The expansion of Chinese transnational organized crime across Latin America creates challenges that extend well beyond environmental harm.

Venezuela's National Assembly has OK'd easing oil sector regulations, seeking to attract private and foreign investment in the nation's main industry.

U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn crashed and was airlifted Friday in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, ending her final downhill race before the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Federal officers arrested former CNN anchor Don Lemon in Los Angeles over his attendance at a protest at a church in Minnesota earlier this month.

Kermit the Frog stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Thursday to discuss "The Muppet Show" special and Magic Johnson's yacht. The special airs Wednesday.

"Sweeney Todd" actress Helena Bonham Carter and "The Mindy Project" alum Chris Messina are among the cast members of "The White Lotus" Season 4.

Last year's 2-year-old champ and Kentucky Derby favorite Ted Noffey won't make the Run for the Roses this year because of bone bruising.

Rose of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will perform at the Grammy Awards ceremony, slated for Sunday (U.S. time).

A "crowdsourced" project in which home computer users were enlisted to help analyze radio signals from space is ending after more than two decades.

South Korean stocks closed a tad higher Friday to extend their winning streak to a fourth session to a new record high as investors scooped of artificial intelligence (AI) shares despite concerns over a bubble.

Personal information of about 4.5 million members of the Seoul city government's public bike sharing service was believed to have been leaked in 2024, according to data compiled by Yonhap News Agency.

South Korea and Japan agreed Friday to resume joint naval search and rescue exercises for the first time in nine years, according to the defense ministry.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a sweeping regional development initiative is on track to "transform" the country, state media reported Friday.

Musician Phil Collins turns 75 and actor Olivia Colman turns 52, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 30.

On Jan. 30, 2020, World Health Organization officials declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak -- later to be dubbed COVID-19 -- a public health emergency of international concern.

Speaking after Thursday's Sundance Film Festival legacy screening of "Saw," director James Wan revealed plans to direct the 11th entry in the series.

S. Korea added 11 public institutions, raising the total to 342, delayed a decision on classifying the Financial Supervisory Service until next year

The expulsion of former PPP leader Han Dong-hoon has opened visible cracks within the party and could reshape its prospects in June 3 local elections

S. Korea's defense ministry disciplined four colonels over alleged roles in blocking the National Assembly during the Dec. 3 martial law declaration.

S. Korea has crossed a major threshold in defense industrial self-reliance after HD Hyundai Construction Equipment secured exports of engine for K2

South Korea's National Hangeul Museum has designated 2026 as the "Year of Hangeul," launching a yearlong series of exhibitions and cultural programs to mark two major milestones in the history of the Korean writing system.

The People Power Party voted Thursday to expel former party leader Han Dong-hoon, approving a disciplinary decision by the party's ethics committee

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said Washington does not recognize any trade agreement with S. Korea unless it is ratified by the National Assembly

Lee Jae-myung encouraged foreign-invested companies to expand their presence, pledging to make the country "the world's best investment destination."

Sales of Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for individuals are down by 1.2 million after 23 million bought coverage during open enrollment.