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Asia is Earth's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres. It shares the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe and the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Europe and Africa. Asia covers an area of 44,579,000 square kilometres (17,212,000 sq mi), about 30% of Earth's total land area and 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area. The continent, which has long been home to the majority of the human population, was the site of many of the first civilizations. Asia is notable for not only its overall large size and population, but also dense and large settlements, as well as vast barely populated regions. Its 4.5 billion people constitute roughly 60% of the world's population.

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Philippines closes in on Indonesia for most SE Asian COVID-19 cases The Philippines has reported more than 3,200 new coronavirus infections, pushing it close to Indonesia as the worst-hit county in Southeast Asia. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:27Published 1 week ago

Over 18,000 People Quarantined in China as COVID-19 Cases Rise in Asia More than 12,000 of those in isolation are in the western province of Xinjiang, the epicenter of the country’s latest outbreak. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published 1 week ago

UPS Up 11% On Thursday, UPS beat estimates for second-quarter revenue and profits. This is because the coronavirus pandemic has boosted domestic deliveries. CEO Carol Tome said Demand in Asia and strong.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 2 weeks ago

Is Europe At The Start Of A Second Wave Of COVID-19? CNN reports fresh outbreaks of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are sweeping across Europe as they have in Asia. Amid renewed lockdown measures, the virus is sending a clear message: no country is safe.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published 2 weeks ago

Floods wreak havoc in northeastern India The swirling grey waters of the Brahmaputra, one of Asia's largest rivers, continued to wreak havoc in northeastern India's Assam state, displacing more than 2 million people, officials said on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on July 15, 2020

Hong Kong opposition kicks off primary elections Hong Kong's opposition camp set up polling booths across the Chinese-ruled city on Saturday for primary elections aimed at selecting democracy candidates who stand the best chance of success in.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:31Published on July 13, 2020

This is how frontline 'heroes' tackle COVID-19 situation in Asia's largest slum Dharavi Dharavi which is Asia's largest slum area and is home to more than 10 lakh people took efforts to contain spread of COVID-19. Dharavi is located in Mumbai and is spread over an area of 2.5 square.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:23Published on July 11, 2020

Philippine lawmakers vote against renewal of top broadcaster ABS-CBN \| #TheCube "This move solidifies the tyranny of President Rodrigo Duterte," Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch, said after the vote.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:56Published on July 10, 2020

Who Is Mukesh Ambani? Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani is worth $68.4 billion. Business Insider says he's the richest person in India and all of Asia. What do we know about him? Ambani is the chairman and largest.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:37Published on July 8, 2020

Hong Kong: What is happening in the Asian economic hub? Boris Johnson has accused China of breaching a key treaty with Britain by imposing a heavily criticised national security law on Hong Kong.But what is the background to the legislation, why is the UK.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:37Published on July 2, 2020

Excessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits Sugar consumption is linked with larger fat deposits around the heart and in the abdomen, which are risky for health, finds a new study. Excess sugar consumption is a worldwide problem. The six.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:25Published on June 30, 2020

Hundreds take part in Taiwan Pride march The heavy rain did not stop activists in Taiwan, the only Asian country where same-sex marriage is legal.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on June 28, 2020

European stocks sink on second wave fears European shares sank Wednesday as infections soared in some U.S. states and second-wave fears rose globally. Julian Satterthwaite reports Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:30Published on June 24, 2020

Zoos under lockdown: Philippine animal activists plead for funds Activists fear animals at one of Asia's oldest zoos are being forgotten during the pandemic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:41Published on June 23, 2020

India says 20 soldiers killed in border clash with China The incident follows rising tensions between the two Asian powers in the border area of the western Himalayas. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:30Published on June 23, 2020

Equity indices continue upward journey, LandT among top gainers Equity benchmark indices swung upward for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday with buying across several counters. The BSE SandP Sensex closed 519 points or 1.49 per cent higher at 35,430 while the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:10Published on June 23, 2020

China puts final satellite for Beidou into orbit China on Tuesday successfully put into orbit the final satellite of its Beidou navigation network, rival to the U.S.-owned GPS. Ryan Brooks reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:07Published on June 23, 2020

