A global report has raised serious alarms about the rise in drug-resistant infections, revealing that antibiotic resistance may have caused over 3 million child deaths. The overuse of last-resort antibiotics and post-COVID disruptions are fueling the crisis, especially in Africa and Asia. Experts call for urgent international action to combat the growing threat of superbugs.

Global health alert: Antibiotic resistance linked to millions of child deaths

A series of four earthquakes struck different parts of Central and Southeast Asia within hours, triggering concern across the region. Myanmar’s Mektila recorded a 5.5 magnitude quake, while Tajikistan was hit by tremors measuring 6.1 and 3.9. A smaller 3.4 magnitude quake was also reported in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi.

Four earthquakes jolt Central and Southeast Asia within hours, Myanmar and Tajikistan hit

The global tariff war has entered a new phase. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of over 125% on Chinese imports, sharply escalating tensions between the world's two largest economies. Watch this report to know more!

Global growth at risk as economic giants clash

Asian stocks rebound after their worst day on record, but Chinese shares look set for another rough start due to the ongoing trade spat.
On 'black monday', waves of volatility shook markets anew.
Stocks, bonds and commodities were whipsawed by another deluge of headlines around President Trump's trade war that only reinforced the clouds hanging over the outlook for investors.

Markets: the second worst chart for President Trump

Asian stocks started Friday with deep losses as investors braced for further pain across global markets after Wall Street's $2.5 trillion rout. President Donald Trump touted Wednesday as a landmark in U.S. history, saying his tariffs would "make America wealthy again." Instead, the steepest levies in a century sparked a rapid selloff in risk assets, culminating Thursday with a 4.8 percent rout in the S&P 500.

Asian stocks fall after $2.5 trillion rout in US

Global stock slump deepened on Monday, while bonds rose as traders refrained from taking big positions. This comes ahead of a historic test of the U.S. export model from Donald Trump's tariffs, expected to set in on April 2.

Asia braces for historic test of Trump tariffs

The Indian rupee surged to its highest level in nearly 3 months, marking a strong comeback after a turbulent start to the year. With 9 consecutive sessions of gains, the currency erased almost all of its earlier losses, standing out as the best-performing currency in Asia this month.

India's rupee shines in Asia's currency race

Syria is once again facing volatility after Israel attacked its southern front. Israel wants Syria to demilitarize itself.

Will Syria give up its military sites?

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: 

- China, NATO Hold Key Talks On Global Security
- UK PM Pledges Support For Ukraine
- Zelensky Visits Abu Dhabi
- Singapore Opposition Leader In Trouble

NATO assures no Asia expansion, seeks dialogue with China

Asian stocks fell on Friday as traders were disappointed by the absence of specifics from a Chinese economic conference. Additionally, risk appetite was lower ahead of next week's federal reserve policy meeting. Watch in for more details!

S&P 500 And Nasdaq 100 Fall On Thursday As Rally Stalls

Asian markets mirrored a decline in wall street stocks ahead of the key U.S. Jobs report later on Friday that will influence the federal reserve's policy stance. Watch in for more details!

Asian Stocks Fall, Tracking Lower U.S. Stocks

Asian stock markets gained echoing the advance on wall street overnight, and currency markets started Thursday with a sense of relative calm. The trading pattern early on Thursday comes as investors process the fallout from the recent political unrest in France and South Korea. Watch in for more details!

Asian Stocks Mirror Wall Street's Advance Asian Stocks Mirror Wall Street's Advance

Asian stocks wavered early on Friday as investors shifted their focus to slowing economic growth in the region. Shares in Australia and japan fell. South Korea's benchmark index declined the most in the region, driven by the surprise interest-rate cut by the central bank on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

Asian Stocks Waver As The Focus Shifts To Economy

A newly-forged ‘Group of Five’ Defence Format brings together Poland, Germany, France, Italy, and the UK, a move that can potentially change Europe’s security landscape. The five countries are Europe's largest defence spenders.

New Anti-Russia Front as Putin Warns Deploying Missiles in Asia | GRAVITAS

Pakistan has experienced some of the highest inflation rates in Asia in recent years, surpassing many of its regional neighbors. Driven by factors such as rising food prices, currency depreciation, and economic instability, inflation has significantly impacted the cost of living for Pakistanis. The country's economic challenges have been exacerbated by fiscal deficits, political turmoil, and global economic pressures, making it one of the most inflation-prone nations in the region.

