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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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China Assumes 'Mediator' Role in Middle East Conflict Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit: (C) NG Herald BEIJING – With only a week left until the highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and C ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.05.06

Digital Ghosts: The Rise of AI Ex-Partner Replicas and the Ethics of "Technological Mourning": In a world where "delete and block" used to be the final step of a breakup, technology is now offering a controversial alternative ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.05.05

"Transit Toll" Threats Turn into Reality? Bulk Carrier Ambushed by Mysterious Small Crafts in the Strait of Hormuz: SIRIK, Iran — Tensions in the world’s most vital oil chokepoint reached a fever pitch on Sunday as a commercial bulk c ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.05.04

"Life-Risking Escape from Hormuz": Over 200 Vessels Flee Amid Iran Conflict: TEHRAN/MUSCAT – Two months into the escalating military conflict between Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance, the Strait of Ho ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.02

"Sit by My Bed for 2 Hours Instead of Delivering Food": An Ambitious Relay of Compassion for a Young Cancer Patient: FOSHAN, China – In an era where food delivery apps are synonymous with speed and transactional efficiency, a poignant reques ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.05.02

Trump Sons Under Scrutiny Over Stakes in Kazakhstan Tungsten Mine Tied to $1.7B U.S. Support: WASHINGTON D.C. — Ethical alarms are ringing across the capital as reports surface that Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, the ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.05.02

Iran Accuses U.S. of Manipulating War Costs, Claiming $100 Billion Squandered in "Netanyahu’s Gamble": TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, launched a scathing verbal assault on the United States D ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.05.02

China Halts Sulfuric Acid Exports, Triggering Global 'Raw Material Shock': BEIJING – Global metal and fertilizer markets are bracing for a massive supply chain disruption as China, the world's larges ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.02

Oil Prices Hit $126 Peak Before Plunging as Hormuz Crisis Triggers 'Rollercoaster' Trade: HOUSTON – Global energy markets witnessed a day of extreme volatility on Thursday, with oil prices surging to their highest ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.05.02

Trump Weighs 'Decisive Strike' Options Against Iran as Tensions Flare: In an alarming development that has sent shockwaves across the Middle East, U.S. military leadership has reportedly presented Pres ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.05.02

Iran Imposes Transit Fees on Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Maritime Tensions: TEHRAN — In a move that threatens to upend global energy logistics and maritime security, Iran has officially begun collecti ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.28

Global Energy "Panic Buying" Escalates as Nations Enter Survival Mode Amid Middle East Conflict: The specter of the COVID-19 pandemic, where nations fought bitterly over face masks and vaccines, has returned to the global stage ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.25

Panama Canal Transit Fees Skyrocket to Record Highs Amidst Hormuz Strait Crisis: PANAMA CITY — The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered a se ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.25

South Korean Activist Detained Following Anti-Shrine Protest in Tokyo: TOKYO — Japanese police arrested a 64-year-old South Korean man on Wednesday for allegedly obstructing business after he att ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.04.23

Japan's Desperate Push Against Demographic Decline: TOKYO – In an unprecedented move to reverse a decade-long decline in birth rates, local governments across Japan have begun ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.23

Iran Begins Collecting Transit Fees in Strait of Hormuz, Sparking Global Energy Concerns: Iran has officially moved to monetize its control over the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoin ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.23

Middle East Conflict Hits Pharma Supply Chains: Oral and Low-Cost Meds Under Fire: The war between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a surge in petrochemical prices, leading to a massive increase in pharmaceutical m ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.23

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse: Trump Extends Ceasefire to Avert Immediate Conflict: ISLAMABAD — The highly anticipated second round of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran has collapsed after ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.22

El Salvador Imposes Life Sentences for 12-Year-Olds: A Stark Contrast to South Korea's Juvenile Laws: While South Korea remains embroiled in a heated debate over lowering the age of "criminal minors" (Chokbeop-sonyeon), El Salvador ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.04.19

Sovereignty Sparks Fly Over High Seas Rescue: China and Taiwan Clash Over Fishing Vessel Fire: TAIPEI/BEIJING — A humanitarian maritime rescue operation near the disputed Senkaku Islands (known in China as the Diaoyu Is ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.04.19