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Middle East and Asian leaders meet in Baku despite tensions
Middle East and Asian leaders hold rare summit in Baku to address conflicts and economic cooperation.
euronews · 2m

KONST Secures $30M Series B Funding for AI Data Centers
KONST raises $30m Series B led by ADATA to expand AI data centers across Asia and advance token factory strategy.
AI Insider · 2m

Bengaluru Hosts FIBA Women's Basketball League Asia 2026
Bengaluru to host FIBA Women’s Basketball League Asia 2026 from October 20 to 25.
Sportstar · 1m

AI spending is propping up global growth at 3%, IMF warns
The IMF says artificial intelligence infrastructure investment is sustaining world economic growth, but the technology poses risks to jobs and inequality.
The Next Web · 1m
IMF Chief Warns AI Threat to Jobs and Taxes
IMF chief says AI is a 'slow-moving tsunami' for jobs and taxes, urging immediate action.
The Straits Times · 1m

Bandai's Tamagotchi Expands in Asia
Bandai's Tamagotchi gains ground in Asia through licensing deals.
Nikkei Asia · 1m

Google Data Centers Worldwide
Google operates data centers across 30 countries to power the internet.
Google Data Centers · 1m

Thai Horror 'Rinrada: The Influencer' Scores Asia, Middle East Deals
Thai horror film 'Rinrada: The Influencer' lands Asia and Middle East distribution deals after Screamfest premiere.
Variety · 1m
Asian Countries Must Speed Up Renewable Energy Shift
Asian nations including India need faster renewable energy transition to tackle climate crisis.
The Economic Times · 1m

Starlink Community Program Targets 9 Countries
Starlink's new community internet program for 9 countries offers hourly passes but costs remain unclear.
PCMAG · 1m

Asia's Strategic Tensions and Market Shifts
South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over North Korean prisoners; Indonesia faces Sumatra haze disruptions; Firmus pulls $5B AI IPO.
The Rio Times · 1m
Sam Altman Backed Meanwhile Raises $37.5M for Bitcoin Life Insurance
Meanwhile, the first licensed Bitcoin life insurer, raised $37.5M with Sam Altman backing as families in Asia, Europe and the Middle East turn to Bitcoin insurance.
Financialpost · 1m

Amoris Laetitia: Asian Families and Digital Challenges
Cardinal Ferrão and Rosito discuss family resilience amid Asia's religious shifts and digital changes.
Vaticannews · 1m
Fortress Economies Rise in Asia
Asia builds economic fortresses as global trade fractures.
Nikkei Asia · 1m

AirTrunk triples Japan data center investment
AirTrunk to invest up to $30bn in Japan data centers.
Nikkei Asia · 1m

Bangkok Flood Disaster Zone Declared
Bangkok declared flood disaster zone as heavy rain overwhelms water systems.
BBC News · 1m
Saudi Opens Oil Taps for Asia Amid Crises
Saudi Arabia sells 100m barrels of oil to Asia as Iran war disrupts global supply.
The Economic Times · 1m

Lumson buys Lombardi's US and Asia packaging units
Lumson gains North American and Asian presence with Lombardi's packaging units
Yahoo Finance · 1m

World Youth Day Seoul 2027 shifts focus to spiritual encounter
Organizers emphasize inviting young people to meet Christ, not just filling seats at the 2027 gathering in Korea.
Vaticannews · 1m

From influencers to witnesses in Asia
More than 100 Catholic creators met in Manila to work out what the Church should actually be online.
Vaticannews · 1m

Miraculous Tunnel Rescues Fuel Hope in Nepal
Two survivors pulled from a flooded tunnel offer a rare spark of hope after devastating flash floods kill over 1,300 people.
BBC News · 1m

Nepal Faces Billions in Flood Damage
Deadly flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border leave over 1,200 dead and spark urgent calls for international rebuilding funds.
BBC News · 1m