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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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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

Impending U.S. Federal Shutdown Threatens Paychecks and Critical Economic Data: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. federal government is on the brink of a shutdown as the September 30 funding deadline looms, wit ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.29

Church Attack in Michigan Leaves Two Dead, Multiple Injured: GRAND BLANC, Mich.—A horrific act of violence shattered a Sunday morning service in Michigan on September 28, 2025, as a gun ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.29

TRAGEDY STRIKES IN TAMIL NADU: 39 DEAD IN STAMPEDE AT ACTOR-POLITICIAN VIJAY'S RALLY: Katur, Tamil Nadu, India – A massive crowd surge at a political rally for renowned Indian actor-turned-politician Joseph Vij ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.28

Defiant Netanyahu Faces Mass Walkout, Protests at UN General Assembly: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a cold reception both inside and outside the UN General Assembly on Friday (local ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.28

Russia Boosting China's Taiwan Invasion Readiness with Advanced Airborne Capabilities: LONDON — Russia is actively supporting China’s preparations for a potential invasion of Taiwan, providing specialized ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

US Revokes Colombian President Petro's Visa Over 'Incendiary Actions' at New York Protest: WASHINGTON D.C. — The relationship between the United States and Colombia has reached a new low following the U.S. State Dep ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.28

US Weighs Military Strikes on Venezuela Drug Hubs as Tensions Escalate: WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is reportedly considering military strikes against drug trafficking centers inside Ven ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review to End Birthright Citizenship: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Donald Trump administration has made a final appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to validate its execut ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

Zelensky Warns Moscow: Retaliatory Blackouts if Power Grid Targeted: KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a stern warning to Russia on September 27, stating that if Russia attac ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.28

Trump Authorizes 'Full Force' Military Deployment to Portland and ICE Facilities: WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has authorized the deployment of U.S. troops to Portland, ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.28

ICE Arrests Iowa's Largest School District Superintendent on Immigration and Weapons Charges: In a move that has sent shockwaves through the community and ignited a fierce debate over immigration enforcement, the superintend ...; Desk 2025.09.28

Nigeria Gold Mine Collapse Kills At Least 18, Dozens Feared Trapped: GUSAU, NIGERIA—A catastrophic collapse at an illegal gold mine in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara State has resulted in the d ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.28

US Government Shutdown Imminent as Budget Battle Heats Up: WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 28, 2025 – The U.S. federal government is on the brink of a partial shutdown as the deadl ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.28

US Deputy Secretary Pledges 'Top Priority' Attention to Georgia Detention Crisis in Talks with S. Korea's Foreign Minister: NEW YORK — The recent detention of South Korean nationals in Georgia, USA, was placed at the forefront of bilateral discussi ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.09.27

Typhoon Turns Streets into Seafood Buffet in Macau: Macau—In a bizarre twist of fate following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Ragasa, the flooded streets of Macau's low-lying d ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.27

Malaysia to Ban Vaping by Mid-2026 to Combat Youth Epidemic: KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is set to implement a nationwide ban on all types of electronic cigarettes and vaping products by mid-2026 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.27