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This island is the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Taiwan is the happiest place in Asia, followed by Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Used Prostitutes, Watchdog Says
The conduct took place over several years even as employees were training to combat human trafficking, according to a document released to The Times in a lawsuit.The New York Times - 2h -
F.B.I. Agents in Southeast Asia Used Prostitutes, Watchdog Says
The conduct took place over several years even as employees were training to combat human trafficking, according to a document released to The Times in a lawsuit.The New York Times - 2h -
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row
For the eighth year in a row, Finland ranked in the top spot on the World's Happiness Report's annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Finland again ranked happiest country in the world. US falls to lowest-ever position
Finns are the happiest people in the world, according to a new global reportABC News - Mar. 19 -
Shares of Asia's automakers fall as Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports
Shares of Asia's automakers fell after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will impose tariffs on cars not made in the country.CNBC - 19h -
Asia is a 'beacon of growth opportunities' as global trade war heats up, Singapore deputy PM says
Asia will remain a "beacon of growth opportunities" despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Finland named as happiest country for eighth year
Access to nature and a strong welfare system are cited as factors as Nordic nations dominate the rankings.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Make room Starbucks and McDonald's. China's Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia
Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining fans across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing's commercial and cultural sway in neighboring economiesABC News - Mar. 14 -
Photos from the Kabaddi World Cup as tournament is held outside of Asia for the first time
With acrobatics, skill and guise, raiders chanting “kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi” have been trying to elude defenders at the first Kabaddi World Cup to be held outside of Asia this week. One team ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
US allies in Asia must also rethink their defence
Trump’s foreign policy shake-up has profound implications for Japan and South KoreaFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Why Andre Cisco is the happiest player to have signed with the Jets as a free agent
A guy to root for on the Jets defense:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
These 18 US cities are among the happiest in the world, new report says
Even as the U.S. slips in the global happiness rankings, 18 of its cities landed among the latest "Happy City Index."The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Reader callout: Brides and grooms — are you paying too much for your wedding?
Costs are spiralling for what could be the happiest day of your lifeFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Finding almond blossoms in unlikely places
Every year, visitors from around the world travel to Washington, D.C. to see the cherry blossoms bloom. What not everyone knows is that there are other places to see blossoms in their full glory — ...CBS News - Mar. 15 -
Starlink in the Pacific and Baidu’s PR headache
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Norwich in 'good place going forwards' - Duffy
Norwich City defender Shane Duffy insists the club is in a good place going forwards even if they fail to reach the Championship play-offs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
WATCH: Funeral for former basketball star Junior Bridgeman takes place in Louisville
Services for Bridgeman will take place at the Southeast Christian Church beginning at 11 a.m.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Overseas managers have ‘no real advantage’ in Asia active ETFs
Senior executive at State Street says expertise in other markets will carry little weightFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
FT ranking: High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2025
Indian peer-to-peer lender tops seventh annual FT-Statista rankingFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’
Report reveals scale of abuse faced by women in politics from countries such as Australia, India, Laos and Mongolia. Sexism, harassment and violence against women are rife in parliaments across the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Gibbs-White 'obviously worth an England place' but is it 'bittersweet'?
Peter: His reaction to Forest fans chanting "England's Number 10" on Saturday was priceless and telling. John: MGW is obviously worth an England place. If he does for England what he's done for ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Crues and Coleraine win to secure top six places
Crusaders and Coleraine secure 1-0 wins to clinch places in the top six ahead of the Premiership split while Larne beat Glenavon by the same scoreline to move second.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UNDER 17: SECOND PLACE WITH THE PLAY-OFFS IN SIGHT
With four games of the regular season to go, there is only one goal in sight: securing a place in the top two to begin the national phase in the quarter-finals. The Under-17s, under Giovanni Renna, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Feeling a bit down under: Australia drops out of world’s top 10 happiest countries
Australia drops to 11th in the latest World Happiness Report rankings, with New Zealand 12th and Nordic nations still on top of the world. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...The Guardian - 6d -
Micah Parsons says $40 million annually would make him "the happiest man alive"
Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons is optimistic about getting a long-term deal with the team.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Northern Ireland 'in a good place' ahead of Switzerland friendly - O'Neill
Michael O'Neill says his youthful Northern Ireland side are "in a good place" ahead of Friday's friendly with Switzerland in Belfast.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Where does your neighborhood rank among the 2025 'Best Places to Live'?
How does your neighborhood or town stack up against the over-12,000 places listed in the study?The Hill - 3d -
Feeling bummed? You’re not alone, as the U.S. drops to a record low in happiness index
Despite sharing a border with Russia and receiving limited winter sunlight, Finland is the world’s happiest country. But Americans are unhappier than ever.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
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President Trump expected to sign executive order dismantling Education Department; Finland ranked happiest country in the world.CBS News - 3d -
England players fear they need to move clubs to seal World Cup place
Thomas Tuchel has left a number of his England hopefuls with the impression that they need to move clubs to win a place in his World Cup squad.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Leaders Bayern pegged back by Union, third-placed Mainz also held
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich dropped points for the second straight weekend after a lacklustre 1-1 draw at Union Berlin on Saturday. Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who ended Bayern's run of 11 ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Parkston clips Lyman to claim fifth place in Class B
Mar. 15—HURON — In a rematch from the Hanson Classic earlier this season, Parkston doubled down for a 38-35 victory over Lyman in the Class B girls basketball tournament fifth-place game on ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Marlin boys fall to Yankton in state tournament fifth-place game
Mar. 15—WATERTOWN, S.D. — The Mitchell Marlins boys hockey team fell to Yankton 7-4 in the fifth-place game at the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association state tournament on Saturday in Watertown. ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Rehired probationary workers can't be placed on administrative leave, judge says
A federal judge told the Trump administration late Monday that fired probationary workers must be returned to their old jobs, not just placed on administrative leave, as many departments have been ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?
With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the six confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s struggles. The road to the 2026 World Cup, ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Caledonia finishes with loss in high-scoring third-place game
Mar. 22—ST. PAUL — No. 4 seed Caledonia ran into an offensive juggernaut Saturday in the Class 2A boys basketball state tournament third-place game, falling 98-79 to No. 3 Breck at Concordia ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Kent State places football coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave
Kent State has placed head coach Kenni Burns on administrative leave. The university said in a statement Thursday that Burns was put on leave with pay and that Greg Glaus, executive deputy ...Yahoo Sports - 2h
