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K-pop phenomenon continues meteoric rise in Australia

The rise and rise of K-pop shows no sign of wavering in Australia, with fans hungry for more show, more fashion and more dance routines.

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Chinese juggernaut overpowers India in FIBA U-18 Asia Cup quarters, suffer 43-89 loss to miss 2025 World Cup berth

NAGPUR: A day after they ended their eight-year playoff drought, Indian cagers failed to find the rhythm and suffered a crushing 46-point (43-89) loss against China in the quarterfinal of the U-18 Asia Cup basketball tournament at Jordan on Saturday.

The Times of India

Brexit failed – and it triggered mass immigration, Tony Blair says

Exclusive interview: Former prime minister lambasts Boris Johnson for promising to ‘take back control’ of migration but instead ‘replacing young Europeans with older immigrants from Africa and Asia’ – as he urges Keir Starmer to repair ties with the EU

The Independent UK

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India stun Lebanon 64-62 to end 8-year drought and reclaim Asia's top 8 spot, face China in quarters

NAGPUR: It took eight long years for Indian cagers to end the play-off drought, and the boys in blue did it in style when they upset U-18 Asia Cup favourites Lebanon 64-62 to confirm their last eight berth at the Prince Hamza Hall in Jordan on Friday.

The Times of India

Super Typhoon Yagi makes landfall on China’s Hainan as 400,000 evacuated

Transport links shuttered as Asia’s strongest storm this year drenches southern China and will affect Vietnam and Laos.

Al Jazeera

Chinese soccer appears not to be improving despite president's pledge to make it better

Japan defeated China’s men’s national team 7-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Saitama, Japan, a brutal loss that came against one of China’s biggest sporting and geopolitcal rivals in Asia

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade mixed amid caution ahead of key US employment report

Asian shares are trading mixed ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. jobs report that’s expected to influence how the U.S. Federal Reserve will move on interest rates

The Independent UK

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New plant-eating dinosaur species discovered in Japan named after gnomes

Ancestor of triceratops likely marched from Asia to North America via prehistoric land bridge, scientists say

The Independent UK

India rally to outplay Kuwait 62-51 for first win in U-18 Asia Cup basketball

NAGPUR: Indian cagers rallied superbly to register a thumping 62-51 victory over Kuwait and record their first win in the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup after suffering two loses at Jordan on Wednesday.

The Times of India

‘Togetherness in our diversity’: Pope Francis preaches unity at south-east Asia’s largest mosque

Pope met the grand imam and representatives from Indonesia’s six officially recognised religions at Jakarta’s Istiqlal mosque

The Guardian - AU

Asian Markets Rebound From Sell-off But US Data Keps Traders Wary

Asian markets bounced Thursday after the turmoil of the previous day as traders assess the outlook for US interest rate cuts after another set of below-par data put extra focus on the upcoming jobs report.

International Business Times

Pope and imam of Southeast Asia's largest mosque make joint call for peace, environmental protection

Pope Francis has joined the grand imam of Southeast Asia’s largest mosque in pledging to work together to promote peace and protect the environment

The Independent UK

Asian Qualifiers For 2026 FIFA World Cup: Key Takeaways

Recap of the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting standout performances and teams advancing to the third round.

Top News

Alert over bee-eating Asian hornets that threaten UK food security as queens seen overwintering for first time

People asked to watch out for species spotted in record numbers last year in Britain

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The AP Interview: East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins

The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis’ upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia’s youngest country on the world stage, not a time to confront the legacy of abuse by influential members of the clergy in the deeply Catholic nation

The Independent UK

Asian stocks decline, following Wall Street's drop on worries about the economy

Asian stocks are tumbling after Wall Street had its worst day since early August, as a week full of economic updates got off to a weak start

The Independent UK

In Asia, pope urges Indonesia to live up to promise of 'harmony in diversity,' fight extremism

Pope Francis has urged Indonesia to live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity” and fight religious intolerance

International Business Times

Asian Markets Plunge With Wall St After Nvidia Rout, Weak US Data

Tech firms led a plunge across Asian markets Wednesday after a rout on Wall Street fuelled by a collapse in chip titan Nvidia and disappointing data on US factory activity that revived recession fears.

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Indian men's hockey team leaves for Asian Champions Trophy in China

The Indian Men's Hockey Team, on Tuesday, left for Hulunbuir, China to participate in the Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Iraq dream of 2026 World Cup as Asian qualifying enters a new-look phase

Changes to the Asia qualifying process offer increased hope for unfamiliar names to reach 2026 finals

Latin Times

Asian Markets Drift Lower Ahead Of Key US Figures, Eyes On China

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates at its next meeting this month but close attention is being paid to Friday's non-farm payrolls (NFP) figures, which are seen as playing a major role in how big the central bank will go.

Evening Standard

Where is the Pope visiting on his tour of Asia? Francis arrives in Indonesia

Papal arrives in Jakarta with pro-climate message and aim to unite faiths

International Business Times

ByteDance Seeks Record $9.5 Billion Loan For E-Commerce, GenAI Expansion

Securing this substantial loan indicates ByteDance's eagerness to access Asia's liquid loan market, especially in light of a 44% decline in dollar loan volume this year.

Top News

Pope Francis Embarks On Historic 12-Day Asia-Pacific Tour

Pope Francis embarks on a historic 12-day trip to Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, emphasizing inter-religious dialogue, environmental protection, and...

International Business Times

Asian Markets Drift Ahead Of Key US Figures, Eyes On China

Asian markets stuttered Tuesday as investors steel themselves for a high-stakes US jobs report at the end of the week while keeping tabs on China after fresh data stoked renewed worries over the world's number two economy.

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