Pakistan's Inflation Outranked Other Asian Nations In Past Few Years

Saudi Arabia's Aramco cut oil prices for Asian importers for December, this comes after a statement by OPEC + members to delay output increases by one month.

Aramco Cuts Oil Prices to Asia for December After OPEC + Delay

India is rapidly emerging as a major real estate investment hub in Asia, with analysts predicting it could soon overtake china. Known as the world's back office, India has become a preferred destination for multinationals establishing their global capability centers.

India Emerges As Asia's Next Real Estate Magnet, Rivals China

The United Nations has reported that Telegram is being used as a platform for facilitating crime in Southeast Asia, where criminal networks are thriving. The messaging app's encryption and anonymity features have made it a popular tool for various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering. The UN emphasizes the need for enhanced monitoring and regulation to combat these growing threats and protect vulnerable populations in the region.

UN: Telegram Fueling Crime In Southeast Asia As Criminal Networks Flourish

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition titled Asian Bronze. 4000 Years of Beauty from September 27, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The exhibition features bronze works from across Asia.

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum Brings Together Bronze Pieces From Asia

Items at an Amsterdam Museum is showcasing over 75 Asian bronze masterpieces in its latest exhibition. The exhibition features works from six museums in various Asian countries, most works are on display in the Netherlands for the first time. Watch to know more.

A survey finds Hong Kong is once again the leading financial centre in Asia, knocking Singapore back to second place in the region. This is excellent news for Hong Kong's financial industry, which has endured hardships due to pandemic restrictions that drove many employees from the city.

Hong Kong Reclaims Spot as Asia's Leading Financial Center, Surpassing Singapore

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji, known for her impressive skills and captivating presence during the Paris Olympics, is stepping into the acting world with her first role as an assassin.&nbsp;

<h2>Viral sensation</h2>

Her shooting videos became a sensation online, catching the attention of prominent figures, including &nbsp;Elon Musk, who wrote, "She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!" on his social media platform X.

<h2>Olympic achievement</h2>

At the 2024 Summer Olympics, the 32-year-old athlete secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event. She will now appear in “Crush,” a spinoff short series from the global film project “Asia,” a spokesperson for Asia Lab, a Seoul-based entertainment firm disclosed this to the news agency AFP.

Kim Yeji will take on the role of an assassin in "Crush," starring alongside Indian actor and influencer Anushka Sen.&nbsp;

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Anushka Sen shared the exciting news of their collaboration on her Instagram account. In a video she posted, viewers can see her struggling to handle a pistol until Kim steps in to help her with her stance. The video showcases their dynamic as they prepare for their roles, and Anushka added a caption expressing her enthusiasm for working with Kim, highlighting her status as an Olympic silver medalist and one of the most popular shooters in the world.

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She wrote, “Thrilled to work with [Kim], the Olympics silver medalist and the world's most popular Korean shooter,” Sen stated, using hashtags like #Crush and #Moviecrush to highlight their joint project.

Directed by Lee Jung-sub, “Asia” explores the experiences of individuals facing racial prejudice and features a diverse cast from various Asian nations, including Thai actor Pakorn Chatborrirak, Indian actress Anushka Sen, Malaysian actor Sean Lee, singer Daiyan Trisha, and Korean actor Jang Yoon-young. The film is currently in production.

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(With inputs from agencies)

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji, known for her impressive skills and captivating presence during the Paris Olympics, is stepping into the acting world with her first role as an assassin.

South Korean pistol shooter Kim Yeji, known for her impressive skills and captivating presence during the Paris Olympics, is stepping into the acting world with her first role as an assassin. Viral sensation Her shooting videos became a sensation online, catching the attention of prominent figures, including Elon Musk, who wrote, "She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!" on his social media platform X. Olympic achievement At the 2024 Summer Olympics, the 32-year-old athlete secured a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event. She will now appear in “Crush,” a spinoff short series from the global film project “Asia,” a spokesperson for Asia Lab, a Seoul-based entertainment firm disclosed this to the news agency AFP. Kim Yeji will take on the role of an assassin in "Crush," starring alongside Indian actor and influencer Anushka Sen. Also read | Octomom Natalie Suleman is now a grandmother; shares pic of her newborn grandchild Anushka Sen shared the exciting news of their collaboration on her Instagram account. In a video she posted, viewers can see her struggling to handle a pistol until Kim steps in to help her with her stance. The video showcases their dynamic as they prepare for their roles, and Anushka added a caption expressing her enthusiasm for working with Kim, highlighting her status as an Olympic silver medalist and one of the most popular shooters in the world. Also read | Israel's missile hits Lebanese journalist during live reporting, horrific moment gets captured She wrote, “Thrilled to work with [Kim], the Olympics silver medalist and the world's most popular Korean shooter,” Sen stated, using hashtags like #Crush and #Moviecrush to highlight their joint project. Directed by Lee Jung-sub, “Asia” explores the experiences of individuals facing racial prejudice and features a diverse cast from various Asian nations, including Thai actor Pakorn Chatborrirak, Indian actress Anushka Sen, Malaysian actor Sean Lee, singer Daiyan Trisha, and Korean actor Jang Yoon-young. The film is currently in production. (With inputs from agencies)

