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Pope will visit the Istiqlal mosque in Indonesia on the first stop of an interfaith Asian trip

When Pope Francis begins his Asia tour next week, one of his early stops will be at Indonesia’s iconic Istiqlal mosque

The Independent UK

Markets Retreat After Rally, Oil Dips But Middle East Worries Linger

Asian markets slipped Tuesday following a tepid day on Wall Street as traders took a breather from a recent rally fuelled by bets on a US interest rate cut, while oil eased from a surge caused by Middle East tensions.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Boosted By Fed Chief's Rate Cut Talk

Most Asian equities rose with the yen on Monday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said "the time has come" to start cutting interest rates, lining up the central bank for a move as soon as next month.

International Business Times

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Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannons and block Philippine fisheries vessel in disputed sea

Chinese coast guard ship have fired water cannons, blocked and rammed a Philippine fisheries vessel in the disputed South China Sea, where hostilities between the Asian neighbors have flared alarmingly at sea and spread into the air in recent weeks

The Independent UK

I discovered these plants with superpowers in Singapore, and now I’m determined to grow them in my own backyard

These 6 plants stole my heart in Asia for their taste, scent and intriguing properties

Homes & Gardens

For many Asian Americans, Ferguson unrest set them on a path of resistance and reflection

This month marks 10 years since the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri

The Independent UK

US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia's war machine

The U.S. has imposed sweeping sanctions against hundreds of firms across Russia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions

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Mpox outbreak widens as different strains reach Côte d'Ivoire, Thailand

Côte d'Ivoire has reported cases of mpox Clade 2 for the first time since the start of the multi-country outbreak in 2022, while Thailand has confirmed Asia’s first known case of a new, deadlier strain of mpox in a patient who had travelled to the country from Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Asian Stocks Slip With Wall St Ahead Of Powell, Yen Rises

Asian investors jockeyed for position ahead of a much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell later Friday, as the dollar weakened amid speculation about how big an expected interest rate cut next month could be.

International Business Times

Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new deadlier mpox variant

The department of disease control said tests on a traveller had confirmed he was infected with the Clade 1b strain of mpox

The Guardian - AU

This transparent sea creature can age in reverse

The sea walnut, a type of comb jelly that has become invasive in parts of Europe and Asia, can transform from a sexually mature adult back into its larval form when times are tough.

LiveScience

Mapped: New mpox cases reported. What countries have it now?

New, potentially more deadly strain of virus is rapidly spreading in Africa and has been discovered in Asia and Europe.

Al Jazeera

Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new mpox strain

Health authorities say patient travelled from Africa, instruct new arrivals from 42 ‘risk countries’ to undergo testing.

Al Jazeera

Javan rhinos, once thought safe from poachers, are anything but

I am an ecologist, and I have been lucky to work with white rhino in Africa. This work has involved capturing rhino, dehorning and moving them – methods used to try to save rhino from poachers.

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Latin Times

Asia Tracks Wall St. Rally After US Jobs Data, Fed Minutes

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, Seoul, Mumbai, Bangkok and Manila rose Thursday, though Shanghai, Wellington, Jakarta and Taipei slipped.

International Business Times

Asia Struggles To Track Wall St Up After US Jobs, Fed Minutes

Stocks fluctuated in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street returned to winning ways on the back of softer-than-expected jobs data and minutes showing some Federal Reserve officials were open to an interest rate cut at their meeting last month.

France 24

Brazil to impose entry restrictions on some Asian nationals to stop migration to US and Canada

The new restrictions, which will come into effect on August 26, will affect migrants who require a visa to stay in Brazil. Citizens from those countries, who sometimes land in Brazil but forego their connecting flight, will either have to continue their journey by plane or return to their country…

The Conversation

Which future? Japan’s net zero vision for the region boosts gas and threatens green exports in Australia

Japan has a very clear vision of what the Asia-Pacific’s clean energy future looks like – decarbonisation, but done slowly and with a longer role for coal, oil and gas.

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Brazil Imposing Restrictions On Asian Migrants Seeking Refuge

Brazil imposes restrictions on Asian migrants using the country as a route to the US and Canada, causing concerns over influx and delays at Sao Paulo airport.

The Independent UK

Brazil will restrict entry of some foreign nationals, aiming to curb migration to US and Canada

Brazil will begin imposing restrictions on the entry of some foreign citizens from Asia seeking refuge in the South American nation as a means to migrate to the United States and Canada

The Guardian - UK

Bhutan to Melbourne: Asian Women’s Champions League is ready to go

After mixed success of trial events, the AFC competition begins this weekend with the preliminary stages

International Business Times

Asia Tracks Wall St Lower As Traders Pause Fed-fuelled Rally

Asian equities sank Wednesday as traders take a breather from a global rally that has been fuelled by expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

AAP

Domino's shares sliced as Asia fails to make dough

Pizza chain Domino's has reported softer-than-expected growth in sales and earnings, but is intent on restarting its growth plans after completing cost-cutting.

AAP

Santos drilling for gas demand well into the future

Oil giant Santos is juggling capital-intensive projects, including the hotly contested Narrabri field in NSW, as rising costs and lower LNG prices hit profits.

Medical Daily

Best Psyllium Supplements: Discover Digestive, Heart Health And Weight Loss Benefits

Psyllium is a soluble, bulk-forming laxative most commonly used to relieve constipation. It is a husk made from Plantago ovata, a plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa. Available in various forms like powder, granules, capsules, liquid, and wafers, psyllium offers a range of…

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