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Global K-pop sensation BTS said they will not submit their music for next years Grammy Awards, following the Recording Academys introduction of new categories that include the Best Asian Pop Music Performance. - Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, AFP

BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop category

7 hours ago | Asia Pacific

Global K-pop sen ...

A fire in a bar in the Thai capital Bangkok killed at least 27 people late Sunday night, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said - chanakarn LAOSARAKHAM, AFP

Massive Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people, Thai officials say

Jul 13, 2026 | Asia Pacific

A massive fire in ...

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un attends the First Enlarged Meeting of the Ninth Central Military Commission of the Workers Party of Korea at the government complex No. 1 in Pyongyang. - KCNA via KNS, AFP

North Korea plans to bolster nuclear force, expand spying activities in South Ko...

Jul 10, 2026 | Asia Pacific

North Korea

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at a court hearing to review his arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors in Seoul, South Korea, July 9, 2025. - Kim Hong-Ji, Reuters

South Korea's top court upholds 7-year sentence for ex-president Yoon

Jul 9, 2026 | Asia Pacific

South Korea

Kim Jong Un inspects the multiple weapons systems, at an undisclosed location, North Korea, May 26, 2026 - KCNA via KNS via AP

North Korea tests new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system

May 27, 2026 | Asia Pacific

North Korea

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Indonesia expands defence ties with France on back of Moscow visit

Apr 15, 2026 | Asia Pacific

Indonesia has agreed to expand defence industry cooperation with France just days after signing a major defence partners ...

Gregoire Merot/AP

Cholera cases in the French department of Mayotte double in two days

Apr 29, 2024 | Asia Pacific

The number of cholera cases in the French department of Mayotte has doubled in two days, according to local health offic ...

North Korean President Kim Jong-un

VIDEO: North Korea's President in uncontrollable tears begging women to have mor...

Dec 6, 2023 | Asia Pacific

North Korea 39;s President Kim Jong-un broke down in tears pleading with mothers to help tackle the country 39;s de ...

FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP

Haiti welcomes Kenyan offer to lead multinational force to quell gang violence

Jul 31, 2023 | Asia Pacific

Haiti has welcomed with great interest a Kenyan offer to lead a 1,000-strong multinational force to bolster security i ...

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