Viral Olympic silver medalist Kim Yeji lands first acting role as assassin

Glaciers are indispensable to regional climate, ecological balance, cultural heritage and socio-economic development in the Asia pacific region. Due to climate change rapid glacial melting in the region is threatening water supplies, ecosystems and economies.

Central Asia: Melting Glaciers can cause Floods

What were the trading trends in markets this morning? Today, the tech-driven upswing on wall street extended through to Asia, driving stock prices higher.

Asian stocks rise tracking tech-fueled rally on wall street

Saudi Arabia will lower the price of its premium oil grade for its primary Asian market for October due to growing fears about falling demand. State-owned Saudi Aramco will sell its Arab light oil to customers in Asia for 1.30 dollars per barrel. That is a cut of 70 cents compared to the regional norm.

Saudi cuts October crude oil price to Asia as demand wanes | World Business Watch | WION

Let's look at the worst selloff in US stocks since a meltdown in early August. Worries about the state of the global economy were fuelled by bad US data and plunging oil prices. This sent Asian stocks tumbling after Wall Street had its worst day since the August 5 crash. Meanwhile, AI-darling nVIDIA suffered a $279 billion rout in market value.

Nvidia drives a deep plunge in tech stocks

South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.

The first such case in Asia, brought by children and teenagers who named an embryo as a lead plaintiff, claimed that South Korea's legally binding climate commitments were insufficient and unmet, violating their constitutionally guaranteed human rights.

"Just now, the Constitutional Court ruled that it is unconstitutional that there is no government goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from 2031 to 2050," Yoon Hyeon-jeong, one of the young activists involved, said.&nbsp;

"It was ruled that our right to live a safe life from the climate crisis should be guaranteed," she added, barely managing to finish her sentence as she choked up with tears.

The court ruled that the government's limited climate targets violate the constitution as they do "not sufficiently protect the basic rights of the people," the legal representatives of the plaintiffs said after the hearing.

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The case, known as "Woodpecker et al. v. South Korea" after the in-utero nickname of an embryo, now a toddler, involved -- included four petitions by children.

In 2021, South Korea made a legally binding commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 290 million tonnes by 2030,&nbsp;and to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

To meet this goal, the country needs to reduce emissions by 5.4 per cent every year from 2023,&nbsp;a target they have so far failed to meet.

As a result of the ruling, Seoul will now have to revise its climate goals, said Youn Se-jong, a lawyer for the plaintiffs

"The National Assembly and the government of the Republic of Korea will have to revise regulations related to the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and present greenhouse gas reduction goals considering the rights of future generations," Youn said.

"With today's ruling, we have confirmed that climate change is a matter of our fundamental rights and that everyone has the right to be safe from it," he said.

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"Ordinary people like us have come this far. We have led the constitutional petition to protect our rights without relying on authority and power. It took us five years," said youth climate activist Kim Seo-gyeong, 21.&nbsp;

Kim was part of the group that filed the first of the cases in 2020, and said the ruling was a validation for young people who found themselves "living in the climate crisis."

<h2>'Wish came true'</h2>

Seoul's Ministry of Environment said in a statement that it respected the court's decision.

The ministry said it plans "to faithfully implement follow-up measures".&nbsp;

The plaintiffs had argued that unless Seoul moved more quickly on climate goals, future generations would not only have to live in a degraded environment, but also have to bear the burden of undertaking massive greenhouse gas reductions.&nbsp;

This, the case claims, would mean that the state has violated its duty to protect their fundamental rights.

Similar climate cases globally have found success.&nbsp;

A youth-led effort recently succeeded in the US state of Montana, while another is being heard at the European Higher Court.

