The former President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested by Interpol at an airport in Manila on Tuesday morning based on an ICC arrest warrant. He is charged with crimes against humanity for the murder of at least 43 people during a drug crackdown while in office. His plane to the Netherlands for trial was delayed in Dubai for a medical check and his daughters claim he has been "kidnapped" and demand his return. His daughter, also the current Vice President, is facing impeachment and believes his arrest is politically motivated to boost her opponent's party in the upcoming elections.
BTS's V, aka Kim Taehyung, recently shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram, sparking concern among fans about his mental health. In response, ARMY, the BTS fandom, launched a worldwide trend to show their support for V. The idol is set to release his duet with Park Hyo-shin and a pre-recorded duet with Bing Crosby in the coming weeks. Despite his absence due to military enlistment, V continues to capture hearts with his solo projects, including his recently released album Layover and collaboration with IU.
The Brazilian government has announced new restrictions on Asian migrants using Brazil as a way to enter the United States and Canada. This move, starting on Monday, affects those who require visas to remain in Brazil and have used the country as a layover before continuing their journey north. The increasing number of migrants at the airport in Guarulhos, near Sao Paulo, has raised concerns and led to this decision. This comes after an AP investigation found many migrants from India and Vietnam using Brazil as a route to the US.
Kim Taehyung, also known as V of the popular K-pop group BTS, has reached a new streaming milestone with his solo song "Blue." The track, from his debut solo album 'Layover', has now surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify, becoming the fifth song from the album to achieve this feat. This highlights V's immense popularity as a multi-talented artist, known for his soulful vocals and captivating stage presence. The song itself is a blend of old-school R&B and modern elements, with a music video that depicts V's journey in search of someone he misses.