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Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a promise and hope’ for the church

Pope Francis has offered extensive praise for China at the end of a trip through Asia

The Independent UK

Pope Returns Home After Epic Four-nation Asia-Pacific Tour

Pope Francis returned to Rome Friday after a gruelling 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific, defying health concerns to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the skyscrapers of Singapore.

International Business Times

From glitzy malls to fragrant spice stalls: why Singapore packs a travel punch

It’s the smallest country in south-east Asia, but this tropical island’s vibrant diversity, modern architecture and warm hospitality creates a wealth of opportunities for travellers of all kinds

The Guardian - UK

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Mini splash parks, snorkelling and child spas: six of the best family-friendly hotels in south-east Asia

With a wealth of cultural, natural, sporting and educational opportunities, the Maldives, Singapore and Bangkok have plenty of fun and relaxation for families

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis Promotes Interfaith Harmony In Singapore

Pope Francis commends Singapore's interfaith harmony, urges fair treatment of workers, and promotes peace in Asia.

Top News

AP PHOTOS: Pope Francis concludes Asia-Pacific visit to 4 countries in his longest trip ever

Pope Francis has wrapped up his longest and most challenging trip ever, which took the 87-year-old pontiff more than 32,000 kilometers (20,000 miles) by air to four countries in the Asia-Pacific from Sept. 2 to 13.

The Independent UK

Pope ends Asia trip with same message at the start: Interfaith tolerance to heal troubled world

Pope Francis is concluding his visit to Singapore by praising its tradition of interfaith harmony

The Independent UK

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Most Asian Markets Rise As Traders Gear Up For Fed Rate Cut

Asian markets mostly rose Friday and the yen sat around nine-month highs after another healthy day on Wall Street as investors gear up for an expected US interest rate cut next week.

International Business Times

Pope Defies Health Fears On Historic Asia-Pacific Tour

Pope Francis wrapped up an arduous 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific on Friday, defying health concerns to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the skyscrapers of Singapore.

International Business Times

Chinese hackers target Windows servers with SEO poisoning campaign

So far, a couple dozen websites, scattered mostly throughout Asia, were compromised.

TechRadar

Samsung Electronics To Cut Up To 30% Of Global Jobs: Report

The world's largest maker of memory chips, smartphones, and televisions reportedly plans to implement the global headcount reduction by the end of the year, and it would hit jobs across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

International Business Times

It will take time to get back to the top: Pakistan coach Zaman

BENGALURU: Think Pakistan hockey and images of flair and artistic display the country was once synonymous with flash across the mind. But since winning the 2010 Asian Games gold, the team has slid from global relevance. They hit rock bottom when they failed to qualify for the 2023 World Cup…

The Times of India

Pope Says Migrant Workers Need 'A Fair Wage'

Pope Francis on Thursday made a plea for migrant workers to be paid fairly, as he visited the affluent city-state of Singapore on the last stop of his marathon Asia-Pacific tour.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Rally With Wall St After US Inflation Eases Further

A surge in tech firms Thursday helped Asian markets track a Wall Street rally after data showed US inflation at a more than three-year low, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.

International Business Times

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The Conversation

What I learned about eco-anxiety after listening to the climate stories of 1,000 people from around the world

Six out of nine planetary boundaries for the liveable environmental niche are crossed, as North America and parts of Asia bake, Nigeria and Brazil flood, and Filipinos flee homes buffeted by another intense typhoon. I am thus worried about the people who are not feeling worried about the state of…

The Guardian - UK

Japan in clear blue waters but South Korea jeered in World Cup qualifying

Stark contrast between Asia’s big guns as Son’s side stall while Samurai Blue revel in 7-0 and 5-0 wins

The Independent UK

Pope heads to economic power Singapore after a joyous visit to impoverished, devout East Timor

Pope Francis is heading to Singapore for the final leg of his Asian trip

Al Jazeera

Researchers warn methane emissions ‘rising faster than ever’

The largest increases in emissions of the greenhouse gas come from China and Southeast Asia.

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The Independent UK

Francis will be only the second pope to visit Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations

When Pope Francis arrives Wednesday in Asia’s financial powerhouse Singapore for the last leg of a four-nation tour, he is expected to bring his message of unity and hope to one of the world’s richest nations

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Typhoon Yagi Wreaks Havoc In Asia, Causing Widespread Destruction

Typhoon Yagi's impact in Asia: loss of lives, infrastructure damage, economic concerns. Recovery efforts ongoing amidst ongoing risks.

The Conversation

Popes were once confined to Rome. Now they travel the world – and Francis’ current journey is particularly significant

Pope Francis is continuing the tradition of papal journeys, having embarked on the longest trip of his papacy yet to Asia and the Pacific.

The Times of India

With wind behind its sails, Indian hockey eyes 'high five' at men's Asian Champions Trophy

The first half of the next four-year Olympic cycle will set Indian hockey's tone for Los Angeles 2028. The coming 24 months will culminate with two major assignments -- the World Cup and the Asian Games, both in 2026 -- for which coach Craig Fulton will start arranging the chess…

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