In Germany, in 2021 climate targets were ruled insufficient and unconstitutional, and lawyer Lee Chi-sun said the two cases were very similar.

"Just as Germany has further strengthened its reduction targets for 2040 and revised the goal for 2045 after their ruling, we expect Seoul's 2030 reduction targets will be strengthened" and expanded, he said.&nbsp;

Other cases have not fared so well globally,&nbsp;a child-led suit in California over alleged government failures to curb pollution was thrown out in May.

The Thursday ruling is the first in Asia to question a country's national greenhouse gas reduction targets, "and the court's ruling can set an important precedent for other courts in Asia to rule on similar cases," said Lin Yan-Ting, a climate activist who is a plaintiff for a similar case in Taiwan, filed in January.&nbsp;

Outside the Seoul court, 12-year-old plaintiff Han Jeah, who started the case aged 10 -- said the verdict was "like a wish came true."

"We have the right to live safely and happily even in the climate crisis. This right should be protected under any circumstances and cannot be infringed upon by anyone," Han Jeah said.

"So I wanted to show people through this lawsuit how much we (young people) know and how deeply we worry about climate change."

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps.

South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional, handing a landmark victory to young environmental activists, who wept for joy on the court steps. The first such case in Asia, brought by children and teenagers who named an embryo as a lead plaintiff, claimed that South Korea's legally binding climate commitments were insufficient and unmet, violating their constitutionally guaranteed human rights. "Just now, the Constitutional Court ruled that it is unconstitutional that there is no government goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from 2031 to 2050," Yoon Hyeon-jeong, one of the young activists involved, said. "It was ruled that our right to live a safe life from the climate crisis should be guaranteed," she added, barely managing to finish her sentence as she choked up with tears. The court ruled that the government's limited climate targets violate the constitution as they do "not sufficiently protect the basic rights of the people," the legal representatives of the plaintiffs said after the hearing. Also read : Scientists in South Korea create first remote device which can control human minds The case, known as "Woodpecker et al. v. South Korea" after the in-utero nickname of an embryo, now a toddler, involved -- included four petitions by children. In 2021, South Korea made a legally binding commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 290 million tonnes by 2030, and to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To meet this goal, the country needs to reduce emissions by 5.4 per cent every year from 2023, a target they have so far failed to meet. As a result of the ruling, Seoul will now have to revise its climate goals, said Youn Se-jong, a lawyer for the plaintiffs "The National Assembly and the government of the Republic of Korea will have to revise regulations related to the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and present greenhouse gas reduction goals considering the rights of future generations," Youn said. "With today's ruling, we have confirmed that climate change is a matter of our fundamental rights and that everyone has the right to be safe from it," he said. Watch | South Korea faces new border threat 'Malaria Mosquitoes' as temperature peaks × "Ordinary people like us have come this far. We have led the constitutional petition to protect our rights without relying on authority and power. It took us five years," said youth climate activist Kim Seo-gyeong, 21. Kim was part of the group that filed the first of the cases in 2020, and said the ruling was a validation for young people who found themselves "living in the climate crisis." 'Wish came true' Seoul's Ministry of Environment said in a statement that it respected the court's decision. The ministry said it plans "to faithfully implement follow-up measures". The plaintiffs had argued that unless Seoul moved more quickly on climate goals, future generations would not only have to live in a degraded environment, but also have to bear the burden of undertaking massive greenhouse gas reductions. This, the case claims, would mean that the state has violated its duty to protect their fundamental rights. Similar climate cases globally have found success. A youth-led effort recently succeeded in the US state of Montana, while another is being heard at the European Higher Court. In Germany, in 2021 climate targets were ruled insufficient and unconstitutional, and lawyer Lee Chi-sun said the two cases were very similar. "Just as Germany has further strengthened its reduction targets for 2040 and revised the goal for 2045 after their ruling, we expect Seoul's 2030 reduction targets will be strengthened" and expanded, he said. Other cases have not fared so well globally, a child-led suit in California over alleged government failures to curb pollution was thrown out in May. The Thursday ruling is the first in Asia to question a country's national greenhouse gas reduction targets, "and the court's ruling can set an important precedent for other courts in Asia to rule on similar cases," said Lin Yan-Ting, a climate activist who is a plaintiff for a similar case in Taiwan, filed in January. Outside the Seoul court, 12-year-old plaintiff Han Jeah, who started the case aged 10 -- said the verdict was "like a wish came true." "We have the right to live safely and happily even in the climate crisis. This right should be protected under any circumstances and cannot be infringed upon by anyone," Han Jeah said. "So I wanted to show people through this lawsuit how much we (young people) know and how deeply we worry about climate change." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

South Korea court rules much of climate goals 'unçonstitutional'

We look at how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks edged higher, tracking a reversal in wall street benchmarks. Investors also brace for pivotal events at the federal reserve and the bank of japan, which will shape the future of global interest rates.

