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China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.
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What To Know as China’s Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea
As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his
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India Rate-Hike Bets Build as Pricey Oil, Weak Rupee Stoke Inflation Risks
Most economists expect the RBI to hold today, though an August hike looks near certain.
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British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops
The charity says it is facing "an exceptionally challenging trading environment".
Finance
Jan de Nul Wins Contract to Dig Argentina’s $10 Billion Waterway
Belgian dredger Jan de Nul NV and local partner Servimagnus SA won a 25-year contract on Thursday from Argentina’s gover
Finance
Indonesia Denies Finance Chief Purbaya to Go as Markets Slump
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa denied he is resigning from office, after rumors of his departure swept
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Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.
Entertainment
SAG-AFTRA Members Approve Four-Year Deal With AI Terms and Pension Merger
SAG-AFTRA members have ratified a four-year contract with the major studios, which includes new provisions on synthetic
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US throws support behind Bolivia's president as unrest grows
Washington is pledging emergency aid to Bolivia and is warning against attempts to topple President Rodrigo Paz as his g
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US imposes new sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family members
US secretary of state Marco Rubio says anyone providing services to listed entities ‘is at risk of sanctions themselves’
Finance
Philippine CPI Slows to 6.8% as Transport Cost Pressures Ease
Philippine inflation unexpectedly decelerated in May as easing transport costs took pressure off soaring prices triggere
Entertainment
‘Office Romance’ Review: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Are Oddly but Endearingly Matched in a Frisky Workplace Romcom
There’s no meet-cute in “Office Romance,” but the way its lovers meet is pretty cute just the same. Formidable airline C