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G-7 leaders likely to focus on the war in Ukraine and tensions in Asia at summit in Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA, Japan ((DailyNews)) — The symbolism will be palpable when leaders of the world’s rich democracies sit down in Hiroshima, a city whose...
Lunar New Year tourism hopes fizzle as Chinese stay home
BANGKOK ((DailyNews)) — A hoped-for boom in Chinese tourism in Asia over next week’s Lunar New Year holidays looks set to be more of...
Killer dubbed ‘The Serpent’ arrives in France from Nepal
PARIS ((DailyNews)) — Convicted killer Charles Sobhraj, suspected in the deaths of at least 20 tourists around Asia in the 1970s, arrived in Paris...
China trade shrinks amid virus pressure, interest rate hikes
BEIJING ((DailyNews)) — China’s imports and exports shrank in November under pressure from weakening global demand and anti-virus controls at home.Exports sank 9% from...
IS claims attack at Pakistan embassy that wounded guard
ISLAMABAD ((DailyNews)) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for last week’s shooting at the Pakistani embassy in Afghanistan in which the head of...
‘Squid Game’ actor indicted over indecent assault charges
SEOUL, South Korea ((DailyNews)) — Award-winning “Squid Game” actor Oh Young-soo will stand trial on charges of indecent assault after a woman accused him...
Messi fans from Asia cheer on Argentina at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar ((DailyNews)) — On their way to Argentina’s decisive game against Poland, Mohit Daga and Aayush Verma approached the stadium carrying a massive...
On outskirts of Doha, laborers watch World Cup they built
DOHA, Qatar ((DailyNews)) — Far from Doha’s luxury hotels and sprawling new World Cup stadiums, scores of South Asian workers poured into a cricket...
Reformist leader Anwar close to becoming Malaysia’s next PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia ((DailyNews)) — Reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim edged closer to becoming Malaysia’s new prime minister after a political party agreed Thursday...
Clinging to ancient faith, India tribes seek religion status
GUDUTA, India ((DailyNews)) — The ritual began with a thunderous roll of leather drums, its clamor echoing through the entire village. Women dressed in...