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Rising gasoline costs, inflation unsettle Asia

Surging gasoline prices are posing a tricky new problem for governments as they seek to nurse virus-hit economies back to health.

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2022

Biden, Japan's Kishida to Discuss Asia Security, Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region and a "united" Western alliance against Russian threats to Ukraine in a virtual meeting Friday, officials said. Biden has made restoring the importance of the US-Japanese relationship a priority since taking office exactly…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2022

Crystal Cruises suspends sailings after Asian parent company warns of financial distress

MIAMI — Miami-based Crystal Cruises, a pioneer in luxury cruising, said it’s suspending ocean voyages through the end of April, and its future after that was unclear Thursday as its Asian parent company warned investors it expects to run out of money by the end of the month.

Miami Herald · Jan 21, 2022

Japan open women's Asian Cup title defence against Myanmar without COVID-infected star striker

PUNE: With a host of quality players in their ranks, two-time defending champions Japan would look for all the points when they open their campaign against Myanmar in the AFC Women's Asian Cup here on Friday.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2022

Dozens of firms to make cheap version of Merck COVID pill for poorer nations

Nearly 30 generic drugmakers in Asia, Africa and the Middle East will make cheap versions of Merck Co's COVID-19 pill, under a landmark U.N.-backed deal to give poorer nations wider access to a drug seen as a weapon in fighting the pandemic.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

France to ease restrictions; Austrian parliament approves mandatory vaccination – as it happened

French PM says from February work from home guidance will be changed and nightclubs reopen; Austria will have Europe’s first universal jabs mandate

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022

Thorough planning gives Matildas best shot yet at reclaiming Asian Cup

Despite being one of the world's highest-ranked teams, the Matildas have not won a major trophy in more than a decade. Will this year's Asian Cup change that?

ABC News · Jan 19, 2022

AFC Women’s Asian Cup | India starts as favourite against Iran

Team suffers a blow as two players test positive on eve of tournament

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2022

AFC Asian Cup: Blue Tigresses back each other, focus to make their sacrifices count

MUMBAI: Players of the Indian women's football team have been reminding themselves of all the sacrifices they have made on their way to the AFC Asian Cup finals, and are now focussed on making them count.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2022

Attention of footballing world shifts to India, says AFC chief ahead of women's Asian Cup

MUMBAI: The attention of the footballing world shifts to India, the games Asian chief Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said on Wednesday in a message ahead of the women's continental showpiece.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2022