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Iranian handball team player Mohammadhossein Farrokhi expressed optimism about the team’s preparations and the impact of the new coaching staff ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Australia is urged to position itself as an Indo-Pacific preferred cable hub to address economic and national security risks from threats to submarine cables. The country's geography, political stability, and trusted network partner status could attract cable investments.
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said his country 'strongly protests' Putin's visit to Iturup, which Japan calls Etorofu. The dispute over the Kuril Islands has kept the countries from signing a peace treaty formally ending their hostilities.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine, while PM Sanae Takaichi stays away.
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, causing significant damage but not generating a major tsunami.
Major ice cream companies are leveraging innovation, including AI, to combat rising costs and intense competition, with a focus on energy efficiency and novel product development.
B2C2, an institutional crypto liquidity provider, has appointed Jason Lai, the former chairman of Schroders Wealth Management Asia, as a senior adviser in Singapore. This move comes as family offices and asset managers in Asia increase their exposure to crypto and other d…
Iranian weightlifters Anahita Zarei and Nasim Ghasemi have snatched six medals on Thursday in the women’s 77-kilogram category at the Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Asia FX, dollar steady as traders weigh Fed outlook after in-line U.S. CPI
Asian currencies and the U.S. dollar remained largely steady as traders assessed the Federal Reserve's rate outlook following an in-line U.S. inflation report. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran also kept oil prices elevated, raising concerns about imported inflation in…
Ahalib Homs, the Syrian football team, will face Bangladesh Police in a crucial match in the Asian Challenge Cup 2026. The match will be held on August 11, 2026, at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Amman, Jordan.
South Korean won leads Asian FX losses as dollar edges higher; yen weakens
South Korea's won led Asian FX losses as the dollar edged higher and the yen weakened past 158. Brent near $84 and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty added pressure.
Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism
Japan's leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons, challenging the nation's long-time pacifist stance. The country's constitution renounces offensive military force, and successive governments have maintained a decades-old pledge not to possess nuclear w…
Protests against data center buildouts are widespread in the US due to concerns over energy costs and environmental harm, leading to significant project delays. In contrast, Asia has seen less public opposition, prompting calls for smart planning to guide its own data cen…
Iran's men's national handball team will travel to Serbia after completing three preparation camps to play five friendly matches as part of their final technical assessment ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
At least seven people have been killed and 23 injured after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home and school on the outskirts of Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
Philippine and Fujian police are enhancing intelligence sharing and cooperation to combat transnational crime, despite ongoing South China Sea disputes.
Malaysia Aviation Group has ordered mandatory drug testing for all pilots after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia for alleged trafficking. The pilot was found with 26kg of MDMA in his luggage and tested positive for cocaine and methamphetamines.
Singapore lenders OCBC and UOB reported higher second-quarter profits, driven by record wealth fees and diversified income streams. OCBC's net profit rose 22% to S$2.22 billion, while UOB's net profit increased 10% to S$1.48 billion.
Aramco Deepens Asia Oil Discount Ahead of Possible Hormuz Deal
Saudi Aramco has deepened its oil discount in Asia ahead of a possible deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz. The move is seen as a sign of the company's efforts to maintain its market share in the region.
European Stock Markets Point to Gains as Asia Loses Ground Due to Tech Stocks
European stock markets are poised for gains as Asia loses ground due to tech stocks. The EuroStoxx 50 futures rose 0.18% in early trading, while the Ibex 35 futures advanced 0.3% in pre-opening Spanish trading. The selectivity starts the day at 20,057 points. In Asia, Sou…
India's boxing team won seven gold and three silver medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, but the bigger question remains: can they consistently challenge the world's best?
A conspiracy theory claiming that a recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan was man-made has been spreading online, despite experts dismissing it as unrealistic.
Hepatitis B remains a major public health concern in Asia Pacific, with over two-thirds of the world’s 260 million people living with chronic hepatitis B. The region also accounts for nearly half of the global hepatitis C burden. Timely birth-dose vaccination and public e…
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said. The quake, which hit 32km southwest of the small island of Sarangani, did not trigger a tsunami warning.
A Japanese firm, Trusco Nakayama, has sold human-sized refrigerators called the Do Hiemon Box to help outdoor workers and venues battle extreme summer heatwaves. The booths keep the temperature at 15 degrees and blow jets of 5-degree air to provide quick relief from heat …
Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City has hired 3iQ to manage a portion of its bitcoin treasury using a market-neutral strategy. The goal is to generate long-term returns, moving beyond simply holding the asset.
North Korea has accused the US and its allies of trying to 'smear its image' after warning of the use of North Korean IT workers with fake identities to fund its nuclear and missile programs.
India's women boxers won five gold and one silver medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games under the guidance of coach Santiago Nieva. Nieva, who was Indian boxing's high performance director from 2017 to 2021, has mentored the team to achieve unprecedented success.
Russia's oil exports from western ports are set to increase 4 per cent in August from July as drone attacks on domestic refineries make more crude available for exports, while strong demand in Asia encourages sellers to load more, two traders said.
Two workers who died in a shopping mall explosion that followed a powerful earthquake in Japan last week were asked by a boss to re-enter the building to secure cash.