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Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao statues

BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes” over his satirical works of art, including statues of…

  • Chinese artist Gao Zhen sentenced to 3 years in prison.
  • Works depicted Mao Zedong, infringing on heroes' reputation.
  • Sentence criticized as violation of freedom of expression.

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Napo Fetes K’si Orphans

A scene during the donation. INSET: Some of the donated items MATTHEW Opoku Prempeh aka ‘Napo’, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate for the 2024 elections, has presented Read More...

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Singapore-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue to be ‘enduring platform’ for next-gen leaders to connect: Chan Chun Sing

Tran Cam Tu of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee Secretariat co-chairs the inaugural meeting

  • Singapore and Vietnam held inaugural Strategic Dialogue to discuss emerging challenges.
  • Chan Chun Sing emphasized leadership development as key area for deeper exchanges.
  • Bilateral ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2025.

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Will Iran withdraw from nuclear non-proliferation treaty?

Iranian lawmakers have again raised the possibility of leaving a decades-old international nuclear weapons treaty. Analysts say the threat to quit may offer Tehran more leverage than an actual…

  • Iranian lawmakers propose withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
  • NPT, signed in 1970, aims to prevent nuclear weapons spread and promote peaceful cooperation.
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