubles world No.1 Leander Paes and broadcaster Vijay Amritraj on Wednesday became the first Asian men to be elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

The Times of India

COP28: countries have pledged to cut emissions from cooling – here's how to make it happen

Cast your eyes over the statistics in a new report I helped author on staying cool in a warming climate and the urgency becomes clear: 1 billion people, mostly in Africa and Asia, are at high risk from extreme heat because they lack access to cooling, while a further 2.9…

The Conversation

Madagascar cave art hints at ancient connections between Africa and Asia

Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar.

The Conversation

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Winds of change blowing as Japan plan to tackle rugby’s powerhouses

With Ardie Savea on board, will the money on offer for a shorter season in Asia attract more elite European-based players?

The Guardian - UK

Asia Tracks Wall St Rally Ahead Of Run Of Data, Fed Decision

Stocks tracked Wall Street higher and the dollar retreated Tuesday as traders awaited a bumper round of market-moving events, starting with the release of US inflation data later today.

International Business Times

Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security, UN food agency says

The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization says that hunger remains a chronic problem in Asia

The Independent UK

Cases of human trafficking victims being forced to commit cybercrimes on the rise

Interpol op. unearths fraud schemes fueled by human trafficking, resulting in 281 arrests, 149 victims rescued, 360 investigations opened. Operation Storm Makers II uncovered fake investments, work-from-home offers, lottery and online gambling scams. Victims subjected to torture, sexual violence & forced labor. Traffickers targeting migrants stranded in countries due to…

The Hindu

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Indian Coast Guard to organise 15th edition of 'Capacity Building Senior Officers' Meeting from Dec 11-15

The Indian Coast Guard will host the 15th edition of 'Capacity Building Senior Officers' Meeting (CBSOM-2023) with the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) from December 11-15 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat to combat maritime piracy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"I’ve been using Vigier guitars since 1997. One of their reps had me try them, but I didn’t want to – I’d been playing my own awful, homemade, Swiss cheese guitars!" Failed luthier Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal is busier than ever, but success isn't on his mind

The former Guns N’ Roses man discusses giving up constructing his own instruments, learning how to sing like a bassist while playing like a guitarist for Asia, and the upcoming Art of Anarchy record

Guitar World

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

Dec. 1-7, 2023

The Independent UK

Saudi Wealth Fund Pushes for Closer Ties with Asia

The $700 billion Saudi PFI is thinking of opening offices on the Chinese mainland and India, its governor said during a Hong Kong summit

Caixin Global

Fragmented TVOS Market Splinters Anew as China's TPV, Maker of Philips TVs in Europe and Asia, Gets Set to Hoist 'Titan OS' (Report)

New smart TV OS will be unveiled in Barcelona at the end of January, LowPass' Janko Roettgers reports

Broadcasting & Cable

Stock market today: Asian shares slide after retreat on Wall Street as crude oil prices skid

Shares have fallen in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street as crude oil prices slipped on expectations that supply might outpace demand

The Independent UK

National security advisers of US, South Korea and Japan will meet to discuss North Korean threat

The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan will meet in Seoul this week to discuss North Korea’s military threat and other issues as they continue to promote trilateral cooperation in Asia

The Independent UK

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Self-Driving Truck Startup TuSimple Winds Down U.S. Operations

Autonomous trucking company TuSimple cuts U.S. workforce by 75% as it shifts its strategic focus to Asia-Pacific

International Business Times

Asian Markets On Front Foot As US Jobs Data Provide New Rate Cheer

Asian stocks rose Wednesday after a tepid start to the week as data pointing to a softening US labour market restoked hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year.

The Conversation

How sacred images in many Asian cultures incorporate divine presence and make them come 'alive'

Walking into a favorite restaurant here in Knoxville, Tennessee, I was immediately greeted by a golden statue of Buddha, its sparkling gemstone eyes meeting my own as I made my way through the door. The aromas of Thai curries beckoned, but as I was led to a table, I kept…

International Business Times

Asian Markets Drop As Traders Temper Rate Cut Bets

Stocks fell Tuesday, extending the sell-off seen on Wall Street, with analysts warning November's rally fuelled by bets on interest rate cuts may have gone too far, forcing traders to take a step back.

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The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Photographers in Asia capture the extraordinary, tragic and wonderful in 2023

Individually, the photographs are the product of a moment, capturing glimpses of joy, grief, rage, hope, and resilience.

The Hindu

Asian nations to dominate new world order

Over 25 developing nations, many of them from Asia, would have a crucial role in the evolution of the new world order, said expert.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Shares mixed in Asia ahead of updates on jobs, inflation

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors await a slew of U.S. economic data set for release later in the week

The Hindu

Karnataka will attract investment of ₹1.4 lakh crore annually: M.B. Patil

B'lore Karnataka aims to attract ₹1.4 lakh cr/yr investments to boost economy. Govt initiatives to position State as best-in-class investment destination in Asia. Targeting ₹7 lakh cr investments over 5 yrs, 15-16% growth in GSVA. New industrial policy may be announced soon. Focus sectors: aerospace, defence, electronics, etc. Govt initiatives…

The Guardian - UK

‘We can have a beautiful future now’: Nepal’s first legally married same-sex couple celebrates

After months of legal challenges Maya Gurung and Surendra Pandey registered their marriage, giving hope to other same-sex couples in the south Asian country

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Asia

Nov. 24-30, 2023

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Brittany Higgins cross-examination continues; Smithsonian returns Indigenous remains; and first LGBTQ+ couple legally weds in south Asia

Higgins says she wore white pencil dress at Liberal party function after the alleged rape because she was ‘trying to reclaim it’

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