Protecting women from deceitful men or criminalizing break-ups? A new law in India stirs debate
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Kamala Harris’ VP pick has a long history with China. But Beijing may not be happy about it
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Attacks, misinformation frighten Bangladeshi Hindus
Young Bangladeshi professional Tanushree Shaha is outraged by recent mob violence against her family in the chaotic wake of premier Sheikh Hasina’s ouster from power, fearful that her fellow Hindus could face more reprisals.
China court rulings on AI accelerate race to set standards
TOKYO -- Chinese courts have been handing down a series of judgments related to generative artificial intelligence, indicating how Beijing views the technology and aims to take the lead in setting standards.
AP PHOTOS: 172-year-old Japanese factory preserves traditional way of making cast iron cookware
OSHU, Japan (AP) — Katsunori Suzuki is one of a few craftsmen in Japan still producing cast iron cookware by hand using laborious traditional techniques. The president of the 172-year-old foundry where he works says she wants to keep the tradition alive, even if it costs much more to produce.
Chinese project in Indonesia’s Kalimantan brings opportunities, controversy over growing clout
A black double-cabin, four-wheel-drive pickup truck stopped in front of a fresh fish store in Kampung Baru, Mangkupadi village, in North Kalimantan, and three Chinese nationals and one Indonesian exited the vehicle. They went inside and spent more than 30 minutes inspecting and selecting fish before leaving.
Wealthy investors find opportunities in stock market sell-offs
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