Has Hallyu peaked? After 30 years, Korea’s cultural wave faces a reckoning
Four of Korea's sharpest observers on Hallyu — from industry, academia, criticism and policy — offer different verdicts on where it goes from here
· Park Ga-young
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Jeff Bezos-backed consortium buys stake in Liverpool | The National
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has agreed to buy a minority stake in Liverpool, valuing the Premier League club at more than £5 billion ($7 billion), the club's owners Fenway Sports Group announced on Friday.
· The National
Ejercito ensures transparency in P7.2T budget deliberations
CEBU CITY — Amid the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and the controversy surrounding flood-control projects, Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito said the Senate will keep deliberations on the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 open and transparent.
· Kaiser Jan Fuentes
Russia’s role in Middle East politics endures, shifts to being ‘secondary power’
Two Russian military bases will remain in Syria as the region continues to recalibrate its relations with major powers amid the Iran war
· Tom Hussain
Russia’s role in Middle East politics endures, shifts to being ‘secondary power’
Two Russian military bases will remain in Syria as the region continues to recalibrate its relations with major powers amid the Iran war
· Tom Hussain
Pax Silica highlights need for clearer industrialization policy
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· Angelo Gonzales
Xi congratulates Lee on 78th anniv. of S. Korean government's establishment
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended congratulations to President Lee Jae Myung on the 78th anniversary of the establishment of South Korea's government, China's Xinhua News Agency reported.
· Kim Eun-jung
Fraud charges added to fatal hit-and-run accused
Ben Simpkins ran for The Nationals as a Legislative Council candidate in the 2025 WA state election. (Supplied: Nationals WA)
· Natasha Harradine
China’s arrest of Filipinos seen as a warning to Manila
MANILA, Philippines — China’s high-profile arrest of allegedly more than 100 undocumented Filipino workers could be a warning to Manila that Beijing was prepared to respond to actions against Chinese citizens in the Philippines, according to a Manila-based policy institute.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
What to know about Luigi Mangione's guilty plea to federal charges
Luigi Mangione appears for a pre-trial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool)
· Michael R Sisak
Labor-led committee warns of human rights risks in NDIS reform
A Labor-led committee has raised human rights concerns over the government’s sweeping National Disability Insurance Scheme overhaul, even as their colleagues in a separate inquiry steamrolled the pleas of the disability community to recommend the reforms pass.
· Brittany Busch
South Korean president calls for deeper ties with Japan in Liberation Day address
Marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Saturday called for a forward-looking relationship with Japan, saying bilateral cooperation is more important than ever.
· Kenji Yoshida
Yemeni government says Houthi attack on al-Mokha killed four civilians
At least four civilians were killed when Houthis fired six ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port of al-Mokha on Friday, Yemen's internationally recognised government said.
· Middleeasteye
HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know
According to a new report, the United States federal government has taken a massive step back from its role in protecting civil rights across the country.
· Umar Farooq
Japan defence minister visits war shrine, PM stays away
TOKYO — Japan's defense minister paid his respects Saturday at a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long dogged Tokyo's relations with its Asian neighbors, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away.
· Agence France-Presse
Japan defense minister visits war shrine, PM stays away
TOKYO — Japan's defense minister paid his respects Saturday at a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long dogged Tokyo's relations with its Asian neighbors, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away.
· Agence France-Presse
Rashida Tlaib rally cancelled after Florida lawmaker calls its 'anti-jew'
A South Florida site backed out of hosting a rally with Democratic US Representative Rashida Tlaib, a vocal critic of Israel's government, after complaints by a Democratic state lawmaker in the party's latest flashpoint over its stance on Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Alaska Democrat turns down support from Kamala Harris ahead of Senate primary
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· Victor Nava
Ruling, opposition parties express regret over Japanese officials' Yasukuni Shrine visits
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties expressed regret Saturday over visits by Japanese officials and politicians to a war shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's imperialistic past.
· Kim Eun-jung
Hamas likely to elect Gaza political bureau head next week, report says
Hamas is expected to hold internal elections in the Gaza Strip next week to choose the head of its political bureau for the territory, Arab48 reported.
· Middleeasteye
All ICE Enforcement Officers In Maine Equipped With Body-Worn Cameras, Sen. Collins Says
Authored by Owen Evans via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Japan's Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary
Doves are released as a symbol of peace at Yasukuni Shrine for the war dead in Tokyo on Aug. 15, marking the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Who is Marcos endorsing in 2028?
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· Bea Cupin
Korean trade minister ousted amid US tariff pressure
Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s top trade negotiator who played a key role in major trade issues including last year’s tariff negotiations with the United States, was ousted Friday.
