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TXT Talks About Their New Japanese Single “Setsuna Hanabi” & Performing Old Songs At KCON LA 2026 | KCON LA 2026
In a video interview tied to KCON LA 2026, K-pop group TXT discussed their new Japanese single “Setsuna Hanabi” and their upcoming performance at the fan convention, including plans to play older songs from their catalogue. The clip forms part of Billboard’s KCON LA 2026 coverage, giving fans insight into the group’s setlist choices and…
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The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan
Pranab Doley, a prominent activist in Assam, India, has been detained under the country’s National Security Act after taking part in a June protest against a planned luxury hotel near Kaziranga National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site renowned for its rhinos, tigers and elephants. Although a court granted him bail on 29 July, the…
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Navy destroyer went days without power in the South China Sea, leaving sailors without toilets
A Navy destroyer went four days without power in the South China Sea last month, leaving sailors aboard without toilets, air conditioning, galley service and potable water, according to the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet. The USS Benfold, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, experienced loss of power following an “engineering casualty” on July 24 in the Indo-Pacific….
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Kim Jong-un Is Not Our Friend
His country is firmly within the China and Russia axis.
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miwa & Koganei Niko (hololive) Talk Collaborative Song ‘Seien,’ Power of Fans’ ‘Cheers’: Interview
Japanese singer-songwriter miwa has written “Seien,” the debut original song for Koganei Niko, a virtual YouTuber under the hololive production agency. Released on 26 July, the track explores the inner conflict and quiet resolve Niko has kept hidden, alongside her determination to keep going, inspired by fans’ support—”seien” in Japanese, a play on words matching…
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Global Bond Markets Put Governments On Notice Over Fiscal, Inflation Risks
Long-term borrowing costs from the U.S. to Germany and Japan hit their highest levels in decades on Tuesday.
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Meet ‘Brother Cow’, the millionaire restaurant tycoon and alleged mobster who is said to be spreading his influence from London’s Chinatown… and how ignorance over ‘community relations’ allows triad gangs to operate in Britain
A Daily Mail report profiles a man known as “Brother Cow”, described as a wealthy restaurant owner in London’s Chinatown who is also alleged to be a senior figure in triad organised crime networks. The piece explores how such figures reportedly extend their influence through legitimate business fronts, and argues that a lack of understanding…
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Trump points to India’s voter ID rules in call to pass SAVE America Act
President Trump pointed to India’s election laws in an effort to bolster support for voter registration reform outlined in the Safeguarding America’s Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which is backed by the White House. “Earlier this month, India’s Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, asked our Administration — ‘How can you have Elections in the U.S….
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Massive risk in South China Sea exposed after four-day power loss on US Navy destroyer
A US Navy guided-missile destroyer lost power for four days while operating in the South China Sea, forcing it to be towed out of the contested waters, an incident that has highlighted vulnerabilities in America’s naval presence in a strategically sensitive region. The episode comes amid wider concerns about the US Navy being overstretched, with…