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Asia rallies behind Zohran Mamdani over MAGA criticism for eating rice with his hand

Democratic candidate is seen in an interview tucking into a bowl of biryani with his hand while answering questions about his campaign

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Mixed As Trade Deal Cut-off Looms

Asian markets swung Wednesday amid trade war worries after Donald Trump said he would not push back next week's tariff deadline, with Tokyo taking a hit from threats to ramp up Japanese levies.

International Business Times

Why people in this Asian country are more likely to live to 100 than the rest of the world

There are about 630,000 people aged 100 or older worldwide, and the vast majority live in just 10 countries.

Euronews

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Trump's tariff pause expires next week. Here's how well Asian governments have been doing in negotiations with Washington

With just days to go until tariffs return, the Trump administration is still trying to negotiate new agreements with major trading partners.

Fortune

Shifting To Asia, Rubio Meets Quad And Talks Minerals

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Tuesday with counterparts from Australia, India and Japan, shifting focus to Asia after a tenure so far marked by crises elsewhere and domestic priorities.

International Business Times

Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa, Latin America demand climate justice

Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa and Latin America are demanding climate justice for the parts of the world most affected by rising temperatures

The Independent UK

Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple review – the many partitions of southern Asia

A deeply researched history that examines colonial and post-colonial faultlines, from Aden to Myanmar

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Asian Stocks Rise On Trade Deal Hopes, Tokyo Hit By Tariff Warning

Asian stocks rose Tuesday amid optimism countries will strike US trade deals, though Tokyo's Nikkei sank after Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate on Japan as he hit out at the country over rice and autos.

International Business Times

Most Asian Stocks Rise As Investors Eye US Trade Talks

Asian equities mostly rose Monday following a record-breaking day on Wall Street as investors kept tabs on countries' efforts to strike trade deals with the United States before a key deadline next week.

International Business Times

“Korea is one of the most dynamic and exciting music markets in the world”: Fender expands its presence in Asia with the establishment of Fender Music Korea – is a retail store coming next?

Headed up by Jack Kim, FMK will exclusively distribute Fender, Squier, Jackson, Charvel, EVH and Gretsch guitars in Korea. CEO Andy Mooney says move strengthens the Big F’s global presence

Guitar World

Thailand starts banning the sale of cannabis without a prescription

Thailand has started banning the sale of cannabis to those without a prescription, three years after becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalize the plant

The Independent UK

Israel Iran conflict highlights Asia's dependence on Middle East oil

A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could affect a number of Asian countries, making renewable energy capacity a crucial guard against volatility.

Euronews

Israel-Iran war highlights Asia's dependence on Middle East oil, and slow progress on clean energy

Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil and gas — and its slow shift to clean energy — leave it vulnerable to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Stocks Climb, Dollar Holds On Trade Hopes And Rate Bets

Asian markets rose Friday on fresh trade hopes and the dollar held around three-year lows amid bets of cuts to US interest rate cuts.

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The Conversation

How Macau’s second world war experience shaped the territory

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, a conflict that left few corners of the globe untouched. In east Asia, the small Portuguese-administrated territory of Macau in southern China stood out as a rare neutral territory. But, despite its neutrality, Macau could not…

Euronews

Why is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank regionally significant?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed as markets take a breather after recent volatility

Shares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stocks hung near their all-time high as financial markets caught their breath following recent bouts of volatility

Fortune

Singapore VC Granite Asia leads $60 million funding round for AI ‘data foundry’ Centific to fuel global expansion

“This funding round isn’t about necessity—it’s about ambition,” CEO Venkat Rangapuram said in a statement.

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International Business Times UK

After Iran, Is Taiwan Next? China Military, Russia Said To Combine Forces To Invade Asian Nation

NATO's Mark Rutte warns China and Russia could team up to invade Taiwan, escalating global tensions after Iran.

The Independent UK

Asian shares gain as investors shift focus to Federal Reserve, tariffs

Asian shares have logged modest gains after U.S. stocks climbed to near their all-time high

Sports Illustrated

Barcelona 2025–26 Pre-Season Fixtures: Dates, Opponents, How to Watch

Barcelona will travel to Asia for their annual pre-season tour.

Euronews

AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president

Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors.

The Independent UK

Thailand commits £880m to F1 bid with street circuit in Bangkok

Thailand is looking to become the eighth Asian country on the current Formula One schedule

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Up As Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire

Asian shares gained and oil prices were down Tuesday, as fears of an energy market shock eased following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

International Business Times

Asian Countries Most Vulnerable To Strait Of Hormuz Blockade

Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.

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