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Australian furnishings featuring Aboriginal artwork catch on
SYDNEY -- Imbued with the ancient traditions, creativity and spirituality of Australia's Indigenous people, Aboriginal art is captivating people across the country and beyond. In recent years, mainstream retailers have embraced Aboriginal art, a sign of the growing appreciation for its cultural influence beyond the usual art aficionados and historians.
Japan enacts revised law targeting defamatory online posts
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's parliament on Friday enacted an amended law aimed at facilitating the swift removal of defamatory content on social media platforms like Facebook and X with more transparency.
India completes troop withdrawal from Maldives at request of pro-China leader, Mohamed Muizzu
India pulled out its last remaining soldiers stationed in the Maldives on Friday, meeting a deadline for their withdrawal that had strained ties between the two neighbours.
Novavax shares spike over 100% on Sanofi deal to commercialize Covid vaccine, develop combination shots
Novavax on Friday said it has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with French drugmaker Sanofi to co-commercialize the company's Covid vaccine starting next year and develop combination shots targeting the coronavirus and the flu, among other efforts.
Fitness startup that Peloton once tried to buy is growing as workout trends shift
Connected fitness company Hydrow, which Peloton once tried to buy, is growing sales and has acquired a majority stake in strength training company Speede Fitness as gymgoers move away from cardio exercises in favor of weights, the company told CNBC on Thursday.
Singapore’s Scoot cancels several flights in May over shortage of spare parts
Budget airline Scoot has cancelled several flights in May due to a “variety of operational reasons”.
Philippines to tighten visa control for Chinese nationals in move expected to spark retaliation from Beijing
Analysts warn that the immigration policy should not be seen as Sinophobic as Manila had the right to filter visas. Authorities say the action was aimed at combating fraud, and in particular, a rampant offshore gaming sector that also preys on Chinese tourists.