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ITF advances Davis Cup tie in September to avoid clash with Asian Games: AITA

The Davis Cup tie between India and Norway and that of nine other Asia nations, will now be held on September 14-15 while the ATF itself rescheduled the tennis event at Asian Games to September 18-24

The Hindu

Sweet smell of Ramadan tempts as South Asia's Muslims fast

Dhaka (AFP) - Mosques and market streets teem with evening crowds tempted by the scent of syrupy sweets and hefty rice plates, as more than half a billion Muslims across southern Asia break the day's Ramadan fast.

AFP

Markets mostly up on US jobs data but rate worries linger

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose Monday as another strong jobs report provided some reassurance that the recovery in the US economy remained on track, though it also solidified expectations for more aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

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Asian shares mostly gain after upbeat finish on Wall Street

Shares in Asia have advanced as gains carry over from an upbeat finish last week on Wall Street

The Independent UK

Asian markets mixed as strong US jobs data boosts rate hike bets

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets were mixed Monday as another strong jobs report provided some reassurance that the recovery in the US economy remained on track but also solidified expectations for more aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

AFP

Butterfly Effect: Spooky Moment Reincarnated Black Butterfly Lands At Air Crash Site

The butterfly seen in the video is believed to be a papilio memnon, which is also known as a great Mormon and is common to Asia.

Zenger

If the west can harbor Ukrainians, it can accept the many climate refugees to come

The Ukraine war has revealed the double-standards of the Global North’s immigration policies. Refugees from Africa, Asia and Latin America deserve the same sympathy

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Russia Praises India’s Neutral Stand on Ukraine Fighting

Russia's foreign minister lauded India for not judging in a "one-sided way" as he discussed Moscow's military involvement in Ukraine with his Indian counterpart on Friday, after Washington urged New Delhi to use its leverage with Russia to end the war. Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Russian Foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian shares slip as Japan 'tankan' shows weaker outlook

Asian shares have fallen as a resurgence of Russian attacks dashed hopes for any quick end to the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Asian markets fall further and oil extends steep losses

Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities mostly fell Friday after their worst quarter since the early days of the pandemic as traders assess the impact of the war in Ukraine and the Federal Reserve's plans to fight surging inflation by ramping up interest rates.

AFP

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The Independent UK

Stellantis To Shut Down Russia Plant Due To Component Crisis; Looks To Source Computer Chips From Europe, US

Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) looks to source computer chips from Europe and the U.S. within three to four years, Reuters reports. CEO Carlos Tavares said multiple initiatives to develop more local sourcing of semiconductors after import shortages from Asia weighed on the industry. Stellantis looked to shut down a van plant in Russia…

Benzinga

Analysts Slash Price Target On This Clothing Company - Read Why

Analysts slashed their price target on PVH Corp (NYSE:PVH) following the company's Q4 results. Citi analyst Paul Lejuez lowered the price target to $94 from $105 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares, implying a 21% upside. The analyst noted, though the company delivered strong Q4 earnings, the business remains choppy in the…

Benzinga

Russia concerned at Islamic State's plans to destabilise Central Asia -report

Russia is concerned about the plans of militant group Islamic State to destabilise central Asia and spread instability to the country as well, the RIA news agency said.

Reuters

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Bangkok Post

Sorn named No.2 in Asia's top 50 restaurants

Nine of Bangkok's restaurants have made it onto the 2022 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list.

Bangkok Post

Covid cases in Asia surpass 100 million

Coronavirus infections in Asia passed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the region records a resurgence in cases, dominated by the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant.

Reuters

COVID cases in Asia surpass 100 million - Reuters tally

Coronavirus infections in Asia passed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the region records a resurgence in cases, dominated by the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant.

AFP

Most Asian markets up on Russia pledge, but traders cautious

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks rose again Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Russia's pledge to "radically" wind down military activity around two cities including Kyiv, lifting hopes for a ceasefire in the month-long Ukraine war.

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Biden says US moving 'strongly' on Asia-Pacific despite Russia crisis

Washington (AFP) - President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the United States is forging "strongly" ahead on its growing Asia-Pacific priorities, despite the crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

AFP

Biden eyes Asia challenges in Singapore PM's visit

Washington (AFP) - US President Joe Biden, back from a high-stakes trip to Europe focused on Russia's war against Ukraine, hosts the prime minister of Singapore Tuesday in a chance to address crucial US challenges across Asia.

AFP

Asian, European markets rise as ceasefire talks begin

Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities mostly rose Tuesday in Asia and Europe on optimism over talks between Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending their month-long war, while there was further support from another drop in oil prices.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Omicron ‘Stealth’ COVID Variant BA.2 Now Dominant Globally

A sub-variant of the highly transmissible Omicron version of coronavirus known as BA.2 is now dominant worldwide, prompting surges in many countries in Europe and Asia and raising concern over the potential for a new wave in the United States. Below is a summary of what is known about BA.2.…

Daily Mirror

Woman's invisible illness from insect bite that leaves her exhausted and in pain

India Matthews has told how she was backpacking in south-east Asia when she was bitten by an insect in Thailand. After feeling unwell it took a year and half to learn what was wrong

Reuters

Omicron 'stealth' COVID variant BA.2 now dominant globally

AFP

Asian markets extend gains ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks

Hong Kong (AFP) - Equities mostly rose Tuesday in Asia on optimism over talks between Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending their month-long war, while there was further support from another drop in oil prices.

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