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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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Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran: Reach Peace Deal by April 22 or Face Resumed Bombing: WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has issued a high-stakes ultimatum to Tehran, warning that the United States is pre ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.19

Hormuz Impasse: Reclosure of Strategic Strait Clouds Hopes for Second Peace Peace Talks: (C) France24 TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — The fragile hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East has been dealt a sever ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.19

New York Stocks Hit Record Highs as Hopes for Peace Between U.S. and Iran Surge: NEW YORK — Optimism for a definitive end to the conflict between the United States and Iran propelled Wall Street to histori ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.16

White House Rules Out Further Ceasefire Extension Amid Optimism Over U.S.-Iran Negotiations: WASHINGTON D.C. – The White House has officially clarified its stance on the ongoing diplomatic tensions with Iran, stating ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.16

UN Chief Urges Freedom of Navigation Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz: NEW YORK – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on all parties involved in the Middle East confli ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2026.04.14

IMO Chief Denounces Tolls on International Straits as "Illegal" and a "Dangerous Precedent": GENEVA – Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), delivered a stern warning on ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.04.14

Vance Leaves Islamabad Talks, Citing Iranian Negotiators' Lack of Authority: "The Ball is in Their Court": WASHINGTON D.C. – Vice President J.D. Vance stated on Monday that the future of peace negotiations with Iran now rests entir ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.14

Trump Nominates Korean-American Michelle Park Steel as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea: WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has officially nominated former U.S. Representative Michelle Park Steel to serve as ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.14

South Korean OTAs Pivot to Inbound and Domestic Tourism Amid Middle East Conflict Despite Record 2025 Earnings: SEOUL — South Korea’s leading Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are facing a bittersweet reality. While 2025 marked a year ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.13

The Return of the Rising Sun: Japan’s Bold Gambit to Reclaim Semiconductor Hegemony: PHOENIX, AZ — The echoes of the 1980s are growing louder in the boardrooms of Tokyo. Once the undisputed titan of the global ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.13

The "DuoBell": Breaking Through the Silence of Noise-Canceling Headphones: LONDON — In an era where Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology has become a staple for city commuters, a new safety con ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.13

U.S. to Enforce Total Naval Blockade on Iran as Hormuz Tensions Reach Breaking Point: WASHINGTON D.C. – In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United States military is set to launch a full-scale ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.13

$2 Million Per Ship: Iran’s "Hormuz Toll" Emerges as Chokepoint in Peace Talks: (C) IBT ISLAMABAD — As delegations from Washington and Tehran converge in Islamabad this Friday for high-stakes direct ne ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.04.10

Middle East Ceasefire in Peril: Trump Shifts Stance on Lebanon After Call with Netanyahu: (C) France 24 WASHINGTON — A fragile diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East is facing its first major crisis as U.S. Pr ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.04.10

Trump Warns Iran Against Hormuz Tolls as "Joint Venture" Talk Recedes: (C) India Today U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern public warning to Tehran over reports that Iran is moving to imp ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.10

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Signals Escalation: "New Level" of Hormuz Control and Demands for "Blood Money": (C) YOUTUBE TEHRAN — In a defiant move that threatens the stability of the recently brokered ceasefire, Iran’s newl ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.10

The Rise of "Elon Inc.": Speculation Swirls Over Potential Tesla-SpaceX Merger Following IPO: (C) Odee on Markets PALO ALTO — As Elon Musk’s aerospace giant, SpaceX, moves toward a historic initial public offe ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.09

Republican Party Faces "Total Crisis" as War and Inflation Cloud Midterm Outlook: (C) WGN NEW YORK — With the 2026 midterm elections fast approaching, the Republican Party is grappling with a profound se ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.09

US and Iran Agree to 2-Week Truce; Hormuz Strait Reopens Amid Peace Breakthrough: (C) OneIndia ISLAMABAD — In a dramatic de-escalation that narrowly averted a catastrophic expansion of conflict, the Unit ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.08

TikTok Bets $50M on South Korea: Creator Rewards to Increase Sixfold: SEOUL – In a bold move to dominate the next wave of global digital entertainment, TikTok has announced a massive $50 million ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.04