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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 · Apr 4, 2022

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 · Apr 1, 2022

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

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2022

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 · Mar 31, 2022

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 · Mar 31, 2022

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 · Mar 30, 2022

To develop cricket in Africa, Jay Shah seeks to revive 'Afro-Asian' project

NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who also heads the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), is keen on reviving the 'Afro-Asian' project to develop the game in the African continent.

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2022

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.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2022

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.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022