Bollywood sex worker biopic resonates in brothels
Many sex workers in Kamathipura — Mumbai’s red-light district — and across India say “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, starring celebrated actress Alia Bhatt shows rare…
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Sports car sales accelerating in Japan
Observers say the uptick is especially notable among people who enjoy spending money on their hobbies and are looking for ways to avoid crowds amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Japan’s video game giants profit from back catalogs
A major reason for older titles’ continuous good sales is the shift from brick-and-mortar retail to downloading.
Kishida mulls summit with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand on sidelines of NATO talks
The Asia-Pacific leaders are expected to express their unity in opposing unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas, with Beijing in mind.
Russia’s war in Ukraine could last years, NATO’s Stoltenberg says
Adding that the supply of weaponry to Ukrainian troops would increase the chance of liberating Donbas, the Secretary General said, “we must not let up in supporting Ukraine”.
Evacuated Fukushima villagers return home, but not without worries
11 years from when the Noyuki community were asked to relocate, many residents have already rebuilt their lives and settled down in areas where they had been evacuated.
US mediation aids trilateral ties with Japan, South Korea
Amid North Korea’s continued pursuit of improved missile capabilities, the defense authorities of Japan and South Korea have finally embarked on improving their relations,…
Demand for pet-friendly travel, facilities growing amid pandemic
Petyado.com, which introduces pet-friendly accommodation facilities, has added 30 to 50 such places every year since 2018. The site now lists more than 800 facilities.