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Asia is the largest continent in the world by both land area and population. It covers an area of more than 44 million square kilometres, about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8% of Earth's total surface area. The continent, which has long been home to the majority of the human population, was the site of many of the first civilisations. Its 4.7 billion people constitute roughly 60% of the world's population.

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Russia Accuses Quad Nations Of ‘Forcing’ India Into Military Bloc, Urges Revival Of RIC Alliance Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Quad nations — the US, Japan, and Australia — of dragging India into a de facto military alliance, despite Delhi’s stated focus on economic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 2 weeks ago

‘China Won’t Invade Taiwan Under Trump…’, Says Pentagon Chief Hegseth, Warns Of Imminent Threat At the Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that China would not dare invade Taiwan while Donald Trump remains in office, warning that Beijing poses a real and possibly.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 2 weeks ago

SE Asia region 'important': Macron first European leader in years to tour multiple Asian countries Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:00Published 2 weeks ago

IRONIC! After getting ‘SHOVED IN FACE’ by Wife, Macron delivers lesson on ‘IMPULSIVE’ Superpowers French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a pointed lesson to Vietnamese students in Hanoi, warning of the dangers posed by impulsive superpowers like China and the U.S. Macron criticized Beijing’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 2 weeks ago

Macron tours Asia amid US-China rivalry Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:59Published 3 weeks ago

NATO Warship Confronts China in South China Sea Showdown—HMS Spey Dares Beijing in NavigationMission Tensions flare in the South China Sea as British warship HMS Spey boldly challenges China's sweeping territorial claims. In a direct confrontation backed by NATO principles, the Royal Navy asserts.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on May 19, 2025

Trump Sparks Market FRENZY: Asia Surges After US-China Trade Talks Breakthrough! Markets SOAR Asian markets surged after the U.S. and China held "substantial" trade talks in Geneva, offering hope for a resolution to the tariff war that has shaken global markets. With earlier tariffs reaching as.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on May 12, 2025

Putin on Zelensky’s FAILED attempt to scare world leaders attending Moscow’s Victory Day parade Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of launching attacks to intimidate world leaders attending Moscow’s Victory Day. Despite ceasefire calls, Kiev escalated drone strikes and incursions... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on May 11, 2025

Papal Race Begins: Meet Cardinals Leading the Race to Become Next Pope \| Vatican Conclave Kicks Off As the Vatican’s historic conclave begins, 133 cardinals from 70 nations have assembled under the gaze of the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope — a decision that will shape the future of the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:49Published on May 6, 2025

Tariff War: Scott Bessent REVEALS U.S’S SURPRISING Trade Moves Ahead \| U.S.-Asia Trade \| Trump Tariff War: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed pressing concerns about supply chain shocks and progress on trade deals with key Asian allies. Amid declining Chinese cargo shipments, Bessent.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:28Published on April 29, 2025

2025 AFC Champions League Elite: Who will win Asian football’s biggest prize? The final stages of the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite will be contested in Jeddah, with eight teams vying for the title of Asia’s best club. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:01Published on April 24, 2025

Pope Francis died from stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says Pope Francis died from stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on April 21, 2025

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India's lion population rises by a third India's Asiatic lion population has seen a significant increase, rising to 891, according to the latest census. This growth, from 674 in 2020, highlights the success of conservation efforts in.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
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Asian markets rally as China vows to 'fight to the end' over Trump's new tariff threat China has threatened to "resolutely take countermeasures" in response to Donald Trump's threat of an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2025
India to have ‘world’s longest hyperloop tube soon’: Vaishnaw shares video Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the development of Asia's longest Hyperloop tube at IIT Madras, measuring 410 meters, with plans to become the world's longest soon. His visit to Chennai.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2025
India to showcase best practices for waste management during Mahakumbh at circular economy meet in Jaipur India will present its effective waste management practices from the Mahakumbh at the upcoming 'Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific' in Jaipur. Housing and urban affairs.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 24, 2025

India's economic snapshot 2024: Geopolitical wins, defence investments, and more India's economic growth in 2024 remains strong with a projected 6.5-7% GDP growth rate, driven by industrial, trade, and employment gains. The country achieved a record in digital payments and led Asia.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 31, 2024
Why more coal is being burned than ever despite carbon emissions warnings The world is set to use more coal than ever before, this year, because of high demand in Asia and despite the warnings over the harm that burning fossil fuels does to the planet, a report has said. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2024
Luigi Mangione Friendly, Carefree During Asia Trip Months Before Shooting Luigi Mangione, the charged killer in the Brian Thompson murder case, was living his best life in the months prior to the controversial shooting ... enjoying an action-packed trip to Asia earlier this.. TMZ.com - Published on December 11, 2024
Rupee emerges as one of Asia's best-performing currencies Despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a strong USD, the Indian Rupee remains one of the best-performing Asian currencies. Finance Minister Pankaj Chaudhary attributes this resilience to.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 3, 2024

