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Pope Leo XIV Cleared of Further Treatment After Successful Lung Cancer Surgery; South America Tour Confirmed

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, who recently underwent surgery for early-stage lung cancer, has received a clean bill of health with medical teams confirming that no further treatment is necessary.
ICC Awarded Europe’s Top Human Rights Prize Amid High-Stakes US Sanctions

STRASBOURG — In a resounding geopolitical statement amid escalating tensions with Washington, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been awarded the prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom o

Democrats Lead GOP by 10 Points Ahead of Midterms as Trump’s Approval Hits Record Low

WASHINGTON — With the pivotal November 3 midterm elections just days away, the Democratic Party has surged to a commanding 10-percentage-point lead over the Republicans, according to a comprehen

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Southeast Asia’s AI Boom: Beyond Consumer Subscriptions into Commercial Transformation: SINGAPORE — Artificial intelligence is sweeping across Southeast Asia at a historic pace, fundamentally reshaping how busine ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.23

JB Financial Expands Footprint to Central Asia with Acquisition of Two Kyrgyz Firms: SEOUL — JB Financial Group is officially expanding its global footprint beyond Southeast Asia, setting its sights on Central ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.23

Italy and Japan Forge Strategic Alliance to Supercharge Semiconductor and Advanced Tech Investments: ROME — In a decisive move to fortify Europe's technological sovereignty and industrial resilience, Italy and Japan have offi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.23

Takaichi’s Food Tax Cut Gamble: High Stakes, Deep Skepticism in Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing an uphill battle in the Diet as her administration pushes to pass a contentious b ...; Desk 2026.10.23

Japan to Overhaul Tourist Tax-Free System, Moving to Post-Departure Refunds Starting Next Month: TOKYO — In its first major tax overhaul in roughly 70 years, Japan is set to reform its consumption tax exemption program fo ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.23

Students' 'Torch of Solidarity' Ignites into a 'Wildfire of Anger' Swallowing French Society: Protests led by French students reached the one-month mark on the 21st (local time). The participants have expanded from high scho ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.10.22

Vietnam Pushes for Independent 5G Network Development to Ensure High-Speed Railway Safety: The Vietnamese Ministry of Construction is fully promoting the development of new technologies, such as a dedicated 5G network and ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.22

Vietnam-Singapore Digital ID Integration: A Litmus Test for ASEAN Interoperability: The Vietnamese government has taken official steps to connect its national electronic identity application, VNeID, with Singapore' ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.22

Vietnam and Belgium Step Up Trade and Investment Cooperation and Maximize Potential: Surpassing the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Vietnam and Belgium are significantly expanding cooperation in various fi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.22

VN-Index Surges Past 1,700 Mark, Boosted by Vingroup's Rally: On October 21, 2026, the Vietnamese stock market recorded a strong upward trend, with the benchmark VN-Index effortlessly breaking ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.22

Ambani’s Jio Platforms Sells Out on Day One in India’s Largest-Ever IPO, Drawing Global Capital: In what marks the largest public offering in Indian history, Jio Platforms—the flagship telecom arm of Mukesh Ambani’s ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.10.22

Singapore and the United Arab Emirates Join Hands for Cooperation in Energy, Public Health, and Water Resources... Launch Negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have elevated their strategic partnership to a new level by signing Memorandums of Un ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.10.22

Buenos Aires’ Food and Beverage Industry: How to Weather the Storm of Time: Recently, the restaurant industry in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been passing through a harsh period of trials. BASA, a long-stan ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.22

[Buenos Aires Weekend Cultural Guide] From Charly García’s Birthday Celebration to the Hallyu Festival and the Borges Literary Festival: Although unpredictable El Niño weather makes it hard to plan outdoor outings, Buenos Aires welcomes its citizens once again ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.10.22

Argentina's exports surpass $77 billion with a trade surplus streak... but the real economy faces 'shadows': Argentina's exports are continuing a steep upward trend, driven by a commodity boom sweeping across the region. In September 2026 ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.22

Argentina’s Risk of Default Escalates: Milei Government Faces Fiscal and Political Turbulence Ahead of 2027 Presidential Election: The economy of Argentina, led by President Javier Milei, is facing clear challenges despite a favorable external environment. With ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.10.22

Paraguay's Chaco Region Breaks Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Ox Cart: A traditional wooden ox cart in Loma Plata, Boquerón Department, located in the western Chaco region of Paraguay, has been ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.22

The Port of Asunción: From Colonial Gateway to Cultural Space: Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, has developed along the Paraguay River since the city was founded in 1537. At its heart ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.10.22

Paraguay on high alert over scorpion swarm outbreak in 2026; health authorities issue 'advisory': Paraguay's health authorities have issued a nationwide state of alert after receiving more than 785 scorpion-related incidents sin ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.22

Trump Embracing Russia and China Over Ukraine, Sparking Talk of a '21st-Century Yalta': As the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its fifth year, the U.S. Trump administration's increasingly overt "pro-Russia" stanc ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.10.21

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