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Asia is Earth's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. It shares the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe, and the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with Africa and Europe. Asia covers an area of 44,579,000 square kilometres (17,212,000 sq mi), about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8.7% of the 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 civilizations. Its 4.7 billion people constitutes roughly 60% of the world's population.

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The Most Expensive Cities in the World for 2022 The Most Expensive Cities , in the World for 2022. CNN reports that Hong Kong has once again been named the world's most expensive city. According to global mobility company ECA International,.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on June 9, 2022

World faces 'dark hour', Biden tells Asia summit as India's Modi stays silent on Russia The US president urged a greater effort to stop Putin's aggression. “It's a global issue,” he told the “Quad” summit with Japan, Australia and India. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:44Published on May 24, 2022

Taiwan high-tech showcase Computex opens in Taipei One of Asia's largest computer trade shows, Computex, kicks off in Taiwan's capital city Taipei after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19, as the island looks to solidify its position in the high tech.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 24, 2022

Joe Biden in South Korea: US President to focus Asia tour on US tech, foreign policy Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:43Published on May 20, 2022

Stock Market: Sensex ends 364 points lower, Reliance falls 4% \| Oneindia News On Monday, Indian shares extended losses and the rupee hit an all-time low, as broader Asian stocks fell on investor concerns that a tightening COVID lockdown in Shanghai could harm global economic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:22Published on May 9, 2022

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Mandaviya directs high alertness, aggressive genome sequencing as Covid cases spike in Asia, Europe IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2022
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PM Narendra Modi launches Asia’s biggest bio-CNG plant IndiaTimes - Published on February 19, 2022
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Iran, Russia, Central Asia confirm presence at Delhi NSA meet on Afghanistan All central Asian countries will be present at the meet, not just countries like Uzbekistan and Tajikistan who share a land border with Afghanistan. DNA - Published on November 5, 2021	Heat exposure: 4 India cities in worst 10 list India contributed to more than half of the global increase in urban heat exposure since the 1980s, according to a study published this week. The trend, concentrated in south Asia, the Middle East, and.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 7, 2021
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‘Sea levels in Asia have risen faster than global average’ IndiaTimes - Published on August 10, 2021	Finance giants devise climate plan to speed up closure of coal-fired plants in Asia Major financial firms, including the British insurer Prudential and UK banking giant HSBC, are behind plans to speed up the closure of Asia's coal-fired power stations in the face of the climate.. Sky News - Published on August 3, 2021
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