In the spy romance series Tempest, Jun Ji-hyun, one of South Korea’s biggest stars, plays a diplomat trying to uncover the truth behind a deadly assassination.
“Why does China prefer war? A nuclear bomb could fall near the border,” her character…
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Brazil ex-president Jair Bolsonaro’s son charged with coercion
Getty ImagesBrazil’s chief prosecutor has charged the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro with coercion, according to an official statement on Monday.
The attorney general’s office has alleged Eduardo Bolsonaro, a congressman, repeatedly acted…
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‘Moonies’ church leader arrested over gifts to ex-South Korea first lady
South Korea has arrested the leader of the controversial Unification Church over allegations the organisation bribed South Korea’s former first lady in exchange for business and political favours.
Han Hak-ja’s church is accused of giving Kim Keon…
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Disney reinstates Jimmy Kimmel after suspension over Charlie Kirk remarks
US comedian Jimmy Kimmel will return to his late-night talk show on Tuesday after he was suspended for making jokes relating to the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
Disney, which owns the US broadcast network that airs Jimmy Kimmel…
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US considers sanctions against ICC over Israeli war crimes probe
The United States is contemplating sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) as early as this week, a move that could severely disrupt the court’s operations in response to its investigations into…
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Why Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact is unsettling India
Soutik BiswasIndia correspondent
ReutersCrown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (right) and Shehbaz Sharif signed a landmark defence pact last week When Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s prime minister, clasped Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh…
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France formally recognises Palestinian state
Watch: President Macron announces that France formally recognises state of Palestine France has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step.
Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel…
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Trump’s $100k H-1B fee rattles Indian IT sector
Aadil Mir
Press TV, New DelhiThe United States has put into effect a $100K fee on new H-1B visas.
The move by President Donald Trump is seen as a major blow to India’s…
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Israeli strike puts Yemen’s National Museum, heritage at risk
Abdullatif Al-washali
Press TV, Sana’aThe Yemeni National Museum in Sana’a, a cultural cornerstone for over five decades, has suffered significant damage following an…
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International Peace Day event in Tehran exposes MKO-Israel nexus in 12-day war
Farzaneh Ashoorioun
Press TV, TehranMarking the International Day of Peace, Iran has held a conference to honor the victims of terrorism; and to unveil new evidence showing…
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