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Markets Mostly Up As US Producer Price Data Stokes Rate Cut Bets

Asian equities mostly rose Thursday as investors built on this week's rally after US data ramped up expectations for a string of interest rate cuts.

International Business Times

Deadly Nepal protests reflect a wider pattern of Gen Z political activism across Asia

Earlier this week, thousands of mainly young people in Nepal took to the streets in mass protests triggered by the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms.

The Conversation

Under US Pressure, Mexico Mulling 50% Tariff On Chinese Cars

Mexico, under pressure not to serve as a back door for Chinese goods entering the United States, has proposed a 50-percent duty on car imports from the Asian giant -- up from 15-20 percent.

International Business Times

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Mexico proposes new import taxes on 1,400 products to boost national production

Mexico's government has submitted a budget proposal to impose new import taxes on over 1,400 products, mainly from Asian countries

The Independent UK

Kayaker who faked his death to leave wife for Ukrainian woman says plan was a ‘crazy dream’

Ryan Borgwardt, 46, was convicted of obstruction last month. His wife divorced him in May

The Independent UK

Microsoft links Red Sea cable cuts to global internet slowdown affecting 17% of traffic — latency spikes across Asia and Middle East

Multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted 17% of global internet traffic, forcing Microsoft's Azure to reroute connections.

Windows Central

Asian Tour's LIV Golf-Backed International Series Cambodia Cancelled Due To Political Tensions

The inaugural International Series Cambodia has been cancelled due to tensions over the Thailand-Cambodia border

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SEAblings: When sending food turns into a gesture of solidarity among Southeast Asians

The death of Affan Kurniawan, a 21-year-old online motorcycle taxi driver, who was run over by a police tactical vehicle on Thursday, 28 August 2025 during a rally in Jakarta, not only deepened national grief and public anger toward the government and parliament, but also sparked an unexpected wave of…

The Conversation

‘I broke completely’: how jobseekers from Africa are being tricked into slavery in Asia’s cyberscam compounds

A growing number of Kenyans, Ugandans and Ethiopians are being trafficked to Myanmar, where missing online scam targets leads to beatings and torture

The Guardian - UK

Most Asian Markets Rise On US Rate Hopes, Tokyo Hits Record

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday fuelled by optimism the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates this year, with gains led by a record high in Tokyo while gold also hit a fresh peak.

International Business Times

Nigeria, Italy ... England? Big names may struggle to reach the World Cup

Some big names in Europe and Africa face a nervy run-in, while Asia and the Americas have gone as expected

The Guardian - US

What the USMNT should expect from Japan after a subpar loss to South Korea

The US will face a tall test against another East Asian power – this one with ambitions to make World Cup history in 2026

The Guardian - US

What do we know about internet disruptions from cut subsea cables in the Red Sea

Two cables linking Europe to the Middle East and Asia have been reportedly cut in the Red Sea, affecting internet connections.

Euronews

Internet disrupted across Asia and Middle East after Red Sea cable cuts

India, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are among the countries impacted

The Independent UK

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Benzinga

India, Pakistan And UAE Hit By Major Internet Disruptions After Red Sea Subsea Cable Outages

On Sunday, internet connectivity across Asia and the Middle East was disrupted after multiple subsea cables in the Red Sea were damaged.

International Business Times

Asian Shares Rise As Japan Politics Weigh On Yen

Asian markets rose on Monday, with Tokyo up nearly two percent after Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision to resign pushed down the value of the yen.

Louder

“Roger Waters’ Amused To Death is something you have to pay attention to. If it had Pink Floyd on the cover, it would have sold millions”: BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty’s prog record collection

The pundit, who met John Wetton and Geoff Downes through their mutual love of the sport, recommends albums by Asia, Supertramp, Marillion and others

Tom’s Hardware

Multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea, hampering internet performance — international cables connecting Europe, Asia, and the Middle East are compromised

Microsoft was forced to reroute Azure traffic on Saturday, September 6, after two major submarine cable systems were severed in the Red Sea, triggering latency spikes and degraded performance for cloud users across South Asia and the Gulf.

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International Business Times UK

Blood Moon Rises Tonight: Is the Fiery Eclipse a Bad Omen or a Cosmic Blessing?

A rare Blood Moon will light up skies across Asia, Europe and Africa tonight. The fiery lunar eclipse, long linked to omens and myths, coincides with September's Corn Moon. Astrologers say the Pisces eclipse could bring transformation, emotional upheaval and new beginnings.

TechRadar

eSIM market set to explode by 2030, claims report - global mobile operators set to be the biggest losers as roaming costs crater

CCS Insight forecasts global travel eSIM growth, quadrupling adoption by 2030 and disrupting traditional roaming markets across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Al Jazeera

Internet disruptions in Middle East and South Asia after Red Sea cable cuts

Microsoft warns customers of ‘increased latency’ in connectivity and says efforts are under way to resolve the issue.

Space

What to expect during today's 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse

The Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse will be visible to over 7 billion people in Asia, Australia, Africa and eastern Europe.

The Independent UK

Never mind Xi, Kim or Putin, this outcast leader was the real winner on China’s grandest stage

Myanmar’s general Min Aung Hlaing, once a global pariah, is clawing his way back onto the world stage as powerful leaders engage with an accused war criminal. Is Asia’s embrace giving legitimacy to a regime built on torture, massacres and fear? Shweta Sharma reports

Al Jazeera

Asia Cup 2025: Teams, schedule, venues, tickets and how to follow

All to know about Asia’s premier T20 spectacle, including top players, history, fixtures and India-Pakistan rivalry.

The Independent UK

Asia will get a prime view of this weekend's total lunar eclipse

The year's second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos

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