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Fiji says climate change, not conflict, is Asia's biggest security threat

Fiji's defence minister said on Sunday that climate change posed the biggest security threat in the Asia-Pacific region, a shift in tone at a defence summit that has been dominated by the war in Ukraine and disputes between China and the United States.

Reuters

Q&A: Indonesia’s defence minister on security in the Asia-Pacific

At Shangri-La Dialogue, Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto says he is confident the leaders of the US and China will be wise.

Al Jazeera

Austin urges united front in Asia to stop repeat of Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed to help Asian nations push back against what he said was Chinese “bullying,” describing the efforts as necessary to prevent a repeat of the Ukraine crisis in the Pacific.

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Tom Rogic in surprise post Celtic transfer talks as playmaker emerges as top target for ambitious Asian club

The Australian ended almost a decade at Celtic Park and is looking for a new club.

Daily Record

Kishida calls for 'wide-ranging' cooperation to hold China in check

SINGAPORE -- At the Shangri-La Dialogue, a key Asian security meeting that opened in Singapore on Friday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made clear, with China in mind, Japan's stance of not accepting any unilateral attempts to "change the status quo by force."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

US Blasts China's 'Destabilizing' Military Activity Near Taiwan

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday blasted China's "provocative, destabilizing" military activity near Taiwan, as well as Beijing's growing aggression across the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Food export bans in Asia prompt fears of more protectionism

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine helped push global agricultural prices to soaring heights, some Asian governments restricted the export of products they viewed as essential to domestic food security.

Bangkok Post

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Japan's defence minister slams nuclear neighbours who 'ignore rules'

Manoeuvres by China and Russia have sharpened security concerns in East Asia, Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said in unusually strong comments on Saturday, adding that Japan was on the front lines as neighbours tried to upend international norms.

Reuters

US: China's military activity around Taiwan threatens region

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has stressed American support for Taiwan, suggesting at Asia’s premier defense forum that recent Chinese military activity around the self-governing island threatens to change the status quo

The Independent UK

U.S. and allies trade barbs with China, but Ukraine dominates Asia security meet

The United States and its allies traded barbs with China at Asia's premier security meeting on Saturday, especially on Taiwan, but the war in Ukraine and a remote speech by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dominated proceedings.

Reuters

KeyBanc Explains Odds Of Disney Winning And Losing Rights To India's Top Cricket League

The governing board of the Indian Premier League (Cricket) will likely announce the winning bidder to carry the IPL on June 12. Disney has held the rights from the 2018 to 2022 season for a reported $2.55 billion. The rights for 2023-2027 have a reported starting bid of $4.4 billion, with the rights potentially…

Benzinga

Japan vows bigger security role in region to tackle threats

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to boost his country’s diplomatic and security role in the Asia Pacific to tackle what he described as growing threats in the region amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

At Asia security summit, Japan vows to boost regional security role

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged on Friday to boost its regional security presence to counter multiple threats, from China's expansion in the South China Sea to North Korea's nuclear missile programme.

Reuters

Huge Muslim protests in Asia after India prophet row

Dhaka (AFP) - Muslims took to the streets in huge protests around Asia after Friday prayers, sparked by remarks about the Prophet Mohammed by an Indian ruling party official that embroiled the country in a diplomatic storm.

AFP

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The Independent UK

US official says diplomatic push in Asia paying dividends

A top State Department official says the American diplomatic push aimed at countering China’s increasing influence in the Asia-Pacific region appears to be paying dividends, with many nations showing a willingness to partner with the United States

Benzinga

Disney To Fight It Out With Asia's Richest Man For IPL Rights As Amazon Said To Bow Out

Amazon, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is reportedly planning to drop off the race for rights to stream the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches.

The Independent UK

Asian shares slip after rate jitters pull Wall Street lower

Shares are mostly lower in Asia, with only Shanghai rising, after stocks tumbled on Wall Street on expectations central banks will focus on battling inflation with interest rate hikes

Bangkok Post

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China trailblazer Zhang Weili headlines UFC return to Asia

Singapore (AFP) - Chinese history-maker Zhang Weili and two world title fights headline the return of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to Asia on Sunday after a break of more than two years because of Covid.

AFP

Asian markets track global sell-off on inflation, rate fears

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asia extended losses across world markets on Friday after the European Central Bank laid the groundwork to join others in a programme of interest rate hikes, while attention turns to the release of key US inflation data.

The Independent UK

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June 3-9, 2022

Bangkok Post

Asean/SE Asia and the cycles of history

The simmering geopolitical tensions between the United States and China and Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine have turned the tide of history back to its historical norm. It is easy to see the global stage today as full of tension, confrontation, and conflict in a recurrent fashion. But it is…

Zenger

Big Attraction On A Small Scale: Mini Macau Recreates Destination City In The Metaverse

If you can't get to the Las Vegas of Asia, take a virtual trip.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Italy's Benetton Group, TIM Sign Digital Accord

Italy's biggest telecoms group TIM said on Thursday it had signed an agreement with Benetton Group to speed up the digitalization of more than 300 of the clothing retailer's offices, shops and production sites across the globe. Under the accord, TIM and its Sparkle cable unit will supply an infrastructure…

Al Jazeera

Thailand legalises growing cannabis and eases consumption rules

Thailand becomes the first Asian country to legalise growing cannabis and consuming it in food and drinks.

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