Rare solar eclipse viewed across the globe A partial solar eclipse was observed on Sunday as part of a rare "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse seen across Africa and Asia. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:05Published on June 21, 2020

Watch: Dubai observes solar eclipse A rare celestial event, annular solar eclipse observed in United Arab Emirates's Dubai on June 21. This annular solar eclipse is popularly known as the 'ring of fire' eclipse. The eclipse begins as the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published on June 21, 2020

China 'returns captured Indian soldiers' China has returned 10 Indian soldiers captured during a deadly border clash earlier this week, an Indian government source said on Friday, as two Asian nuclear powers sought to de-escalate tensions on.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:40Published on June 19, 2020

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Future of AirAsia in ‘significant doubt’ Asia's biggest budget carrier faces uncertainties due to the pandemic, auditor Ernst & Young has warned. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2020
The Grand Old Man of India who became Britain's first Asian MP Indian-born Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Asian to sit in the House of Commons. BBC News - Published on July 4, 2020
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Coronavirus tracked: UK cases pass 300,000 as world sees record surge in new infections Major outbreaks across Asia and South America contributed to a record high number of global cases Independent - Published on June 19, 2020
Global stocks retreat as investors fret over coronavirus relapse Asian stocks and Wall Street futures fell on Thursday as spiking coronavirus cases in some U.S. states and in China dented hopes of a quick global economic comeback from the pandemic. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
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Stocks waver on rising COVID cases, dollar in safety bidding Global equity markets closed little changed on Wednesday as a rally on economic and vaccine hopes faded, while fresh coronavirus outbreaks and rising geopolitical tensions in Asia boosted demand for.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Stocks gain on recovery hopes, dollar on safe-haven bid A gauge of global equities edged higher on Wednesday, adding to the prior day's rally on economic and vaccine hopes, while fresh coronavirus outbreaks and rising geopolitical tensions in Asia boosted.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Stocks seesaw as rising coronavirus cases offset recovery hopes Equity markets around the world seesawed on Wednesday as the prior day's rally on economic and vaccine hopes faded, while fresh coronavirus outbreaks and rising geopolitical tensions in Asia boosted.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Asia stocks turn cautious on virus surge, geopolitics Asian share markets took a cautious turn on Wednesday as a resurgence of global coronavirus cases challenged market confidence in a rapid economic recovery, even as the rebound in U.S. retail sales in.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Asian stocks set to rise as drug trials, data push Wall Street higher Asian stocks were set to climb on Wednesday after another late Wall Street surge in response to upbeat trial results for a COVID-19 treatment and data showing U.S. consumers spent big in May. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	India, China troops clash at Himalayan border, 'casualties on both sides' India's army said on Tuesday 20 of its soldiers had been killed in clashes with Chinese troops at a disputed border site, in a major escalation of a weeks-long standoff between the two Asian giants in.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Asian shares jump, yields rise as Fed readies corp bond buying Asian shares and Wall Street futures rallied on Tuesday as the formal start of the Federal Reserve's corporate bond buying programme boosted global investor sentiment and calmed earlier worries about a.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	Asian stocks set to track U.S. gains as Fed steps up support Asian stocks were set to follow a late Wall Street surge on Tuesday, after the Federal Reserve's fresh move to support financial markets through the coronavirus pandemic cheered investors. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Beijing imposes curbs as coronavirus returns to Chinese capital Several districts of the Chinese capital put up security checkpoints, closed schools and ordered people to be tested for the coronavirus on Monday after an unexpected spike of cases linked to the.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Chinese capital reinstates curbs as coronavirus resurfaces Several districts of the Chinese capital set up security checkpoints, closed schools and ordered people to be tested for the novel coronavirus on Monday after an unexpected spike of cases linked to the.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Stocks, oil fall as second wave fears cloud recovery prospects Asian shares and Wall Street futures fell on Monday as growing fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections revived economic worries, while underwhelming data from China also weighed on investor.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	Asian stocks, oil sell off on second wave fears Asian markets started the week on the backfoot on Monday while oil prices slipped as fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections in China sent investors scurrying for safe-havens. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Asia stocks slide as coronavirus fears return Asian shares fell sharply on Friday and oil prices extended losses on growing concerns that a resurgence of coronavirus infections could stunt the pace of recovery in economies reopening from.