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I Deliver Parcels in Beijing by Hu Anyan review – startling stories of China’s new precarity
From the early 2000s until the Covid lockdowns, Hu Anyan was one of China’s vast army of internal migrants, moving between cities in pursuit of work. He did 19 jobs – shop assistant, hotel waiter, petrol attendant and security guard, among other...
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Gold's record run pauses as dollar firms, investors book profits
Gold prices slipped on Tuesday, as the dollar rose and investors booked profits after bullion hit a fresh high in the previous session on hopes of further interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve and strong safe-haven demand. Spot gold was...
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Trump vows to reach ’fantastic deal’ with China after future meeting with Xi
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Didi Tang Published Oct 20, 2025 • 4 minute read This combination of pictures created on June 4, 2025 shows, L/R, Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the...
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Bridging worlds, one book at a time, says Frankfurt Book Fair VP
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A man visits the Reading China booth at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, Oct. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zheyu)Literature remains a vital bridge across cultures in a world of growing complexity and uncertainty, bringing people together and...
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Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister After Right-Wing Coalition Deal
Japan’s parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, marking a historic moment that also pushes the ruling bloc further to the right. Sanae Takaichi delivers remarks in parliament after being elected Japan’s...
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Japanese Art from Ukiyo-e to Contemporary
Japanese Art from Ukiyo-e to Contemporary Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ito Shinsui (1898–1972) stands as a luminous figure in the landscape of twentieth-century Japanese art. His work graced the Taishō and Shōwa eras with a quiet yet profound...
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Golds record run pauses as investors book profits
(Reuters) -Gold prices inched lower on Tuesday, as investors booked profits after bullion hit a fresh high in the previous session on hopes of further interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve and strong safe-haven demand. Spot gold was...
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How Hong Kong pair landed in Myanmar scam farm 'living a life worse than death'
HONG KONG — Having lived in safe Hong Kong all her life, Nancy never imagined that an overseas job would lead to forced labour in a scam farm, a harrowing experience that lasted for half a year before she could be reunited with her family. "I was...
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4 reasons foodies need to check out Ram&Roll, Downtown’s new Japanese hotspot
If you’re looking to check out one of the coolest new Japanese restaurants in Dubai, then make plans around Ram&Roll, the new opening from Gastronaut Hospitality at Kempinski Hotel Boulevard. Here are 4 reasons foodies will love it. It’s led by a...
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Chontra police book PML-N MPA, brother in murder case
RAWALPINDI - Chontra police has booked Chaudhry Naeem Ejaz, member Punjab Assembly (MPA) from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Parliamentary Secretary for Management and Professional Development, along with others in a murder case late...
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India celebrates Diwali with millions of clay oil lamps
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Ferrari unveils plans for its first electric vehicle 00:21 Now Playing India celebrates Diwali with millions of clay oil lamps 00:23 UP NEXT Trump says Gaza...
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Germany-based publishing house highlights growing collaboration with China
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‘London Book of World Records’ certificate awarded to Karnataka’s Congress government sparks controversy !
Organisation already shut down Doubts deepen after Chief Minister’s announcement Bengaluru – Karnataka’s Congress Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on 16 October 2025 that the State Government’s Shakti Scheme, which provides free bus travel...
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Big names at St Mary’s book events
Drawing on his experiences from covering races in Australia, Italy, China and the United States, Ted will offer stories and observations on the past, present and future of Formula One, including what life is like among the drivers, engineers and...
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Historian Frank Andre Guridy discusses U.S. sports stadiums as political arenas in EPL book talk
Historian Frank Andre Guridy illustrated that the American stadium is not just a venue for sporting events, but also a political institution and community space in a talk Monday night. The Columbia University professor and three-time author spoke...
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Book review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
By A.J. Griffiths-Jones: Set against the backdrop of Japan’s beautiful changing seasons, from pink cherry blossoms to autumn leaves, rippling streams to snow-capped mountains, this is a wonderful tale of friendship and hope. At the start of the...
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Bihar: ECI issues notification for pre-certification of print ads on pre-poll, election day
Bihar: ECI issues notification for pre-certification of print ads on pre-poll, election day New Delhi: Ahead of Bihar election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued a notification regarding the pre-certification of print...
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Cycling Korea, Day 6: Home stretch through Busan's urban jungle
Looking west from Bonpo Bridge in South Gyeongsang on Oct. 2. [JIM BULLEY] This is the final part of a six-part guide for cyclists looking to follow the cross-country bike road across Korea. This guide starts in Incheon in the northwest and ends...
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Commentary: China’s Chokehold On Rare Earths Is a Wakeup Call
by Alina Voss China’s latest move should serve as a wake-up call. As President Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for their first face-to-face meeting in nearly a year, China has just announced it will exercise greater control over rare earth supply...
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Former NATO Chief Stoltenberg Says Alliance Let Ukraine Down, Washington Was 'Defeatist'
Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance “was letting Ukraine down” by failing to deliver enough support during 2023-24, describing a “defeatist” mood in Washington and European nations failing to make promised arms deliveries....
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