A sacred mountain in China where the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius coined the proverb "the world is small" will be getting a K-pop makeover.

Fans of the boy band BTS are driving a global surge in the popularity of the "Korean Wave" and adding $3.5 billion a year to the South Korean economy.

A concert streamed online Sunday by K-pop megastars BTS drew the largest paid audience ever for a virtual musical event, the band's management company said Monday.

Lawmakers in Hong Kong broke out in a scuffle Friday as they fought over who would take control of a committee.

"Supergirl" actor Katie McGrath discusses Lena Luthor's journey in the final season of the CW show. McGrath tells UPI that Lena will join Supergirl's team of Superfriends.

The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly began on a distinctly musical note Monday with an appearance by K-pop supergroup BTS, who had words of encouragement for young people facing...

Two U.S. F-22 "Raptor" fighter jets intercepted two Russian TU-95 "Bear" bombers on Tuesday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running as an independent candidate for president, announced Wednesday that his campaign has surpassed more than 1 million signatures to complete petitioning in eight...

On Jan. 2, 2011, Prince Harry was sent home from military service in Afghanistan after a magazine revealed his presence in the war zone.

Mexico City's environmental officials issued an emergency alert Tuesday as nearly two dozen fires worsened poor air quality in the region.

A $50 million outreach campaign launched Tuesday by a Republican political action committee aims to reach people in key swing states to showcase GOP voters who won't again vote for former President...

South Korean pop sensation BTS appeared at the United Nations on Monday on behalf of a UNICEF campaign focusing on youth development.

An airstrike targeting the Tigray region of Ethiopia hit a kindergarten, killing at least seven people, including children, officials said.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will return to Britain next month and also visit Germany on a trip to visit with several charities, a spokesperson said on Monday.

Just months after gay couples in Bermuda were allowed to marry under a Supreme Court ruling, the island country's government reimposed a ban under a new law.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for the House to return to session this week for a vote on a bill to prevent the Trump administration from implementing changes to the U.S. Postal Service.

A music video of K-Pop singer Seungri pokes fun at world politics, parodying U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Thousands of Iranian Americans rallied outside the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., on Friday to push for a regime change and increased sanctions on Tehran.

South Korea's biggest pop acts are set to perform in North Korea next month, as part of the two government's agreement to hold cultural concerts in Pyongyang.

The Justice Department sent letters to 23 municipalities Wednesday demanding information on whether they are cooperating with federal immigration agencies.

Season 2 of the gay pirate rom-com, "Our Flag Means Death," wrapped in late October, but on any given day, the HBO show and its stars can still be seen trending on social media.

A farm closure in South Korea is the latest indication that the market for dog meat, a traditional delicacy in South Korea, is rapidly declining.

Malcolm McDowell and Mark Critch discuss McDowell's role as Critch's grandfather in "Son of a Critch," airing Thursdays on The CW.

Restaurant franchise Chick-fil-A announced Monday it will no longer donate money to organizations that oppose same-sex and transgender rights.

Japan's central government dismissed remarks from the emperor's office after the Imperial Household Agency said Emperor Naruhito is concerned about a surge in coronavirus cases during the Tokyo...

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump administration's allocation of $2.5 billion from the Department of Defense to pay for construction of physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico...

The Busan International Film Festival kicked off Wednesday at full capacity for the first time in three years, with a gala opening ceremony featuring stars on the red carpet and a packed audience of...

On Jan. 2, 2011, Prince Harry was sent home from military service in Afghanistan after a magazine revealed his presence in the war zone.

South Korea's air force scrambled fighter jets after two Chinese and six Russian warplanes entered the country's air defense identification zone without notice Wednesday, defense officials said.

French police fired tear gas and arrested dozens of protesters in Paris opposing COVID-19 restrictions who were inspired by the "Freedom Convoy" trucker protests in Canada.

As President Donald Trump readies for his first rally since the coronavirus pandemic shut down large, public gatherings, the city of Tulsa, Okla., is preparing for the health implications of such an...

