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Putin Blasts US 'Hegemony,' Predicts End to 'Unipolar' World

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of trying to encourage extended hostilities in Ukraine as part of what he described Tuesday as Washington's alleged efforts to maintain its global hegemony. Addressing a security conference attended by military officials from Africa, Asia and Latin America, Putin reaffirmed his long-held…

Asharq Al-Awsat

FIFA ban fails to dampen spirit of Durand Cup as 131st edition begins with pomp and fanfare

KOLKATA: The dark clouds hovering over Indian football failed to dampen the spirit of the Durand Cup, as the 131st edition of Asia's oldest tournament of the sport kicked off with much pomp and fanfare at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Lydia Ko talks engagement, future plans ahead of inaugural Simone Asia Pacific Cup in Indonesia

"Getting married is not going to change my schedule. and it’s going to remain the same.”

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Macron calls for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine nuclear plant

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Russian forces to quit Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – Europe's largest – following a phone call Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who accused Moscow of "nuclear terrorism".

Radio France Internationale

Germany flying 6 fighters 8K miles in 24 hours to Singapore

A group of German air force fighter jets neared Singapore in a marathon bid to fly them some 8,000 miles to Southeast Asia in just 24 hours

The Independent UK

Putin: Western countries want to extend NATO-like system to the Asia-Pacific region

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Western countries were seeking to extend a "NATO-like system" into the Asia-Pacific region.

Reuters

Ignoring Ukraine setbacks, Putin touts 'superior' Russian weapons exports

President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia was ready to sell advanced weapons to allies globally and cooperate in developing military technology, nearly six months into the Ukraine war in which his army has performed worse than expected.

Reuters

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Putin: Russia is ready to arm its allies

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow values its ties with countries in Latin American, Asia and Africa and that it is ready to offer modern weapons to its allies.

Reuters

Political Pulse / Authoritarian regimes need a neighborly nudge toward democracy

Authoritarianism now runs rampant in some parts of Southeast Asia. I was a correspondent in this region from 2006 through 2010, and then returned there in 2019. Compared to my previous experience, I strongly felt the spread of authoritarianism and the suppressed social atmosphere that it caused.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Computer chips: while US and EU invest to challenge Asia, the UK industry is in mortal danger

US semiconductor giant Micron is to invest US$40 billion (£33 billion) during the 2020s in chip manufacturing in America, creating 40,000 jobs. This is on the back of incentives in the recent US Chips Act, which has also unlocked major investments from fellow US players Intel and Qualcomm.

The Conversation

Asian Shares Mixed after China Cuts Key Rate, Japan GDP Up

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after China's central bank cut a key interest rate and Japan reported its economy picked up momentum in the last quarter. Tokyo and Sydney advanced while Hong Kong, Shanghai and Bangkok fell. US futures edged lower early Monday, while oil prices declined. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian shares mixed after China cuts key rate, Japan GDP up

Shares are mixed in Asia after China cut a key interest rate and Japan reported its economy expanded at a faster pace in the last quarter

The Independent UK

The race of two Asian giants

China and India will shape Asia in the next decade, but likely in wary opposition to one another

The Hindu

Why UK farms are recruiting fruit pickers from 7,000 miles away

Last year, Ukrainians helped plug post-Brexit labour shortages. With the focus now on Asia, it’s unclear who should police issues such as illegal broker fees

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The United States Is Deeply Invested in the South China Sea

As China postures, Washington remains committed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Business takes off again for LCCs flying in Southeast Asian markets

BANGKOK -- Low-cost carrier airlines in Southeast Asia are regaining momentum after having struggled with a decline in passenger numbers due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Sending Fighter Jets to Thailand for Joint Exercises

The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military on Sunday. The training will include air support, strikes on ground targets and small- and large-scale troop deployment, the Chinese Defense Ministry said in a statement posted on its website.…

Bangkok Post

Apps turning restaurant leftovers into cheap meals take off

With a tantalising array of satay chicken, wok-fried mud crab and chilled tiger prawns, the dinner buffet at Singapore’s Grand Hyatt hotel typically sets diners back about US$70. Those on a tighter budget and with an eye on sustainability can fill a box for a 10th of that price.

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The Hindu

The girl with movie star looks who was Usha’s greatest rival

Former Asian sprint queen Lydia de Vega loses four-year battle with cancer

The Guardian - UK

Ping An insists splitting HSBC would increase bank’s value

The Chinese shareholder has accused HSBC executives of exaggerating the downfalls of separating off the Asian business

Bangkok Post

More pirate attacks expected in Singapore Strait

Piracy and sea robberies (PSR) are likely to rise in Southeast Asia in the second half of this year due to economic issues from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a recent report by a Singapore government-affiliated think tank.

The Independent UK

Asian shares track Wall Street gains on cooling inflation

Shares have advanced in Asia after benchmarks closed at three-month highs on Wall Street as investors cheered a report showing inflation cooled more than expected in July

The Independent UK

At 75, India seeks way forward in big but job-scarce economy

India’s phenomenal transformation from an impoverished nation in 1947 into an emerging global power whose $3 trillion economy is Asia’s third largest has made it a major exporter of things like software and vaccines

Reuters

Costa Rica seeks entry to trans-Pacific trade bloc

Costa Rica formalized its request to join a trade partnership of 11 countries across Asia, Australia and the Americas, President Rodrigo Chaves announced on Wednesday, in a step toward strengthening trade ties with Asian economies.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks fall ahead of US inflation

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower ahead of U.S. inflation data that traders worry will show upward pressure on prices still is too strong for the Federal Reserve to ease off interest rate hikes

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