How onigiri, not as famous as ramen or sushi, became Japan’s soul food
The word onigiri became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un badges worn by officials in public for the first time
The officials, speaking at a key meeting chaired by Kim of the reclusive state’s ruling party, wore the typical party logo badge on the right lapel and, on the left chest, the badge with Kim’s face against a flag-shaped red background.
Shattering stereotypes: Indonesia’s all-women metal band Voice of Baceprot rocks Glastonbury
Sporting their signature Vans trainers and hijabs, Voice of Baceprot’s three members rocked the famed festival, which draws around 200,000 fans annually, with their electrifying metal anthems.
Taylor Swift kicks off UK Eras shows as some fans wonder if singer is ready to say ‘So long, London’
Taylor Swift fans enjoy parsing the singer-songwriter's lyrics for references to her romantic life and insights into her state of mind.
Japan’s ‘beat poet’ Kazuko Shiraishi, pioneer of modern performance poetry, dies at 93
TOKYO (AP) — Kazuko Shiraishi, a leading name in modern Japanese “beat” poetry, known for her dramatic readings, at times with jazz music, has died. She was 93.
FTC refers TikTok complaint to Justice Department
The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that it's referred its complaint against TikTok and Chinese parent ByteDance to the U.S. Department of Justice.