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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

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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.

The Conversation

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.

Latin 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.

International Business Times

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…

France 24

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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.

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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…

The Independent UK

Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street's best week of the year

Asian stocks are mixed as investors ponder the upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve, while Wall Street coasted to the close of its best week since November with a slight uptick in U.S. stocks Friday

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50 Fun And Informative Charts About Parts Of The World You May Not Have Known Yet

It’s truly amazing how one part of the world is totally different to another, and how it can all be summed up in a graph. The post 50 Fun And Informative Charts About Parts Of The World You May Not Have Known Yet first appeared on Bored Panda.

France 24

China to screen arrivals for mpox as Pakistan reports first case of deadly virus

China will monitor people and goods entering the country for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, for the next six months, its customs administration said on Friday, after the WHO designated the outbreak a global public health emergency earlier this week. Pakistan on Friday confirmed the first case in Asia of…

International Business Times

Asian Markets Surge On Strong US Consumer Data

Japanese stocks surged and markets across Asia started strong on Friday, tracking substantial gains on Wall Street after encouraging US retail sales data reassured investors about the health of the world's biggest economy.

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Follow Wall Street Climb

Asian markets mostly mirrored positive strides on Wall Street in early trade Thursday, as easing US consumer inflation buoyed hopes that a big interest rate cut was around the corner and economic growth in Japan outpaced expectations.

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