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‘Ceasefire now!’: Protesters across the world demand end to war in Gaza, Lebanon

From Jakarta to Los Angeles, protesters in cities in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas kicked off a weekend of demonstrations calling for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. Security has been tightened in many cities amid planned protests and commemorations ahead of Monday's anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack…

France 24

Various Artists: Redline Impact review – thrilling dive into east Asian hyper-electronics

This exhilarating compilation pushes from K-pop to trance, hardstyle techno, budots and beyond – and is at its best when artists rachet up the intensity

The Guardian - UK

Japan PM Warns 'Today's Ukraine Could Be Tomorrow's East Asia'

Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned in his first policy speech Friday that "today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia" while also dubbing the country's low birth rate a "quiet emergency".

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Relief In Brazil, Asia Over Delay To EU Deforestation Rules

Brazil's government on Thursday joined Asian palm oil and coffee producers in welcoming a European Union decision to delay implementation of new anti-deforestation rules which had faced strong global pushback.

International Business Times

"We had a great discussion with the Xbox team at Square Enix." Xbox leads Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond share pics from their Japanese game dev charm offensive at the Tokyo Game Show

Microsoft's consistency when delivering for Japanese and other Asian gaming markets has been middling at best. However, the firm has maintained a presence at the big Tokyo Game Show for several years now. Is progress finally being made?

Windows Central

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed and the yen slips against the dollar

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks edged higher toward recent record levels

The Independent UK

Indian soccer team refuses to travel to Iran for game because of security fears

India’s Mohun Bagan Super Giants has refused to travel to Iran to play Tractor SC in an Asian Champions League Two match scheduled for Wednesday because of the escalating security problems in the country and region

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Hidden scrolls, tantric puzzles and SpongeBob SquarePants – a startling new angle on ancient Asian art

The Rijksmuseum has used techniques including neutron tomography to shed fresh light on 75 treasures dating back millennia

The Guardian - UK

Netflix War Epic To Open Asia's Largest Film Festival

A Netflix period war drama produced by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will open Asia's largest film festival Wednesday, the first time a streaming title has kicked off the event.

International Business Times

Tokyo Recovers Some Losses As Most Asian Markets Rise

Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday, recovering some of the losses suffered in the previous day's rout, as the yen weakened against the dollar, while most other Asian markets started the day on a positive note following another record on Wall Street.

International Business Times

Japan's stocks slump after prime minister election; Shanghai benchmark soars more than 5%

Asian markets have had a wild start to the week, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index tumbling nearly 5% while Chinese markets soared on news of fresh stimulus for the faltering economy

The Independent UK

“I would call our approach organized chaos, but it drove Allan Holdsworth up the wall”: John Wetton has been the bass force behind a peak-period King Crimson lineup and two prog rock supergroups

A veteran of one of King Crimson’s classic lineups, John Wetton’s amazing career took him through a host of British prog bands

Guitar World

The Local Kratom Scene in Canada: What You Need To Know

Unless you've lived your entire life under a rock, you've likely heard about or even used kratom, the powerful Southeast Asian herb beloved for its diverse therapeutic applications. But if you've also been staying abreast of developments in the ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

OPINION - Reunion gigs have never been hotter or more lucrative, but have we already hit the peak?

The big comeback is making a big comeback. Having owned the culture section news cycle — and your gobby uncle’s wallet — for weeks, the Oasis reunion is now expanding into North America, Asia, Australia and South America, en route to a rumoured £400 million rake-in. Meanwhile, rap metal titans…

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The Independent UK

Asian markets follow Wall Street higher on upbeat news from China, US

Stocks in Asia are mostly higher, boosted by moves by China to rev up its economy

Windows Central

"We've seen the largest number of Xbox console players in the region to date," Xbox lead Phil Spencer confirms growth in Asia

Things are improving for Xbox in Asia. At the Tokyo Game Show presentation, Xbox lead Phil Spencer confirmed that Xbox has seen its userbase swell in Asia, and now represents its largest player base in the region the platform has ever had.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian markets surge higher after Wall Street takes a breather

Shares are higher in Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their records

The Independent UK

Hong Kong court to sentence 2 former Stand News editors in landmark sedition case

A Hong Kong court is set to sentence two former Stand News editors in a landmark sedition case that is widely seen as an indicator of media freedom in a city once known as a beacon of press freedom in Asia

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Impact of Emerging Markets on the Online Casino Industry

The online casino industry is witnessing a remarkable global expansion, driven by the rapid growth of emerging markets such as Asia, Latin America, and Africa. These regions are quickly becoming hotspots for growth and investment due to several key ...

The Independent UK

Asian Development Bank raises growth forecast for region, but warns of risks from trade sanctions

The Asian Development Bank says it expects developing economies in the region to grow at a 5% annual pace this year, up slightly from its earlier estimate of 4.9% growth

The Guardian - UK

Healthier rice variety could counter rise in diabetes, Philippine scientists say

Researchers develop grain with lower glycaemic index and more protein that ‘could have big impact in Asia and Africa’

Top News

Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Becomes Third In Asia

Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, marking a significant step towards equality in the country. LGBTQ+ couples can register marriages starting January ne...

The Guardian - UK

Pip Rau obituary

Other lives: Dealer in central Asian textiles and costumes who ran a shop in London and hired her collections to film-makers

AAP

Australia increases influence in Asia, report shows

A power ranking of countries in Asia has shown Australia has risen up the rankings to fifth position, only behind the US, China, India and Japan.

LiveScience

When was steel invented?

No one knows for sure when steel was invented, but some of the earliest examples crop up in the first millennium B.C. in Central and South Asia.

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