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Sagorika brace gives Bangladesh winning start
Daily Star
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August 6, 2025
Mosammat Sagorika scored a brace as Bangladesh got off to a winning start in their AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers with a 3-1 win over hosts Laos in their first Group H fixture at Lao National Stadium in Vientiane on Wednesday. Coming off an...
Nepal Women's football team climbs 13 spots in FIFA rankings
República
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KATHMANDU, Aug 7 : Nepal’s women’s national football team has made a significant leap in the latest FIFA world rankings, climbing 13 positions to reach the 87th spot. According to the rankings published by the global football governing body on...
These are the best backpacking routes across southeast Asia
The Times
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Southeast Asia is still the ultimate destination for backpacking adventures. The region spans 11 countries, from Myanmar to the Philippines, and is a kaleidoscope of cultures, landscapes and flavours. Today it blends classic routes with modern-age...
U-20s out to ‘make an impact’ in Asia
Daily Star
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August 6, 2025
Bangladesh Under-20 women's team will look to build on their recent run of form when they face hosts Laos in their opening Group H match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers today. The match is set to kick off at 6:30pm at the Lao National...
Gigantic beer pong, mouthwatering global dishes and claw machines coming to Montreal Streetfood Festival 2025
Time Out
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Calling all Montreal food lovers! Step into an immersive street food market with two long rows of food stalls lit with lanterns. The fifth edition of Montreal Streetfood Festival is bringing flavours from 15+ countries to the Old Port,...
Would You Eat This Bug To Save The World?
NOEMA
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August 14, 2025
Credits Rebecca L. Root is a multimedia journalist based in Bangkok, Thailand. The rows of plastic bags contained crickets, cockchafers, grasshoppers, worms, larvae and some beetles. They crawled up the sides of their cellophane prisons, trying to...
73 compete in Master Noly's Taekwondo, martial arts weapons tournament
Pacific Daily News
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A total of 33 athletes competed in the weapons competition while another 40 participated in sparring during the 2025 Master Noly’s 18th Taekwondo Sparring and 9th Martial Arts Weapons Tournament on Aug. 10 at Micronesia Mall. The Tanilon brothers,...
Where to eat the best tacos in New York
The Financial Times
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August 13, 2025
From the moment it opened, alongside the 20-year-old taco favourite La Esquina, huge crowds have lined up outside Santo Taco for its Steak Trompo tacos: corn tortillas – pressed fresh to order – filled with striated layers of sirloin and New York...
World : Malaysia-led Observer Team Check On Security Along Cambodian BorderÂ
Bernama
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August 14, 2025
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire monitoring effort is gaining momentum with a seven-nation Interim Observer Team (IOT) visiting border areas today to assess the security situation. The team, led...
August 14 Quick Bites: New downtown Atlanta fresh market, must-attend events, restaurant openings to know
Rough Draft Atlanta - Georgia
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August 14, 2025
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Trump travel bans, restrictions alarm Arizona collegiate athletes
Daily Independent - Arizona
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By Chris Schaller | Cronkite News PHOENIX — Arizona State is a haven for athletes from all over the world. They represent six continents and compete across a variety of sports. The recent announcement by President Donald Trump that citizens of 12...
FESSAP continues efforts to showcase PH’s university athletes’ talent to international arena
Manila Standard
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August 4, 2025
Berlin, Germany – The Philippines, led by National University (NU) and Mapua University, has once again etched its name in the annals of global university sports, showcasing the prowess of Filipino student-athletes at the prestigious FISU World...
Foodie News: the latest delicious news on Canberra’s food scene
HerCanberra
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August 13, 2025
Posted on 14 August, 2025 From hidden gems to bottomless lasagne nights, Canberra’s food scene is absolutely buzzing right now. Whether you’re craving artisan croissants, elevated Vietnamese, or authentic momos, we’ve got the inside scoop on...
Celebrating a Month of Cultural Expressions: Featuring 24 Cinematic Gems at the ASEAN Film Festival 2025
The Laotian Times
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August 12, 2025
Presented in collaboration with the Consulates-General of 14 countries and over 40 partners, the Festival offers more than 3,500 free tickets to culture enthusiasts HONG KONG, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The ASEAN Film Festival (AFF) 2025,...
Fewer flights, more immersion: What is 'tripchaining' and could it help you travel more sustainably?
Euronews
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August 14, 2025
As sustainable travel continues to gather momentum worldwide, travellers are always on the hunt for better ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their holiday. An emerging travel trend, tripchaining, explores how you can merge two or more...
Popular New Orleans restaurants to return under the same roof
The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio
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Bobby Jo's Pizza has established a permanent location within Donerick's Pub on the North Side. Ray Ray’s Hog Pit is opening a new location in Johnstown on Aug. 15. The Columbus Food Truck Festival and the Racha Night Market will both return in...
Swiss President, Economy Minister Head to Washington in Bid to Lower Tariffs
The Epoch Times
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August 5, 2025
U.S Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent (R), with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter (C), and Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin (L), in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 9, 2025. Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP Swiss President Karin...
When the Cost of Living Becomes Birth Control in Việt Nam - Part One
The Vietnamese Magazine
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August 14, 2025
Lê Giang wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on August 8, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh Hằng translated it into English for The Vietnamese Magazine. Soaring Housing Prices and Daily Costs Push Young Vietnamese Away from...
Why Was Kahn Recast in King of the Hill Reboot?
Superhero Hype
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August 12, 2025
Viewers are curious to know why Kahn’s original voice actor was recast in the King of the Hill reboot. Kahn is a Laotian man and a Hill’s neighbor, who was earlier voiced by Toby Huss from 1997-2009. Now that the sitcom has rebooted, there’s a...
Steadfast Sapna ‘can’t imagine leaving football’
Daily Star
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August 14, 2025
Once on the fringes, Bangladesh midfielder Sapna Rani has become a key figure for both senior and U-20 sides in the past ten months, starring in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers and helping secure SAFF titles under English coach Peter...