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South Korean Consortium Challenges Japanese Monopoly on Electronic Endoscopes with AI-Powered Robotics Platform

SEOUL — A powerful South Korean consortium comprising prominent enterprises, leading research universities, and top-tier medical institutions has officially launched an ambitious initiative to d
Apple Honors Digital Excellence: 12 Exceptional Apps and Games Celebrated at the 2026 Design Awards

CUPERTINO, California — In a highly anticipated announcement ahead of its annual flagship developer conference, Apple Inc. officially unveiled the twelve winners of the prestigious 2026 Apple De

US Signals Potential Re-Imposition of 'Global 10% Tariff' Post-July Expiration, Citing Section 122 Authority

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The second Trump administration has signaled its intent to maintain an aggressive posture on protectionist trade policies, hinting that the controversial "Global 10% Tar

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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

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

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