Meghan Markle, the duchess of Sussex and former actress known best for her role in "Suits," turns 40 on August 4, 2021. She married Great Britain's Prince Harry in 2018 and the couple have since...

The fourth and final season of "Roswell, N.M" is airing Monday nights on The CW.

A former Iranian prosecutor is on trial in Sweden in a landmark case over the deaths of thousands of political prisoners 34 years ago. But survivors of the 1988 massacre say it is the entire regime...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Montana filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the censuring of transgender state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, who has been barred from attending remaining sessions of the...

Lou Diamond Phillips said his cop drama "Prodigal Son" will address the real-life police issues at the heart of recent social-justice movements.

A federal judge on Tuesday tightened parole restrictions for convicted felon and former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

For the first time in about 40 years, the Department of Transportation will fill its chief science officer position, naming a former University of Michigan professor to the post.

"Interview with the Vampire" star Sam Reid told UPI his character Lestat will forever feel connected to Claudia and Louis, even as they all attempt to destroy each other.

The Justice Department announced that more than 300 people have been charged with committing crimes "under the guise" of peaceful protests that erupted nationwide following the police-involved...

Kim Hye-yoon is one of South Korea's hottest young stars, thanks to roles on hit dramas "Sky Castle" and "Extraordinary You," but she different side as a tattooed hell-raiser out for revenge in "The...

A former U.S. counterintelligence officer was indicted Wednesday for spying for the Iranian government, federal prosecutors said.

On Jan. 7, 2015, Islamist terrorists stormed the Paris office of Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 members of the satirical publication's staff.

Alex Padilla will become California's first Latinx U.S. senator, filling the seat vacated by Kamala Harris' election to the vice presidency, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.

Jennifer Tilly credits "Chucky" showrunner Don Mancini with giving her new emotional depths to explore through her iconic villain Tiffany in Season 3 of their TV horror-comedy.

Demonstrators participate in a rally help by the Organization of Iranian-American Communities in support of a regime change in Iran, in Washington, D.C. on March 8, 2019.

Two U.S. Navy sailors have been arrested on espionage charges for passing military secrets to China, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Britain's duke and duchess of Sussex, visit One World Trade Center in New York City on September 23. The couple also met with Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Kathy...

President Joe Biden said those who experience long-term health problems from COVID-19 could qualify as having a disability Monday during remarks marking the 31st anniversary of the Americans with...

Russian leader Vladimir Putin gets regular updates about tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump and views them as official statements, the Kremlin said.

Three people believed to be students are dead after a shooting at a New Mexico high school Thursday, authorities said.

Director Alex Winter and producer Gale Anne Hurd discuss their documentary, "The YouTube Effect," in theaters Friday.

Hopes are running high in South Korea that Bong Joon-ho's satirical thriller 'Parasite' will win big at the Oscars on Feb. 9.

Singer and "The Vampire Diaries" actress Kat Graham says she wanted to star in "Collide" because it is a taut and entertaining thriller that also explores issues close to her heart.

Italy is entering another lockdown amid a surge of coronavirus cases, France has approved Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine and Jordan's health minister has resigned after six people died due to...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian supreme leader, blames the uprising in his country on "enemies of Iran." He is mistaken.

Australia and Germany struck a deal on Monday to strengthen ties between the two countries on defense and climate.

Sears Holdings plans to close 63 more stores in late January in continued cost-cutting.

Lufthansa Group announced Monday that the airline will receive a $10 billion bailout from Germany, giving the government a 20 precent stake in the company and two seats on the airline's board.

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock on Monday issued an executive order to protect net neutrality in his state.

After a lengthy review, Interior head Ryan Zinke sent a draft report to President Donald Trump regarding the future statuses of dozens of national monuments.

A diamond and ruby bracelet given by Edward, duke of Windsor, to his wife, Wallis Simpson, duchess of Windsor, in 1938 is going up for auction for the first time since it was first sold after her...

A German radio host is being accused of racism after suggesting the chart-topping musicians be exiled to North Korea.