We speak to musician journalist Christopher Weingarten about why so many high-profile drummers have either been fired or retired this year in what's been dubbed the "Drumpocalypse." ...

Members of the Detroit hip-hop group I Am In Demand are also teachers. They tell us about their Tiny Desk entry, "Spark the Flame," which they hope inspires Black men to follow in their footsteps.

Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday today. Per Buddhist beliefs, the Tibetan Buddhist religion says he'll be reincarnated, but China says it has final say on who the next Dalai Lama will be.

Russia unleashed a record air strike on Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment over the outcome of ...

Lee Jae-myung’s cabinet appointments reflect a desire for renewed dialogue with North Korea, but with Pyongyang emboldened by Russia and disinterested in reunification, diplomacy faces steep ...

Through an event shown on North Korean state television, Mr. Kim also highlighted the sacrifices made for Moscow and the ...

North Korean state TV aired footage showing Kim Jong Un placing a flag on a soldier’s coffin who was reportedly killed while ...

Kim's daughter, Jim Ju Ae, was visible alongside her father during the event; there is speculation she could ultimately be his successor.

Kim paid public tribute to North Korean soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine, part of an effort to cement the two countries’ strategic defense pact.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been shown grieving over the coffins of his soldiers killed while fighting for Russia in ...

Photos of the leader were the first shared with North Koreans showing the country’s contributions to Russia’s war with Ukraine, with more deployments ahead.