What is methanol, how does it end up in alcoholic drinks, and how can you avoid it? Four people have died and six British backpackers are in hospital in southeast Asia after reports of suspected methanol poisoning. Sky News - Published on November 21, 2024
Jio’s IPO set for 2025, likely to be India’s biggest: Report Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, is aiming for a 2025 Mumbai listing for his telecom business Jio, which analysts value at over $100 billion. Ambani plans to launch his retail unit's IPO much later,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 5, 2024
More mpox jabs ordered as UK anticipates new strain of virus The UK government has procured 150,000 doses of additional mpox vaccine in preparation for anticipated cases of a new potentially deadlier strain causing a growing outbreak in Africa and isolated cases.. Sky News - Published on September 16, 2024	At least 59 killed in Vietnam after most powerful typhoon in decades At least 59 people have died in Vietnam after the most powerful typhoon to hit the southeast Asian country in decades made landfall. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2024
Hurun India Rich List 2024: This Indian city dethrones Beijing as 'billionaire capital of Asia'; check full updated list Among the top cities of Hurun India Rich 2024, Mumbai is followed by Delhi, which has 18 new billionaires, taking its rich list entries to 217. DNA - Published on August 29, 2024	Asia's markets rebound after worldwide plunge on Monday amid US recession fears Markets in Asia have rallied after worldwide plunges on Monday amid fears the US may be in recession. Sky News - Published on August 6, 2024
Fears of US recession send Asian stock markets tumbling Stock markets in Asia have dropped sharply during trading on Monday amid fears the US economy may be heading for a recession. Sky News - Published on August 5, 2024	In pictures: Wrestlers, actors and ex-PMs among famous faces as son of Asia's richest man gets married Some of the most famous faces in the world have begun arriving in Mumbai for the wedding of Anant Ambani - the son of Asia's richest man. Sky News - Published on July 12, 2024
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Billion-dollar bust or comeback queen? Her early career in Asia's tech landscape exposed her to e-commerce and fashion, which shaped her entrepreneurial path DNA - Published on April 27, 2024	Murdoch partner helps Asia’s richest man build a media empire Viacom18's Uday Shankar leads effort to merge with Disney India, targeting 600 million viewers. The company aims to dominate the Indian media industry with a focus on streaming and digital integration,.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 22, 2024
Bengaluru gets Asia’s 1st dedicated Space domain awareness centre Bengaluru is now home to a state-of-the-art command and control centre dedicated to monitoring and managing space traffic. The facility, located at the global headquarters of Digantara, aims to ensure.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 19, 2024	19% more India universities in QS rankings, second in Asia India's research output surged by 54% from 2017-2022, ranking 9th globally for research impact. Saveetha Institute excelled in dentistry. India's rapid research expansion is evident from.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 10, 2024
New infrastructure at Karwar base inaugurated by Navy chief Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar inaugurated new infrastructure, including a big new dock to berth warships, at the vital Karwar naval base in coastal Karnataka on Tuesday. The complex is being further.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2024	Indians chasing Canada MBA dreams were at 5-year-low in '23 In 2023, India-Canada diplomatic strains led to a decline in Indian students pursuing graduate management education in Canada. This marked a five-year low in student travel to Canada, attributed to.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 28, 2024
In a first, Mumbai pips Beijing, is Asia's billionaire capital Mumbai overtakes Beijing to become Asia's leading billionaire hub with 92 billionaires and $445 billion wealth, driven by energy and pharmaceutical sectors. New York tops globally with 119.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 26, 2024	From India to Japan, how China is driving an arms race in Asia IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2024
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Rihanna Jets Out of India After Wedding Party Gig with Swag, Plus $6 Million Rihanna's absolutely glowing and grinning after her killer set at a wedding party thrown by the richest man in Asia -- and she even left the gig with some parting gifts to go along with an astronomical.. TMZ.com - Published on March 2, 2024	Rihanna's Reported $6 Million Performance at Indian Pre-Wedding Party Rihanna is rocking the mic at a lavish pre-wedding bash over in India, where the son of Asia's richest man is getting hitched ... and the performance looks like one of her stadium shows. Ya gotta see.. TMZ.com - Published on March 2, 2024
Rihanna Brings Crates of Stuff Ahead of Gig at Indian Pre-Wedding Party Rihanna is set to perform at a lavish pre-wedding event in India this weekend for the son of Asia's richest man ... and she's already in town, with a crap ton of luggage with her. Check out this.. TMZ.com - Published on March 1, 2024	Rihanna, Ivanka Trump and dinner for 51,000 – Asia’s richest man throws pre-wedding party for his son It’s not often Mark Zuckerberg and Ivanka Trump join Bollywood stars and Indian cricketers to watch Rihanna perform. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2024
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India surges as China stalls: A tale of two Asian giants on the global stage IndiaTimes - Published on December 5, 2023	US, India play down Sikh separatist murder plot with wider Asia strategy at risk Allegations of an Indian government agent ordering the killing of a US citizen could strain US-India ties. The accusation adds to concerns over Modi's human rights record and follows Canada's.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2023
How can we not urge world to recognise India's borders: US envoy in Arunachal US ambassador Eric Garcetti on Wednesday travelled to Arunachal Pradesh to inaugurate 'The Hump WWII Museum' in Arunachal Pradesh, the second museum in Asia, dedicated to the fallen airmen of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2023

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