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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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Rally Paraguay, a Successful Debut with High Praise from the World's Best Drivers: ASUNCIÓN – The "WRC Ueno Rally Paraguay 2025," held in Itapúa, Paraguay, concluded successfully on September 1 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.03

Evo Morales' Criticism of the 'Cartel de los Soles' Terrorist Designation and the Diverging Stances of South American Nations: Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has criticized the "Cartel de los Soles," an organization the former U.S. administration of ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.03

The Paraguayan Senate Takes on Illegal Imported Medicines and Food: The Paraguayan Senate has taken extraordinary measures to address the recent allegations of widespread illegal imported goods. On ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.03

Maduro Declares 'Armed Struggle,' Warns U.S. as Caribbean Tensions Soar: Amid rising military tensions with the United States, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has warned that his country will ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.03

Trump Faces a Gauntlet of Deadlines: Shutdown, Ukraine, Tariffs Loom in September: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to face a challenging September, confronting a series of domestic and internation ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.02

Mexican Drug Cartels Evolve into Paramilitary Forces, Outmatching Law Enforcement: MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican drug cartels are escalating their firepower and tactics to unprecedented levels, transforming ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.02

'Flying Electric Car' to Begin Test Flights in the U.S.: Alef Aeronautics, a Silicon Valley-based company, is set to begin test flights for its "Model A," a road-legal electric car with v ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.01

South Korea Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for September: SEOUL – South Korea will take on the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of September, ma ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.01

Trump's "Reciprocal Tariffs" Dealt a Blow by Court Rulings; Administration Seeks Alternative Routes: WASHINGTON — In a significant setback for the Donald Trump administration's key economic agenda, a U.S. federal appeals cour ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.01

Global Peace Index 2025: South Korea Rises, While U.S. and North Korea Lag: SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 — A new report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has once again named Iceland the world's mos ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.01

Pope Leo XIV Calls for an End to "The Pandemic of Weapons" Following U.S. Shooting: VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, in a public address on Sunday, called for an end to the "pandemic of weapons" after a tragic sh ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.01

Xi Jinping Pledges to Unite Global South, Displaying Anti-Western Solidarity at SCO Summit: TIANJIN - Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 pledged to unite the "Global South" at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.01

Turkey’s Bold Move: A Strategic Shift Amidst Escalating Regional Tensions: In a significant escalation of its stance against Israeli military actions in Gaza, Turkey has announced a complete cessation of t ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.31

A New Chapter in the Ukraine Conflict: Diplomacy Stalls as Frontlines Burn: WASHINGTON - Hopes for a swift resolution to the protracted war in Ukraine are dimming as a diplomatic initiative spearheaded by U ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.31

US Doctor Sentenced to 24 Years for Patient Rape and Illicit Filming: QUEENS, NY — The courtroom was silent as Judge Ushir Pandit-Durant delivered a sentence that brought a measure of justice to ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.08.31

Appeals Court Upholds "Trump Tariffs" as Illegal, Trump Vows Supreme Court Fight: Washington D.C. — A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered a significant blow to the trade agenda of President Donald T ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.31

Protests Escalate in Indonesia After Police Armored Vehicle Kills Delivery Driver: JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Widespread protests have rocked Indonesia following the death of a young delivery driver who was crushe ...; Desk 2025.08.30

Japanese Lawmakers Urge Government to Acknowledge 1923 Kanto Massacre: TOKYO — A bipartisan group of Japanese lawmakers is challenging the government’s long-standing refusal to acknowledge ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.30

Indonesian President's Diplomatic Tour: A Strategic Balancing Act in the Indo-Pacific: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to embark on a significant diplomatic tour next month, a trip that underscores Jakart ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.30

Thailand’s Political Turmoil Deepens as Anutin Emerges as Front-Runner for Prime Minister: BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s political landscape has been thrown into disarray following the dramatic dismissal of P ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.30