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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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U.S. Democracy Indicators Hit 50-Year Low Amid Global Backsliding: Insights from the 2026 International IDEA Report: According to the The Global State of Democracy 2026 report released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Ass ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.09.15

Cheonan Taejosan Youth Center Launches Global Eco-Exchange Program "Eco Bridge in Singapore": The Cheonan Taejosan Youth Center has officially commenced its 4-day, 5-night international youth eco-exchange program titled "Eco ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.15

Iran and Gulf Nations to Hold First Ministerial Meeting in Salalah for Hormuz Navigation: On September 14, foreign ministers from Iran and the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are scheduled to gath ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.09.13

Houthis Seize Strategic Perim Island, Tightening Control Over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Escalating Regional Tensions: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has dramatically expanded its territorial footprint along the Red Sea coast, seizing co ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.09.13

South Korean Court Grants Refugee Status to Iranian Convert Facing Potential Death Penalty for Apostasy: In a landmark legal decision that underscores the protection of fundamental human rights and religious freedom, the Seoul Administ ...; Myung Sun Yim Correspondent 2026.09.13

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Under Fire for Covert Surveillance of Civilians, Including Ideology and Sexual Orientation: TOKYO — Controversy has erupted in Japan following revelations that the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) systematical ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.13

Miracle in the Bering Sea: 15-Year-Old Alaska Boy Rescued After Days Adrift on Capsized Boat: ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In a harrowing ordeal that gripped communities across the United States, a 15-year-old boy has been mira ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.09.13

China’s AI Industry Pivots from Model Development to Token-Driven Monetization via AI Agents: The focus of China’s artificial intelligence (AI) industry is rapidly shifting from foundational model training to the large ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.09.13

Prospects of a Historic Face-to-Face Meeting: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Conditions Attendance at Miami G20 Summit on Putin's Presence: Introduction and Core Developments In a notable diplomatic development that has drawn intense global attention, Ukrainian Presiden ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.09.13

US-China Tensions Escalate Ahead of Summit Over Potential Taiwan Arms Sales: As the late September U.S.-China summit approaches, bilateral tensions are reaching a boiling point. According to diplomatic sourc ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.09.13

Geopolitical Tensions Escalate as Drone Strikes from Iraq Threaten Saudi Arabia's Vital East-West Oil Pipeline: Saudi Arabia’s critical economic lifeline faces unprecedented vulnerability following a series of drone strikes targeting it ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.09.12

Japan Moves to Counter Regional Submarine Threats with Innovative Drone-Mounted Quantum Sensors: TOKYO — In a major strategic push to overhaul its maritime surveillance and strengthen national defense, Japan’s Minis ...; Yongwon Ko Senior Reporter 2026.09.11

Princess Diana’s Iconic "Revenge Dress" Set to Go Under the Hammer After Nearly Three Decades: Nearly thirty years after it was last sold to private collectors, the legendary black silk "revenge dress" worn by Diana, Princess ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.09.11

Japan Strikes by Cyberattacks: Government Network Leak Exposes Public and Private Vulnerabilities: Japan is facing an escalating wave of cybersecurity crises as a data breach compromised the personal information of approximately ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.09.11

Australian Tourist Banned from Bali for 10 Years After Public Decency Scandal: An Australian tourist faced severe consequences after being caught on CCTV engaging in a sexual act with a stranger in a residenti ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.09.11

Surge in Emergency Passports and Safety Incidents Amid Record-Breaking Korean Travel to Japan: As the number of South Korean travelers visiting Japan hits record highs, diplomatic missions across the country are experiencing ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.09.11

Record-Breaking Heatwave Grips Italy and Europe: The Hottest Summer on Record: Italy has experienced its hottest summer since records began in 1950, with the National Research Council (CNR) reporting a nationw ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.09.08

Tanzania Mourns the Loss of Its First-Ever First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan: Tanzania is in deep mourning following the passing of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of the country's first female president, Sa ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.09.08

Nepal Observed National Day of Mourning for Flood Victims as South Korean Relief Team Continues Search Operations: Nepal marked a national day of mourning on September 7, 2026, observing the 13th day since a catastrophic flash flood and massive ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.09.08

Tragedy Strikes the Caucasus: Avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi Leaves 11 Climbers Dead and Six Missing: A devastating avalanche struck the rugged slopes of the Caucasus Mountains in southwestern Russia, near the border with Georgia, r ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.09.08

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