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UAE, Qatar seek new Gulf-Asia trade corridor in landmark agreement with South Korea

The UAE signed a landmark trade deal with South Korea, the day after it left OPEC, while Qatar is also engaging with Seoul for its own trade agreement. The Gulf states are paving a structural trade corridor with Asia.

Euronews

Asian markets are mixed and oil is steady after Wall Street hits records

Shares are mixed in Asia after U.S. stocks set more records, powered by strong profits for major companies

The Independent UK

What is Hantavirus? Symptoms to look out for and how one becomes infected

Hantaviruses are serious diseases that can infect people worldwide, primarily transmitted through contact with rodent urine, droppings, and saliva, with bites or scratches being rare, according to the CDC. Two main syndromes are caused by hantaviruses: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in the Western Hemisphere, often spread by deer mice, and…

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Asia is being hammered by the Iran conflict's economic fallout. The U.S. has the playbook to help—and every reason to

Energy prices up 70%, growth forecasts slashed, fertilizer shortages spreading: Washington needs to adjust its trade agenda.

Fortune

What Happens When Cats Sense Ghosts- Mystery Explained

For centuries, cats have been surrounded by an aura of mystery that few other animals carry. Across cultures and generations, people have believed that cats can sense things beyond human perception, especially ghosts or unseen spiritual presences. From suddenly staring into empty rooms to reacting to silent corners of a…

Times Pets

Workers around the world demonstrate on May Day, in photos

People across Asia kicked off May Day with large marches and protests as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war. Also known as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, the holiday highlights the struggles and achievements of workers worldwide. Thousands are…

The Independent UK

Asian shares gain with most markets closed for May Day, while oil holds steady at $111 a barrel

Shares are higher in Asia, though most markets in the region are closed for May Day holidays

The Independent UK

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Top 10 countries with the most skyscrapers in the world 2026: China, US, UAE and other leading nations

Skyscrapers have become a kind of silent competition between nations. Not always planned that way, but it shows up clearly in skylines. Cities rising upward, faster than outward. The idea of “Top 10 countries with the most skyscrapers” is usually tied to urban growth, population pressure, and economic ambition. China…

The Times of India

The global economy has a month—eight weeks at most—to avoid a recession, warns top economist

“The irony in all this is that the U.S., which started the war, does better in relative terms than anybody else because of its energy supplies.”

Fortune

Global investors are shrugging off Iran worries and returning to markets in Asia, the 'backbone of the whole AI value chain'

The AI boom is lifting markets across East Asia, yet energy concerns are causing Southeast Asia to lag behind.

Fortune

West Asia conflict triggers energy shock, tests Asia’s growth resilience

Asia faces economic challenges as a West Asia conflict disrupts energy markets. This shock impacts inflation and growth across the region. India, a major energy importer, is particularly affected. Governments are implementing measures to ease the burden. Central banks must remain vigilant. Structural reforms are crucial for long-term resilience and…

The Economic Times

Logistics pressure builds across Caspian-Central Asia corridor as trade routes evolve

The Caspian-Central Asia corridor is facing growing strain as rising trade volumes outpace existing pipelines, rail and port capacity, while the Middle Corridor gains relevance as an alternative route between Asia and Europe.

Euronews

Son of Asian billionaire offers to save Pablo Escobar’s ‘cocaine hippos’ from culling

As many as 80 of these hippos have been approved for culling by Colombia

The Independent UK

Oil prices decline after UAE says it will exit Opec amid Iran war energy crisis

Asian stocks are mostly higher despite a retreat on Wall Street

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From Jakarta to Manila, south-east Asia turns to Russia to plug fuel, fertiliser gaps caused by Iran war

South-east Asia, which relied heavily on the Middle East for energy and fertiliser, is desperately seeking to plug huge gaps in its supplies

The Independent UK

Shares fall in Asia and oil prices gain as talks stall on ending the Iran war

Shares are mostly lower in Asia and oil prices have gained as diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war stalled again

AAP

Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine

Australians still have the travel bug, despite the uncertain geopolitical environment created by the Middle East crisis, according to our busiest airport.

International Business Times

Europe And Asia Drive Global Military Spending To Record $2.9T Amid Worldwide Rearmament

Global military spending surged to a record $2.887 trillion in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of growth.

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Caspian and Central Asian oil markets recalibrate amid trade shifts

The oil sector in the South Caucasus and Central Asia is shifting towards more flexible trading strategies as volatile markets and Asia-led demand reshape global energy flows.

The Conversation

Could the Strait of Malacca be the next global flashpoint?

While recent global attention has focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively held closed since late February in a move that has disrupted world energy supplies, a quieter but also important development has been taking shape in south-east Asia.

Radio France Internationale

Europe, Asia driving surge in global military spending: report

World military spending rose again in 2025, reaching a record $2.9 trillion (€2.67 trillion), according to new figures from Stockholm-based global armament watchdog SIPRI. This comes as governments responded to war, strategic rivalry and uncertainty, with Europe and Asia leading the push for rearmament.

The Independent UK

Soaring energy costs threaten wildlife as families turn back to charcoal

Rising demand for biomass fuels also degrades watersheds and wildlife habitats as people go deeper into previously undisturbed areas

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed and oil gains more than $1 as Iran talks remain in flux

Shares are mixed in Asia and Tokyo has hit a fresh record after U.S. stocks ended last week with new highs

The Guardian - AU

Fifty years on, Lam Tac Tam reflects on life in Australia as the first Vietnamese refugee to arrive by boat

Remembering the moment, he breaks down how he felt: 70% relief and 30% uncertainty

Fortune

Asia is turning to coal in the Iran crisis, but nuclear power will be the real endgame

Asia’s energy future lies in nuclear power, the only fuel able to provide regular and consistent electricity.

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