Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
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A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable
A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.
Uncertainty hangs over U.S.-Iran talks as ceasefire deadline looms
President Trump says he does not want to extend the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran as the clock ticks down on the deadline.
As Pakistan seeks to broker U.S.–Iran peace, citizens watch for gains at home
As Pakistan works to broker peace between the U.S. and Iran, many Pakistanis are watching closely to see whether the diplomatic boost will translate into improvements at home.
What would happen next if Iran agreed to surrender its highly enriched uranium
NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with Scott Roecker of the Nuclear Threat Initiative about how the U.S. might go about moving highly enriched uranium out of Iran.
The Gaza war is a major theme of Israel’s independence day celebration
On Israeli independence day, the government is honoring a triple amputee soldier, an Israeli hostage negotiator and a soldier who drew controversy for boasting about destroying homes in Gaza.
Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel
The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.
News24 | Trump says US intercepted Chinese ‘gift’ to Iran despite Xi’s no weapons delivery promise
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States is in a strong position for talks with Iran as his envoys prepared to hold a second round of negotiations in Pakistan.
News24 | A quiet US-AU deal that could reshape investment in Africa
The Trump administration and the AU have started a bold journey that could ‘flip the script’ on decades of development cooperation, write Joseph Sany and Paul-Simon Handy in ISS Today.
Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values
The EU’s top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.
As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points
The status of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program are among the biggest obstacles to extending the truce, which expires Wednesday evening.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire tomorrow. Peace talks between the countries remain uncertain. And, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve faces a tough confirmation hearing today.
Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny
The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab.
Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns
The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it “categorically denies Ofcom’s accusations”.
News24 | US Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is third woman to leave Trump administration
US Secretary of Labour Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving her post in the administration of US President Donald Trump, the White House has said.
Ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends Wednesday
The ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends Wednesday. President Trump says a U.S. delegation is going to Pakistan for talks, but Iran hasn’t confirmed their attendance.
News24 | King Charles honours ‘darling mama’ as UK reveals plans for Queen Elizabeth’s 100th
Britain’s King Charles on Tuesday paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in a video message on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Japan approves removing ban on lethal weapons exports
Japan endorsed scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a significant change of its postwar pacifist policy, as the country seeks to build up its arms industry.
Gulf aluminum shipments stuck as Strait of Hormuz blockades put a strain on supply
A U.S. blockade and conflict in the Strait of Hormuz have stranded Gulf aluminum shipments and driven prices to a four-year high, exposing global supply vulnerabilities and deepening trade strain.
Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.
Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said.