‘The A List’ Review: The Diaspora, Described
This documentary spotlights the individual histories and struggles of 15 figures from all walks of life, connected by their inclusion in the Asian and Pacific diasporas.
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Alleged drug baroness ‘Pinky’ handed over to police on three-day remand
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Chaos in Philippines Senate as Duterte Ally Faces Arrest
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Imran Khan ‘loses vision’ in one eye due to jail torture, alleges Salman Akram Raja
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Lavrov accuses US of seeking control over global energy, distracting from Palestine
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Pakistan reducing dependence on imported fuel for power generation, says Leghari
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With Trump in China, Mideast War Simmers Without End in Sight
Before leaving Washington on Tuesday, the president reiterated threats to decimate Iran if it doesn’t agree to a deal to resolve the conflict.