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K-pop stars NewJeans court controversy with racy lyrics

The all-girl group NewJeans, the latest teenage addition to South Korea’s K-pop scene, has triggered an outpouring of indignation over lyrics that are heavy with sexual innuendo.

Bangkok Post

South Korea K-pop Stars ‘Newjeans’ Court Controversy With Racy Lyrics

The new all-girl pop group is being criticized for sexually suggestive lyrics. The group’s management agency insists some of the lyrics are being deliberately misinterpreted.

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German court rules Palestinian ex-DW journalist sacking unlawful

Farah Maraqa was dismissed along with six other Arab employees of Deutsche Welle after being accused of anti-Semitism.

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New visa plan aimed at Europe's wealthy digital nomads

Thailand will soon welcome applications for its 10-year "golden visa" scheme aimed at wealthy foreigners, primarily those employed in tech sectors and digital nomads — or "work-from-Thailand professionals" as the Thai government puts it.

Bangkok Post

‘Air Force One,’ ‘Das Boot’ director Wolfgang Petersen dies at 81

Director Wolfgang Petersen, known for films including “Air Force One” and “The Perfect Storm,” has died at 81.

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How Turkish voters are beating internet press clampdown before polls

A game of cat and mouse between Turkish internet users and the authorities in Ankara is intensifying ahead of looming polls. According to rights groups, Turkey ranks among the world's worst for press freedom. But years of censorship and control are creating a population increasingly adept at bypassing such restrictions.

Radio France Internationale

Is Japan’s Whaling Industry Going Under as Demand Sinks?

Japan’s whaling industry is struggling to stay afloat as government subsidies dwindle and consumers are less interested in what used to be a staple food on Japanese dinner tables.

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Can India Tackle Its Population Challenge?

Around 22% of the global workforce over the next three decades is expected to come from India. Experts say unemployment in the country will be “a huge problem” if more skilled workers are not trained.

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Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa: Journalism is 'at an existential moment'

Lies, laced with anger and hate, spread faster than facts, Nobel laureate Maria Ressa has told this year's DW Global Media Forum in Bonn.

Bangkok Post

Why more European firms are choosing Vietnam over China

A combination of geopolitical tensions and higher costs are pushing large firms to look for alternative production sites. Vietnam's strong economic performance in recent years has drawn the attention of European firms.

Bangkok Post

Japan: Same-sex Couples Face Resistance to Adoption

Conservative attitudes towards the concept of family and a lack of legal rights for LGBTQ+ members of society make adopting in a child a difficult task in Japan.

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Why Young Protesters in Sri Lanka Are Wary of Traditional Politics

Sri Lanka is facing one of the worst economic crises in recent decades, triggering public anger and mass protests, which have fostered unity across ethnic and religious lines.

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Are European Academics Helping China’s Military?

An investigation has found that European researchers have cooperated with China's National University of Defense Technology, whose purpose is to “Strengthen the Armed Forces and the Nation.”

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North Korea Cracks Down on ‘Capitalist’ Pop Culture

An increase in the scale of prison and labor camps in North Korea suggests more people are falling foul of the regime’s rules on deviation from the socialist norm, analysts say.

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Philippines Elections: Why Are People Wearing Pink?

Colors have a great significance in Philippine elections. Pink is new on the scene, competing against the seasoned red, yellow, and blue.

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Shanghai Covid Lockdown Threatens New Export Delays

Nearly a third of goods leaving the Port of Shanghai are held up due to a strict lockdown. The delays are set to exacerbate a supply chain crisis that has caused shortages and price rises across the world.

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Ukraine War: How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media

In China’s cyberspace, Russian propaganda continues to influence the discourse over the war in Ukraine. Experts say the efforts could be Beijing’s attempt to trigger anti-Western sentiments.

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Ukraine War: Asian Nations Feel Economic Brunt of Conflict

India, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asian countries are all feeling economic strain triggered by the war. India’s edible oil market and exports are suffering, while Bangladesh-Russia trade has taken a hit due to sanctions.

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Myanmar Families Divided Over Children’s Education Amid Political Turmoil

Millions of families are torn between education, safety, and loyalty to the pro-democracy movement when it comes to deciding whether to send their children back to public schools.

Al Jazeera

German broadcaster Deutsche Welle fires two more Arab employees

Zahi Alawi and Yasser Abu Muailek join five journalists fired from DW’s Arabic service for alleged anti-Semitism.

Al Jazeera

‘We are scapegoats’: Arab journalists fired by Deutsche Welle

Contested ‘anti-Semitism’ case highlights Germany’s difficult relationship with Palestinian-Israeli politics.

Radio France Internationale

EU calls Russia closure of Deutsche Welle bureau 'unacceptable'

The EU on Friday slammed Russia's decision to close the Moscow bureau of German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, calling it "unacceptable" and "a bad development".

The Guardian - UK

Russia to expel German broadcaster after RT blocked in Germany

Deutsche Welle boss says retaliation by Moscow, including Moscow bureau closure, is ‘total overreaction’

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