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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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U.S. Greenlights $32.5 Million in Aid for Nigeria Amid Rising Hunger Crisis: JOHANNESBURG — The United States has approved an exceptional $32.5 million (approximately ₩45 billion) in humanitarian aid f ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.05

Turkey Bans Concert by Jewish Singer Amid Anti-Israel Protest Concerns: ISTANBUL — Citing concerns over potential anti-Israel demonstrations, Turkish authorities have banned a concert by a promine ...; Desk 2025.09.05

New Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in the DRC, 15 Dead: KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially declared a new outbreak of th ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.09.05

Federal Court Rules Against Trump Administration's Funding Cut to Harvard: BOSTON — A U.S. federal court has delivered a decisive blow to the Trump administration, ruling that its decision to halt fe ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.04

Ex-Peruvian President Sentenced to 160 Months for Money Laundering: MEXICO CITY — A former president of Peru was sentenced to a significant prison term on September 3 for using shell companies ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.04

A New Era of Partnership: Morocco and the Gulf's Strategic Economic Bridge: Morocco and the Gulf states are forging a new, strategic economic partnership that transcends traditional political solidarity. An ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.04

'I won't back down': How and why Canadians are boycotting the U.S.: A new wave of nationalism is sweeping across Canada, fueled by the ongoing trade dispute with the United States. Following the imp ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.04

California Sees COVID Surge, Officials Urge Renewed Precautions: A new wave of COVID-19 is sweeping across California, prompting health officials to recommend residents take greater precautions, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.04

Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Violated Law with Military Deployment in LA: LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration illegally deployed U.S. military forces, including fed ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.04

Despite Climate Challenges, Paraguay Successfully Hosts Hot Air Balloon World Championship: Brazil and Japan Teams Share Victory: The Alto Paraná region of Paraguay captured the world's attention with an unprecedented tourism and cultural event. Held in ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.03

Trump's Crypto Windfall Sparks Ethical Debate: HONG KONG — In a stunning development that has ignited a firestorm of ethical questions, a new cryptocurrency tied to the Tr ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.03

EU Bans Key Gel Nail Ingredient Amid Health Concerns, Sending Ripples Through Industry: Brussels, Belgium - In a landmark decision poised to reshape the European cosmetics landscape, the European Union has enacted a co ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.09.03

When Convenience Comes at a Cost: A Viral Video Sparks Food Safety Debate in China: SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG—A single, jarring video has ignited a firestorm of debate across Chinese social media, once again puttin ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.09.03

Federal Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs, Upholding Congressional Authority: Washington, D.C.—In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that President Donald T ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.03

Indonesian Diplomat Murdered in Peru Amid Rising Crime: Arian-Lince, Peru — An Indonesian diplomat was shot and killed in Lima, Peru, a city grappling with a severe crime wave. The ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.03

South Korea Expands Trade Finance to ₩270 Trillion to Support Exporters Hit by U.S. Tariffs: The South Korean government has announced an emergency support package for export companies affected by U.S. tariff measures, incl ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.09.03

Trump "Not Concerned At All" By North Korea, China, Russia Closeness: U.S. President Donald Trump expressed "great disappointment" with Russian President Vladimir Putin's passive stance on a peace dea ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.03

U.S. Court Rules Trump's Deployment of National Guard in L.A. Was Illegal: A U.S. court has ruled that then-President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles in June of l ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.03

U.S. Sanctions Companies Smuggling Iranian Oil, Vows to Continue Targeting Funding: WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has imposed new sanctions on companies that smuggled Iranian crude oil by disguising it as ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.03

Chilean Navy Ends Search for Three Missing Paraguayans: The Chilean Navy has ended its search for three Paraguayans who went missing in a maritime accident in the Magallanes and Chilean ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.03