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"No Over-40s Allowed": Age-Restricted Bars Spark Debate in Tokyo

(C) Live Japan TOKYO – A new trend of "age-restricted" establishments is taking over Tokyo’s nightlife, sparking a heated conversation online about generational boundaries a
Top Japanese Actress Ryoko Yonekura Referred to Prosecutors Over Drug Use Allegations

(C) United Daily News TOKYO – Ryoko Yonekura, one of Japan’s most prominent actresses, has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act, local media

Trump Sparks Outrage with AI Images Claiming Canada, Venezuela, and Greenland as U.S. Territory

(C) South China Morning Post WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh diplomatic firestorm by posting a series of provocative, AI-generated images on social media, suggest

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Trump Administration Pressures US Colleges with Federal Funding Pact: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Trump administration has reportedly initiated a concerted effort to reshape the political and academic land ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.02

Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla, Detains 500 Activists Including Greta Thunberg: JERUSALEM—The Israeli Navy intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla—a convoy of approximately 50 vessels carrying humanit ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.02

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