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· Bryan Ke
Indian complex surpasses the Pentagon as the world’s largest office building
A newly opened building that will serve as a diamond trading center in Surat, India, has dethroned the U.S. Pentagon to become the world’s largest office building. About the building: India’s Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) is regarded as a “one-stop destination” for more than 65,000…
· Chandler Treon
Pentagon releases selfie of U-2 pilot with Chinese spy balloon taken before shootdown
The Department of Defense has released a selfie taken by the pilot of a U-2 spy plane showing the Chinese spy balloon before it was blown to pieces earlier this month. The image captured on Feb. 3 shows the object floating above land in apparent full capacity. It met its demise…
· Iris Jung
Pentagon preparing for Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan against China’s wishes: report
Before you read: House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but will have long-term impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait Taiwan conducts air defense drills amid China’s threats against Nancy…
· Daniel Anderson
Pentagon’s Kino makes his solo debut with ‘Pose’
Kino of K-pop boy group Pentagon dropped his debut solo single “Pose” on Tuesday. He wrote and composed the track with fellow Pentagon member Wooseok. Pentagon’s last comeback was in January with their mini-album “In:vite U” and its lead track “Feelin’ Like.” Pentagon debuted…
· Carl Samson
How the CIA used ‘vampires’ to help win a war in the Philippines
As a melting pot of diverse cultures since pre-colonial times, the Philippines has conceived some of the world’s most fascinating mythological creatures. From the benevolent, nature-guarding diwata to the duplicitous, curse-inflicting nuno-sa-punso, countless stories of such…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE releases new mini-album ‘I Feel’
K-Pop girl group (G)I-DLE is back with their latest mini-album titled “I Feel” along with a music video for their lead single “Queencard.” “I Feel” features six tracks in total, including “Queencard,” “Allergy,” “Lucid,” “All Night,” “Paradise” and “Peter Pan.” Group leader…
· Ryan General
Pakistani brothers return home after being held almost 20 years at Guantanamo Bay without charges
Two Pakistani brothers held by the United States government at the Guantanamo Bay military prison for nearly 20 years have been repatriated back to Pakistan, the U.S. Defense Department announced last week. Accused of operating safe houses for Al-Qaida, Abdul, 55, and Mohammed…
· Carl Samson
Downed Chinese balloon is part of larger surveillance program on 5 continents, US officials say
The suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by the U.S. Air Force above the Atlantic Ocean over the weekend was part of a global surveillance program by the Chinese military, according to intelligence officials. The balloon, which China claimed to be a civilian research airship…
· Carl Samson
China claims ownership of 2nd balloon spotted over Latin America, denies spying
China on Monday claimed ownership of a second suspected spy balloon spotted in the skies of Latin America, saying the object is of a “civilian nature and used for flight tests.” The confirmation came two days after an American F-22 fighter jet shot down another Chinese balloon…
· Ryan General
Blinken cancels China trip after discovery of ‘unacceptable’ spy balloon
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed his weekend trip to China after a high-altitude Chinese balloon was spotted over Montana. Blinken informed his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, of the postponement on Friday morning.
· Daniel Anderson
It’s a new DAWN: South Korean rapper signs with new label At Area
South Korean rapper DAWN has signed with hip-hop label AT AREA. AT AREA, founded by South Korean music producing and composing duo GroovyRoom, made the announcement on Monday.
· Michelle De Pacina
NJ Congressman Andy Kim recalls conversation with son on the night of Jan. 6 insurrection
Before you read: NJ Congressman Andy Kim Helps Clean Up Capitol Building Following Riot On the anniversary of the U.S. Capitol Hill attack, Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) recalled in a Twitter thread a conversation he had with his 5-year-old son on the night of the Jan. 6.
· Carl Samson
House bans TikTok on government devices over ‘security risks’
Before you read: WeChat Group and TikTok Are Suing the Trump Administration Over App Bans South Dakota bans TikTok among state employees, contractors over ties to Chinese government The U.S. House of Representatives banned TikTok due to security concerns on Tuesday, barring…
· Carl Samson
Hate crime charge dropped for man accused of attacking Virginia sushi restaurant owner after skipping $70 bill
Jordon Bevan fled from Bonsai Grill in Crystal City, Virginia, without paying for $70 worth of sushi rolls on May 4, 2021. While being chased for his payment, Bevan allegedly pushed the restaurant’s owner to the ground and yelled anti-Asian statements, including “You Asians have…
· Bryan Ke
Philippines to allow US access to military bases if China-Taiwan tensions escalate
Jose Manuel Romualdez, the Philippine ambassador to the United States, told Nikkei Asia that the Philippines will allow U.S. forces to access military bases in the country if China-Taiwan tensions escalate. Under the 2014 EDCA (Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement), American…
· Daniel Anderson
Dive Studios announces third season of ‘Get Real’ podcast and YouTube series
Dive Studios announced the return of their “Get Real” podcast and YouTube series hosted by K-pop idols Junny, Ladies’ Code’s Ashley Choi and BTOB’s Peniel on Tuesday. Back for a third season, the show ran for 81 episodes and had their Season 2 finale back in December 2021. It…
· Michelle De Pacina
North Korea’s recent ICBM launch was faked, says South Korea
The South Korean defense ministry has determined that North Korea’s recent launch of their most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to date was staged. The ministry found that what was previously thought to have been a Hwasong-17 missile was actually a Hwasong-15,…
· Bryan Ke
Tucker Carlson guest: Military doesn’t need women or gays, just men who want ‘throne of Chinese skulls’
After appearing on “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” conservative radio talk show host Jesse Kelly is now under fire for controversial comments deemed by critics as racist, sexist and homophobic. How it started: Carlson took a swing at Adm. Christopher Grady, who was appointed…
· Ryan General
US applies for visas for 18 officials to attend Beijing Winter Olympics amid diplomatic boycott
The U.S. government is apparently backpedaling on its earlier pronouncement that it will be implementing a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. A difference in interpretation: Washington allegedly submitted applications for three-month Chinese visas for 18…
· Grace Kim
Viral TikToks show actor Heo Sung-tae is wholesome unlike his evil ‘Squid Game’ character
Who knew the actor who plays Jang Deok-su in the global hit K-drama “Squid Game” isn’t actually a murderous raging villain with a snake tattoo in real life? Videos featuring Heo Sung-tae’s Instagram posts have gone viral as viewers are surprised to see that he has a much more…