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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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Japanese Foreign Minister Claims Dokdo as Japanese Territory for 13th Consecutive Year: (C) Nippon.com TOKYO – In an annual diplomatic policy speech delivered during a special session of the National Diet on F ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.20

Mixed U.S. Employment Data Sparks Wall Street Retreat; Fed Shifts Focus to Inflation: (C) Los Angeles Times NEW YORK – Major indexes on Wall Street closed lower on Thursday as investors grappled with a "Jeky ...; Desk 2026.02.13

Trump Administration Halts Minnesota Immigration Crackdown Amid Public Outcry: (C) EURO News.com MINNEAPOLIS – Facing a wave of national indignation and a sharp decline in public support, the Trump ad ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.02.13

Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Vessel off Nagasaki for the First Time in 4 Years: (C) South China Morning Post NAGASAKI – In a move that could further strain the already delicate diplomatic relations bet ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.13

Munich Security Conference Opens Amid Strained Atlantic Alliance: A Litmus Test for U.S.-Europe Ties: (C) EU Observer MUNICH — The 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) kicks off today, February 13 (local time), at the Hote ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.13

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Demands 50% Ownership Stake: (C) WKZO WASHINGTON D.C. / OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh diplomatic firestorm with Canada, thre ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.11

The Aging of Washington: U.S. Debates 'Mandatory Retirement at 75' Amid Leadership Gerontocracy: (C) Kim Bellard | Medium WASHINGTON D.C. — As the average age of American political leadership continues to climb to histor ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.02.09

Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Media Mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 Years: (C) Al Jazeera Hong Kong — In a landmark ruling that has ignited international condemnation, the Hong Kong High Court on ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.09

Beyond Oil: How Abu Dhabi is Redefining Itself as a Global ‘Hub of Tolerance’ and Art: (C) eap Magazin.de ABU DHABI – On January 30, the streets of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), we ...; Desk 2026.02.09

U.S. Launches $12 Billion ‘Project Vault’ to Stockpile Critical Minerals and Break Dependence on China: (C) Financial Times WASHINGTON D.C. — In a strategic move to safeguard American manufacturing from global supply chain disr ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.03

Chinese Pickled Cabbage Factory Fined $150,000 Over "Smoking and Spitting" Hygiene Scandal: A Chinese pickled cabbage factory that sparked international outrage after footage emerged of workers smoking and spitting into pr ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.02

EU Commissioner Urges Strengthening of 'Made in Europe' Strategy to Shield Core Industries: (C) European Union In a bold move to safeguard the European Union’s economic sovereignty, Stéphane Séjourn& ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.02

France’s Economic Ebb: Per Capita GDP Falls Below EU Average for Third Consecutive Year: (C) The Daily Economy PARIS – Once considered the undisputed powerhouse of the European continent, France is facing a sober ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.02

Trump Amasses $375 Million War Chest Despite 22nd Amendment Barring Third Term: (C) Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON D.C. - As the United States enters the heat of the 2026 midterm election cycle, President Donald ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.02.02

Indonesia’s JCI Plummets 8% Amid MSCI Downgrade Warning; IDX CEO Resigns: (C) KAOHOON INTERNATIONAL JAKARTA – The Indonesian stock market has experienced its sharpest decline since the 1998 Asian F ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.01.30

Taiwan’s Economy Surges 8.6% in 2025: A 15-Year High Fueled by AI Boom: (C) Focus Taiwan SEOUL – Taiwan’s economy recorded its strongest performance in 15 years, with the 2025 GDP growth ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.30

China Issues Urgent Japan Travel Warning After $2.8M "Tear Gas" Robbery in Tokyo: (C) FMT TOKYO/BEIJING – The Chinese government has intensified its warnings against traveling to Japan following a high-s ...; Desk 2026.01.30

Unconscious After 140 Lashes: Indonesian Couple Punished Under Sharia Law: (C) The Week BANDA ACEH – In one of the most severe sentences since the implementation of Sharia law in the region, an In ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.30

13 Dead in Sudan Gold Mine Collapse: "Illegal Mining in Closed Site": (C) Dabangasudan.org Johannesburg - Correspondent Na Hwak-jin – At least 13 people have died and six others were injured ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.01.29

U.S. Treasury Secretary Says "No Trade Agreement Until Passed by South Korean National Assembly": (C) Investing.com U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on the 28th (local time) that "because the South Korean National ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.01.29