BTS may be able to perform while on military service: minister
K-pop sensations BTS may be allowed to continue performing and preparing for international concerts even while they undertake their mandatory military service in South Korea, the defence minister said Monday.
Read moreHSBC H1 pre-tax profit falls, dismisses calls for split
HSBC bank on Monday said pre-tax profit fell in the first half, and appeared to rebuff calls to spin off its Asian activities on the eve of a key shareholder meeting.
Read moreWorld Cup winner Fabregas joins Serie B side Como
Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who won the World Cup in 2010, will play for Como in the Italian second division next season, Serie B announced on its official website on Monday.
Read moreHong Kong economy tips into technical recession
Hong Kong has tipped back into a technical recession, new government figures showed Monday, weighed down by mounting interest rates, weakened global trade and the city's continued adherence to strict coronavirus controls.
Read moreUS envoy hopeful on Lebanon-Israel sea border talks
An American envoy on Monday expressed optimism that Lebanon and Israel could move towards a maritime border deal to settle competing claims over offshore gas fields.
Read more'Good to be back': Hugs and tears as Tonga reopens borders
Families embraced and cried tears of joy Monday as they reunited at Tonga's airport -- the inaugural arrivals to the Pacific nation after it lifted Covid restrictions for the first time since the pandemic struck.
Read moreBankrupt Sri Lanka seeks urgent help to feed children
Sri Lanka issued an urgent appeal on Monday to tackle rapidly spreading malnutrition among children as its economic crisis leaves nine out of 10 people dependent on state handouts.
Read more'Ambitious' Alonso to replace Vettel at Aston Martin
Veteran Spanish Formula One driver Fernando Alonso said he "intends to win again" after Aston Martin announced Monday that he would be joining the team on a multi-year contract from 2023.
Read moreFirst grain shipment since Russian invasion leaves Ukraine
The first shipment of Ukrainian grain since the Russian invasion in February left the port of Odessa on Monday morning under a landmark deal to lift Moscow's naval blockade in the Black Sea.
Read moreYamashita becomes Japan's first woman pro referee
Yoshimi Yamashita became Japan's first woman professional football referee on Monday and said she was happy to "make a splash" as she prepares to create history at the World Cup.
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