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Halted Ukraine grain deal, funding shortages rattle UN food aid programs

A halted landmark grain deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to flow to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia is rattling the operations of the United Nations food agency, its deputy executive director said

The Independent UK

Fruit fly invasion puts 79 square miles of Los Angeles County under quarantine

It is believed the fruit fly, native to Asia, was introduced to California by travellers with uninspected fruit

The Independent UK

One of China's richest women Yang Huiyan has just given away around $826 million to charity

Yang, who at the peak of her wealth was Asia’s richest woman, has seen her fortune slump 80% from $34 billion in about two years.

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Stock market today: Asian benchmarks boosted by Wall Street's latest winning month

Asian shares have mostly risen, boosted by market optimism set off by a Wall Street rally despite lingering worries about regional growth

The Independent UK

For the first time in Asia, World Coffee Conference to be held in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, the coffee capital of India, is all set to host the fifth edition of the World Coffee Conference (WCC 2023) between September 25 and 28.

The Hindu

Australian foreign policy is traditionally hitched to the US – but the rise of China requires a middle path for a middle power

Few nation-states have been shaped by their underlying physical geography and location in the world quite as much as Australia.

The Conversation

How the tiger mosquito invaded France and what can be done to stop it

The Asian tiger mosquito may be considered a small but mighty coloniser. Despite only measuring around 3mm, this invasive species has managed to spread across most of mainland France in just 20 years. With global warming creating perfect conditions for its proliferation, this tiny pest risks spreading diseases like zika,…

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Researchers find oldest evidence of curry outside India

Scientists have found evidence of Southeast Asia’s oldest known curry. It’s also the oldest evidence of curry ever found outside India.

The Hindu

India win 2 silver, a bronze in Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting C'ships

NEW DELHI: India's weightlifters, Sanapathi Guru Naidu and M Tomchou Meetei, made their nation proud by securing silver and bronze medals in the 55kg men's youth category at the Asian Youth (boys and girls) and Junior (men and women) Weightlifting Championships held in Greater Noida.

The Times of India

MR Poovamma returns to action after dope ban, Kishore Jena wins javelin throw event in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Senior India quarter-miler and Asian Games medallist MR Poovamma on Friday returned to action at the Sri Lankan National Championships after serving a two-year ban for flunking a dope test in 2021.

The Times of India

Joyshna wins bronze in Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships

NEW DELHI: India's Joyshna Sabar clinched a bronze medal in the 40kg women's youth category in the Asian Youth (boys and girls) and Junior (men and women) Weightlifting Championships on Friday.

The Times of India

US stands against China’s ‘bullying’ behaviour, Pentagon chief says

Lloyd Austin’s comments come at start of bilateral talks in Australia on defence, countering China in Asia-Pacific.

Al Jazeera

Urooj Ashfaq at Soho Theatre: a fast-talking, quick-thinking pre-Edinburgh treat for Londoners

The theatre is championing south Asian comedians at the Fringe - if they’re all as good as this smart stand-up the festival will be a hoot

Evening Standard

The ‘spirit’ butterfly effect | Unlike the ‘sober curious’ West, Indians are raising their glasses more now

A resilient economy, premiumisation, neighbourhood bars, and a surge of education and career prospects are all making India one of the fastest growing markets for alcoholic beverages

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July 21-27, 2023

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Acer Founder Doubts US Can Match Asia's Chip Making Dominance

Acer Founder Stan Shih says that the United States is too far behind Taiwan when it comes to chipmaking prowess.

The Conversation

China, Russia and the delicate balance Asian countries seek to strike

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year, just a few days after the International Criminal Court released an arrest warrant against Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

The Hindu

‘Bacteria wilt’ poses a grave threat to tomato crop in Andhra Pradesh’s Madanapalle region

Horticulture Dept. launches awareness camps in Chittoor & Annamayya districts to tackle 'bacteria wilt', a deadly disease for tomato, eggplant, chilli & potato. Yield in Madanapalle, Asia's largest tomato belt, has hit rock bottom. Remedial measures include crop rotation & sowing of tolerant varieties. Inclement weather has delayed crop cutting.…

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Government clears football teams for Asian Games

Sports Ministry grants relaxation to Indian football teams for Asian Games; Men's and Women's teams to participate despite not meeting existing criterion; AIFF president Kalyan Choubey holds meetings with Home Minister and Sports Minister to find solution; Indian football on rise, participation in Asian Games to boost morale.

The Times of India

Uncertainty ends: Football teams get green signal for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The uncertainty surrounding the Indian men's and women's football teams' participation in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou ended on Wednesday. The sports ministry decided to relax the selection criteria to facilitate the entries of both squads in the Asiad, scheduled from September 23 to October 8 in…

The Times of India

Waterpolo, softball side and 2 others miss out as Sports Ministry clears 15 teams for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The women's softball and men's water polo sides were among four teams to miss out even as 15 others were cleared by the Sports Ministry for the upcoming Asian Games on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Indian government clears football teams for Asian Games

AIFF chief Chaubey elated over Sports Ministry's decision to relax selection criteria for Indian football teams' participation in Asian Games. Provides big boost to players' morale. PM Modi's intervention and AIFF's appeal led to Sports Ministry's decision. Indian teams' participation in continental showpiece will give players exposure and help reach…

Zenger

Animals Asia Signs Groundbreaking Deal To Ban Elephant Riding In Vietnam By 2026

Landmark agreement with Vietnamese authorities sets precedent for Asian nations, prioritizes elephant welfare

The Independent UK

Europe's strategy to boost its computer chip industry and compete with Asia gets final approval

European Union member states have given final approval for the bloc’s master plan to expand semiconductor production

The Hindu

Travelling unfettered across 10 countries in Asia by road

Group of four travel 500,000 km across India & 10 countries in Asia to research little-known seers. Supported by friends & groups, they journey to find unified whole. Unfettered travel is about discovering every being is part of one. Book to be written in English & translated into multiple languages.

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