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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 the Iranian delegation failed to arrive at the summit in Islamabad, P
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 has taken a drastic step by enacting a law that allows for

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 Islands) has ignited a fresh diplomatic firestorm between Beijing and Ta

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UK Gang Members in Child Sex Exploitation Case Handed Total of 174 Years, Reigniting 'Grooming Sex Crime' Controversy: Seven perpetrators in a sophisticated child sex exploitation case that has shaken British society for decades have been sentenced ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.02

'Land of Trees' Guatemala Strengthens Forest Disaster Response Capabilities with South Korea's Wildfire Suppression Technology: South Korea's wildfire suppression equipment has been introduced in Guatemala, a Central American country known as 'Land of Trees' ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.02

Escalating Concerns Over Prolonged US Federal Government Shutdown, Spread of 'Paralysis' in Public Services: The US federal government entered a 'shutdown' (temporary suspension of operations) at 12:01 a.m. (local time) on the 1st, as the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.02

Trump Uses 'Shutdown' to Pressure Democrats... 'Retaliation Card' Freezes Budgets in Rivals' Districts: As the U.S. federal government enters a shutdown due to a failure to pass a budget, the Donald Trump administration is engaging in ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.02

Taekwondo Expands Vision for Latin Missions - 1st Latin America TIA Missions Conference Opens in Bogota: The 1st Latin America TIA Missions Conference, hosted by the World Sports Mission (WSM) and organized by the Taekwondo In Action ( ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.02

Fatal Collapse at Indonesian Islamic Boarding School: 65 Missing: Jakarta, Indonesia - A devastating collapse at an Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, has left one student ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.30

Prominent Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law Denied Entry to Singapore Over 'National Interests': Singapore — Nathan Law (32), a high-profile Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and a key figure in the 2014 Umbrella Movement, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.30

Trump Administration Plans National Guard Deployment to Illinois Amid Strong Opposition: The Trump administration plans to deploy approximately 100 National Guard troops to Illinois, ostensibly for security purposes, a ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.30

Japan Launches $22 Million Initiative to Attract Global Research Talent: TOKYO – The Japanese government has allocated 3.3 billion yen (approximately 31.2 billion KRW, or $22 million USD) over thre ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.30

Russia Launches Winter Offensive to Cripple Ukraine's Power Grid: BERLIN - With winter approaching, Russia has initiated a new wave of attacks aimed at destroying Ukraine's power grid. This strate ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.30

EU Eyes European Defense Procurement Mandate for Ukraine Loan Backed by Frozen Russian Assets: BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) is finalizing the details of a major financial initiative for Ukraine, tentatively dubbed ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.30

Trump Administration Repatriates Over 100 Iranians Amid Persecution Fears: WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has begun the forced repatriation of more than 100 Iranian nationals, a move that has ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.30

Madagascar's President Dissolves Cabinet Amid Spreading Youth Protests: ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dissolved his entire cabinet, including Prime Mi ...; Desk 2025.09.30

Chinese National Convicted in UK Over Historic $6.7 Billion Bitcoin Seizure: LONDON—A Chinese national has been convicted in the UK in connection with what is believed to be the world's single largest ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.30

EU Chiefs Explore 'Unanimity' Waiver to Fast-Track Ukraine's Accession: Copenhagen, Denmark—The European Union is on the cusp of a potentially historic shift in its accession procedures, driven by ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.30

European Rail Dream Derailed: Paris Night Trains to End Amid Funding Cuts: PARIS – The promising revival of continental night train travel has suffered a significant setback, as the popular Paris-Vie ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.30

Madagascar Youth Resume Protests Over Utility Failures, Demand President's Resignation: ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - Youth-led demonstrations erupted once again across Madagascar on Sunday, September 29th, in protest of ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.30

International Arrests: Gang Placing Pig Heads at French Mosques Captured in Serbia, Foreign Intelligence Link Suspected: PARIS/BELGRADE — An international investigation has led to the arrest of 11 individuals in Serbia believed to be behind a se ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.30

Landmark Fine for Deepfake Pornography in Australia Sets Strong Precedent: BRISBANE, Australia – An Australian man has been handed a historic fine of AU$343,500 (approximately 317 million KRW) by a f ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.29

Speculation Mounts as US Defense Secretary Downgrades Commanders' Ranks and Summons Top Brass: WASHINGTON—An atmosphere of confusion and anxiety is gripping the US military leadership following an abrupt order by Defens ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.29