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UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake

UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established

The Guardian - UK

Uzbekistan hosts major international sports meetings, strengthens regional role

More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.

Euronews

Airports across Asia reintroduce Covid-style health checks after outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India

Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan rush to detect and prevent spread of Nipah virus from travellers

The Independent UK

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Does Rosemary Oil Really Help Hair Grow?

Why Does Hair Fall Out? Hair loss is super common. It hits from stress, family genes (like guy or girl pattern baldness), hormone shifts (post-baby or menopause), bad diets, or itchy scalps like dandruff. Over time, hair roots weaken, shrink, or sleep. They quit making thick hair. Roots need blood…

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Asian shares mostly dip as the yen rises against the U.S. dollar

Asian shares have mostly declined, as Japan’s benchmark took a tumble after the yen surged against the U.S. dollar

The Independent UK

Alex Honnold free solos Taipei 101 skyscraper in live Netflix climb

US climber takes an hour and half to scale one of Asia’s tallest buildings without ropes or a harness

The Guardian - US

The Ship Of The Desert Survival In Extreme Hot Climate

How do camels survive in deserts?

Camel unique features such as travel in long distance across hot and sandy landscape

Camels are well suited to their desert habitats, with numerous clever adaptations that help them to tolerate extreme hot and cold environments. Camels are part of a group known…

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Early American settlers may have come from Japan: Study

Archaeologists have spent decades debating how and when people first entered the Americas. The outlines are familiar, but the details keep shifting. A growing body of evidence now suggests that the earliest populations arrived earlier than once believed and brought with them a shared way of making stone tools. This…

The Times of India

John Herdman led Canada to a long-awaited World Cup. Can he do the same with Indonesia?

The South Asian nation is among the world’s most populous and is mad for football, but qualifying for the World Cup is a big ask

The Guardian - US

BTS Just Broke Spotify's Record — Their $1 Billion Tour Proves Asian Music Now a Global Economic Force

BTS becomes the most pre-saved Asian act in Spotify history, while analysts project their world tour could gross over $1 billion in ticket sales alone.

International Business Times UK

Peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan is 'changing Eurasia', regional leaders say

The Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents came together for the first time since signing a historic peace deal. Regional stakeholders celebrated how peace will shape the future for the whole region.

Euronews

Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role

New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.

Euronews

What Makes Singapore One of the Most Controlled Gambling Markets in Asia

Singapore is not shy about gambling being risky. That is the big difference you feel there. In many places, gambling rules look loose until a scandal hits. In Singapore, the rules come first, and the fun comes second.

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Carney’s China trip is another indication that Canada’s energy sector is its gateway to Asia

Canada has a lot to gain in Asia. From his attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in October 2025 to his recent visit in Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s diplomatic trips to Asia show that Canada has both an interest and a need to enter the…

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AIIB marks tenth anniversary with development funding milestone

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s ‘Decade of Impact’ celebrates ten years of infrastructure development, interconnectivity, and job creation, as it looks towards the next decade of digital transformation.

Euronews

Italy and Japan upgrade ties to strategic partnership as Meloni meets Takaichi in Tokyo

The partnership between Italy and Japan — its third-largest trading partner in Asia — centres on defence and security, economic security and critical minerals, and cooperation in Africa.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed and US futures edge higher after Wall Street steadies

Shares are trading mixed in Asia after Wall Street broke a two-day losing streak, edging back toward record levels

Fortune

Trump's immigrant visa crackdown targets Southeast Asia's Cambodia and Thailand, a decision experts find 'puzzling'

“The policy appears less focused on managing migration volumes than on political signaling," says Tan Sook Rei of James Cook University.

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Will Japan build nuclear weapons? Why China’s concerns are unfounded, for now

Tensions are growing in east Asia. The threat of a Chinese attack on Taiwan persists and, in recent weeks, North Korea has been testing its long-range missile capabilities. Russia’s reorientation of ties from Europe towards Asia is also accelerating and the America First rhetoric of Donald Trump is raising questions…

Digital Camera World

A white Fujifilm X Half appears overseas, as the US is giving black ones away free and UK prices drop… what's going on?

Fujifilm's compact camera is back in the spotlight: a white edition lands in Asia, US buyers get the black one free with an X-T5, and UK prices are lower than ever

The Guardian - UK

Shanghai, Melbourne, Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur: the big four Asia-Pacific cities for 2026

As the year ahead in travel turns toward intentional holidaying, it’s time to make these four incredible cities top priority

The Guardian - UK

Travel hacks for Asia Pacific: hotel concierges share their local gems

Whether you fancy sipping cocktails in Sydney or shopping in Singapore, let the true destination experts lead you to unexpected experiences

Fortune

Two Southeast Asia 500 companies may merge—forming Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate

The proposed merger, announced on Jan. 12 by Sunway president Anuar Taib, will form an entity with a combined market capitalization of $11.7 billion, surpassing current leader Gamuda Berhad, valued at $7.2 billion.

AAP

Return to familiar turf for departing ambassador Rudd

Australia's departing ambassador to the US is returning to familiar territory in a think-tank role that plays to his strength as a long-time expert on Asia.

The Guardian - UK

Bangkok or Singapore: which megacity should be next on your travel list?

Both the Thai capital and the island city-state encapsulate Asian urban ambition, providing bucket-list worthy experiences for travellers

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