Asia

Rubio to meet Lavrov as strikes pound Kyiv

July 10, 2025

In this handout picture released by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during their meeting at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025. (AFP/SPA) Rubio's first visit to Asia as secretary of state also comes as US […]

As US warms up to Pakistan, India must refashion diplomacy

July 10, 2025

India’s multi-alignment strategy has been severely tested as it finds little support from the West in its fight against Pakistan-backed terror. In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the diplomatic reaction in Washington took many by surprise. Despite being a strategic partner, it wasn’t India that found support from the US. Instead, Pakistan, shunned since President […]

What does the U.S. State Department Do? Check History, Duties, and Structure

July 9, 2025

The United States Department of State is the powerhouse behind America's foreign policy. Established on July 27, 1789, it is often called simply the "State Department". It's the cornerstone of the U.S. government that handles how the country relates to other nations around the world. Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of […]

Lisa auctions expensive clothes and accessories at 1-day flea sale, fans ask for BLACKPINK concert spoilers

July 8, 2025

BLACKPINK and its members are a Pandora’s Box full of ideas. Youngest member Lisa’s one such plan is being talked about a lot as the star prepares to introduce another way of connecting with fans. The Rockstar singer announced her project, Lisa’s Closet Sale, on June 25, with reservations starting soon after. Advertisement On the […]

Elon Musk’s DOGE Gimmicks Have No Place In South Korea

July 8, 2025

Pedestrians cross a road in Seoul, South Korea. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg New South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has chosen a finance minister who wants to run Asia’s fourth-largest economy like a business. Finance minister nominee Koo Yun-cheol vows to manage the national economy with a keen focus on returns on investment and making public spending […]

Colby’s China-focused Pentagon playbook sparks Ukraine arms freeze

July 8, 2025

NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! A recent pause in the U.S. sending Patriot missiles and ammunition to Ukraine is part of a wider, global review of military aid driven in part by the Pentagon’s China-leery policy chief, Elbridge Colby. "A capability review is being conducted to ensure U.S. military aid aligns […]

BLACKPINK drops ‘Ready to Jump’ clip teasing new music ahead of Deadline world tour

July 7, 2025

After a two-year hiatus, BLACKPINK recently announced their comeback with the Deadline World Tour, and now the group has released a 17-second teaser for a new song via their official social media accounts. BLACKPINK's agency YG Entertainment confirmed that the song will be called Ready to Jump and will debut during their two-day show in […]

Onew to hit the road as a solo musician

July 6, 2025

Onew of Shinee is set to launch an international tour as a soloist, his agency Griffin Entertainment said Thursday. The singer gazed down serenely in the poster, part of which was pixelized to highlight the beauty of making up for whatever the other lacks. He has hinted at the tour “Onew The Live: Percent (%)” […]

Iran holds funeral for commanders and scientists killed in war with Israel

July 5, 2025

Summary Crowds of mourners line streets in Tehran Senior Iranian figures in attendance Trump says would consider bombing Iran again June 28 (Reuters) – Large crowds of mourners dressed in black lined streets in Iran's capital Tehran as the country held a funeral on Saturday for top military commanders, nuclear scientists and some of the […]

Putin’s peace plan is a blueprint for the end of Ukrainian statehood

June 16, 2025

The memorandum presented by the Russian Federation during recent bilateral talks with Ukraine in Istanbul was described by Kremlin officials as a constructive step toward a possible peace agreement. However, the demands outlined in the document tell an altogether different story. Russia’s memorandum makes clear that Moscow does not seek peaceful coexistence with an independent […]