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What is 'Arirang' without its melody? 'Ballet Arirang' finds the answer in spirit

When BTS chose "Arirang" as an album title and wove the familiar refrain — "Arirang, Arirang, Arariyo" — into its music, the move sparked widespread discussion about meaning, identity and cultural heritage. Now comes "Ballet Arirang." The title invokes Korea's familiar folk song, yet not a single note of the "Arirang" melody will be heard on stage. Instead of borrowing the tune, the production seeks to translate the spirit of "Arirang" into ballet. "There is no 'Arirang' melody in the performanc

Trump invokes Cold War-era law to boost US coal industry with $700m plan

Trump invokes Cold War-era law to boost US coal industry with $700m plan United States President Donald Trump has raised widespread concerns after reports emerged that he plans to invoke a Cold War-era law in a bid to bolster the U.S. coal industry. Speaking from the Oval Office on...

House Passes War Powers Measure on Iran, But Trump Will Likely Kill It

The House voted 215-208 on Wednesday to direct President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the Iran conflict, with four Republicans crossing the aisle in the most significant congressional pushback on Operation Epic Fury since the war began Feb. 28. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), invokes the 1973 War Powers Act and directs Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress formally declares war or authorizes the use of military force. Under the Act, Trump now has 30 days to comply, unless…

Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US 'trade action'

SC invokes Article 142, issues directions to high courts to prevent delays in judgments

The Supreme Court has issued binding directions to all high courts to expedite judgment delivery and reduce judicial delays. Reserved judgments must now be pronounced within three months, with bail orders to be delivered on the same or next day. All judgments will be uploaded online within 24 hours of pronouncement.

Clint Dempsey invokes broken nose, heart procedures to show how much playing for USMNT in World Cup meant

Clint Dempsey believes the USMNT has what it takes to make a run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, recalling his own sacrifices for country.

TN govt invokes Goondas Act in 10-year-old girl’s murder case

Tamil Nadu invokes the Goondas Act against two men accused in the murder of a 10-year-old girl, ensuring swift justice for the heinous crime.

Does Reporting Bad News About the Iran War Make You a Foreign Agent?

The Trump administration invokes the notoriously vague FARA to threaten a critic.

In Busan, Lee invokes conservative icon’s legacy to push maritime vision

President Lee Jae Myung cast Busan and the broader southeast as the launchpad for South Korea’s next leap as a maritime power, invoking late conservative President Kim Young-sam in the city that formed the bedrock of Kim’s political career. Lee delivered his remarks at the annual Ocean Day ceremony held Wednesday in Busan, which has emerged as a key battleground ahead of the June 3 elections, as the ruling Democratic Party of Korea seeks to make inroads into the traditional conservative strongho

DOJ invokes White House shooting in appeal to continue ballroom construction

The Justice Department is invoking the shooting outside the White House over the weekend as to why redevelopment of the East Wing, including construction of a planned ballroom, should go forward uninterrupted. The DOJ filed a brief on Sunday to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in the lawsuit filed by a […]

DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case

An overnight Department of Justice filing cast Saturday's shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue as another attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

Herald CEO invokes Ubuntu in call for stronger Korea-Africa ties

Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young called for closer cooperation between South Korea and African countries during his welcoming address at Africa Day 2026, citing the spirit of Ubuntu. The southern African concept stresses shared humanity, mutual understanding and interconnectedness. The event was jointly hosted by The Korea Herald, the Korea-Africa Foundation and the African Group of Ambassadors in Korea on Wednesday at Grand Hyatt Seoul. It was attended by Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, delegat

Housing Official Who Attacked Democrats Invokes a Disputed Family Legacy

The Trump nominee Bill Pulte has called out a Fed governor and New York’s attorney general for issues with their mortgage documents. Some leaders of the family’s home-building business bristle at how he has enhanced his reputation.