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Forget Reminding Young People About 'Boat People': South America's Rejection Of Socialism Is Happening In Real Time
Andy Laperriere, Piper Sandler's head of US policy research in Washington, wrote in a note on Thursday that explained both parties are moving left on economic policy as populist measures gain support across the political spectrum. His big-picture view is that "hard-left and socialist candidates" are damaging the Dem…
· Tyler Durden
U.S. presses NATO allies on ideological loyalty ahead of troop cuts
The U.S. wants to know how loyal each NATO ally is to Donald Trump’s policies before cutting military assets defending the alliance.
· Andrea Palasciano
Coalition split on Andrew Bragg speech as South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan urges colleagues to ‘follow his lead’
Senior colleagues dismiss Bragg’s migration figures as ‘personal views’ while others say critical response is an ‘overreaction’
· Krishani Dhanji
Judge Drops Case Against 6 Nevada Republicans Accused Of Falsifying 2020 Election Result
Authored by Chris Summers via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Rinehart almost doubles US shares to $8 billion, led by backing Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has almost doubled her bet on the US stock market, with her portfolio of shares there now worth an eye-watering $US5.7 billion ($8 billion).
· Christine Lacy
Trump's DOJ Will Reportedly Support End Of National Firearms Act After 92 Years
Why do Americans protected by the 2nd Amendment still need to get permission and approval from the ATF to have a rifle with a barrel under 16 inches, or a particular brand of stock, or a suppressor that, in most cases, doesn't silence a firearm at all but simply makes shooting it easier on a person's hearing? Why, f…
· Tyler Durden
Japan PM sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine, refrains from visit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to a war shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's imperialistic past Saturday to mark the country's 1945 surrender in World War II.
· Yonhap
‘Living in two worlds at once’: work in Hong Kong, live and play in Greater Bay Area
The bay area is gradually removing traditional space constraints for Hongkongers by giving them access to cross-border networks and services
· Vivian Au
In Focus | ‘Living in two worlds at once’: work in Hong Kong, live and play in bay area
The bay area is gradually removing traditional space constraints for Hongkongers by giving them access to cross-border networks and services
· Vivian Au
Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel
Dr. Anthony Fauci appears before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee at the Capitol, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
· Thomas Beaumont
House Committees Detail Harvard Ties With Chinese Entities In New Report
Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Japan PM sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine, refrains from visit
TOKYO, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to a war shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's imperialistic past Saturday to mark the country's 1945 surrender in World War II.
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Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has retained his lead over right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of October’s election, according to a new poll.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Patriots Won't Let Communists Take America
Authored by J.B. Shurk via American Thinker,
· Tyler Durden
Trump finds new way to put name on Kennedy Center – media
The Kennedy Center board has voted to restore Donald Trump’s name to the Washington arts venue, multiple media outlets have reported, just two months after it was removed on a federal judge’s orders.
· RT
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The board of the Kennedy Center has voted to restore Donald Trump’s name to the Washington arts venue, multiple media outlets report, just two months after it was removed on a federal judge’s orders.
· RT
ICE Roundup Of Haitian Migrants Begins In Ohio
It all started with complaints from residents in Springfield, OH that a surge of Haitian migrants was causing chaos and an odd disappearance of local wildlife and pets. City officials and local companies where shipping the migrants in by the thousands and giving them jobs. NGOs arranged for extensive handouts includ…
· Tyler Durden
Carrick dice que Man United necesita más fichajes y califica de "emocionante" el regreso de Rashford
Marcus Rashford (11), de la selección inglesa, llega a la semifinal mundialista ante Argentina, el miércoles 15 de julio de 2026 en Atlanta (AP Foto/Jeff Roberson)
Parramatta Powerhouse opening date revealed
Powerhouse Parramatta will officially open to the public on Saturday, November 7 in what the government is celebrating as the most significant cultural infrastructure project since the Sydney Opera House.
· Jessica McSweeney
Lebanon’s PM urges timetable for Israeli withdrawal as Hezbollah slams deal
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is pushing for a clear timetable for Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory, as Hezbollah’s leader accuses Lebanon’s government of exposing the country’s own army to disgrace by pursuing the deal at all.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Japan's defense minister prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism
Doves are released in prayer of peace by worshippers at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
Ex-minister stands by staffer's stat dec over claims of inconsistencies
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· Adam Holmes
Araghchi says talks with Oman about Strait of Hormuz ‘may reach conclusion soon’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that negotiations between Iran and Oman “may reach a conclusion soon,” Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) reported.
· Middleeasteye
Delcy Rodriguez’s Castro tribute tests Venezuela’s balancing act between US and China
Beijing retains commercial interests in Venezuela even as analysts see Washington curbing its political and strategic influence
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Delcy Rodriguez’s Castro tribute tests Venezuela’s balancing act between US and China
Beijing retains commercial interests in Venezuela even as analysts see Washington curbing its political and strategic influence
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Yemen’s government says Houthi attack on al-Makha kills at least four
The Houthis have launched an attack on the Red Sea port city of al-Makha (Mocha), killing at least four people, Yemen’s internationally recognised government says.