An overcrowded agenda

Donald Trump took off on Friday for a tour of Asia, the highlight of which will be his meeting with Xi Jinping on Thursday in South Korea. The week promises a flurry of diplomatic engagements, adding yet more weight to an already packed agenda....

North Korea fires ballistic missiles days before Trump's visit to South Korea

Adam Cailler Senior reporter and MSN lead and HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG 06:36, 22 Oct 2025Updated 06:36, 22 Oct 2025 It was streamed live(Image: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) North Korea conducted its first...

Entertainment News | Elizabeth Olsen Prefers Theatrical Releases, Open to Returning as Scarlet Witch

Washington DC [US], October 23 (ANI): Actress Elizabeth Olsen has made it clear she prefers projects with theatrical releases and will not sign onto studio films intended solely for streaming, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "If a movie is...

South Korea needs unified casino regulation supporting country’s tourism strategy: experts

There is some division of responsibilities between public agencies that oversee casino gaming in South Korea, and it would help the sector to have a unified system, suggested several experts, in comments to GGRAsia. “We need a single body that can...

South Korean court clears Kakao founder of stock manipulation charges

By Heekyong Yang and Heejin Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -A South Korean court on Tuesday cleared Kakao Corp's billionaire founder Kim Beom-su of stock manipulation charges, sending shares of the country's dominant chat app operator 5% higher. The tech...

BTS reportedly planning biggest world tour yet with 65 shows and new album

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Mysteries and the Craft: A Portrait of Writer-Director, Celine Song

Image provided by CBC NewsIn October 2024 at the Austin Film Festival, Oscar-nominated writer and director Celine Song talked about the difference between being an amateur writer and a professional writer. She believes that being an amateur writer...

Art and Emotion Intertwine in Threads of Awakening

A buzz of creativity filled Saint Xavier University on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as Chicago artist Diana Noh welcomed guests to the artist reception for her exhibit Refractured: Threads of Awakening, The Self. The event invited visitors to step inside a...

Brendon Babenzien on 10 Years of Noah and His Love for Skateboarding

If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. Brendon Babenzien can relate to that old saying — at least when it comes to his brand, Noah. When he first decided to create a responsible men’s collection that would buck the industry trend toward...

Entertainment News | Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne Among 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Nominees

Washington DC [US], October 23 (ANI): Pop sensation Taylor Swift, hip-hop pioneer LL Cool J, and American rock band Talking Heads frontman David Byrne are among the nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, reported Variety. The list...

Entertainment News | Cate Blanchett to Receive Camerimage Icon Award

Washington, DC [US], October 23 (ANI): Two-time Oscar-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett will be honoured with this year's Icon Award at the Camerimage film festival, which highlights the art of cinematography, according to The Hollywood...

Trump arrives in Japan as hopes rise for China trade deal

Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday, on the next leg of an Asia tour that could see the US president and China’s Xi Jinping end their bruising trade war. Speaking on Air Force One, Trump said he was hopeful of a deal when he sees Xi on...

BTS Leader RM Celebrates Birthday with Compassion: A ₩200 Million Donation to Support Hospital Patients

On September 12, 2025, BTS leader RM (Kim Namjoon) once again proved why he’s admired not only as a musical genius but also as a humanitarian. To mark his birthday, RM made a heartfelt donation of ₩200 million (approximately $145,000 USD) to two...

Netflix's 'gripping' 6-part crime drama is your next TV binge

Netflix's upcoming new crime drama, The Asset, is arriving on our TV screens very soon – and it could just be your next binge-watch. The "action-driven" Danish-language series follows an undercover female agent as she attempts to infiltrate a...

Asia Now Is a Paris Art Fair, Festival, and Incubator

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Tom Aspinall gives update after eye injury at UFC 321

UFC champion Tom Aspinall said he requires more tests to determine the extent of the damage caused to his eye during his bout with Ciryl Gane. Aspinall was on the receiving end of an unintentional eye poke from Gane on Saturday as the two fought...

Entertainment News | Ranbir-Alia Make Stylish Appearance at Kalina Airport with Daughter Raha

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23 (ANI): After having a Diwali bash with family and friends, Bollywood couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt grabbed the eyeballs with their chic and casual look at Kalina Airport in Mumbai. The couple were...

BTS prepare for global comeback in 2026 ‘with 65-date tour’

BTS are coming back for a massive tour in 2026 (Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Imagesfor iHeartMedia) The biggest band in K-pop are back as BTS announced their comeback for 2026, which would be their first full tour since 2019. BTS had to go on hiatus...

Sports on TV for Friday, Oct. 24

(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Oct. 24 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 4:30 a.m. FS2 —… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Oct. 24 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL...

UAE art guide: 22 exhibitions to see, including show at Kalba Ice Factory

Several shows have opened across the country as the UAE art season enters full swing. Solos include Mohammed Al Mazrouei’s feverish portrayals of the human form, Mona Al Khaja’s impressionistic depictions of the UAE landscape, Ruba Salameh’s...