Zubeen Garg, Singer of Hit Bollywood Song ‘Ya Ali,’ Dies at 52

Mr. Garg sang in dozens of languages and his music blended folk, pop and rock. His hit song “Ya Ali” was featured in the 2006 film “Gangster.”

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Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide

Governments around the world are enacting measures to try to protect workers from the dangers of heat stress. They’re barely keeping up with the risks.

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Lafufus, Fake Labubus, Spawn Safety Warning and Raids

The dupes of the cute-ugly toys have left consumer complaints and warnings about safety risks and potentially hazardous chemicals in their wake.

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Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia.

Bed sharing tends to be unpopular and contentious in the United States. But in many Asian countries, the question is often not whether to do it, but when to stop.

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15-Hour Qantas Flight Takes Passengers From Perth to Perth Amid Mideast Closures

Flights on Monday and Tuesday were delayed and diverted because of temporary air space closures in the region.

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In Singapore, Grandmothers Dive Into Aging With a Splash

To tell the story of a demographic shift in Southeast Asia, one reporter visited a swimming complex where women in their 60s, 70s and 80s get competitive in the pool.

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The Ah Ma Flippa Ball Team Is a Sign of Singapore’s Aging Population

The Ah Ma Flippa Ball team (ah ma means grandmother) is one example of how Singapore is encouraging its growing population of seniors to stay active.

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Hegseth, at Security Forum, Vows to Strengthen America’s Asian Alliances

In a world rattled by President Trump’s tariffs and his scorn for Western allies, the defense secretary struck a rare note of continuity on security partnerships.

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A New Trend in Global Elections: The Anti-Trump Bump

In voting in Canada and Australia, right-wing parties that borrowed from the MAGA playbook were punished. Elsewhere, President Trump is having a more complex impact.

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In Singapore’s Election, All Eyes Are on the Margin of Victory, Not the Winner

The People’s Action Party is widely expected to continue its six-decade reign. But discontent with its policies is fueling a growing opposition.

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