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Snack attack: how the west exported unhealthy eating to Africa and Asia

From rickshaw riders in Bangladesh to schoolchildren in Kenya, people in lower-income countries are turning to ultra-processed convenience foods, as experts warn of an inevitable disease toll to follow

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove

The Levelling Up Secretary made his remarks as he closed an investment conference in Belfast.

The Independent UK

Asian hornets make UK their latest target – here’s why they’re such a threat to European bees

A staggering increase in the number of Asian hornet sightings in the UK has beekeepers and wildlife lovers there reeling. But the invasive species poses a substantial threat to beekeeping and honey production across Europe.

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India likely to field weakened football team in Asian games as ISL clubs refuse to release players

India's hopes for Asian Games football dim as clubs, AIFF fail to reach agreement. Senior players Chhetri, Jhingan, Sandhu likely to miss out. Sports Ministry granted special exemption for teams to participate, but inexperienced squad expected. June FIFA rankings gave hope for better things ahead.

The Hindu

Stock market today: Asian shares slide after tech, rising oil prices drag Wall St lower

Shares have declined in Asia after falling on Wall Street ahead of a highly anticipated report on U.S. inflation due later in the day

The Independent UK

Asia is a crypto bright spot amid global slump, report finds

Chainalysis released its annual adoption index on Tuesday.

Fortune

Most Indians who consume news online like to watch, not read | Data

Reuters Institute Digital News Report finds shift in online news consumption in India; search engines, mobile news aggregators favoured. In Scandinavia, traditional news brands remain popular, while in Asia, Latin America, Africa, social media is main gateway to news. In Asia-Pacific, local portals like Naver, Yahoo! dominate. In India, trust…

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How to understand spices? Chef Devagi Sanmugam shows us

Devagi likes to know her condiments and tells us all about ‘spice appreciation’ across Asian cuisines

The Hindu

The world’s best-connected airports: watch out for China – and Ireland

Plane Talk: Europe and the US still ahead of Asia, but for how long?

The Independent UK

₹200-crore pet food facility coming up in Telangana’s Zaheerabad

Allana Group is investing ₹200 crore to set up Asia's largest pet-food manufacturing facility near Zaheerabad. The 10 tonne/hour plant will produce meat-based products for pets and create employment opportunities in the region. The facility will also position India as a significant player in the international and domestic pet food…

The Hindu

The record breaking Budapest run was no unexpected feat for India’s 4X400m relay team | Data

On Aug. 26, four Indian men shattered records by finishing 2nd in the 4X400 metres relay in the World Championships in Budapest. This was the first time an Asian team completed the race in under 3 minutes. The team broke the Indian national record of 180.25 seconds and the Asian…

The Hindu

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher as investors await US inflation, China economic data

Stock prices are mostly higher in Asia as investors watch for U.S. inflation figures and China's latest economic data

The Independent UK

Biden says U.S. outreach to Vietnam is about providing global stability, not containing China

Vietnam elevates the U.S. to its highest diplomatic status, comprehensive strategic partner. The move reflects broader moves across Asia to counter China’s influence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Joe Biden calls for stable US-China relationship during south-east Asia tour

US president’s remarks came after after meeting in Vietnam with Communist party official to secure global supply chain

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Gabon takes down international ivory trafficking network

Authorities in Gabon have dismantled a broad network of international ivory traffickers who smuggled the prized elephant product from Gabon to Cameroon and on to lucrative Asian markets.

The Hindu

Plan to make Guntur market yard Asia’s largest energy-efficient chilli trading hub

EESL and Andhra Pradesh government plan to transform Guntur market yard into Asia's largest energy-efficient chili trading hub.

Fortune

North America’s ranks of the ultrarich shrank 4% to $16.5 trillion amid 2022’s epic bear market—and the world actually lost ultrawealthy for the first time since 2019, study finds

Wealth-X looks in on the richest of the rich every year, but found something surprising for 2022: less of them.

The Guardian - UK

UK decides not to call for release of Briton held in India on terror charges

Public demand for Jagtar Singh Johal to be set free is ‘not in his best interests’, says Asia minister

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The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares weaken while Japan reports economy grew less than expected

Shares have slipped in Asia after Japan reported its economy grew less than earlier estimated in the last quarter

The Independent UK

Asian Games set to go in China with more athletes than the Olympics but the same political intrigue

The Asian Games are set to go in China

France 24

Indonesia's leader calls for peaceful solutions to conflicts at ASEAN summit

Indonesia's president issued a stark warning Thursday after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia, saying “we will be destroyed” unless conflicts are resolved.

The Independent UK

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The Hindu

Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate National Human Rights Institutions conference on September 20

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Biennial Conference of NHRIs of Asia Pacific in New Delhi on Sept 20. Over 1,300 delegates from India and abroad to attend. Conference to mark 75th anniversary of UNDHR, 30 years of NHRI and Paris Principles.

The Hindu

Indonesia warns against new conflicts as U.S., China, Russia attend ASEAN summit

At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen…

The Independent UK

After summit joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia's leader calls for resolving conflicts

Indonesia’s president has issued a stark warning after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia

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