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US Finalizes Section 301 ‘Forced Labor Tariffs’ on 60 Nations; South Korea Hit with 12.5% Duty

WASHINGTON / SEOUL — The Donald Trump administration on Thursday (July 23, local time) finalized additional tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act o
U.S. Moves to Sever Chinese Materials and Components from Defense Supply Chains

WASHINGTON — In a decisive move aimed at safeguarding national security and reinforcing military readiness, the Trump administration has launched a comprehensive overhaul of the United States de

Saudi Arabia Launches Naval Protection Measures as Houthi Blockade Threat Escalates in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

RIYADH / RED SEA — Saudi Arabia has officially announced comprehensive military and security measures to safeguard commercial shipping traversing the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, following ma

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France’s Economic Ebb: Per Capita GDP Falls Below EU Average for Third Consecutive Year: (C) The Daily Economy PARIS – Once considered the undisputed powerhouse of the European continent, France is facing a sober ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.02

Trump Amasses $375 Million War Chest Despite 22nd Amendment Barring Third Term: (C) Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON D.C. - As the United States enters the heat of the 2026 midterm election cycle, President Donald ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.02.02

Indonesia’s JCI Plummets 8% Amid MSCI Downgrade Warning; IDX CEO Resigns: (C) KAOHOON INTERNATIONAL JAKARTA – The Indonesian stock market has experienced its sharpest decline since the 1998 Asian F ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.01.30

Taiwan’s Economy Surges 8.6% in 2025: A 15-Year High Fueled by AI Boom: (C) Focus Taiwan SEOUL – Taiwan’s economy recorded its strongest performance in 15 years, with the 2025 GDP growth ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.30

China Issues Urgent Japan Travel Warning After $2.8M "Tear Gas" Robbery in Tokyo: (C) FMT TOKYO/BEIJING – The Chinese government has intensified its warnings against traveling to Japan following a high-s ...; Desk 2026.01.30

Unconscious After 140 Lashes: Indonesian Couple Punished Under Sharia Law: (C) The Week BANDA ACEH – In one of the most severe sentences since the implementation of Sharia law in the region, an In ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.30

13 Dead in Sudan Gold Mine Collapse: "Illegal Mining in Closed Site": (C) Dabangasudan.org Johannesburg - Correspondent Na Hwak-jin – At least 13 people have died and six others were injured ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.01.29

U.S. Treasury Secretary Says "No Trade Agreement Until Passed by South Korean National Assembly": (C) Investing.com U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on the 28th (local time) that "because the South Korean National ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.01.29

Russia: "No Refusal of Putin-Zelensky Summit... Safety Guaranteed if Held in Moscow": (C) The Moscow Times Russia emphasized on the 28th (local time) that while it does not reject a summit between President Vladim ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.01.29

Iranian Rial Collapses to Record Low Amid Bloody Crackdown and Geopolitical Brinkmanship: (C) The New Arab TEHRAN – The Iranian Rial has effectively turned into "scrap paper" as the nation’s economic crisi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.29

Russia Repeatedly Strikes Ukrainian Passenger Trains; Civilian Casualties Mount: (C) The Kyiv Independent Despite ongoing peace negotiations, Russia is intensifying its high-intensity offensive, resulting in ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.29

Hamas to Hand Over Gaza Governance but Resists Disarmament, Seeking to Integrate 10,000 Police Officers: (C) The Economist ISTANBUL – The Palestinian militant group Hamas has announced its intention to transfer governance of t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.29

Mexican President: "Oil Support to Cuba Will Continue... For Humanitarian Reasons": (C) Anadolu Ajansi Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum caused confusion by showing an ambiguous stance on the policy of support ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.01.29

Putin and Al-Sharaa Meet in Moscow to Discuss Future of Russian Military Bases in Syria: (C) The Times of Israel MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, h ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.01.29

Aircraft with 15 Aboard Missing in Colombia; Politicians Reported Among Passengers: (C) Times Now A search is underway in Colombia after an aircraft carrying 15 people lost contact with air traffic control on th ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.01.29

Elon Musk: "Vision-Restoring Technology Awaiting Regulatory Approval": (C) India Today San Francisco – Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and founder of the brain-neural engineering startup Neuralink, an ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2026.01.29

Ecuadorian Prosecutors Probe Left-Wing Opposition Over Alleged Influx of Venezuelan Funds: (C) Al Jazeera QUITO — Ecuadorian prosecutors announced on the 28th (local time) that they are investigating left-wing op ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.29

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Arrives in Beijing: A Strategic Shift to Rekindle Bilateral Cooperation: (C) Newham Recoder BEIJING – In a move signaling a significant recalibration of relations between London and Beijing, Bri ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.29

The Cat Who Crossed Borders: A 250km Journey Home to France: (C) Reddit OLONZAC, France – In a world often defined by digital tracking and GPS precision, a small ginger-and-white cat ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.01.26

Global Push to Ban Social Media for Minors Gains Momentum: France Joins Australia in Crackdown on "Foreign Algorithms": (C) High North News PARIS – The global movement to safeguard children from the digital frontier is accelerating as France ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.01.26