K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive
K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.

K-pop sensations BTS ignited a wave of interest in South Korean culture that now extends from food to cosmetics.









Russia will operate only return flights from Cuba as ‘evacuation’ of tourists from Caribbean island gets under way.

It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.
The Royal Oman Police said the boat carried 25 French tourists along with a tour guide and captain when it capsized.

The Rosetta Stone held the secrets to Ancient Egypt. Britain refuses to give it back
Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security reasons amid geopolitical churn.
Investigators warn that with some of the bodies badly burned, the identification process could take weeks.
New Year’s Eve fire in a Swiss resort in Crans-Montana likely started by sparklers close to ceiling, officials say.

Conflict with Thailand is hitting Cambodia’s economy. The country depends heavily on Thailand for trade, tourism and
US Travel Association responds to a government notice requiring tourists from 42 countries to submit social media data.
A UNESCO panel backed Italy’s bid, recognising Italian cuisine as a social ritual that binds families, communities.