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Indonesia’s new laws on extra-marital sex to impact incoming tourism?
Fears have been raised in relation to new laws passed by Indonesia's Parliament this week banning sex out of wedlock. The controversial laws, which also ban unmarried couples from…
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Reversal of visa ban means Novak Djokovic can play at 2023 Australian Open
Having banned international tennis star Novak Djokovic from entering the country for three years as of January 2022, the Australian Government has overturned its visa ban on the player…
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Hong Kong Police arrest five over concert LED screen collapse
Hong Kong Police have made a series of arrests in connection with an incident in July where a large LED screen fell on to the stage at the Hong Kong Coliseum during a concert by local…
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Sporting properties impacted by collapse of cryptocurrency firm
Sporting leagues, teams and stars may shy away from long-term deals with crypto firms to minimise their risks after troubled crypto exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy protection in the USA…
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Taliban Government bans Afghani women from parks and gyms
Afghanistan’s Taliban Government has prohibited women from access to public parks and gyms in its latest edict cracking down on women's rights and freedoms. The religious group,…
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World art museums release combined statement condemning environmental protestors damage to ‘irreplaceable’ artworks
A group of 93 Museum Directors from some of the world's leading art galleries and museums have released a statement condemning the spate of recent attacks on artworks by climate…
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Bedouin tribesmen ‘sentenced to death’ for resisting plans for Saudi Arabia’s Neom project
Three Bedouin tribesmen in Saudi Arabia who refused to leave their homes to make way for the planned $700 billion NEOM mega city have been sentenced to death. As reported by London…
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Looking forward to return of concerts Auckland Stadiums advise of new approach to recreational drugs
With Auckland Stadiums’ venues set to host a range of major events with an exciting line up of concerts, sport and festivals, the Auckland Council agency will be adopting new…
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