BTS member Jin to give free hugs upon discharge from military
MANILA, Philippines — BTS member Jin will be giving away free hugs to ARMY upon his discharge from the South Korean military.
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Asian markets in reverse as US data spark economy worries
HONG KONG, China — Asian markets fell Tuesday as traders were spooked by signs of weakness in the US economy, even as the data boosted hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.
Philippines, Singapore vow to strengthen cooperation, regional security
MANILA, Philippines — The defense chiefs of the Philippines and Singapore have vowed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and regional security.
NKorea's Kim directs missile firing drills
(UPDATE) SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised firing drills of a multiple rocket launcher system, a day after Seoul accused Pyongyang of launching a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles.
Asian markets bounce after tough week as US inflation looms
HONG KONG, China — Asian markets rose Friday after falling for much of the week, with below-forecast US data injecting some fresh life into hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.
North Korea plans to launch a rocket soon that could carry second military spy satellite
North Korea said it would launch a rocket that may carry its second military spy satellite by early next week.
Celebrating Coach Joe’s legacy
In case you haven’t heard, there’s an amazing basketball reference book, authored by coach Joe Lipa in collaboration with sports marketing expert Peter Lopez, former UP College of Human Kinetics dean Ronnie Dizer and nutritionist Faith Rahi, outlining plays, unraveling philosophies, detailing conditioning drills, explaining dietary regimens, divulging scouting tips and just sharing experiences from some of the sport’s most notable practitioners. There’s even a glossary of basketball terms to keep readers abreast of the game’s evolving language. The 280-page book deserves a place in the library of every casual or serious fan. Those involved in any media capacity will find it a refreshing compendium of stories, insights and basketball secrets to keep you glued to each page.
North Korean rocket carrying its second spy satellite explodes in mid-air
A rocket launched by North Korea to deploy the country's second spy satellite exploded shortly after liftoff Monday, state media reported, in a setback for leader Kim Jong Un's hopes to field satellites to monitor the U.S. and South Korea.