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Covering geo-political news and current affairs across Asia

Tag: 2018 World Cup

Posted inEuropean Union, World

Why governments should invest in sports

by Luis Alberto Moreno July 8, 2018February 18, 2020

As the World Cup unfolds, captivating soccer fans around the globe, the broad appeal of high-level sports is on full display. But the impact of sports extends far beyond major international events, as impressive they may be, to include far-reaching benefits for ordinary people. Initiatives that encourage people to exercise regularly can help to reduce […]

Posted inChina, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Russia, United Kingdom, World

Russia’s own goals in the World Cup of press freedom

by Christophe Deloire July 7, 2018February 18, 2020
Posted inJapan, Northeast Asia, World

Belgium or Brazil to win the Cup? Better ask the blockchain

by Asia Times staff July 3, 2018February 18, 2020
Posted inJapan, Northeast Asia, World

Have the Samurai Blue finally become street-smart?

by John Duerden July 2, 2018February 18, 2020
Posted inAT Finance, Bangladesh, European Union, Indonesia, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Philippines, South Asia, Thailand, World

Of darkness and hope, in a Thai cave and in a troubled world

by David Simmons June 28, 2018
Posted inEuropean Union, Germany, Iran, Mexico, Middle East, Russia, World

World Cup opportunity for Russia to shine on global stage

by Sonin Konstantin April 28, 2018February 18, 2020
Posted inChina, World

Online media ramp up for FIFA World Cup 

by Asia Times staff March 6, 2018February 18, 2020
Posted inAustralia, Bahrain, China, Iran, Japan, Kuwait, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, World

Qatar boycott: ‘neutral’ Kuwait to host Gulf nations on football pitch

by John Duerden December 16, 2017February 18, 2020

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