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ASEAN must band together to deal with Trump tariffs: ex-WTO chief

April 9, 2025

What to know about dandyism and its impact on fashion
For the first time at the glamorous Met Gala in New York, Black men — their style, expression, elegance, creativity and versatility — will be on full display. Using as inspiration the 2009 bestselling book, “Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Disasporic Identity” by Monica L. Miller, Monday night’s theme, “Superfine:…
India suspends postal services with Pakistan
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Temu halts shipping direct from China as de minimis tariff loophole is cut off
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Australia’s Labor Party triumphs in ‘historic’ federal election victory
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Singapore election live: Polls close, voters await results
SINGAPORE — Singaporeans cast their ballots Saturday to elect their representatives to the country’s unicameral parliament for the next five-year term. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s ruling Peoples’ Action Party, which has governed the country since its independence in 1965, is widely expected to retain its majority. However, the focus is on how much support it will…
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This is a free newsletter for Diddy on Trial newsletter subscribers. Sign up to get exclusive reporting and analysis throughout Sean Combs’ federal trial. The moment is almost here: Unites States v. Combs starts Monday with jury selection, opening one of the most anticipated celebrity trials in recent memory. In the weeks ahead, we’ll take you inside the courthouse…
Australia’s prime minister wins second term, local broadcasters project
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