Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

EXPLAINED: 9 | Rare Historical Photos

The Desi Cat Is Genetically Distinct: What Thousands of Years of Indian Streets Have Produced

A cat that science is only beginning to catch up withThe desi cat has no breed standard, no kennel club registration, no pedigree papers. What it has instead is roughly 4,000 years of continuous natural selection on the Indian subcontinent, and a genome that reflects every bit of it. A…

Times Life

Dollar subdued as markets await US inflation data for Fed clues

As Asian markets greeted Wednesday, the dollar maintained its steadiness. Currency investors eagerly anticipated key inflation data from the United States to gauge interest rate shifts. In response to assaults on shipping routes, oil prices experienced a modest rise. Meanwhile, the yen lingered near its monthly lows despite collaborative intervention.…

The Economic Times

Global Markets Today: Asian stocks mixed, oil extends gains

Asian markets showed cautious optimism as crude oil prices experienced slight increases, with eyes on potential agreements in the Middle East. Technology stocks thrived, particularly CoreWeave, which soared following an upgraded forecast. Investors are navigating between geopolitical uncertainties and the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategies, with significant US inflation data…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Russia's oil exports to Asia via Arctic route start strongly, sources say and data shows

Russia is shipping crude oil via its Arctic route faster than last year. Seven cargoes carrying six million barrels are already heading to Asia. This route significantly cuts journey times to China compared to traditional sea lanes. Mild ice conditions and logistical issues elsewhere support these Arctic shipments. Increased oil…

The Economic Times

Emerging anti-immigration sentiment in Japan obscures a surprising history of strategic engagement with Islam

A recent increase in anti-immigrant sentiment in Japan has led people from some religious and ethnic groups who were not born in Japan to face hostility. Hate speech has spread on social media, and some mosques have been targeted with abusive messages.

The Conversation

Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El Nino

Near-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the global food system from the impact of a powerful El Nino. Despite drought risks across Asia and Australia, better seeds, irrigation, forecasting and agricultural tools could limit shortages and price spikes.

The Economic Times

Singapore stocks hit record high; Asian FX subdued

SINGAPORE — Singapore stocks raced to a record high on Tuesday after the city-state ‌lifted its annual growth forecast on an AI-powered boost, while rising oil prices and fading peace-deal hopes kept Southeast Asian currencies under pressure.

Bangkok Post

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

India's Rarest Wildcat, the Caracal, Is Quietly Surviving in Places Nobody Predicted

A Cat That Refused to DisappearThe last confirmed caracal sighting in many Indian states happened so long ago that field biologists stopped budgeting for them. Then camera traps started catching something unexpected: a medium-sized feline with tufted black ears and a tawny, unmarked coat moving through the rocky scrublands of…

Times Life

Global Market Today: Asian shares trade lower; oil holds gains

Oil prices managed to retain their gains as optimism regarding a deal in the Strait of Hormuz dissipated, sparking renewed fears of inflation. Treasury yields increased, and the yen weakened, undoing some of its recent recovery. Asian stocks and futures suffered slight declines, while Australian bonds dropped before an impending…

The Economic Times

For India, the Mecca pact is a setback. For China, it's a warning

A new defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been signed. This agreement is seen as a setback for India's regional interests. China may benefit commercially from increased weapon system access. However, the pact could also reduce US military focus in West Asia. This shift might allow greater…

The Times of India

Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar

Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east Asia

The Guardian - UK

Global Market: China bears the brunt of Asia’s crude oil demand cut as Middle East supplies shrink

China is bearing the brunt of Asia’s crude oil demand slowdown as Middle East supplies shrink following the Iran conflict. Chinese crude imports fell sharply in June and July, despite a recovery in July. August shipments are expected to improve, but September could offer a clearer picture of supply disruptions.

The Economic Times

Thai man spots strange-looking rocks near pond; scientists say they are bones of 100-million-year-old dinosaur, biggest in Southeast Asia

A Thai man's discovery of strange-looking rocks near a shrinking pond led scientists to identify the fossilised remains of Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, a 100-million-year-old dinosaur estimated to have weighed up to 28 tonnes and measured around 27 metres long, making it the largest dinosaur identified in Southeast Asia.

The Economic Times

North Korea preparing to deploy another 50,000 soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine, Zelensky claims

Ukrainian leader says close alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang creates problems for Asia as well as Europe

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Pompeii ashes reveal what ancient Roman city smelled like

Researchers found exotic tree resin in domestic incense burners that likely came from Asia or Africa

Times Life

Odisha's Buddhist Triangle: How Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri Kept Buddhism Alive

The faith that disappeared from everywhere it mattered mostBuddhism was born in what is now Uttar Pradesh, reached its peak in Bihar, and was carried across Asia by monks who walked out of India in every direction. Then, somewhere between the 12th and 13th centuries, it effectively ceased to exist…

The Economic Times

China is balancing Asia's crude oil demand by itself

China is bearing much of Asia’s crude demand reduction as the Iran war disrupts Middle East oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Its July imports rose from June’s near-decade low but remained 24.3% below last year. Lower imports, supported by large stockpiles, are helping balance tighter regional supplies.

The Economic Times

Households in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&P

Asia-Pacific economies face rising prices and weather shocks from El Nino. Reduced rainfall and climate disruption will affect agricultural output and food inflation. Countries are strengthening food reserves and water management to mitigate these impacts. India holds significant food grain buffers to manage potential food shocks. Proactive policies will limit…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Times Life

India's Golden Mahseer Is Critically Endangered: What Is Killing Uttarakhand's Freshwater Giant

The Fish That Ruled India's RiversTor putitora, the golden mahseer, can reach 2.75 metres in length and weigh over 54 kg, making it one of the largest freshwater fish in Asia. It belongs to the cyprinid family, the same broad group as carp, but there is nothing ordinary about it.…

Sports Illustrated

Johor Darul Ta’zim vs. Chelsea: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Chelsea wrap up their tour of Asia against Malaysian opposition.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Marco Polo: 'I did not write half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed', and how reality could be much larger than human imagination

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, traveler, and writer born in 1254. In the late thirteenth century, when most Europeans spent their entire lives inside a small cluster of neighboring villages, Marco Polo set out on an extraordinary 24-year journey across Asia alongside his father and uncle. He traveled thousands…

Bangkok Post

Top 10 Spiciest Cuisines Worldwide 2026

Spicy dishes have long been a defining feature of many cuisines, particularly those of Asia, where fiery flavours are deeply rooted in culinary traditions and that is reflected in this latest year's roundup of the globe's hottest culinary traditions.

Times Life

India's Giant Wood Spider Nephila Produces Golden Silk Being Studied for Surgical and Ballistic Uses

What Makes Nephila Different From Every Other Spider in IndiaNephila pilipes, the giant wood spider found across India's forests from the Western Ghats to the northeastern states, builds webs that can span over a meter and catch small birds. The female, the one doing all the spinning, reaches a body…

Fortune

Asia needs deeper energy markets if it's going to achieve its AI ambitions

Energy security and computing power are becoming highly interdependent. Asia's supply of both is more fragile than its ambitions assume.

The Economic Times

US is set to import most Middle East crude since Iran war began

US crude imports from the Middle East are reaching their highest levels since the Iran war began. This surge is driven by a brief Strait of Hormuz opening and Saudi oil rerouting. Saudi Arabia is sending crude through the Suez Canal to the United States. This redirection has tightened supplies…

1 … 8 9 10 11

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Archaeological Survey of India

75 stories

IIT Bombay

50 stories

the Wildlife Institute of India

37 stories

Oryx

16 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.