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Iran's folded rocks: The crumpled mountains at the intersection of Asia and Europe

Iran's folded rocks are a colorful formation that is part of the Greater Caucasus mountains, which formed when the Eurasian tectonic plate collided with the Arabian plate millions of years ago.

LiveScience

Tokyo Leads Gains In Most Asian Markets On Trade Deal Hopes

Investors are also eyeing developments at the Federal Reserve as Trump hit out at boss Jerome Powell, who warned the sweeping tariffs were "highly likely to generate at least a temporary rise in inflation".

Latin Times

Asian Markets Mixed As Traders Track Tariff Talks

Asian markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trade Friday as investors keep tabs on countries' tariff talks with the White House, while Donald Trump's remarks that he was reluctant to hike levies on Beijing even more provided a little support.

International Business Times

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How DeepSeek, deep pockets, and data centers are giving Asia an AI edge

Investors, executives and Silicon Valley discount the influence of this vast and dynamic region at their peril.

Fortune

Washington’s E-Bike Rebate Program Is Now Accepting Applications

Across Europe and Asia, e-bikes have surged into the mainstream, transforming urban commutes and rural adventures with their blend of pedal power and electric ease. Cities like Amsterdam and Beijing buzz with electric two-wheelers, driven by robust infrastructure and incentives.

RideApart

China's Xi, Seeking To Build Regional Ties, Meets Cambodian Leader

Chinese President Xi Jinping met the Cambodian premier in Phnom Penh on Thursday on the final leg of a Southeast Asia tour in which he sought to strengthen regional trade ties.

International Business Times

China has options: The U.S. may be more dependent on trade with Asia than President Trump realizes

Also: Fed’s Powell issues warning, U.S. stocks slide, again.

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Putin’s play for an Indonesian airbase was always likely to fail – but Russia has wider ambitions

Russia remains a key arms supplier in South-east Asia, and Trump’s unstable leadership is providing more opportunities to make inroads

The Guardian - AU

Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump

The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomatic overtures and offers to boost trade

The Guardian - AU

Nvidia Shares Fall on a $5B Charge as New US Export Rule Restricts H20 Chip Sales to China

Shares of Nvidia and its suppliers concentrated in Asia dropped after Trump imposed a new export license requirement that would lead to an estimated $5.5 billion charge on the chipmaker's Q1 balance sheet.

International Business Times UK

The Philippines Buys So Many Motorcycles, It's Ridiculous

When we think of motorcycles in the US, the image that often comes to mind is one of freedom, rebellion, and weekend rides along scenic highways. But head over to Southeast Asia, and you’ll see a completely different picture—one where motorcycles aren’t just for fun, they’re the backbone of daily…

RideApart

Tariffs more likely to bring UK price cuts than inflation, says WH Smith boss

Carl Cowling says there is ‘no logic’ in why there would be inflation as east Asian suppliers seek alternatives to the US

The Guardian - UK

Sydney knocked out of ACL2 with semi-final defeat

Sydney FC's Asian Champions League Two quest is over after a 2-1 defeat on aggregate in the semi-finals to Singaporean side Lion City Sailors.

AAP

Asian shares fall after a quiet day on Wall St, but Nvidia hit by US ban on exporting AI chip

Markets are mostly lower in Asia after a rare quiet day for financial markets worldwide

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International Business Times

Stocks Struggle Again As Nvidia Chip Curb Warning Pops Calm

Asian stocks swung Wednesday after Nvidia's announcement of new US licensing rules on shipments of its new chip to China rattled investor confidence already shot by Donald Trump's sweeping trade war.

Golf Monthly

Volvo China Open 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions

Following a break for The Masters, the DP World Tour returns for the final two weeks of its Asian Swing and the Volvo China Open is the penultimate event

International Business Times

Trump's Tariff Exemptions Give Markets Relief, But Tensions Loom

US tariffs exemptions for electronics prompted market rallies Monday from Asia to Wall Street but failed to settle nerves over a global trade war that Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned would have "no winner."

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 14 April: Blue-chip shares rally, esure sold in £1.3bn deal

HSBC, Prudential and other stocks with Asia exposure fared well today as the FTSE 100 index surged 2% on hopes of a tariffs exemption for consumer electronics.

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Al Jazeera

China’s Xi says tariffs ‘yield no winners’ as he begins Southeast Asia tour

Chinese leader arrives in Vietnam on Monday against the backdrop of US-China trade tensions.

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Rise On Electronics Tariffs Exemption, Gold Hits New High

Asian stocks rose Monday as trade war fears were tempered by Donald Trump's announcement of tariff exemptions for electronics, though the dollar weakened and safe-haven gold hit a fresh record amid fears the relief would be short-lived.

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen economic ties during tour of south-east Asia

President’s first stop is Vietnam as China urges US to end trade war and return to ‘right path of mutual respect’

International Business Times

Jolted By Trump, EU Woos New Partners From Asia To Latin America

Shaken by Donald Trump's tariff blitz, the EU has embarked on a charm offensive to diversify its alliances in Asia and beyond, with summits lined up back-to-back and trade talks launched in all directions.

Euronews

Toxic dust and stressed seals: What the shrinking Caspian Sea could mean for people and nature

An area larger than Iceland is likely to dry up, even if the climate ‘only’ warms up by 2C. Here’s what that means in the Central Asian region.

The Conversation

Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness

In Antalya, Turkey, in the early hours of March 27, 2025, Pikachu was spotted fleeing the police, making a getaway as fast as his short yellow legs could waddle.

Dynamite News

UK's Millionaire Mass Exodus: London Is Losing Its Super-Rich to Asia & America

London's millionaire exodus hits record high. Over 11,000 fled in 2023 amid rising taxes, post-Brexit woes, and economic stagnation. Read more at Dynamite News.

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