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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 the Iranian delegation failed to arrive at the summit in Islamabad, P
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 has taken a drastic step by enacting a law that allows for

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 Islands) has ignited a fresh diplomatic firestorm between Beijing and Ta

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From the Streets to the Finish Line: A Drunken Detour Becomes a Life-Altering Journey: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – What began as a disoriented, drunken impulse for a homeless man in Brazil has unexpectedly evolved ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.16

China's "Robot Olympics" Showcases Leap in AI and Humanoid Technology: BEIJING – The world is watching as Beijing hosts its first-ever "Robot Olympics," a four-day event from August 14-17 that is ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.14

Taiwan Grapples with Political Storm as Potential Chinese National Awaits Legislative Seat: TAIPEI – A unique political development is sending ripples of concern through Taiwan’s political establishment and pub ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.13

Thai Tourism Reels from Border Conflict with Cambodia: BANGKOK — Thailand's vital tourism sector, a cornerstone of the national economy, is facing a severe downturn as a result of ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.08.13

Indonesia Expands Military Amid Regional Tensions and Domestic Concerns: Jakarta – In a move marking the most significant military expansion in decades, Indonesia's government under President Prabo ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.08.13

RSF Rebel Attack on Darfur Refugee Camp Kills Dozens Amid Escalating Violence: JOHANNESBURG—A brutal attack by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a refugee camp in the country's western D ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.13

North Korean Laborers in Russia Endure 'Slave-like' Conditions, Exploitation: SEOUL — An exclusive investigation by the BBC has shed light on the dire conditions of North Korean laborers in Russia, reve ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.13

South Africa Submits Revised Trade Proposal to U.S. in Bid to Lower 30% Tariff: PRETORIA, South Africa — The South African government, reeling from a 30% tariff imposed by the United States amid escalatin ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.13

Iran Open to Direct Nuclear Talks with U.S. under "Suitable Conditions": TEHRAN — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated on Tuesday that direct nuclear negotiations with the United S ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.13

Europe Grapples with Deadly Wildfires and Unrelenting Heatwave: PARIS—A wave of destructive wildfires and a punishing heatwave have swept across Southern Europe, claiming lives and stretch ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.13

Meta's Threads Surpasses 400 Million Monthly Users, Closing Gap with X: SAN FRANCISCO - Meta's text-based social media platform, Threads, has surpassed 400 million monthly active users (MAU) just over t ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.08.13

Trump Declares 'War on Crime and Homelessness,' Deploys FBI Agents to Washington, D.C.: WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic move aimed at addressing a growing crisis in the nation's capital, President Donald Trump h ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.08.11

China's Coast Guard and Naval Vessels Collide in South China Sea Amidst Rising Tensions: JAKARTA — A high-stakes confrontation in the South China Sea took a dramatic turn today as a Chinese coast guard vessel, eng ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11

In-Depth News Report: Diplomatic Immunity and Accountability in the Case of the Honduran Diplomat: SEOUL, South Korea – The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has confirmed that the Honduran government h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Guatemala's Pacific Coast: CHAMPERICO, GUATEMALA - A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled the Pacific coast of Guatemala early Saturday, prompting local ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11

Ecuador Nightclub Shooting Leaves 8 Dead, 3 Injured: QUITO – A horrific shooting at a nightclub in Santa Lucía, Guayas province, has left at least eight people dead and t ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.08.11

Taiwan's Record-Breaking Defense Budget: A 28 Trillion Won Special Fund: Taipei - In a significant move to bolster its defenses against mounting Chinese military pressure, Taiwan is set to approve a mass ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.08.11

Sakhalin: A Post-Surrender Killing Ground: SAKHALIN - New details have emerged regarding the brutal massacres of Korean civilians by Japanese military forces in southern Sak ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.11

Mounting Pressure for Ukraine's Inclusion in Peace Talks as U.S.-Russia Summit Nears: ANCHORAGE – As the highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin approa ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.11