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Asian Stocks Up As Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire

Asian shares gained and oil prices were down Tuesday, as fears of an energy market shock eased following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

International Business Times

Asian Countries Most Vulnerable To Strait Of Hormuz Blockade

Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.

International Business Times

A first look at the new features on board MSC World Asia ahead of its 2026 launch

A third ship is coming to the MSC Cruises’ World-class fleet in 2026 and here’s everything we know so far

The Independent UK

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What can we expect from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank meeting this week?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) kicks off its annual meeting on Tuesday in Beijing, but why is it important for Europe?

Euronews

South Korea Counts On Shipbuilding To Ease US Tariff Woes

Asia's fourth largest economy South Korea is facing gruelling tariffs by US President Donald Trump, but its shipbuilding industry could prove a useful bargaining chip.

International Business Times

Malaysia records first Covid death of 2025

Southeast Asian nation has recorded nearly 22,000 cumulative Covid cases so far this year

The Independent UK

Resurgent air travel and a strategic acquisition helped SATS climb over 100 places in the Southeast Asia 500

Singapore-based SATS, which provides a range of aviation-related services, tripled its revenue following its acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services in early 2023.

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Asian executives are ‘worried about productivity’—and the solution may be giving young workers more say in how things are done

Asian firms can no longer hire their way out of a productivity slump. “There are no more people,” says Simon Tate, Workday’s Asia president.

Fortune

Glimpses Of Everyday Life In Asia: 29 Captivating Photographs By Ryosuke Kosuge

Ryosuke Kosuge, also known as RK, is a Tokyo-based photographer who is the master of capturing the beauty and diversity of Asia.

Bored Panda

The Australia-US alliance is facing a decisive test, and not just over the Middle East

The question of Australia joining the US in a conflict with China over Taiwan looms over the debate about our military preparedness and defence spending

The Guardian - AU

Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea

The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble.

The Conversation

AI helps tell snow leopards apart, improving population counts for these majestic mountain predators

Snow leopards are known as the “ghosts of the mountains” for a reason. Imagine waiting for months in the harsh, rugged mountains of Asia, hoping to catch even a glimpse of one. These elusive big cats move silently across rocky slopes, their pale coats blending so seamlessly with snow and…

The Conversation

European shares show slight rise despite Iran-Israel crisis, while oil stays high

Israel and Iran continued to exchange airstrikes on Wednesday while the US moved fighter jets to the region.

Euronews

China's Xi In Kazakhstan To Cement Central Asia Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Central Asian leaders at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, his second trip to the region in under a year as Beijing competes with Russia for influence there.

International Business Times

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Universal Digital Inc. Announces Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Across North America And Asia

Vancouver, Canada, June 16th, 2025, Chainwire

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters

China is the region’s top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 16 June: Oil price steadies, BetMGM boost for Entain

Oil prices and the FTSE 100 index today held steady in a session when China’s latest retail sales figures offered some support to jittery global markets.

The Conversation

Hugh White: why the AUKUS ‘dream’ was never realistic and is likely to die

The first clear sign the Trump administration was taking a long hard look at AUKUS came two weeks ago, when US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave his first major speech on US strategic policy in Asia at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

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Retire in Malaysia for Affordable Luxury

Many expats retire in Malaysia, a Southeast Asian country with a world-class city. Come for the affordable living, stay for the top-notch health care and cuisine.

Al Jazeera

Who can still qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup from Asia and how? Indonesia?

Qatar and Saudi Arabia announced on Friday as hosts of fourth round of Asian Football Confederation qualifiers.

The Independent UK

Asian shares slide while oil prices surge after Israel's strike on Iran

Asia shares have opened lower while oil prices surged after Israel attacked Iran’s capital early Friday amid tensions over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

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If You Can Score 27/27 On This Geography Quiz, You Deserve A Global Gold Medal

You probably know which continent the Eiffel Tower is on, right? We wonder—how well do you really know the world when the facts become a little more unexpected? Our globe is full of fascinating places, and each continent has something that sets it apart. This quiz will take you across…

The Conversation

Goodbye to all that? Rethinking Australia’s alliance with Trump’s America

Even the most ardent supporters of the alliance with the United States – the notional foundation of Australian security for more than 70 years – must be having some misgivings about the second coming of Donald Trump.

Euronews

Uzbekistan celebrates historic World Cup qualification with victory against Qatar

After seven failed attempts, Uzbekistan's national football team has made history in Central Asia by qualifiying for next year's World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Fossils found in 1970s are most recent ancestor of tyrannosaurs, scientists say

Researchers identify new species named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis from skeletons unearthed in Mongolia

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