Global markets roundup: Asian stocks climb ahead of Jackson Hole

It was earlier believed by scientists that Elapoidea - which is the superfamily of cobras, coral snakes and mambas - first existed in Africa.&nbsp;

However, the hypothesis was proved wrong when scientists discovered the fossil of a file snake in Tanzania&nbsp;which belonged to the Oligocene Epoch (33.9 million to 23 million years ago).&nbsp;

The snake was found to be the oldest relative which belongs to the Elapoidea group as per the fossil record.

In the new research, which was published in the journal&nbsp;Royal Society Open Science, the researchers carried out the fossils and genetic analysis of snakes from other regions to discover that these snakes along with snakes from the superfamily Colubroidea originated in Asia.

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"The reason for the uncertainty was mostly because of the lack of understanding of how these different species are related to one another," said lead author&nbsp;Jeffrey Weinell, who is an evolutionary biologist and postdoctoral fellow at the American Museum of Natural History, while speaking to Live Science.&nbsp;

<h2>How did scientists carry out the research?</h2>

The comprehensive genetic data related to the group was never compiled by scientists.&nbsp;

"I was interested in inferring the tree of life for this group, which predicts the evolutionary relationships, and then using that tree of life estimate plus information about modern species to estimate where the ancestor of this group lived," he said.

In the latest study, Weinell and his colleagues looked into 3,128 locations on the genomes of 65 species of Elapoidea to understand how all the snakes were related.&nbsp;

In the earlier fossil record, these Asian ancestors were not mentioned probably because of the conditions in which they evolved.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Rising sea temperatures put the lives of animals in Galapagos Islands endangered

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"Tropical Asia is not the best for preserving fossils because of the climate," said Weinell.

According to the study, these snakes moved from Asia to Africa and their descendants dispersed into Europe, Australasia and America in different waves.&nbsp;

In every continent, there are 700 snake species as of now, except Antarctica and other islands. The descendants of these early snakes have also colonised even the seas.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

It was earlier believed by scientists that Elapoidea - which is the superfamily of cobras, coral snakes and mambas - first existed in Africa. However, the hypothesis was proved wrong when scientists discovered the fossil of a file snake in Tanzania which belonged to the Oligocene Epoch (33.

It was earlier believed by scientists that Elapoidea - which is the superfamily of cobras, coral snakes and mambas - first existed in Africa. However, the hypothesis was proved wrong when scientists discovered the fossil of a file snake in Tanzania which belonged to the Oligocene Epoch (33.9 million to 23 million years ago). The snake was found to be the oldest relative which belongs to the Elapoidea group as per the fossil record. In the new research, which was published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, the researchers carried out the fossils and genetic analysis of snakes from other regions to discover that these snakes along with snakes from the superfamily Colubroidea originated in Asia. Also Read: Human turns vicious for snake! Indian man bites and kills killer reptile. But did he survive? "The reason for the uncertainty was mostly because of the lack of understanding of how these different species are related to one another," said lead author Jeffrey Weinell, who is an evolutionary biologist and postdoctoral fellow at the American Museum of Natural History, while speaking to Live Science. How did scientists carry out the research? The comprehensive genetic data related to the group was never compiled by scientists. "I was interested in inferring the tree of life for this group, which predicts the evolutionary relationships, and then using that tree of life estimate plus information about modern species to estimate where the ancestor of this group lived," he said. In the latest study, Weinell and his colleagues looked into 3,128 locations on the genomes of 65 species of Elapoidea to understand how all the snakes were related. In the earlier fossil record, these Asian ancestors were not mentioned probably because of the conditions in which they evolved. Watch: Rising sea temperatures put the lives of animals in Galapagos Islands endangered "Tropical Asia is not the best for preserving fossils because of the climate," said Weinell. According to the study, these snakes moved from Asia to Africa and their descendants dispersed into Europe, Australasia and America in different waves. In every continent, there are 700 snake species as of now, except Antarctica and other islands. The descendants of these early snakes have also colonised even the seas. (With inputs from agencies)

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