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North Korea missile tests endanger shipping, UN maritime agency told

North Korean missile tests are endangering the safety of commercial shipping in busy sea lanes in northeastern Asia without enough time given for notification, several countries told a UN agency on Wednesday.

Reuters

Why 40°C is bearable in a desert but lethal in the tropics

This year, even before the northern hemisphere hot season began, temperature records were being shattered. Spain for instance saw temperatures in April (38.8°C) that would be out of the ordinary even at the peak of summer. South and south-east Asia in particular were hammered by a very persistent heatwave, and…

The Conversation

Suspected state-linked hackers target Asean

A hacking group suspected of ties to an Asian government has broadened its targets to government agencies in countries including Thailand and Indonesia, carrying out cyber-espionage as recently as April, the cybersecurity firm Group-IB says.

Bangkok Post

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China to join Indonesia's multilateral naval drills despite rising tension

China will send warships to a multilateral naval exercise hosted this month by Indonesia, which has also invited countries such as North Korea, Russia, South Korea and the United States, amid rising tension in the Asia-Pacific region.

Reuters

Asian talents score big at Cannes

From Japan to Malaysia by way of Vietnam, Asian filmmakers of disparate sensibilities triumphed at the recently-wrapped 76th Cannes Film Festival. The Palme d'Or may have gone to French filmmaker Justine Triet from her tense drama Anatomy Of A Fall, but six other awards handed out by the world's most…

Bangkok Post

Premier League still booming in Asia despite Manchester City dominance

City winning five of the last six titles has not diluted interest as the popularity of England’s top flight outstrips its competitors

The Guardian - UK

Huge British themed resort with fake Big Ben and Changing of the Guard opens in Asia

Londoner Macao in China is a resort made up of two hotels that feature British icons including Big Ben. Nelson's Column, 10 Downing Street and the Abbey Road zebra crossing

Daily Mirror

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NATO should tread carefully in Southeast Asia, where memories of colonialism linger

NATO’s incursion into the Indo-Pacific region is a move that will exacerbate regional conflicts and tensions. That’s because NATO cannot be separated from the history of European colonialism and imperialism that shaped modern Asia — and plays a major role in Chinese nationalism today.

The Conversation

With a World Cup spot booked, Indian juniors will hope to go all the way in the Asia Cup

With the Indian men’s hockey team reaching the semifinals of the ongoing Junior Asia Cup and booking its spot at the Junior World Cup later this year, coach C.R. Kumar is looking beyond, preparing players for the step up to the senior level.

The Hindu

The world’s worst animal disease is killing frogs worldwide. A testing breakthrough could help save them

Breakthrough testing offers hope in saving frogs from the deadliest global animal disease. Read more on The Hindu.

The Hindu

Menstrual health and climate crisis

Menstruation is too often treated as a taboo topic and this stigma is pronounced in emergencies, where the challenges of managing menstruation are amplified. Asia and the Pacific are especially vulnerable to climate change, with droughts, floods and extreme storms that will continue to devastate critical infrastructure.

Bangkok Post

From Beijing to Taipei, ABC correspondent Bill Birtles reflects on eight years reporting on China

As the ABC's East Asia correspondent, Bill Birtles has covered geopolitical tensions, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and at one point made headlines himself.

ABC News

Iraq announces plans for $17 billion transportation project linking Asia to Europe

Iraq’s prime minister announced plans for a $17 billion regional transportation project intended to facilitate the flow of goods from Asia to Europe

The Independent UK

A revolutionary period of Indian mapmaking explored at Asiatic Society of Mumbai’s Mapped! exhibition

Twenty-two archival maps from the Great Trigonometrical Survey and the Bombay Revenue Survey of the 19th century reveal India’s advanced map-making methodologies

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Laos' heritage town needs preservation

Few sites anywhere in Asia can match the charm and cultural importance of Luang Prabang, the old royal capital of Laos situated on the Mekong River. With a legacy dating back some 800 years, the town and its verdant riverside surroundings were inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in…

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian markets mixed as US government debt talks push toward brink of default

Asian markets have turned mostly higher as a deadline looms for Congress to reach a deal on the U.S. government debt or face a potentially damaging default

The Independent UK

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May 19-25, 2023

The Conversation

Improving how the IMF does business could help billions of people worldwide — by giving governments money to spend on public goods and increasing accountability. Podcast

In countries across the Global South, the launch of IMF programs often sparks considerable concern. This is because of the IMF’s reputation: during the 1980s, many nations in Africa, Asia and Latin America turned to the IMF seeking loans to mitigate economic challenges. These loans were accompanied by stringent conditions,…

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What 'American Born Chinese' Star Daniel Wu Learned From Jackie Chan

In 2019, Daniel Wu survived a near-death experience. He now returns to play a role he kind of played before, as the star of 'American Born Chinese' on Disney+.

The Times of India

India poised for world-beating growth, CEA Anantha Nageswaran says

NEW DELHI: India’s strong credit demand and softening crude oil prices could buoy the economy, putting the South Asian country on course for a 6.5% expansion this fiscal year, according to a top adviser to the finance ministry.

Axios

Microsoft detects Chinese hacking of U.S. infrastructure in key Pacific island Guam

The likely aim is to "disrupt critical communications infrastructure" between U.S. and Asia in a crises, Microsoft says.

ABC News

Asia's heatwave prompts climatologists' warning amid UN report on rising global temperatures

There are fresh warnings about the soaring heat across south and south-east Asia as a UN report warns global temperatures are very likely to hit records in the next five years.

The Canberra Times

The wait is over: Tiger Lane's hawker-inspired eateries open in the Canberra Centre

The hawker-inspired eateries offer signature pan-Asian flavours from Japan to South Korea, China and Southeast Asia.

The Independent UK

Microsoft: State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption

Microsoft says state-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of communications between the U.S. and Asia in future crises

The Times of India

Ultimate goal is to win Asian Games medal again for India: Jinson Johnson

NEW DELHI: The 26th Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Ranchi witnessed Jinson Johnson make a glorious return by finishing first on the podium in the men’s 1500m event. Jinson has been a top-ranked runner in Asia in both the men’s 800m and 1500m disciplines and also holds the national…

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