British ex-special forces climb Everest and back in seven days with xenon gas boost
KATHMANDU, May 21 — A British team of veteran ex-special forces soldiers summited Everest…
Vietnam jails 23 over illegal rare earths mining, $30m worth sold to China
HANOI, May 21 — A Vietnamese court today jailed 23 officials and business people…
Diddy sex abuse trial: Ex-assistant says rapper took Obama-shaped drugs during ‘Freak Off’ orgies
Combs’ former assistant testifies about drug use Prosecutors allege Combs forced women into sexual…
Kevin Spacey honoured at Cannes gala, says ‘nice to be back’ amid civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct
CANNES, France, May 21 — Oscar-winning US actor Kevin Spacey said that “it was…
Palestinian twins debut Gaza-set film at Cannes, say ‘Israel destroyed all means of life
‘Once Upon A Time in Gaza’ competes in Un Certain Regard Main character symbolizes…
Multiple Emmy nominee George Wendt, who played Norm on US sitcom ‘Cheers’, dies at 76
Career began with Second City comedy troupe Legal battle over likeness rights settled in…
GOT7’s Mark to drop solo single ‘High As You’ on May 30
SEOUL, May 22 — Mark, a member of South Korean boy band GOT7, is…
‘Being a woman is a violent experience,’ says Kristen Stewart after Cannes debut stuns critics
CANNES (France), May 21 — “I can’t wait to make 10 more movies,” Kristen…
After years of construction, North Korea prepares to open Wonsan beach resort in Kim Jong-un’s hometown
PYONGYANG, May 21 — North Korea is reportedly finalising preparations for the official opening…
With peace plan faltering, Asean calls two meetings on Myanmar conflict next week
JAKARTA, May 21 — The South-east Asian grouping Asean will hold two meetings specifically…
North Korea prepares to open Wonsan beach resort in Kim Jong-un’s hometown after years of construction
PYONGYANG, May 21 — North Korea is reportedly finalising preparations for the official opening…
Doctors Without Borders says Israel allowing ‘ridiculously inadequate’ amount of aid into Gaza
GENEVA, May 21 — The amount of aid Israel has started to allow into…