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Asian shares, oil slump as coronavirus fears take hold Asian shares fell sharply on Friday after Wall Street and oil tumbled over growing concerns that a resurgence of coronavirus infections could stunt the pace of recovery in economies reopening from.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Asian stocks set to fall sharply as Wall Street tumbles Asian equities are set to fall sharply on Friday after Wall Street stocks and oil tumbled over growing concerns that a resurgence of coronavirus infections could stunt the pace of reopening economies. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Asia stocks snap winning streak, bonds rally on downbeat Fed Asian shares retreated on Thursday as a gloomy outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve challenged market optimism on the global economy, while bonds rallied on speculation that yet more stimulus would be.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Asia stocks set to fall on Fed's dour outlook Asian stocks were set to fall on Thursday after gloomy economic projections from the U.S. Federal Reserve sent the greenback and most Wall Street shares lower. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020	Denmark sees no rise in COVID-19 cases after further easing of lockdown Denmark, the first country outside Asia to ease its coronavirus lockdown, said on Wednesday the spread of COVID-19 has not accelerated since it entered its second phase of reopening society last month. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Stock rally loses steam as markets wait for Fed Asia's stock markets edged up to a fresh three-month high on Wednesday, with the dollar again under pressure but sentiment was largely cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's next move. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Asian shares creep higher as markets wait for Fed Asian stock markets eked out a 10th consecutive session of gains on Wednesday, but momentum ebbed as doubts about the global recovery from the pandemic returned ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Asian shares slip after mixed Wall Street session Asian equities slipped on Wednesday after most U.S. stocks pared gains made during their recent rally, although the Nasdaq benchmark reached its second straight day at a record high as oil prices rose. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Factbox: Travel curbs in place for Asian countries Most tourist hotspots in Asia remain out of bounds this summer as international travel remains restricted, but some countries including China are making special arrangements for business travellers. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Asian shares extend gains as economic recovery hopes build Asian stocks extended their winning streak for the ninth consecutive session on Tuesday and oil prices rose as the lifting of coronavirus lockdowns in many countries fed investor hopes of a relatively.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Asia stocks set to gain after recovery hopes push Wall Street higher Asian stocks were set to climb on Tuesday as confidence in an economic recovery pushed the Nasdaq benchmark to a record high, although doubts about crude supply cuts were likely to keep oil prices.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Asian stocks hug three-month highs after surprise U.S. jobs recovery, oil ticks up Asia shares advanced on Monday after a surprise recovery in U.S. employment lifted hopes of a quicker global economic revival after many weeks of lockdowns aimed at controlling the coronavirus.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	Lessons from Asia's new virus spikes Asia was the first to experience the virus, the first to exit lockdown, and now has new spikes. BBC News - Published on June 6, 2020
Australia, Asia protests embrace 'Black Lives Matter' movement Thousands took to the streets across Australia on Saturday, as did hundreds in Tokyo and Seoul to support U.S. protests against police brutality, while demonstrations were expected around Europe in the.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020	Asian stocks set for best weekly gain in nine years, U.S. jobs eyed Asian stocks extended gains on Friday and were poised for their biggest weekly rise since 2011 while the euro hit a 1-1/2 month high as Europe's central bank surprised with more stimulus, fuelling.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Asia's stock rally pause ahead of U.S. jobs data, euro at one-and-a-half month top Asian stocks were poised for their biggest weekly rise in over eight years while the euro hovered near a 1-1/2 month high as Europe's central bank surprised with more stimulus, fuelling hopes for a.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020	Asia's stock rally set to pause for breath ahead of U.S. jobs data Asian stocks were set to hold tight ranges on Friday after a mixed Wall Street session and as investors awaited key U.S. jobs data while sustained hopes about a global economic recovery kept pressure.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020
Asian stocks reach two-month high on economic recovery hopes Asian shares rose to a two-month high on Thursday as expectations of further government stimulus supported investor confidence in an economic recovery from the global coronavirus pandemic. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Asian shares hit two-month high as economic optimism spreads Asian shares rose to a two-month high on Thursday as government stimulus expectations supported investor confidence in an economic recovery from the global coronavirus pandemic. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020

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