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Chinese MP8 players popular among N. Korean youth
Daily NK
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June 23, 2025
Chinese-made MP8 media players are gaining popularity among North Korean youth, entering the country in small quantities through border areas despite restrictions. According to a Daily NK source in North Korea recently, the MP8 has become popular...
India is losing information war—US backs Israel, hosts Munir, but asks Delhi to show restraint
The Print
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June 23, 2025
India’s Operation Sindoor and Israel’s Operation Rising Lion have much in common – in that both were actions to neutralise future threats. The similarities end there. While India focused only on terrorist infrastructure and military installations,...
Orchestra marks key anniversary
China Daily Global
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Conductor Jin Ye leads Beijing Symphony Orchestra during the concert at the NCPA in Beijing on Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Beijing Symphony Orchestra took to the stage under the baton of conductor Jin Ye at the National...
Hong Kong – Chinese Culture Festival 2025’s “Encountering Chinese Culture” Carnival held today (with photos)
Web NewsWire
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June 22, 2025
Chinese Culture Festival 2025’s “Encountering Chinese Culture” Carnival held today (with photos) ****************************************************************************************** The “Encountering Chinese Culture” Carnival of the Chinese...
Words as Weapons: The Strategic Power of Chinese Slogans in Modern Propaganda
Small Wars Journal
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June 23, 2025
Words as Weapons: The Strategic Power of Chinese Slogans in Modern Propaganda No political culture is more slogan-saturated than China’s. When Xi Jinping stood before the United Nations (U.N.) in 2015 and declared China’s commitment to building a...
A bunny made him a billionaire: Pop Mart’s Labubu turned Wang Ning into China’s youngest tycoon
The Independent Singapore
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June 23, 2025
CHINA: In the world of designer items, where a whimsical mind meets commerce, few stories are as astonishing and as pleasantly peculiar as that of Wang Ning and his business, Pop Mart. At age 38, Wang has soared into the exalted ranks of China’s...
Diva of Emotions SERRA to Release Debut Album Dawn Light
Anime News Network
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SERRA, known for her emotionally resonant voice that has earned her the title “Diva of Emotions,” will release her highly anticipated first album Dawn Light on August 27, 2025, under Bandai Namco Music Live's label Lantis. SERRA made her major...
Sakai Liberal High School students share Japanese culture in Friendship Recital
The Guam Daily Post
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Students from Sakai Liberal High School in Osaka, Japan, returned to Guam for the second consecutive year as part of a growing tradition of international cultural exchange through the performing arts. On Friday, 39 students from the all-girls high...
July things to do: Holidays, festivals, concerts and county fairs make this a month for celebration
Second Wave Media - Michigan
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The heat is on. This is the month to celebrate our nation’s independence. Fourth of July events are scattered across West Michigan, with parades and fireworks, pancake breakfasts and more. There are plenty of festivals this month: Bike riders are...
In China’s first dementia village, residents live with dignity in a safe space
Channel News Asia
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June 23, 2025
Looking for alternatives, Ms Lu and her husband decided to move Mdm Wang to the Perennial facility, which is conveniently located near their home. The senior is now taking music lessons, going for acupuncture and quick strolls at the park -...
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Diljit Dosanjh's 'Sardaar Ji 3' to not release in India due to Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, netizens react as trailer drops
Firstpost
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June 23, 2025
Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ is all set for a release on June 27 but as the trailer dropped, it seems the film won’t be able to release in India as the cast also includes Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Contrary to the reports, Aamir has not...
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core set to launch soon in India—Officially confirmed!
Asianet Newsable
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June 23, 2025
Samsung teases the imminent arrival of the Galaxy Buds Core in India. Expected to be a more affordable alternative to the Galaxy Buds 3, the new earbuds are hinted to have improved audio, ANC, and longer battery life. Samsung has almost confirmed...
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core Launch in India Teased: Expected Features
Gadgets 360
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June 23, 2025
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core are rumoured to be introduced soon as the successor to the Galaxy Buds FE. The company has teased the launch of its upcoming true-wireless-stereo (TWS) earphones in India via its social media handle. While the post does...
This actor in Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par was an Olympic gold medalist, represented India in..., his role in the movie is...
India.com
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June 23, 2025
Home Entertainment This actor in Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par was an Olympic gold medalist, represented India in…, his role in the movie is… Here's everything you need to know about Rishi Shahani, the actor who is winning hearts with his debut...
Vietnamese music finds its voice on international stage
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI - Vietnamese music is gaining ground internationally, driven by a new generation of artists who are reinterpreting tradition with a fresh twist. Their work is drawing attention from global audiences and gradually strengthening Việt Nam’s...
‘I will get you fired’: Edison Chen’s alleged threat to Japan Airlines attendant
The Straits Times
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong star Edison Chen had reportedly told a flight attendant that he would make her lose her job. PHOTO: EDISONCHEN/INSTAGRAM Hong Kong artiste Edison Chen allegedly threatened to make a flight attendant lose her job while on a flight between...
Festivals in Asia You Should Plan Your Trip Around
The European Business Review
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June 23, 2025
Have you ever booked a trip only to realize you missed a major festival in just a week? It happens often, and it’s a missed chance to experience something truly unforgettable. Festivals aren’t just events; they’re how cultures come alive. Asia is...
How China is embedding AI everywhere (even in nightclubs)
Financial Review
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June 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025 – 1.41pm Gift this article Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Login Under the kaleidoscopic lights of INS Park, one of Shanghai’s...
Hania Aamir, Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ to skip India release
ARY News
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June 23, 2025
Pakistan showbiz’s A-lister, Hania Aamir’s maiden cross-border collaboration, ‘Sardaar Ji 3’, co-starring Diljit Dosanjh, will skip theatrical release in India. To Read Lifestyle Stories in Urdu – Click Here As confirmed by the makers on Sunday,...
Japan’s music industry seeks to expand abroad beyond CD sales
The Asahi Shimbun
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A new awards gala was held to spread Japan’s pop music to the rest of the world, but the struggling domestic industry may have to ditch its traditional practices to enable expansion. The inaugural ceremonies of Music Awards Japan were held at Rohm...