Afghan beauty salons in struggle to survive after Taliban ban
Pacific Asia • Jul 22, 2025, 9:58 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 22: The Washington Post looks at how US President Donald Trump is trying everything to deflect attention away from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, including reposting a fake AI-generated video of Barack Obama being arrested in the White House. Also: Afghan beauty salon owners struggle to thrive under the Taliban's strict censorship. Plus: we look at the oddest gifts that sporting champions have received – including, for one cyclist, a pig!
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Russian and Chinese navies begin joint drills in Sea of Japan
Pacific Asia • 9:42 AM
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Russia and China began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as they seek to reinforce their "no-limits" strategic partnership – signed shortly before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The drills take place two days a
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Julien Assange joins pro-Palestinian march across Sydney Harbour Bridge
Pacific Asia • 5:35 AM
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Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched across Australia's iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday. The crowd included WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who moved back to his native Australia last year after his release from a high-secu
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