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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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Tax Portal Blunder Rekindles 'Transgender Rumor' Nightmare for French First Lady Brigitte Macron: PARIS—French First Lady Brigitte Macron, who has long been plagued by baseless transgender rumors, was thrust back into the ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.27

Japan's New PM Takaichi Vows to Strengthen U.S.-Japan Alliance in First Call with Trump: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – In her diplomatic debut, Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a commitment to strength ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.27

ASEAN Summit Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Addressing Trade Tensions and Transnational Crime: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit commenced its three-day session in Kuala L ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.27

Trump Acknowledges North Korea as a 'Sort of Nuclear Power,' Puts Ball in Kim's Court: SEOUL—US President Donald Trump has reignited speculation of a surprise summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Visit South Korea for First Lee Jae-myung Government SCM: SEOUL, South Korea – The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States are set to convene the 57th Security Consultati ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Arc Flash Horror: Uncertified Adapter Blamed for Fiery Tesla Charging Explosion in Canada: HOPE, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A Tesla driver was violently thrown to the ground and injured in a high-voltage electrical explosio ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.22

EU States Agree to Complete Phase-Out of Russian Gas by End of 2027: LUXEMBOURG — European Union member states have reached a landmark agreement to fully phase out all remaining Russian gas imp ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.21

Japan Elects Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as First Female Prime Minister: The 'Female Abe' Ascends: The election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female Prime Minister on October 21, 2025, has placed a spotlight on her long and ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.21

Trump Pressured Zelensky to 'Accept Russia's Demands or Be Destroyed,' Report from FT Reveals: Washington D.C. — A highly contentious meeting reportedly took place on October 17 at the White House between U.S. President ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.20

Uruguay Becomes First Latin American Country to Legalize Euthanasia by Law: MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – Uruguay has made history by becoming the first country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia through ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.10.20

Peru Declares State of Emergency Amid Political Unrest Fueled by 'Gen Z' Protests: Peru’s continuous political turmoil has forced the government to declare a state of emergency in the capital, Lima, and its ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.10.20

Venezuela Responds to US Threat with Large-Scale Military Exercises: CARACAS – Venezuela has launched massive military exercises, named 'Independence 200', and activated national defense zones ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.10.20

Trump Vows End to Anti-Drug Aid to Colombia, Calling President a "Drug Lord": Bogotá/Washington D.C. - Escalating his "War on Drugs," former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, October 19 ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.20

Bolivia Ends Two Decades of Leftist Rule as Centrist Paz Wins Presidential Election: La Paz, Bolivia - Rodrigo Paz (58), a centrist candidate from the Christian Democratic Party, has been elected as the new Presiden ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.20

Donald Trump Intensifies Pressure on Latin America Over Drugs, Aims for Regime Change: U.S. President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on Latin American nations under the pretext of drug enforcement, even aiming ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.20

U.S. and Japan Forge Alliance for Sustainable Lunar Power: The New Space Race Heats Up: The modern space race is no longer solely about launching rockets; it has transformed into a strategic competition centered on bui ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.18

Missing Picasso Painting Valued at €600,000 Vanishes Mid-Transit, Spanish Police Launch Investigation: A Pablo Picasso painting, estimated to be worth approximately 600,000 euros (around 100 million South Korean won or $630,000 USD), ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.17

Guatemala Rocked by Escape of 20 Notorious Gang Members; Top Officials Ousted: GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala has been plunged into a security crisis following the escape of 20 high-profile members of the ex ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.16

White House Vows to Expand Federal Layoffs Past 10,000 Amid Shutdown, Court Steps In: SAN FRANCISCO / WASHINGTON, D.C. — The prolonged federal government shutdown has intensified a battle between the Trump admi ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.10.16

Takaichi's Path to PM Narrowly Opens as LDP Eyes Alliance with Second Opposition Party: TOKYO — Japan’s political landscape has been thrown into disarray following the dissolution of the long-standing coali ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.16