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Vladimir Putin warns West it's ‘impossible’ to isolate Russia in chilling threat

Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the West again today, saying sanctions imposed on Russia are a 'danger' to the world, as Ukraine appears to have launched a counterattack in the Kharkiv region

Daily Mirror

Putin says ‘impossible’ to isolate Russia, hails strong Asia ties

Russian president calls Western sanctions a ‘threat to the entire world’, downplays impact at home.

Al Jazeera

Asia stocks tumble to lowest since May 2020 on strong dollar pain

A fresh sell-off hit Asian equities on Wednesday as concerns over a stronger dollar and rising global interest rates added to pressure on capital flows.

Bangkok Post

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Asian shares decline on Wall Street losses, rate worries

Asian shares are mostly lower, as pessimism prevailed about higher interest rates ahead and Wall Street continued a slump

The Independent UK

Russia is gaining from conflict in Ukraine, Putin says

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia had gained, not lost, from the conflict in Ukraine because it was embarking on a new sovereign path that would restore its global clout.

Reuters

Gautam Adani closes in on Jeff Bezos with 1,000% stock surge

NEW DELHI: First he became the richest person in Asia. Then his net worth surpassed those of Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. Now he’s fast approaching a level of wealth only rivaled by Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices for Asia, Europe

Saudi Arabia cut oil prices for customers in Asia and Europe as Covid-19 lockdowns and sagging economies cool energy demand in the two regions.

Bangkok Post

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Best chef and restaurant in Scotland among award nods for top East Kilbride eateries

Padi head chef Stephen Lau's mouth-watering Nanyang Monk Fish won a cook-off at Glasgow City College Cook School to land his nomination

Daily Record

Thai, emerging Asia equities see biggest monthly foreign inflow in 20 months

Emerging Asian equities ex-China saw massive foreign purchases in August due to a rise in risk appetite based on tempered inflation expectations.

Bangkok Post

Asian stocks mixed after China promises to boost growth

Asian stock markets are mixed after China promised to speed up policy changes to boost anemic economic growth and Australia's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate

The Independent UK

Thanks to Gorbachev, SE Asia found peace

Lest we forgot, President Mikhail Gorbachev was the Soviet leader who was the game changer in bringing an end to the Cambodian conflict. Southeast Asia owes him for giving peace a chance during the most turbulent time in this part of the world. The global media has widely credited him…

Bangkok Post

Asia’s richest man Gautam Adani is searching for new group M&A chief

NEW DELHI: Asia’s richest man Gautam Adani is scouting for a new leader for his mergers and acquisitions strategy as the incumbent will soon take a new role within the group, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Times of India

Israel Aerospace gets drone jamming deal from Asian country

State-run Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) said on Monday it received a deal to supply systems that jam communications and navigation in drones to an unnamed country in Asia.

Reuters

Jetstar apologises as passengers stranded

Jetstar has apologised to thousands of passengers who have been left stranded in Australia and Asia due to a cancellations caused by "a number of issues".

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The Independent UK

Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower after US jobs report

Asian stock markets are lower after Wall Street declined and China tightened anti-virus controls

The Independent UK

Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower after US jobs report

Asian stock markets are lower after Wall Street declined and China tightened anti-virus controls

Insider UK

Scottish food and drink firms set sights on Asia

Scottish Development International is hosting several Scottish companies at major trade events in the region

Al Jazeera

Asia Cup cricket: India vs Pakistan Super 4 preview

India and Pakistan will take on each other in the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup cricket tournament.

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The Conversation

'Impressive rafting skills': the 8-million-year old origin story of how rodents colonised Australia

A single, pregnant rodent floating on driftwood across the treacherous waters between Asia and New Guinea 8.5 million years ago may be behind the eventual colonisation of native rodents in Australia, our new research suggests.

Bangkok Post

SET loses ground after 4% gain in August

RECAP: Global stock markets lost ground this week as investors assessed the impact of more US interest rate hikes and tensions over Taiwan. External factors remained the key factors affecting market sentiment in Asia including Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Seeking a flood-resilient future in SEA

The Asia-Pacific region has been plagued by large-scale natural catastrophes and consequent financial damage in recent years, with total economic losses reaching US$50bn (1.8tn baht) last year according to Munich Re's NatCat (Natural Catastrophes) Service Annual report. Yet, just approximately 17% (US$8.4bn) of those losses were insured, highlighting the large…

Wales Online

Ivy Asia in 'cultural appropriation' row ahead of Cardiff restaurant opening

Restaurant bosses have said they 'celebrate the rich and diverse foods that span the continent of Asia', but others have said they believe it is culturally offensive

The Conversation

Pakistan floods: what role did climate change play?

Pakistan is experiencing the most devastating and widespread floods in its history, with the country’s climate minister saying waters have reached across a third of the nation.

The Conversation

Birds migrate along ancient routes – here are the latest high-tech tools scientists are using to study their amazing journeys

Although it still feels like beach weather across much of North America, billions of birds have started taking wing for one of nature’s great spectacles: fall migration. Birds fly south from the northern U.S. and Canada to wintering grounds in the southern U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, sometimes covering thousands…

The Independent UK

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