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X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government, alleging that the country's IT ministry has unlawfully expanded censorship powers, enabling the easier removal of online content and empowering "countless" government officials to execute such orders. The lawsuit marks an escalation in the ongoing legal dispute between X and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government over content takedown orders.

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China's military said Sunday it would tighten its "noose" around Taiwan if separatism over the island escalated, warning proponents to step back from the "precipice" or face a "dead end", state media reported.

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South Korean superstar Kim Soo Hyun is facing major fallout after being embroiled in a controversy surrounding his past relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron. The backlash has led to several high-profile brands, including luxury fashion house Prada, cutting ties with the actor.

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For decades, the Pritzker Prize has been a stage for architectural legends—the visionaries who stamp their unmistakable style onto skylines and cityscapes. But 2025's laureate, Liu Jiakun, is a different kind of master. Unlike the starchitects who have long dominated the field, Liu has built a career on not having a signature look. Instead, he lets his projects take shape from their surroundings, whispering their own stories through materials, history, and local culture.

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Philippine police arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly "war on drugs." The 79-year-old was taken into custody shortly after arriving at Manila airport from Hong Kong.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Friday that India and the EU will aim to finalize a "mutually beneficial" free trade agreement by the end of the year. The announcement came after a meeting with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi, where both leaders tasked their teams with achieving the deadline.