Burmese python vs Indian rock python: They look almost identical, but these giant Asian snakes differ in size, habitat and behaviour

Large pythons have shared forests, grasslands and river systems across Asia for thousands of years, yet two of the region's ...
MarketWatch

Oil, Asian Stocks Mixed as Investors Monitor U.S.-Iran Peace Talks -- Update

Oil futures and Asian stocks were mixed Monday, as investors digested the developments of the U.S.-Iran peace talks. President Trump threatened Iran on social media on Sunday, over its support of ...
Al-Monitor

IEA's Asian members begin deploying emergency oil reserves

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has begun releasing its emergency oil reserves to the market, with Asian members starting deployment on Monday, according to the head of the Paris-based agency.
Palm Beach Post

The Asian swamp eel may be worse for Florida than Burmese pythons

Scientists warn the eel could be more catastrophic than the Burmese python, causing an "avalanche of prey loss." The eels have caused massive declines in crayfish, small fish, and amphibian ...
Eurasianet

Hong Kong leader’s visit to Central Asia yields deals, but falls short of expectations

Kazakhstan has signed an agreement for an additional transit of 2.5 million tons of Russian oil to China. The deal is projected to earn Astana approximately $250 million over 10 years, reports ...
Christian Science Monitor

The Iran war sparks partnership in Asia

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...