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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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Middle East on the Brink: Iran Signals ‘De Facto’ Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Following U.S.-Israeli Airstrikes: (C) News Arena TEHRAN / DUBAI — The global energy supply chain is facing its most significant threat in decades as Iran&r ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.03.01

"A Graveyard for Journalists": CPJ Reports Record 129 Journalists Killed Last Year, Two-Thirds by Israeli Forces: (C) Sudut Berita The number of journalists killed worldwide in the line of duty reached an all-time high last year, marking the ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.03.01

Buddhist Wisdom Meets AI: Japan Unveils ‘Buddharoid’ to Combat Monk Shortage: (C) Inbox.lv KYOTO, Japan — As Japan’s traditional temples grapple with an intensifying labor shortage and a dwindlin ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.03.01

Global Markets Shudder as U.S.-Israel Coalition Launches 'Roaring Lion' Strike on Tehran: (C) Youtube TEHRAN/WASHINGTON – The Middle East has plummeted into a state of total war. On the 28th, a coordinated aeria ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.03.01

Fatal Firefight Off Cuban Coast: U.S. Citizens Involved in Stolen Boat Incursion: (C) The Hill HAVANA / WASHINGTON D.C. — A violent maritime confrontation between the Cuban Coast Guard and a Florida-regi ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.02.28

10-Year-Old Boy Wins Lawsuit Against Father Who Used $12,000 Lunar New Year Gift for Remarriage: (C) SCMP Zhengzhou, China — In a landmark ruling that has sparked intense debate over children’s property rights, a ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.02.28

New York's "Giant" Joy: Baby Weighing 5.9kg Shatters Hospital Records: (C) The Times of India ITHACA, NY — In a world where newborns typically weigh between 2.5kg and 4kg, a literal "bundle of ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2026.02.28

Netflix Withdraws Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: "No Longer Financially Attractive": (C) Prestige Online Netflix has officially pulled out of the race to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), effectively ending a ...; Myung Sun Yim Correspondent 2026.02.28

Over 1,800 Companies Sue Trump Administration for $129 Billion in Tariff Refunds: (C) Business Insider WASHINGTON D.C. — In what legal experts are calling a "once-in-a-generation" legal showdown, at leas ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.02.27

Mexico on Edge: ‘King of Cocaine’ El Mencho Killed, Igniting Wave of Cartel Retaliation: (C) The Times of India GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Mexico has been plunged into a state of near-civil war following a high-stak ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.02.27

EU Commission Chief Vows to Honor €90 billion Ukraine Loan Despite Hungarian Veto: (C) Radio Free Europe KIEV – On the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European Union leadership t ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.02.25

Mass Death of 72 Tigers in Thailand: Canine Distemper and Poor Captivity Conditions Blamed: (C) AOL.com CHIANG MAI, THAILAND – A devastating biological crisis has struck one of Thailand's most prominent wildlife t ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.02.25

Mexico on Edge: Cartel Retaliation Sparking Terror Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup: (C) TPR MEXICO CITY – With only months remaining until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across North America, Mexico has ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.02.25

The $12.8 Million Dispute: Who Owns the Abandoned Lottery Ticket?: (C) USA Herald PHOENIX, Arizona – A high-stakes legal battle has erupted over a lottery ticket worth $12.8 million (appro ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.02.25

Victorian Surgeon Under Police Investigation for Alleged "Unnecessary" Hysterectomies: (C) Youtube MELBOURNE, Australia – A prominent gynecologist in Melbourne is facing a criminal investigation and a massive ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.02.25

New York City Paralyzed by Historic Snowstorm: Emergency Snow Shovelers Offered Up to $45 per Hour Amid Crisis: (C) abc7NY NEW YORK — A monster winter storm has buried the Big Apple under a thick blanket of white, bringing the "city ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2026.02.25

A New Era in The Hague: Rob Jetten Sworn In as Netherlands’ Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister: (C) Gayety THE HAGUE — In a historic ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch Palace, the Netherlands officially entered a new politi ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.02.24

Senate Democrats Vow to Block Extension of Trump’s New 'Section 122' Tariffs: (C) TRT World WASHINGTON D.C. — The legislative battle lines over American trade policy were drawn sharply this week as S ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.24

Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Rename Palm Beach Airport After Donald J. Trump: (C) People.com WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The Florida State Legislature has officially approved a bill to rename Palm Beach In ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.20

Tehran on the Brink: Scenarios of a U.S. Strike and the Looming Global Fallout: (C) Caspian Post.com As military tensions between Washington and Tehran reach a fever pitch, the specter of a direct U.S. milit ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.20