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Beniko's photos, taken in Tokyo and other Japanese red-light districts, focus mainly on the buildings and rooms used for sex work, which are usually hidden from view

Former Sex Worker Records Tokyo's Red-light History

It's late morning and steam is rising from water tanks atop the colourful but opaque-windowed "soapland" sex parlours in a historic Tokyo red-light district.

Most Asian Markets Rise On Hopes For Bill To Avert US Shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer dropped his threat to block a spending bill that is aimed at keeping the government running

Asian investors fought Friday to grind out gains at the end of a painful week for markets as they welcomed signs US lawmakers will avert a government shutdown but remained fearful over Donald Trump's trade war.

War Of Words: Myanmar Migrants Face Disinformation In Thailand

People cross the Moei river flowing between Thailand and Myanmar in February

More than a million people have fled Myanmar's brutal civil war to seek shelter and work in neighbouring Thailand, where experts say nationalists are using disinformation to fuel prejudice against them.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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US President Donald Trump worked the phones to pressure potential dissidents among the Republican ranks

All Eyes On Democrats As US Barrels Toward Shutdown Deadline

The US government, already shaken to its core by Donald Trump's radical reforms, could begin shutting down entirely at the weekend as Democrats face the stark option of opposing the president's federal funding plans -- even if it blows up in their faces.

Demna says he looks forward to helping write 'a new chapter of Gucci's amazing story'

Georgian Designer Demna Leaves Balenciaga For Gucci

Georgian designer Demna is leaving Balenciaga after a decade to become artistic director of Gucci, the French parent company of both brands, Kering, said Thursday.

Duterte Case Seen As A 'Gift' For Embattled ICC

The high-profile case of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court comes at a welcome time for the institution, which faces unprecedented attacks from all sides and even US sanctions, experts say.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had already met with Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus in December

Turkey Insists Foreign Fighters Be Expelled From Syria: Source

Turkey's top diplomat travelled to Damascus on Thursday as Ankara said foreign fighters must be expelled from Syria, after an agreement spearheaded by the war-torn country's new authorities to disband armed groups.

Vladimir Kochnev: Building a Multimillion-Dollar Herbal Supplement Empire

Vladimir Kochnev built a multimillion-dollar herbal supplement business through innovation, strategic growth, and a commitment to quality

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa signs a new constitutional declaration, which will regulate the country's transitional period

Syria Leader Signs Constitutional Declaration, Hailing 'New History'

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday hailed the start of a "new history" for his country, signing into force a constitutional declaration regulating its five-year transitional period and laying out rights for women and freedom of expression.

The Stena Immaculate tanker was chartered by the US military and carrying thousands of barrels of jet fuel

UK Police Extend North Sea Crash Captain's Detention

The captain of a cargo ship that struck a tanker and sparked a massive blaze in the North Sea will be held in custody for a further 36 hours, UK police said Thursday.

Donatella Versace is leaving amid reports that Italian fashion rival Prada is in talks to buy the Versace label

Donatella Versace To Give Up Creative Reins Of Brand After 28 Years

Donatella Versace will end nearly 30 years as creative director of fashion label Versace, handing the reins of the flashy luxury brand to Miu Miu's Dario Vitale, the brand's owner said Thursday.

Meta's chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announced the new system in January as he made a series of approaches to the incoming Trump administration

Meta Tests 'Community Notes' To Replace Fact-checkers

Social media giant Meta on Thursday announced it would begin testing its new "Community Notes" feature across its platforms on March 18, as it shifts away from third-party fact-checking toward a crowd-sourced approach to content moderation.

The UN commission found that Israeli authorities carried out 'systematic' destruction of reproductive facilities in Gaza

Israel Attack On Gaza IVF Clinic A 'Genocidal Act': UN Probe

A United Nations investigation concluded Thursday that Israel carried out "genocidal acts" in Gaza through the destruction of its main IVF clinic, maternity facilities and other reproductive healthcare facilities.

A member of the new Syrian administration's security forces stands guard at the site of an Israeli strike in a Damascus area where, a war monitor said, Palestinian leaders are known to reside

Israel Defence Minister Confirms Air Strike In Damascus

Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the Israeli Air Force conducted an air strike in Damascus on Thursday, following reports from a war monitor that an Israeli raid had killed one person in Syria's capital.

Fears Grow Of Renewed Conflict In Ethiopia's Tigray

Infighting between rival factions in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray has raised the spectre of a fresh war between Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea, analysts and residents said Thursday.

Walmart's Push For Supplier Discounts Draws Scrutiny From China Amid Trade War

China's state-run broadcaster CCTV reported that officials from the country's Ministry of Commerce recently met with executives from the U.S. retail giant to discuss reports that Walmart requested price reductions from Chinese suppliers to counteract the effects of the Trump administration's tariffs.

The United States withdrew from a landmark deal that had imposed curbs on Iran's nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief during President Donald Trump's first term, which ended in 2021

China Urges 'Diplomatic' Iran Nuclear Solution Ahead Of Beijing Talks

China called on Thursday for a "diplomatic" resolution to the Iran nuclear issue as it prepared to host diplomats from Tehran and Moscow for talks.

Although women accounted for around half of gamers worldwide in 2023, they made up only around one-quarter of studio staff according to the Women in Games collective

Games Industry Still A Hostile Environment For Many Women

Five years on from a first wave of harassment scandals that rocked the world of gaming, multiple women working in the industry tell AFP they have seen or experienced sexism in the workplace, fearing economic hardship in the sector will lead to backsliding.