South Koreans dig into family roots amid K-actress Ahn Ha-young’s ancestry controversy
The Our Sticky Love star recently apologised for her great-grandfather's ties to pro-Japanese collaborators.
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Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake in Flores that killed 48
Flores was struck by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in 1992 that triggered a tsunami and killed about 2,500.
'Another chance to live': Flores residents recall Indonesia quake panic
Emergency officials said nearly 160 houses, dozens of educational and health facilities and other public buildings were damaged when the earthquake struck the popular tourist island.
Monsoon rains submerge villages, fields in Myanmar
"The suffering we are facing, I can't even put into words how painful it is," says a 53-year-old villager.
North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day
SEOUL, Aug 16 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed the deepening of ties with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin as Pyongyang marked the anniversary of independence from Japan's colonial rule, KCNA state news agency said on Sunday.
Security footage in Japan captures moment rice paddy cracks during Kumamoto earthquake
An expert said this is extremely rare and very useful for understanding the mechanism of earthquakes
‘Another chance to live’: Flores residents recall Indonesia quake panic
The epicentre of the shallow quake was just north of Flores island in eastern Indonesia.
5 Classic Anime That Deserve To Get Remakes ASAP
These compelling classics could benefit from a complete overhaul.
Centcom commander visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid questions about conditions on ship
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln Saturday after the ship had been docked in the Middle East for over 260 days since November. Centcom released a statement Saturday about the visit, stating Cooper, who oversees the war
Australia gun buyback to start in November, PM Albanese says
SYDNEY, Aug 16 - Australia's New South Wales state will start a gun buyback in November, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday, part of the national response to a shooting spree that killed 15 at a Jewish festival in Sydney, the state capital.
No rift with deputy Zahid, says Malaysian PM Anwar
Anwar said their relationship remained good at the national level, despite differences at the state level.
'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war
Yemen's years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm. Now, renewed hostilities between the Houthi rebels and the government have many fearing the return of
Lego and Mario Are Officially Teaming Up for New Releases in 2027
Super Mario Lego minifigures are finally coming in 2027, years after the launch of Nintendo and Lego's first colalboration.
North Korea’s Kim tells Putin he is ‘proud’ of strong ties: State media
The two leaders exchanged letters recently.
Bou Meng, rare survivor of Khmer Rouge torture house, dies at 85
The death was announced by the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. No further details were provided.
Vin Diesel's 10/10 130-Minute Heist Action Thriller Is Finally Back on Netflix
Nothing beats that vault heist
Pokémon Go Nickit Community Day event guide
Here's everything you need to know about Pokémon Go's Nickit Community Day, including movesets, shiny rates, and more.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets Full Reveal in New D23 Extended Trailer
We learned a lot more about Kingdom Hearts 4 during its D23 panel, including that it'll feature dedicated Mickey Mouse, Donald, and Goofy gameplay
U.S. expected to press Israel to de-escalate as Trump pursues Middle East wins
The White House is expected to press Netanyahu for restraint in Gaza and elsewhere as Trump's envoys visit Israel. His leverage in Washington appears to be waning, raising the prospect of 'tough love'
California AG’s block of Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could chase away key source of funds for Dems
The lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery could chase away a key source of funds for California’s Democratic Party.
Monsoon rain submerges villages, fields in Myanmar
Since July, severe monsoon flooding in four states has affected an estimated 390,000 people.
Nicolas Cage's Most Divisive Action Movie Franchise Is Finally Back on Free Streaming
Nicolas Cage’s two Ghost Rider movies are now streaming free on Tubi — and his unhinged performances make these superhero flops worth revisiting.
Nature has spent billions of years fighting bacteria. AI could help us learn its secrets
Tiny viruses that infect bacteria could one day help us tackle infections that antibiotics can no longer treat. But first, scientists need to understand how these viruses work, and artificial intelligence could provide them with a powerful way to do that.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘All Stars’ and ‘Untucked’ Renewed for New Seasons at MTV and Paramount+
Shantay you stay! “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “All Stars” and “Untucked” have all been renewed for new seasons at MTV and Paramount+. The franchise’s main show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will return to MTV for its 19th season. This follows a successful season 18 which delivered
Mark Cuban delivers brutal reality check on California billionaire tax: ‘Ideology is not a strategy’
"If this passes, only idiot startup founders stay in Cali," Cuban said.
Navy looking into warship redesigns as part of Trump requests
The United States Navy is potentially redesigning incoming aircraft vessels to better align with President Trump’s preferred aesthetic. The maritime branch is considering the shift on Ford-class ships to match the president’s preference for the new aircraft carriers to
At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say
National Weather Service reports that more than 11in of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas At least five people are dead after devastating floods that swept through Indiana this week, officials said, as storms continued to batter the state on Saturday and first
Saber CEO Apologizes To Lead Writer Replaced With ChatGPT After Weeklong Crashout
Hopefully putting a fork in this embarrassing stitch, Matt Karch delivered a private apology to the lead Rideshare "Simulator" writer subjected to his stinky, snarky rant
I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me
Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart
Disney Leaders Talk Streaming Strategy and Growth Drivers: Sports, Local Language, Vertical Media and Emerging Formats
Amid a torrent of fan-friendly news about Disney projects across the media spectrum, Disney leadership took time on the first day of the three-day D23 fan fest weekend in Anaheim for panels that offered a behind the scenes look at the Mouse House’s business strategies and
Tiffany avoids answering question if Trump will campaign with him
Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) avoided questions Friday on whether he will receive President Trump’s help on the campaign trail in his bid to become Wisconsin’s governor. Appearing on Newsmax’s “Wake-Up America” host Sharla McBride asked the Republican nominee if he expected Trump
Saber's AI Rideshare Stimulator controversy almost closes on high note with CEO apology, then he calls Portal scribe who mocked him an 'unsuccessful writer'
Why are you making me write this stuff?
House Democrats question acting Navy Secretary on conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
A group of House Democrats sent a letter Friday to the Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao probing into conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, a ship that has been docked in the Middle East for over 260 days. The letter – sent by Reps. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Maggie
