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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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Turkey Halts All Trade with Israel, Closes Ports and Airspace Amid Gaza Conflict: ANKARA—In a dramatic escalation of its diplomatic and economic pressure on Israel, Turkey announced on Friday a complete sus ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.30

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Russia and China Eye Expanded Energy Partnership Amid Sanctions, Bolstering LNG Cooperation: Moscow, Russia – Amid growing Western scrutiny of their deepening energy ties, Russian experts and officials are forecasting ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.30

Trump Mandates Classical Architecture for Federal Buildings, Expands Curbs on Union Power: WASHINGTON — In a move aimed at reshaping the aesthetic and bureaucratic landscape of the nation’s capital and beyond, ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.29

US Ends 'De Minimis' Exemption Permanently, No Exceptions for Any Country: The Trump administration has announced the permanent end of the "de minimis" exemption, a policy that previously allowed individua ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.29

Minneapolis Police Uncover Mass Murder Obsession in Church Shooting Suspect, 116 Rounds Fired into Congregation: MINNEAPOLIS—Authorities in Minneapolis have identified the suspect in Wednesday’s deadly church shooting as a 23-year- ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.29

Brazil Weighs Legal Action as U.S. Tariffs Escalate Trade Tensions: Brasília, Brazil—The Brazilian government is preparing for a potential legal showdown with the United States, threate ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.28

Taiwanese Prosecutors Charge Trio in Major TSMC 2nm Trade Secret Case, Allege Leak to Japanese Firm: TAIPEI – In a case that has rattled Taiwan's tech industry, prosecutors have indicted three individuals on charges of leakin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.28

Human Remains Identified at Sunken Japanese Coal Mine, Renewing Calls for Government Action: TOKYO — In a poignant discovery that has reignited a long-standing historical grievance, Japanese police have confirmed that ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.28

"Ishiba's Political Fate Hangs in the Balance as LDP Grapples with Electoral Defeats": TOKYO — The political future of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hangs by a thread as his ruling Liberal Democratic Pa ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.28

Milei Government Bribery Scandal Sparks Wall Street Anxiety, Threatens Investment Outlook: BUENOS AIRES – A bribery scandal centered on Argentina’s purchase of public medicines for the disabled is sending shoc ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.28

Tragedy Strikes Minnesota: Gunman with Anti-Trump Manifesto Kills Two Children in School Shooting: MINNEAPOLIS – In a horrific act of violence that has shaken the nation, a gunman opened fire inside a Catholic school chapel ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.28

Trump Administration Moves to Cap Student and Journalist Visas, Citing 'Security Risks': WASHINGTON — In a significant shift to U.S. immigration policy, the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security ( ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.28

Prominent Korean-American Musician Detained by ICE, Raising Concerns Over Immigration Crackdown: The detention of John Shin, a 37-year-old Korean-American violinist, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has fueled ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.28

Escalating Tensions: U.S. and Venezuela on a Collision Course: CARACAS, VENEZUELA — A significant military standoff is unfolding in the Caribbean, as the United States and Venezuela deplo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.27

Trump's Unprecedented Moves Against the Federal Reserve Raise Alarms: Donald Trump's aggressive actions against the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) are escalating, causing widespread concern among economis ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.27

A Triumphant Return to Form: SpaceX's Starship Aces 10th Test Flight: BOCA CHICA, Texas — In a crucial demonstration of its capabilities, SpaceX's towering Starship rocket completed its tenth in ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.27

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Is This Summer's Unlikely Juggernaut, Captivating U.S. Parents and Surging to Disney-Level Status: NEW YORK—When Netflix released its animated film "K-pop Demon Hunters" in June, few would have predicted the cultural phenom ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.08.25

Japanese City Proposes Two-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit, Sparking Debate: TOKYO – A proposal by Toyoake City in Japan to recommend a two-hour daily smartphone limit for all residents outside of work ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.08.25

US Aid Cuts Could Lead to 2.44 Million Deaths in Africa; South Korea Urged to Expand Its Role: A recent report by the Korea-Africa Foundation warns that the Trump administration’s reduction of official development assis ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.23