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South Korea’s K-Pop Legacy Shines Again as I.O.I Announces Historic Comeback

Iconic Girl Group Returns for 10th Anniversary Celebration SEOUL - South Korea’s globally celebrated K-pop industry is set for another landmark moment as legendary project girl group I.O.I prepares...

The Gulf states’ dilemma: Action, restraint or diplomacy?

The Gulf’s wartime unity is under threat. Initially, the Gulf Cooperation Council states shared a sense of shock and collectively condemned Iran’s reckless strikes on civilian targets throughout the region. But they...

Bridging Cultures, Building Futures: Korean Embassy Islamabad Hosts Spectacular “2026 K-WAVE FESTA”

Islamabad - In a vibrant celebration of culture, innovation, and friendship, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Islamabad is set to host the much-anticipated 2026 K-WAVE FESTA—a dynamic event that...

Tragedy on the Padma: Bus Plunges Off Ferry in Bangladesh, Killing at Least 18

Victims include ten women and two children; rescue efforts hampered by strong currents and rain DHAKA, Bangladesh  — A bus carrying approximately 50 people crashed...

Explosion lightly damages Jewish school in Amsterdam

BRUSSELS: An explosion lightly damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam ​early on Saturday, in what the city’s mayor described as “a deliberate attack against the Jewish community.” The explosion...

Iran’s Larijani attends Tehran march, dismisses attacks

Iran’s national security chief Ali Larijani on Friday openly attended a mass rally in Tehran, dismissing the latest Israeli-US attacks on the capital as being “out of desperation“

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced an economic growth target of 4.5 percent to 5 percent for 2026 at the start of the Congress BEIJING: While...

US House of Representatives passes war powers resolution backing Trump’s attacks on Iran

It’s the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure Republicans largely back Trump, and most Democrats oppose the war

Pakistan Sees Deadly Unrest as Protesters Target US Consulate; 22 Killed

KARACHI, Pakistan - Violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi and in the country's north left at least 22 people dead and more than 120...

South Korea calls for resuming dialogue with North

President Lee Jae Myung has sought to mend ties with the nuclear-armed North since taking office in June North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last week dashed...