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13-year-old Chinese skateboarder wins gold at the Asian Games and now eyes the Paris Olympics

A 13-year-old girl from China has won a gold medal in stakeboarding at the Asian Games

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after Wall Street retreat deepens

Shares in Asia are mostly higher, shrugging off a sharp decline on Wall Street that took benchmarks back to where they were in June

The Independent UK

India ‘takes great care’ ensuring steady ties with Russia are in good shape: EAM Jaishankar

India-Russia ties are very stable; both countries make efforts to ensure relationship is in good shape. Russia is turning to Asia due to disruption of ties with Europe and West, and India's relationship with Russia has been steady since mid-1950s.

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At UN, North Korea says the US made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO

North Korea is accusing the United States of making 2023 an “extremely dangerous year."

The Independent UK

Hangzhou Asian Games | Biswas — postman by day, Esports player by night

Ayan, a postman from Birnagar, West Bengal, is representing India at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. His mom scolded him for playing video games, but now she encourages him. He works full-time as a postman, but still finds time to train for Streetfighter: V. He hopes his presence at the…

The Hindu

China goes on charm offensive at Asian Games, but doesn't back down from regional confrontations

Outward aggression has taken a backseat to unctuous charm at the Asian Games as China seeks to win the hearts of more than 40 participating Asian nations and regions

The Independent UK

Global coffee world descends on Bengaluru at WCC

Bengaluru hosts 5th World Coffee Conference, a global event to cultivate knowledge, promote collaboration & facilitate networking among coffee professionals. Coffee Board of India, Tata Consumer Products, Nestle India, International Coffee Organisation, and stakeholders from 80 countries attend. Dome-shaped coffee museum showcases coffee plantations in Western Ghats & journey of…

The Hindu

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Maharashtra’s onion traders continue their strike, to meet Marketing Minister on September 26

The traders in the wholesale market at Lasalgaon and Pimpalgaon in the district, the largest in Asia, are adamant about lifting export duty on the bulbs by up to 40%

The Hindu

CCA general assembly in Kottayam

The 15th general assembly of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will begin in Kottayam on Thursday.

The Hindu

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower after Wall St has its worst week in 6 months

Shares in Asia are mostly lower, with only Tokyo advancing, after Wall Street wheezed to more losses with its worst week in six months

The Independent UK

Crowd roars as Xi opens Hangzhou 19th Asian Games in China

The Games will be held over the next two weeks in 56 venues, of which 12 have been newly built.

Al Jazeera

Hangzhou Asian Games | China displays might and pride in opening ceremony

In keeping with the main theme of ‘Tides Surging in Asia’, the ceremony was about the intermingling of China, Asia and the world in the new era, as well as the unity, love and friendship of the Asian people.

The Hindu

Bengaluru to host World Coffee Conference for first time

It is for the first time that India and Asia are hosting this prestigious global coffee event and Coffee Board is currently in the last leg of preparation to host the four-day coffee exposition that is commencing in the City on September 25.

The Hindu

Study Shows Humans Migrated To Europe During Prehistoric Warm Spell

Pollen analysis reveals ancient forests supported early human migration to Siberia and Eurasia

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Can P.V. Sindhu rediscover her rhythm in Hangzhou?

PV Sindhu faces a tough challenge to regain her form and win medals at the Asian Games and Olympics. With her pedigree, she has the potential to succeed, but it depends on her motivation and desire to win.

Al Jazeera

Biggest ever Asian Games set to kick off in China’s Hangzhou

Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports.

The Hindu

Sports Minister will skip Asiad inaugural as China bars entry of Arunachal players

Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh denied entry to Asian Games, leading to govt's protest & Sports Minister's visit cancellation. MEA lodged strong protest & OCA & Games organising committee made statements on inclusivity but refused to comment on issue. Host China gave diff. visas, but Indians didn't accept. Accreditation acts…

The Conversation

Asian women are still a minority in diplomatic positions: this is how we can fix this

The 2022 Global Gender Gap Report showed Asian countries have managed to narrow the gender gap in economic, education and health sectors. But when it comes to political participation, the gap persists.

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Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games

With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19

The Independent UK

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Sept. 15-21, 2023

Fortune

Ripple’s legal bills hit $200 million as crypto industry looks to Asia

Ripple has stood its ground in an existential fight with the SEC, but the fight has not been cheap.

The Independent UK

The Asian Games: larger than the Olympics and with an array of regional and global sports

The Asian Games are an attention grabber

The Independent UK

Japan records a trade deficit in August as exports to China, rest of Asia weaken

Japan has reported that its exports fell 0.8% in August from a year earlier, with steep declines in shipments to China and the rest of Asia

The Conversation

Renewables are cheaper than ever yet fossil fuel use is still growing – here’s why

Wind and solar are the world’s fastest growing energy sources and together generated 12% of global electricity in 2023. The amount of energy produced by wind and solar is expected to increase and accelerate.

The Independent UK

Germany seeks answers from Poland in a visa fraud scandal involving migrants from Asia and Africa

German government officials have held talks with their Polish counterparts asking them to clarify how many visas were issued in an illegal program in which some Polish consulates issued visas in Africa and Asia in exchange for bribes

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