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Fish and vegetarianism major flashpoints in India’s West Bengal election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has promoted dietary restrictions as part of its Hindu nationalist agenda.
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US, Israel war on Iran
How the Gulf conflict recast risks for Asian investors in Dubai
11 Apr 2026 - 3:22PM
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Food and agriculture
Asia’s ‘panicked farmers’ brace for a looming rice crisis post-Iran war
11 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM
Xinjiang
Why has China mapped out a third new county in Xinjiang on its western frontier?
Cenling county, near Pakistan and Afghan borders and disputed frontier with India, follows Hean and Hekang as Beijing boosts security.
11 Apr 2026 - 3:46PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asian economies face ‘formidable test’ as Middle East conflict drags on: ADB
Even if oil prices stabilise in the coming months, developing Asia-Pacific countries will still take years to recover, the bank says.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:32AM
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War and conflict
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For Asia, US-Iran ceasefire offers little relief – and much uncertainty
What may be coming is neither stable peace nor uninterrupted war, but something in between: a prolonged condition of managed instability.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:30PM
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Bangladesh
Russia tempts energy-starved South Asia with 40% discounts on US-sanctioned LNG
China- and Russia-based intermediaries are reportedly also providing paperwork to make it appear that the fuel comes from legitimate sources.
9 Apr 2026 - 1:37PM
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Artificial intelligence
AI fuels global trade growth as China-US flows shift, McKinsey finds
Data-centre expansion and AI investment push global trade ahead of economic growth, consultancy says.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Drugs
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Asia’s flood of cheap Ozempic generics opens gates to weight-loss abuse
Cheaper semaglutides as patent ends is good news for diabetics. But lax regulation also means a risk of abuse by those desperate to lose weight.
9 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Space
India’s space ambition set to soar after Artemis II moon mission’s success
The Indian space sector could work with international partners on future Chandrayaan and other lunar missions, analysts say.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Narendra Modi
India kicks off crucial state elections for Modi’s BJP amid Iran war turmoil
The ruling BJP is looking to break into opposition strongholds, especially in West Bengal, and secure dominance across India.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
US, Israel war on Iran
‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’: Donald Trump heightens Iran threats
Ahead of ‘complete demolition’ deadline, two sides face trust deficit and see no acceptable guarantor between them, analysts say.
7 Apr 2026 - 11:46PM
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Asean
Most in Asean prefer China over US in survey, Trump cited as biggest concern
Support for China was stronger in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, according to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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Technology
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The danger in the Global South’s pursuit of AI as a magical cure
Rushing in without local R&D, literacy or governance risks leaving countries as testing grounds and passive consumers of foreign tech.
7 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Central Asia
Afghanistan wants US$10 billion in trade deals with Central Asia
Central Asia’s typical trade routes through Russia are hampered by heavy sanctions, while the Taliban is trying to trade with the world despite international sanctions.
5 Apr 2026 - 9:26PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Fuel, food and fury: how the Iran war could topple South Asian governments
Analysts warn the crisis is threatening to spill over into wider economic and political instability.
5 Apr 2026 - 1:30PM
United States
India turns to ‘trusted friend’ Russia for oil supply as Iran war energises ties
The two sides aim to keep their energy trade flowing despite sanctions while balancing against the US and China, analysts say.
5 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
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Medicine
Here comes the ‘Mounjaro bride’: Indian pre-wedding prep includes obesity drug
Many Indian marriages are arranged by families, often bringing expectations around physical appearance and financial status.
4 Apr 2026 - 10:25AM
Israel-Iran conflict
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Iran conflict shatters India’s centuries-old glass industry
Prospects dim for India’s glass hub as gas supplies hit by energy crisis triggered by US-Israeli war on Iran.
6 Apr 2026 - 10:42AM
Sri Lanka
152 arrested in Sri Lanka in alleged Chinese-run cyberscam
Among those arrested in a raid on a hotel rented by Chinese men in the coastal town of Chilaw were 133 Chinese people.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:23PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz demanded at 40-nation talks
Iran is trying to hold the global economy hostage via its blockade of the waterway, said the UK’s foreign minister, who hosted the meeting.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
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Italy
Italy arrests German-Indian ‘guru’ on child abuse allegations
The two children did not attend school and had to stand guard around the house where they lived at night.
2 Apr 2026 - 9:12PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock
Analysts say Middle East turmoil is elevating commodity input costs, affecting processing efforts and prompting push for ‘friendshoring’ to secure resources.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Central banks
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Asian central banks largely powerless in face of Iran war energy shock
Central banks cannot pump oil into the global economy in the same way they can flood the financial system with liquidity.
2 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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Japan
Why Japan’s advanced fighter project may get Canadian tailwinds
With Ottawa’s interest in the stealth fighter, Tokyo hopes the multinational project for its air force’s modernisation can regain momentum.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:04AM
China energy security
Australia and Japan face jet fuel supply crunch as China cuts exports
Both Australia and Japan are heavily reliant on Chinese jet fuel, but shipments have plunged in recent weeks amid the Iran war.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:22PM
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Pakistan
What Pakistan gains by playing peacemaker in Iran war
If Islamabad can successfully carry off the talks, it stands a chance of bringing in much-needed investments and weapon sales, analysts say.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why spike in fertiliser prices could boost China’s political clout
Beijing could see its regional leverage grow as the Iran war hits supply, though weaponisation of exports is unlikely, analysts say.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:10PM
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