Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' has transformed South Korea's fine dining scene

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – When South Korean chef Jun Lee opened his restaurant SOIGNÉ in Seoul 13 years ago, explaining what fine dining meant was part of the job.

Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off

NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks steadied on Friday after an encouraging update on inflation helped calm a Wall Street that's been wracked by worries about how artificial-intelligence technology may upend the business world. The S&P 500 barely budged. The Dow Jones Industrial rose 48 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2%.

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DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.

Indonesia readies 8,000 troops for Gaza peacekeeping force

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesia has begun training a contingent of up to 8,000 soldiers it plans to send as part of an international peacekeeping force to Gaza, the first firm commitment to a critical element of U.S. President Donald Trump’s postwar reconstruction plan.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.

Sister of North Korea's leader says South Korea's drone regret was sensible

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Friday it was “sensible” for a South Korean government official to express regret for alleged civilian drone flights over North Korea but warned of counterattacks if they recur.

Thailand uses birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population

BANGKOK (AP) – Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try and curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other – an issue in areas where farms spread into forests and elephants are squeezed out of their natural habitat.

Trump reaches trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration reached a trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative said.

Thousands rally in support of Nepal's former king and call for monarchy's return

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) – Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king gathered outside Kathmandu airport Friday to greet him and demand the restoration of abolished monarchy in the Himalayan nation.