Taliban release elderly British couple after months of detention in Afghanistan
Pacific Asia • Sep 19, 2025, 11:29 AM
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The Taliban on Friday released a British couple held in Afghanistan for nearly eight months on undisclosed charges. Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbara, 76, had an emotional reunion in Doha with their family members, who thanked Qatari officials for facilitating the negotiations for the release.
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Donald Trump–Xi Jinping: The complicated sale of TikTok to American investors
Pacific Asia • 10:54 AM
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Following a call with Xi Jinping, Donald Trump stated on Friday that finalizing an agreement on TikTok could now be a “simple formality” and confirmed his plans to visit China, though Beijing offered a much more measured account of the talks. Vedika Bahl
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The Bright Side: 'KPop Demon Hunters' drone show delights fans in Seoul
Pacific Asia • 12:47 AM
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Fans of the hit animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters", Netflix’s most-watched movie ever, enjoyed a spectacular drone show over Seoul on Sunday, where 1,200 drones illuminated the night sky with images of beloved characters and iconic South Korean landma
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