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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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Jensen Huang’s Strategic Alliance with South Korea: Redefining the Global Physical AI Landscape: As the artificial intelligence industry pivots from text-based chatbots to "physical AI"—AI integrated with hardware that op ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.19

Death Toll Climbs to 47 Following Powerful Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in Indonesia: JAKARTA — The death toll from the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the northern coast of Flores Island in e ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.08.17

Record-Breaking Deluge Batters Chiba: 8 Dead, Thousands Stranded in Night of Chaos: TOKYO – Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, located just east of the capital, was struck by an unprecedented weather event on Au ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.08.17

Italian Police Recover Priceless Masterpieces Stolen in "3-Minute" Heist: PARMA, Italy — Italian authorities announced on Friday that they have successfully recovered three priceless artworks by Fre ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.08.17

Fisherman’s Terrifying Encounter: Octopus Clings to Face in Viral Struggle: PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – A routine fishing trip turned into a harrowing ordeal for a Filipino fisherman last month, wh ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.08.16

Escalating Rhetoric: Trump Vows to Declare Hormuz Strait ‘U.S. Territory’ as Iran Defies Blockade: GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — U.S. President Donald Trump escalated the ongoing maritime crisis in the Middle East on Friday, decl ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.08.16

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia’s Flores Island; Death Toll Reaches 47: MAUMERE, Indonesia — A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia early Sa ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.08.16

Trump Administration Pressures Apple Over Potential Use of Chinese Memory Chips: WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has taken a firm public stance against Apple’s consideration of Chinese-made mem ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.16

Ukraine Proposes "Black Sea Truce" to Stabilize Global Grain Markets: KYIV/ISTANBUL — In a bid to stem the alarming volatility of global grain prices and protect vital agricultural logistics, Uk ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.15

JD.com Establishes Korean Subsidiary, Inks $1.5 Million Direct Sourcing Deal for K-Consumer Goods: SEOUL — JD.com, China’s largest e-commerce platform and top private enterprise by revenue, is accelerating its direct ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.13

Ho Chi Minh City Lays Groundwork for Multi-Pole National Energy and Industrial Hub: HO CHI MINH CITY — Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans to establish a multi-pole national energy and industrial hub, an a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.02

HCM City Lays Groundwork for Strategic Multi-Pole National Energy and Industrial Hub: HO CHI MINH CITY — Ho Chi Minh City is officially laying the groundwork to construct a multi-pole national energy and indust ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.02

Vietnam and Czech Republic Strengthen Economic Ties as Đà Nẵng Delegation Visits Prague: PRAGUE — In a strategic bid to deepen bilateral economic relations, a high-level delegation from the central Vietnamese city ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.02

DOE, Regulators, and Meralco Move to Revamp EPIRA and Eliminate System Loss Charges for Lower Power Rates: MANILA — Top officials from the Department of Energy (DOE), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the Manila Electric ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.08.02

Lifting of Metro Manila IT Park Moratorium to Bolster Philippines’ Global BPM Edge: MANILA — The Philippines’ standing as a premier destination for information technology and business process management ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.08.02

Philippines Powers Up Electric Vehicle Industry with Executive Order 121: MANILA — Prices of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines are expected to drop by 6 to 12 percent following the official ...; Desk 2026.08.02

Japan Estimated to Have Spent ¥6–7 Trillion in Fresh Yen-Buying Intervention as US Joint Action Hints Emerge: TOKYO / NEW YORK — Japan’s financial authorities appear to have unleashed a massive currency market intervention estim ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.01

China Tightens Immigration and Exit Controls to Counter Tech Leakage and Protect Industrial Security: BEIJING — In a major regulatory escalation aimed at protecting national security amidst an intensifying technology war with ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.08.01

Malaysia Airlines Pilot Arrested in Jakarta After Flying Commercial Airliner Under Influence of Drugs, Carrying Massive Narcotics Haul: JAKARTA — In a alarming breach of international aviation security and passenger safety, a senior commercial pilot belonging ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.01

China Launches Joint Air-Sea Drills Near Scarborough Shoal, Denounces Philippine UN Baseline Filing as ‘Illegal and Void’: BEIJING / MANILA — Escalating maritime tensions to a dangerous peak in the volatile South China Sea, the Chinese military co ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.01