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Still dancing after all these years
3 days, 18 hours ago

Still dancing after all these years

China Daily  

When Luka Yuanyuan Yang, a visual artist born in Beijing, received a six-month residency in the United States from the Asian Cultural Council in 2018, she found herself drawn to the story of a group of older women who defied the stereotypes of age, leading her to spend six years tracing their lives in a documentary called Chinatown Cha-Cha. Yang …

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Parasite actor Song Kang-ho joins Netflix's Beef Season 2
3 days, 18 hours ago

Parasite actor Song Kang-ho joins Netflix's Beef Season 2

India Today  

Korean actor Song Kang-ho, renowned for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has officially signed on to appear as a guest star in the second season of Netflix's popular series Beef. The first season of Beef, which premiered in 2023 on Netflix, was a huge success, garnering numerous accolades including eight Emmy Awards, four Critics Choice Awards, three Golden …

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Still dancing after all these years
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Still dancing after all these years

China Daily  

A still from the documentary Chinatown Cha-Cha by Chinese director Luka Yuanyuan Yang that brings veteran dancers from mid-century San Francisco's Chinese nightclub scene to screen. When Luka Yuanyuan Yang, a visual artist born in Beijing, received a six-month residency in the United States from the Asian Cultural Council in 2018, she found herself drawn to the story of a …

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Hengqin zone spurs growth, attracts talent
4 days, 18 hours ago

Hengqin zone spurs growth, attracts talent

China Daily  

Young people from Macao work at a business hub in Hengqin. CHEN JIMIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE With business-friendly environment and improved living conditions equivalent to neighboring Macao Special Administrative Region, the cooperation zone on Hengqin Island of Zhuhai, Guangdong province, is becoming a popular choice for Macao residents to live and work in. As the mainland's first residential development for Macao …

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Action star returns to 'fight' as film director, producer and lead actor
4 days, 18 hours ago

Action star returns to 'fight' as film director, producer and lead actor

China Daily  

Actor Donnie Yen attends the Beijing premiere of his latest film The Prosecutor on Dec 15. As one of the country's most famous action stars, Donnie Yen returns to the silver screen in his latest film The Prosecutor during the competitive New Year box-office season. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Hong Kong actors Julian Cheung Chi-lam, Michael Hui Koon-man …

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The ties that bind
5 days, 18 hours ago

The ties that bind

China Daily  

LIANG GUOXIU/CHINA DAILY Young people reflect on the connection between Macao and the Chinese mainland and the changes that have transpired over a quarter century. In addition to cultural and family ties, 20-year-old Iao Weng-u has noticed that young people from Macao and the mainland are increasingly connected through popular culture. "Mainland brands are opening stores in Macao, and young …

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The ties that bind
5 days, 18 hours ago

The ties that bind

China Daily  

Young people reflect on the connection between Macao and the Chinese mainland and the changes that have transpired over a quarter century. "Mainland brands are opening stores in Macao, and young people there are also enjoying mainland TV dramas," said Iao, a translation major at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Jiangsu province. "Many people from Macao now work on the mainland, …

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How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win
6 days, 18 hours ago

How the WA Labor government has wielded its absolute power since its thumping 2021 election win

ABC  

At the last election, WA Labor redefined the idea of a landslide by obliterating the already wounded opposition. Fast facts: More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list More than 20,600 West Australians are on the public housing wait list Perth is now considered to be the least affordable capital city in Australia Perth is now …

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Singapore envoy left disappointed after having ‘tasteless’ tea worth ₹169; Chaayos CEO responds
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1 week, 1 day ago

Singapore envoy left disappointed after having ‘tasteless’ tea worth ₹169; Chaayos CEO responds

Live Mint  

Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, expressed his disappointment after having an overpriced cup of tea at a renowned food outlet in Gurugram. Chaayos CEO reacts to Singapore envoy's criticism “Hon’ble Mr Wong, I am Nitin, founder of Chaayos! And as we enjoy our chai, I will share our commitment to get every chai right, including our no questions …

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Singapore Envoy Finds His 'Rs 169 With Tax' Chai 'Tasteless', Chaayos Founder Reacts To Viral Post
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1 week, 1 day ago

Singapore Envoy Finds His 'Rs 169 With Tax' Chai 'Tasteless', Chaayos Founder Reacts To Viral Post

ABP News  

Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong just had an "impossible" tea experience in Gurugram. Looking for "best chai" in a locality he was visiting for work, his Google Search had led him to a nearby outlet where he found his cup of tea "tasteless". Rs 169 with tax," Simon Wong posted on X from the Singapore In India handle …

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Singapore envoy slams Gurugram cafe for serving 'tasteless chai', Chaayos CEO reacts
1 week, 2 days ago

Singapore envoy slams Gurugram cafe for serving 'tasteless chai', Chaayos CEO reacts

India Today  

Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, called out Gurugram cafe for serving him a cup of “tasteless” chai. Sharing his experience in a post on X, Wong said that he paid Rs 169 for the cup of chai at the cafe, only to find it “tasteless”. HC Wong.” Take a look at the post here: Reacting to Wong's post, …

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'The Indicator From Planet Money': Boeing's biggest blunder? Financial engineering
1 week, 3 days ago

'The Indicator From Planet Money': Boeing's biggest blunder? Financial engineering

NPR  

'The Indicator From Planet Money': Boeing's biggest blunder? Financial engineering A corporate finance professor explains how Boeing's troubles stem from the company's fateful shift away from engineering to financial engineering decades ago. Wailin Wong and Darian Woods of NPR's Planet Money podcast, The Indicator, have the story. TACK: I'm not going to pound the table and say Boeing's, you know, …

