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South Korean Activist Detained Following Anti-Shrine Protest in Tokyo

TOKYO — Japanese police arrested a 64-year-old South Korean man on Wednesday for allegedly obstructing business after he attempted to unfurl a political banner at the Yasukuni Shrine. The shrine
Japan's Desperate Push Against Demographic Decline

TOKYO – In an unprecedented move to reverse a decade-long decline in birth rates, local governments across Japan have begun launching a controversial yet innovative initiative: paying for the su

Iran Begins Collecting Transit Fees in Strait of Hormuz, Sparking Global Energy Concerns

Iran has officially moved to monetize its control over the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoint. According to state-run Press TV, Hamid-Reza Haji-Babaei, Vice Speak

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Middle East Conflict Hits Pharma Supply Chains: Oral and Low-Cost Meds Under Fire: The war between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a surge in petrochemical prices, leading to a massive increase in pharmaceutical m ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.23

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse: Trump Extends Ceasefire to Avert Immediate Conflict: ISLAMABAD — The highly anticipated second round of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran has collapsed after ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.22

El Salvador Imposes Life Sentences for 12-Year-Olds: A Stark Contrast to South Korea's Juvenile Laws: While South Korea remains embroiled in a heated debate over lowering the age of "criminal minors" (Chokbeop-sonyeon), El Salvador ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.04.19

Sovereignty Sparks Fly Over High Seas Rescue: China and Taiwan Clash Over Fishing Vessel Fire: TAIPEI/BEIJING — A humanitarian maritime rescue operation near the disputed Senkaku Islands (known in China as the Diaoyu Is ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.04.19

Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran: Reach Peace Deal by April 22 or Face Resumed Bombing: WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has issued a high-stakes ultimatum to Tehran, warning that the United States is pre ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.19

Hormuz Impasse: Reclosure of Strategic Strait Clouds Hopes for Second Peace Peace Talks: (C) France24 TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — The fragile hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East has been dealt a sever ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.19

New York Stocks Hit Record Highs as Hopes for Peace Between U.S. and Iran Surge: NEW YORK — Optimism for a definitive end to the conflict between the United States and Iran propelled Wall Street to histori ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.16

White House Rules Out Further Ceasefire Extension Amid Optimism Over U.S.-Iran Negotiations: WASHINGTON D.C. – The White House has officially clarified its stance on the ongoing diplomatic tensions with Iran, stating ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.16

UN Chief Urges Freedom of Navigation Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz: NEW YORK – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on all parties involved in the Middle East confli ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2026.04.14

IMO Chief Denounces Tolls on International Straits as "Illegal" and a "Dangerous Precedent": GENEVA – Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), delivered a stern warning on ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.04.14

Vance Leaves Islamabad Talks, Citing Iranian Negotiators' Lack of Authority: "The Ball is in Their Court": WASHINGTON D.C. – Vice President J.D. Vance stated on Monday that the future of peace negotiations with Iran now rests entir ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.14

Trump Nominates Korean-American Michelle Park Steel as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea: WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has officially nominated former U.S. Representative Michelle Park Steel to serve as ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.14

South Korean OTAs Pivot to Inbound and Domestic Tourism Amid Middle East Conflict Despite Record 2025 Earnings: SEOUL — South Korea’s leading Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are facing a bittersweet reality. While 2025 marked a year ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.13

The Return of the Rising Sun: Japan’s Bold Gambit to Reclaim Semiconductor Hegemony: PHOENIX, AZ — The echoes of the 1980s are growing louder in the boardrooms of Tokyo. Once the undisputed titan of the global ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.13

The "DuoBell": Breaking Through the Silence of Noise-Canceling Headphones: LONDON — In an era where Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology has become a staple for city commuters, a new safety con ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.13

U.S. to Enforce Total Naval Blockade on Iran as Hormuz Tensions Reach Breaking Point: WASHINGTON D.C. – In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United States military is set to launch a full-scale ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.13

$2 Million Per Ship: Iran’s "Hormuz Toll" Emerges as Chokepoint in Peace Talks: (C) IBT ISLAMABAD — As delegations from Washington and Tehran converge in Islamabad this Friday for high-stakes direct ne ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.04.10

Middle East Ceasefire in Peril: Trump Shifts Stance on Lebanon After Call with Netanyahu: (C) France 24 WASHINGTON — A fragile diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East is facing its first major crisis as U.S. Pr ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.04.10

Trump Warns Iran Against Hormuz Tolls as "Joint Venture" Talk Recedes: (C) India Today U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern public warning to Tehran over reports that Iran is moving to imp ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.10

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Signals Escalation: "New Level" of Hormuz Control and Demands for "Blood Money": (C) YOUTUBE TEHRAN — In a defiant move that threatens the stability of the recently brokered ceasefire, Iran’s newl ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.10

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