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asia Dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border
Asiaone
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July 8, 2025
KATHMANDU — Over two dozen people are missing after heavy rainfall in the Tibet region of China triggered a deluge in the Bhote Koshi River, which flows through Nepal and China, washing away the 'Friendship Bridge' that connects them, officials...
Pacific visit to advance regional climate action and COP31 bid
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
7 July 2025– The Albanese Government is continuing to lead on action to tackle climate change at home and across our region with Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen visiting four Pacific Island nations this week to deepen climate...
The Pacific Pivot is dead; welcome to the Fluid Indo-Pacific
The Pacific Island Times
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July 8, 2025
Pacific Reflections By Gabriel McCoard I’ve always been struck by how much people from other nations understand American domestic politics. Who’s running for president is always obvious, but even domestic politics seizes outsized attention....
Improving care for people with dementia through co-creation of action plans in the Western Pacific region
British Medical Journal
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Emily Tan Tan Ong, board member with lived experience12, Satoko Hotta, professor3, Dy Suharya, Asia Pacific regional director4, Chris Lynch, deputy chief executive4, Katrin Seeher, mental health specialist5 1Patient representative, Alzheimer’s...
Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas WIC participation far below national average; advocates push for increased enrollment
Magnolia Reporter - Arkansas
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Just over a third of eligible Arkansans participate in federal nutrition assistance aimed at low-income women and children, the second-lowest participation rate in the nation, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
New commander to lead elite forces in the Pacific
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 8, 2025
1/5 Swipe or click to see more LANCE CPL. JOHN HALL / U.S. MARINE CORPS / 2023 U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jeromy Williams, of U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific passed the baton to Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey VanAntwerp, above, on Thursday. 2/5 Swipe or...
Russian Geographical Society sailing expedition from Yakutia to reach Kamchatka
TASS
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July 8, 2025
YAKUTSK, July 8. /TASS/. The Russian Geographical Society's branch in Yakutia will start in late July a sailing expedition from Yakutsk to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to cover more than 7,000 km, the branch's Chairman Alexander Gorokhov told...
US debuts new tariffs, including on Japan, in letters to 14 nations
Sabah
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July 8, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war on Monday by informing 14 nations, from powerhouse suppliers and allies such as Japan and South Korea to minor trade players, that they now face mostly sharply higher tariffs from a new deadline...
Bowen: Pacific voices must shape future approaches to climate change
The Mandarin
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July 8, 2025
Chris Bowen will travel to the four Pacific Island nations this week in a bid to deepen Australia’s climate and energy partnerships. Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is...
Solo Travel in Southeast Asia: Discover the Best Cities and How to Make the Most of Your Journey
TripZilla
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July 8, 2025
Solo travel is one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world, and Southeast Asia, with its welcoming cultures, affordability, and diverse experiences, has become a top region for independent travellers. From energetic capitals to slow-paced...
Southeast Asian Nations Compete For Chinese Tourists
FTN News
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July 8, 2025
Malaysia overtakes Thailand as ASEAN’s top tourist destination in Q1 2025 In the first quarter of 2025, Malaysia surpassed Thailand to become the most-visited country in Southeast Asia, drawing 10.1 million international tourists, an increase of...
BRI Secures Global Recognition As Indonesia's Top Financial Institution In Fortune Southeast Asia 500
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) BRI is placed 14th among Southeast Asia's 500 largest corporations by revenue. This achievement positions BRI alongside top-tier corporations in the region, even surpassing well-known names such as SEA and Singapore Airlines...
Rubio heads to Malaysia for first Indo-Pacific visit as US eyes stronger ASEAN ties
Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Malaysia this week to attend a high-level ASEAN meeting, marking his first official visit to the Indo-Pacific region. The trip, scheduled for July 8 to 12, aims to strengthen America’s partnerships...
US Lags Asia in electrification race amid proposed solar, wind tax hike
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network - Washington Washington, Jul 8: The United States is falling behind developing Asian nations in the global race to electrify, according to a new report by clean energy think tank Ember. Countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh,...
Tajikistan could become Central Asia’s irrigation hub, but major upgrades are needed
Asia Plus
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Tajikistan has the potential to become the production and service base for a regional irrigation cluster in Central Asia, according to a joint report released by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the United Nations...
Japan plans to expand OSA aid to align with US' Indo-Pacific strategy and pursue military ambitions, analysts say
Global Times
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Latest news Japan plans to supply defense equipment to Thailand, Tonga and six other nations in the current fiscal year as security aid, a government source said Friday, with the aim to ensure safe sea lanes in the Indo-Pacific region where China...
Rubio visits Malaysia in first trip to Asia as secretary of state
The Gazette - Colorado
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Malaysia to attend several diplomatic meetings with senior Malaysian government officials. It is his first diplomatic visit to Asia as a member of the Trump administration. Rubio’s visit to the country...
Southeast Asian nations to express ‘concern’ over US tariffs
Manila Standard
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July 8, 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—Southeast Asian nations will express “concern” over “counterproductive” US tariffs, according to a draft statement shared with Agence France Presse (AFP) on Tuesday, after Donald Trump threatened more than a dozen countries...
Marco Rubio to Attend ASEAN Meeting in First Asia Trip
The Laotian Times
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July 8, 2025
AFP – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first trip to Asia since taking up his post, traveling this week to Malaysia for meetings with ASEAN allies, his office said on 7 July. The trip, starting 8 July, will see Rubio, who is also...
Securing India’s EV future: Auto Component Industry calls for a national strategy
Financial Express
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The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India has urged the government to develop a national strategy to address the critical shortage of rare earth magnets, essential for EV production, amid geopolitical and supply chain challenges....