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Australia takes a step towards reopening its embassy in Kyiv
1 week, 3 days ago

Australia takes a step towards reopening its embassy in Kyiv

ABC  

Australia is a step closer to reopening its embassy in Ukraine's war-torn capital Kyiv, after completing further planning for security and IT arrangements to allow Australia-based staff to return. "We have always said we would reopen Australia's embassy in Kyiv when it's safe to do so," a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Penny Wong told the ABC. During a visit to …

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Singapore 1st Country Partner for Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025
1 week, 6 days ago

Singapore 1st Country Partner for Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Singapore will be the first country partner for the upcoming ‘Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025,’ the state government announced on Tuesday. In a significant diplomatic development, President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit Odisha during his official state visit to India in January 2025. Chief Minister Majhi had extended an invitation to President Shanmugaratnam during his …

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Asian stocks climb as China stimulus aids sentiment; currencies muted
1 week, 6 days ago

Asian stocks climb as China stimulus aids sentiment; currencies muted

Live Mint  

* China stocks jump nearly 3% amid China policy shift * S.Korean won rises 0.5%, shares jump over 2% * Investors await U.S. CPI print for cues on rate outlook By John Biju Dec 10 - Emerging Asian equities rose on Tuesday following China's pledge for additional policy stimulus to boost economic growth and ease monetary policy, while South Korean …

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Power formally handed to Syrian rebels
1 week, 6 days ago

Power formally handed to Syrian rebels

ABC  

Nick Grimm: Good morning. The fall of Syria's former dictator has meant the end of his paranoid security state, but it's early days and many people still remain trapped or missing in the regime's prisons. Rachel Hayter: The White Helmet's Ahmed Ekzayez wants international help with this transition period and has this message for the Australian government. Foreign Minister Penny …

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WPL 2025: Heather Knight, Deandra Dottin head list of 120 players in auction
2 weeks, 2 days ago

WPL 2025: Heather Knight, Deandra Dottin head list of 120 players in auction

India Today  

120 players will go under the hammer in the upcoming Women’s Premier League 2025 auction to be held on December 15 in Bengaluru. West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin, England captain Heather Knight and former South African wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee have the highest base price of INR 50 lakhs. Scotland’s Sarah Bryce, the younger sister of Kathryn Bryce, who played for …

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WPL 2025: Heather Knight, Deandra Dottin head list of 120 players in auction
2 weeks, 2 days ago

WPL 2025: Heather Knight, Deandra Dottin head list of 120 players in auction

India Today  

120 players will go under the hammer in the upcoming Women’s Premier League 2025 auction to be held on December 15 in Bengaluru. West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin, England captain Heather Knight and former South African wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee have the highest base price of INR 50 lakhs. Scotland’s Sarah Bryce, the younger sister of Kathryn Bryce, who played for …

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Jury awards $3 million to ex-SWAT sergeant who alleged ‘mafia’ culture in LAPD unit
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jury awards $3 million to ex-SWAT sergeant who alleged ‘mafia’ culture in LAPD unit

LA Times  

Timothy Colomey said his fellow Los Angeles police officers had a nickname for him after he transferred out of SWAT: “Top Rope.” It was a reference to a professional wrestler flinging himself from the top rope of a ring and flooring his opponent, Colomey said. In one incident recounted by multiple witnesses, one of the unit’s two lieutenants, Chester “Lee” …

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Margaret Court launches an explosive attack on Anthony Albanese's government
3 weeks ago

Margaret Court launches an explosive attack on Anthony Albanese's government

Daily Mail  

Tennis legend Margaret Court has slammed the Albanese government for its treatment of Israel during the country's war against Hamas in Gaza. During a Senate meeting last month, Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong indicated Australia would adhere to an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited the country. Divisive tennis figure Margaret Court has slammed …

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Nuclear energy may be seeing a renaissance
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Nuclear energy may be seeing a renaissance

NPR  

Nuclear energy may be seeing a renaissance Nuclear has been a big topic lately. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Nuclear energy may be seeing a renaissance in the U.S. due to big tech companies with voracious appetites for electricity. WAILIN WONG, BYLINE: In October, Google announced it would buy a ton of nuclear energy from a company called Kairos Power starting …

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Video games allow man born with Maffucci syndrome to connect to wider world
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Video games allow man born with Maffucci syndrome to connect to wider world

ABC  

For Australians, playing sports, going on outdoor adventures, and "having a go" are all at the heart of our cultural identity. I spoke to other gamers at PAX Australia in Melbourne, Australia's largest video and tabletop game convention, who shared their experience with disability and saw games as a positive force in their lives. "I think it's just been a …

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Trump's dream to end birthright citizenship may run into major legal hurdles: journalist
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump's dream to end birthright citizenship may run into major legal hurdles: journalist

Raw Story  

One of President-elect Donald Trump's many controversial proposals is ending birthright citizenship, which is promised in the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment. Journalist Maryam Khanum, in an article published by International Business Times on Monday, explained why Trump's proposal may run into major legal hurdles. "President-elect Donald Trump's promise to end the practice of birthright citizenship in the U.S. with his …

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Second Australian dies from tainted alcohol in Laos, sixth death reported
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1 month ago

Second Australian dies from tainted alcohol in Laos, sixth death reported

Hindustan Times  

BANGKOK, - A second Australian woman hospitalised after drinking contaminated alcohol in a popular tourist town in Laos has died, the government said on Friday, the sixth fatality from suspected methanol poisoning. Second Australian dies from tainted alcohol in Laos, sixth death reported Holly Bowles, 19, died in a hospital in neighbouring Thailand, where she had been evacuated for emergency …

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