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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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Singapore Emphasizes 'Right Approach' to Create Asset Management Market Opportunities: MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat: Singapore – To seize new opportunities in asset management and solidify its position as a trusted financial hub, Singapore m ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.10

Surging Maritime Robberies in the Singapore Strait, Escalating Threats to Asian Maritime Security: Concerns about maritime security in Asian waters are mounting in the second quarter of 2025. In particular, a sharp increase in bo ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.10

Houthi Attack in Red Sea: 5 Filipino Seafarers Rescued from Sunken Ship, Search for Missing Intensifies: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on July 9 (local time) that 5 of the 21 Filipino seafarers aboard the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.10

Philippines Promises Over 250,000 Homes Through Expanded 4PH Housing Program: A total of 251,846 socialized housing units are expected to be delivered through the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.10

Donald Trump's "50% Copper Tariff" Announcement Signals Global Market Upheaval: WASHINGTON D.C. - The international copper market has been shaken by an abrupt announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump regar ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.09

Trump's '200% Tariff Bomb' on Pharmaceuticals... K-Bio Industry Considers "Giving Up Exports": President Donald Trump's remarks about imposing tariffs of up to 200% on imported pharmaceuticals have put South Korea's bio indus ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.09

Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize; Abraham Accords and Middle East Remarks Stir Controversy: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially announced today (local time) that he has nominated President Donald Trump for ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.08

Trump Postpones Reciprocal Tariffs Until August 1st, "Subject to Change Based on Negotiations": On July 7th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the imposition of reciprocal tariffs unt ...; Desk 2025.07.08

U.S. Army Eyes Quiet, Agile Hybrid-Electric Aircraft for Future Operations: WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Army is investing in a new breed of aircraft, one that might seem counter-intuitive at f ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.07.06

UK Restores Diplomatic Ties with Syria, Pledges £94.5 Million in Aid: DAMASCUS, Syria – The United Kingdom has announced the restoration of diplomatic relations with Syria, a significant move af ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.06

Supreme Leader Khamenei Emerges Publicly After Israeli Strikes, Vows Iran Will "Never Surrender": TEHRAN – In a highly anticipated public appearance following a series of intense Israeli airstrikes, Iran's Supreme Leader A ...; Desk 2025.07.06

Elon Musk Announces Formation of "America Party" Amid Escalating Feud with President Trump: In a significant development set to reshape the American political landscape, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the formation of a new ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.06

Deadly Floods Ravage Texas: 24 Confirmed Dead, Dozens Still Missing After Catastrophic Downpour: Kerr County, Texas – A devastating deluge in inland Texas has claimed at least 24 lives, with search and rescue operations c ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.05

Washington Archbishop Denounces Trump's Immigration Policies as 'Abhorrent': Washington D.C. – In a scathing rebuke of the Trump administration, Archbishop Robert McElroy of Washington D.C., a close co ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.05

AI Breakthrough Offers Hope to Infertile Couples: New York, USA – In a significant stride for reproductive medicine, an American couple, who had struggled with infertility fo ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.05

Rome Rocked by Devastating Gas Station Explosion, Dozens Injured: ROME – A powerful explosion at a gas station on the outskirts of Rome on Friday, July 4, left at least 45 people injured, wi ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.05

Okinawa: The Island of Longevity and Its Enduring Dietary Secrets: Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, is globally renowned as the "Island of Longevity." It boasts one of the highest concentr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.05

Peruvian President with 2% Approval Rating Forces Through 2x Salary Increase, Sparking Public Outcry: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, with an approval rating of just 2%, is facing intense criticism after nearly doubling her salary ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.04

Trump Initiates High Tariff Pressure... Sends Tariff Letters to Over 10 Countries, Including South Korea: U.S. President Donald Trump began sending letters specifying "reciprocal tariffs" to 10 to 12 countries starting July 4 (local tim ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.04

Philippines Remains Lower-Middle-Income Country: Expectations and Challenges for Upgrading Status: MANILA, Philippines – According to the World Bank's latest classification, the Philippines unfortunately remains a lower-mid ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.04