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Historic heatwave leaves over 1,000 dead

Parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia are also suffering heatwaves and wildfires

Salon

‘Words and stories can be dangerous’: director Milli Bhatia and writer Sonali Bhattacharyya

Bhattacharyya’s play Chasing Hares uses folk theatre to depict a trade union dispute in West Bengal. ‘South Asian artists have always been here – but now it’s our time,’ Bhatia says

The Guardian - UK

Asian shares gain, lifted by strong consumer sentiment data

Shares have opened higher in Asia after gains on Wall Street on Friday following some encouraging news about U.S. consumer sentiment and inflation expectations

The Independent UK

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Ill-tempered Tottenham friendly with Richarlison row as Son Heung-min bloodies opponent

Tottenham Hotspur concluded their pre-season tour of Asia on Saturday afternoon with a 1-1 draw with Sevilla, although the game could be described as anything but a friendly

Daily Mirror

Celtic set for more Japanese attention as Asian TV deal 'centred' on Hoops in Land of Rising Sun announced

The Parkhead club have welcomed a legion of fans in the Asian market over the last year and have tapped into that area, with a new TV deal set to give them further exposure.

Glasgow Live

Watching Sri Lanka’s democracy teeter amid popular uprisings

Los Angeles Times

‘Hope has a place’: Thailand moves forward on civil unions

Country looks set to be first in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex partnerships, with gay marriage also on table.

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Surprise tightening in Asia ups pressure on Dovish central banks

Central banks in Asia that remained dovish even in the face of soaring inflation may see their resolve tested after a surprise tightening by peers in the region leaves their currencies vulnerable to sell-off, according to economists.

Bangkok Post

Unlocking secrets of dog domestication

Modern domesticated dogs appear to have roots in eastern Eurasia — though some have DNA that's been mixed up

Salon

Red-hot refining margins in Asia start to cool

Asia’s red-hot fuel markets are cooling off as demand starts to ease while refiners keep processing rates high, dragging down the industry’s margins across the region.

Bangkok Post

EU, Southeast Asia to hold first full summit amid security fears

EU and Southeast Asian nations will hold their first full summit in December, a sign that the two blocs are looking for closer ties amid concerns over security threats from China and Russia, officials told Reuters.

Reuters

Asean, EU to hold first full summit amid security fears

BRUSSELS: The European Union and Southeast Asian nations will hold their first full summit in December, a sign that the two blocs are looking for closer ties amid concerns over security threats from China and Russia, officials said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Thiago Alcantara mocks Mo Salah and leaves Alisson in stitches in Liverpool training

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are currently in Singapore during their pre-season tour of Asia and will take on Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in a friendly on Friday

Daily Mirror

Japan and South Korea Can No Longer Let History Thwart Cooperation

How Washington Can Strengthen Relations Between Its East Asian Allies

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The Independent UK

Asian shares mixed after China says growth weakened in 2Q

Asian share prices are mixed after China reported its economy contracted by 2.6% in the last quarter as virus shutdowns kept businesses closed and people at home

Bangkok Post

UBS, Citi among banks hit by Asia rich clients’ pullback

A slump in client trading activity in Asia is threatening to slow a lucrative earner for the world’s biggest wealth managers.

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: How one family’s disastrous reign dragged Sri Lanka to the brink

In today’s newsletter: The south Asian country entered a state of emergency this week after ousting the ruling Rajapaksa family. Nimo Omer explains how Sri Lanka got here

Bangkok Post

BG becomes new Front of Shirt Sponsor of Oxford United FC

Bangkok Glass Public Company Limited, or BG, manufacturer of a wide range of packaging materials sold all over the world, Thailand’s largest producer of glass and other types of packaging, and one of the largest businesses in Asia, is to become the new Front of Shirt Sponsor of Oxford United…

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AP Week in Pictures: Asia

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The Hindu

Basketball Without Borders Asia camp in Canberra

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Daily Mirror

Man Utd stars appear to struggle with Erik ten Hag training drill Ajax players breezed

The Dutchman provided more details on how he wants his Man Utd side to play next season during the club's pre-season tour of Asia, however early signs suggest that the current group are struggling

Bangkok Post

Strategists favour Singapore, dividend stocks in hawkish Asia

Surprise policy tightening moves announced by central banks in Singapore and the Philippines signal Asia is now fully awake to the threat of accelerating inflation and is playing catch up with its global peers.

Birmingham Post

Drax aims to be big in Japan as Tokyo office opens to launch Asia subsidiary

Ambassador welcome as biomass is the focus for transformed renewable energy giant

Reuters

Fresh COVID wave sweeps Asia, New Zealand warns of pressure on hospitals

A new wave of coronavirus infections is rapidly spreading through Asia, prompting warnings for residents from New Zealand to Japan to take precautions to slow the outbreak and help prevent healthcare systems from being overwhelmed.

Bangkok Post

Poll: Asian FX bear market firms, short bets rise on Thai baht

Bearish bets on nearly all Asian currencies firmed to new multi-year highs, as fears of an impending recession from rapidly rising interest rates to rein in sky-high inflation dampened sentiment, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.

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