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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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Japan Intensifies Diplomatic Offensive Amid Escalating Tensions with China: (C) Youtube TOKYO — The Japanese government is launching an all-out diplomatic offensive to secure international support fo ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.12.18

Takaichi Clarifies "Taiwan Emergency" Remarks, Pledges Strategic Dialogue with China: (C) Good Authority TOKYO – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday sought to de-escalate diplomatic tensions following h ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.12.18

China Aims for 'Zero Out-of-Pocket' Childbirth Costs by 2026 to Combat Plummeting Birth Rates: (C) Global TImes BEIJING – In a significant move to tackle its deepening demographic crisis, the Chinese government has ann ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.12.15

Chile Heads to Runoff: Hard-Right Cast Set to Unseat Ruling Left in 'Blue Tide' Shift: (C) Newsday The runoff election for Chile's next president was held on December 14 (local time), with results expected to confi ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.12.15

Israel Condemns Australia After Sydney Shooting, Citing 'Fueling' of Anti-Semitism: (C) Al Jazeera JERUSALEM / BERLIN - Israel on Sunday strongly criticized the Australian government, accusing it of enabling anti- ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.12.15

Vanke Faces Default Crisis as Debt Extension Fails, Deepening China's Property Turmoil: (C) The Epoch TImes BEIJING – Vanke (萬科), one of China's largest property developers and a company once seen as relatively ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.15

Trump Downplays Optimism for 2026 Midterms: "Takes Time to Register Economic Success": (C) Puck News WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump has expressed a cautious outlook regarding the results of the upcoming U.S. ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.15

South Korean President Lee and Japanese PM Takaichi to Meet in Nara, Signifying a Shift to 'Regional Shuttle Diplomacy': (C) Kyodo News SEOUL/TOKYO – South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are reportedly ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.12.13

Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Escalates: 22 Dead, Over 100 Injured as Border Clashes Spread: (C) Tasnim News Agency JAKARTA – The armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which had signed a ceasefire agreement i ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.11

Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin Poised to Lead as President in 2026: (C) Swissinfo BERLIN—Guy Parmelin, Switzerland's incumbent Economy Minister, has been elected as the country's President fo ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.12.11

Russia Claims Downing Record 278 Ukrainian Drones Overnight, 40 Targeting Moscow Region: (C) Oman Observar MOSCOW — Russia's Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday a massive downing of Ukrainian drones, claim ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.12.11

ZTE Faces Massive US Fine Over Alleged Foreign Bribery; Potential Settlement Could Exceed $2 Billion: (C) The Standard Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE Corp. is reportedly in negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice ( ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.12.11

Mexico Hikes Tariffs on 'Strategic Goods' from South Korea, China, and Other Non-FTA Nations: (C) SteelRadar Mexico City - Mexico is poised to enact a substantial increase in import tariffs on a wide range of "strategic i ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.11

US Proposes Mandatory Social Media Disclosure for ESTA and Visa Applicants, Citing Enhanced Security: (C) Siam Legal The Trump administration has proposed a significant escalation in the vetting process for individuals seeking to e ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.12.11

Europe at the Crossroads: Environmental Safeguards Under Threat from 'Simplification' Drive: (C) Bird Life International BRUSSELS — Europe stands at a perilous ecological and democratic crossroads as the European Com ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.10

Europe's Silent Threat: Deadly Listeria Infections Surge as Ageing Population and RTE Foods Drive Crisis: (C) Rollercoaster.ie A critical new warning from Europe’s top health agencies reveals a dangerous upward trend in severe Li ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.12.10

NYC Democrats Push 'Due Process Protection Act' to Stop ICE Courthouse Arrests: (C) Komo News WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three prominent members of New York City’s Democratic congressional delegation&mdash ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.10

Australia's Digital Iron Curtain: The Global Aftershocks of a World-First Social Media Ban: (C) Campaign Asia SYDNEY — Australia has made a decisive and historic move in the global struggle to curb the influence of ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.12.10

A New Era of Transparency: Federal Judges Order Release of Voluminous Epstein Case Files: (C) Axios WASHINGTON D.C. — A significant victory for victims of the late, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his asso ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.12.10

Monopoly or Media Evolution? Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Triggers Bipartisan Antitrust Fury: (C) Play Graound President Donald Trump’s recent statement that Netflix’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warne ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.10

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