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Documents were published to reveal what ministers knew about his links to Epstein, but instead exposed government riftsPeter Mandelson wrote to David Lammy on 18 November 2024, making a simple promise to the foreign secretary.“If you were minded to appoint me [as ambassador to Washington],” he said, “I would make sure you never regret it.” Continue reading...

• The Shangri-La Dialogue, a major Asia defense summit hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, has officially opened to address critical regional security issues. • Discussions will focus on escalating tensions in the Middle East, Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, and concerns regarding the consistency of U.S. strategic priorities in Asia. • Vietnamese leader Lam is expected to advocate for regional stability and the use of consensus to manage differences, reflecting Hanoi's delicate diplomatic balancing act between Washington and Beijing.

• BTS has announced new Asia and Australia tour dates for their ARIRANG World Tour, supporting their latest album. • The tour leg begins November 19, 21–22, 2026, at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. • The itinerary continues through March 2027, with scheduled stops in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.

Consumer think-tank says K-pop fans should know the prices before being sent into a ‘high-pressure sales funnel’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian fans of the K-pop group BTS are accusing the ticketing giant Ticketmaster of deploying “predatory” and “crazy” tactics, and have urged people to lodge formal complaints with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).Ticketmaster Australia announced concerts at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium and Sydney’s Accor Stadium in February 2027 as part of the South Korean boyband’s comeback tour after a four-year hiatus. Continue reading...

• BTS won the prestigious Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards, marking a significant achievement for the global K-pop group. • Other notable winners during the ceremony included Sabrina Carpenter, Katseye, and Golden, who is featured in the film K-Pop Demon Hunters. • This victory underscores the continued dominance and growing influence of K-pop within the mainstream American music industry.

• BTS will return to award shows for the first time in three years, performing at the AMAs on May 25 in Las Vegas. • The K-pop group is currently nominated for three awards following the completion of all seven members' mandatory military service. • The group recently celebrated their return with a large-scale Netflix live stream event held at the historic Gwanghwamun gate in Seoul.

Veteran host says format may not last as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends its 33-year run amid controversyAhead of the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS, former network late-night host David Letterman said that he would be “surprised” if other shows in that format last too much longer.Letterman, 79, made the remark in an interview with the New York Times that was published on Tuesday, in which he also described his “disbelief” upon learning Colbert’s show had been cancelled. Continue reading...