Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting on Sunday, signalling Beijing's intent to strengthen ties with Seoul amidst strained relations with Japan over Taiwan.

South Korea said it will formally end its dwindling yet much-criticized bear bile farming industry this week, though about 200 bears are still kept in pens and raised for their gallbladders.

South Pacific countries were the first to bid farewell to 2025. Clocks struck midnight in Auckland 18 hours before the famous ball drop in New York’s Times Square. The five-minute display involved 3,500 fireworks.

Seoul, South Korea — Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training Thursday, injuring at least eight people, officials said. One report put the number at 15. The 500 pound MK-82 bombs released by the KF ...

South Carolina's Joyce Edwards had a game-high 25 points, 15 of which came in the second half (11 in third quarter). It marked her eighth game with 20-plus points and fifth with 25 or more. An 8-0 Alabama run made it just a six point-game at halftime but in the second half, the Gamecocks outscored the Crimson Tide 43-23.

By Sfundo Parakozov and Alessandro Parodi JOHANNESBURG, Dec 31 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand ended 2025 nearly 13% stronger against the U.S. dollar, marking its biggest annual gain in 16 years as the greenback weakened broadly.

Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhood for young males that is practiced by various ethnic groups in Africa, including parts of South Africa. Among them are the Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Venda communities.

Sometimes the best way to refresh the mind, body and soul after a long workweek is to enjoy a short weekend trip. Luckily, the southern United States is chock-full of interesting and diverse vacation destinations just waiting to be explored. To help you ...

The South African rand made a steady start to the new year in slim trading on Friday, with many investors still away on holiday.

That’s just the beginning. More new layouts are on the way: Broomsedge, by Kyle Franz and Mike Koprowski, is open for play, 21 Golf Club, with two golf courses on the way from King Collins, also promises to make headlines among this Golden Age of new ...