Caught between geopolitics, bureaucracy and climate change, coffee prices are soaring
Coffee is getting pricier, driven by climate shocks, red tape and geopolitical risks. Yet most of the profits stay far from ...
Crops under threat as surprise March heat wave hits Central Asia: study
A surprise heat wave hit Central Asia in March, a new study published Friday showed, putting in danger crops and water supply ...
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EU leaders push for influence at Central Asia summit in Uzbekistan
EU leaders will meet with Central Asian counterparts in Uzbekistan on Friday at a major summit aiming to enhance ties and expand influence amid intensifying competition from Russia and China. The ...
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Russia’s Complicated Strategic Frontiers in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is an especially appealing strategic frontier in Moscow’s dream of a multipolar world. But the reality of ...
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs crash markets and send world leaders scrambling to respond
Tariffs are especially steep in Asia. Vietnam, a major beneficiary of shifting supply chains for electronics and clothing, ...
US approves sale of 20 US F-16 fighter jets to Philippines as Washington tightens key Asian alliance
The United States has approved the potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Manila, giving the key US ally in the ...
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Central Asia Faces Turmoil as US Europe and China Russia Compete for Power
A Region of Unclaimed Riches Central Asia has emerged as a critical battleground for global powers, each seeking control over ...
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What’s Next for Asia-Pacific Airlines? We Hear from 9 Top Executives
Airlines in Asia-Pacific haven’t had it easy over the past five years. However, the region’s carriers are fast ...
The Latest: Major earthquakes strike Myanmar and Thailand
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and an aftershock measuring 6.4 rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying ...
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A major earthquake kills over 1,000 in Myanmar. Here's what we know
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed over 1,000 people near the epicenter in Myanmar. In neighboring Thailand, several ...
Major Quake Batters Myanmar; High Toll Is Feared as Buildings Topple
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts ...
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A major earthquake kills more than 150 in Myanmar and Thailand. Here's what we know
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 144 people near the epicenter in Myanmar and injured hundreds more. In ...