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SEOUL: A new K-pop boy band made their global debut on Friday with two members who defected from North Korea and an album that includes a song about the consequences of escaping one of the world’s most repressive states. 1VERSE, pronounced “universe”, is made up of five men in their 20s from North Korea, Japan … Read more
PUBLISHED July 20, 2025 KARACHI: Nordic thrillers are always my cup of tea — a new one on the streamer, and I’m instantly pulled in. This is probably because of the dark-ish stories, intense characters and flawless performances. The Nordic approach is to usually portray characters with depth, allowing older actors to be their age, … Read more
The labor and social security minister drew public outrage when she said “there are no beggars” in Cuba, where many people struggle to afford food.
DHAKA: Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami rallied on Saturday, demanding an overhaul of the electoral system as the country gears up for polls next year. The party has gained significant momentum since the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a popular uprising last year. During her tenure, Hasina took a hardline … Read more
People across the United States have endured rushed or premature attempts to remove their organs. Some were gasping, crying or showing other signs of life.
Under pressure from the federal government to increase organ transplants, hospitals and organ procurement organizations across the country are rushing people toward donation, and some patients have been harmed. Brian M. Rosenthal explains how and where this is happening.
The Japanese animated series ended in 2023 but has certainly not waved goodbye just yet KARACHI: As per The Hollywood Reporter, Crunchyroll is gearing up to release the finale of Attack on Titan in North American theatres, over a year after the famed anime series bid adieu. And just like that, fans are back in … Read more
Listen to article The death toll from a tourist boat accident in Vietnam’s Halong Bay climbed to at least 38 with several people still missing, the government said, as rescuers continued to search for survivors while bracing for the approach of Typhoon Wipha. The vessel capsized on Saturday afternoon carrying 48 tourists and five crew members in … Read more
A State Department cable telling officials to avoid comments on the “fairness or integrity” of most elections continues a U.S. turn away from promoting democratic values abroad.
[Organ donation saves lives and enjoys widespread public support. But many people are unsure what they agree to when they sign up.