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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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Latin America’s "Blue Tide" Rises, But Right-Wing Leaders’ Approval Ratings Plunge After Taking Office: Amid soaring expectations, right-wing leaders across South America are finding themselves in a tight spot as their approval rating ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.10.21

"Even If You Earn 1 Million Won, 740,000 Won Disappears"… 'Simply Resting' Spreads Across Europe: The aftermath of large-scale protests in France on the 17th is spreading to the bond markets of France as well as Italy. Concerns ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.21

"Turn off the safety device, too": Train carrying 366 people races through a sharp curve at 141 km/h… Worst disaster: October 21, 2018. The Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) Puyuma Express No. 6432, passing near Xinma Station in Yilan County, Ta ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.10.21

France’s Fiscal Instability: A Blessing in Disguise for South Korea’s Bond Market?: As mounting fiscal instability in France sends tremors through the global bond market, analysts suggest the crisis could paradoxic ...; Desk 2026.10.21

Saudi Aramco’s Astonishing Resilience: Crude Oil Transportation Resumes Days After Houthi Attacks: When satellite images captured one of Saudi Aramco’s pumping stations reduced to ashes following a drone strike on its pipel ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.21

"Are We Only Making Dramas with AI?"… China Stirred Up by 55% Token Controversy: A debate has erupted in China following claims that a significant portion of AI computing resources is being used to produce short ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.21

Surge in Bodies Abandoned in Plastic Bags Across Guatemala: Gang Warfare to Blame?: GUATEMALA CITY — The number of abandoned bodies found on public streets has surged dramatically in Central America's Guatema ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.10.19

11 Civilians Killed in Myanmar Airstrike as US Holds Secret 'Rare Earth' Talks with Junta: YANGON / WASHINGTON — Civilian casualties in Myanmar are spiraling out of control due to indiscriminate airstrikes and force ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.19

Vietnam and EFTA Sign Free Trade Agreement to "Diversify Markets": HANOI — Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) 14 years after offic ...; Desk 2026.10.19

Vietnam and EFTA Sign FTA After 14 Years of Negotiations to Lower Tariff Barriers: Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after 14 years of negotiations, wh ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.19

"No Exception, Even for Retirees": China Tightens the Screws on Anti-Corruption: China's anti-corruption watchdog has warned that corrupt party members and public officials have no way out, regardless of their r ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.19

"Study Hard and Succeed": Why China's Elite Gen Z is Choosing a "Quiet Wandering": For months, 27-year-old Ma Yongjian kept his whereabouts a secret from his parents. Although he dropped out of a computer science ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.19

US Treasury Secretary Avoids Directly Answering if Ukraine is an Ally, Emphasizing That "War Must End Through Negotiations": U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has repeatedly avoided giving a clear answer three times when asked whether Ukraine is a U.S ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.10.19

Trump Endorses Netanyahu Ahead of Israel Election, Declaring Him a “Great Wartime Leader”: WASHINGTON — With just nine days remaining until Israel’s upcoming general election on October 27, U.S. President Dona ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.10.19

Louis Vuitton and Hermès Looted as French Riots Erupt; Macron Warns Plunderers Will "Pay the Price": PARIS — A wave of mass protests over soaring living costs and deteriorating educational conditions erupted into violent riot ...; Yongwon Ko Senior Reporter 2026.10.19

Trump's Approval Rating Hits Successive Lows Ahead of Midterms; 70% Oppose Economic Policies: WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has hit a new record low, casting a darker shadow over ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.10.19

"Protesters' Fury Explodes as 550,000 Rally"… Developed Nation's City Centers Plunged into Chaos Amid Looting and Arson: Massive protests across France, sparked by anger over soaring living costs and fuel prices, turned violent, resulting in widesprea ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.19

Offering Tributes Without Visiting: The Vicious Cycle of Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine: Every year on August 15, which Japan calls the "National Memorial Day for War Dead," Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine presents a surr ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.19

'120 Billion Years Ago' Universe Observed... 4 Gamma-Ray Telescopes Completed: Four telescopes dedicated primarily to observing gamma rays, which are high-energy electromagnetic waves, have been completed. The ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.16

North Korea Test-Fires Cruise Missiles Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warheads from 3,000-Ton Submarine for the First Time: North Korea announced on the 15th that it test-fired two types of submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles (SLCMs) off its eas ...; Desk 2026.10.16

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