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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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North Korea Marks Workers' Party 80th with Vow to Build 'Prosperous Paradise' and Diplomatic Flex: PYONGYANG—North Korea held a grand celebratory event on October 9, the eve of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ru ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.10

Norway Braces for US Backlash as Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Chances Dwindle: OSLO, NORWAY—Norway is on high diplomatic alert, preparing for potential repercussions from the United States should Preside ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.10

Israeli Cabinet Approves Phase One Ceasefire with Hamas, Hostage Release Imminent: JERUSALEM — The Israeli cabinet has approved the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian militant group H ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.10

South Korean Tech Giants Brace for Impact as China Weaponizes Rare Earth Exports: SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s leading technology and automotive companies, including Samsung Electronics, SK Hyni ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.10

Deepening U.S. Political Conflict: Trump Demands 'Imprisonment' of Illinois Governor, Chicago Mayor and Forces National Guard Deployment: WASHINGTON - Political tensions in the United States have reached a peak following an unprecedented public demand by U.S. Presiden ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.09

60+ NGOs Urge Halt to Trump Administration's Caribbean Military Operations in Letter: Criticism is mounting over the Donald Trump administration's expansion of military operations in the Caribbean. Over 60 non-govern ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.09

The Gate to the Macroscopic World Opened by Quantum Physics: John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis Awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has selected three scientists—John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis&mda ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.09

Ecuador Anti-Government Protests Intensify, Foreign Ministry Issues 'Special Travel Advisory' – Heightened Safety Alert for Korean Residents: Political instability in Ecuador, South America, has reached a critical level. Anti-government protests against the government's f ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.09

U.S. Immigration Detention Facilities: Mass Deaths and Severe Human Rights Abuses Worsen Amid 'Punishment Over Human Rights' Stance: A shocking 15 immigrants have died this year in federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. Ten of the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.09

Vietnam Ministry of Finance Vows All-Out Effort to Accelerate Digital Transformation: Declaring a 'No Tolerance for Delay' Principle: The Vietnam Ministry of Finance (MoF) is accelerating the implementation of Resolution 57 and Project 06, key national digital tra ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.09

Taiwan's Security Highlighted as a Core Element of Global Peace and Prosperity: Former Australian PM Warns 'Taiwan's Fate Affects the Entire World,' Urges Stronger Joint Deterrence: At the 2025 Taipei Security Dialogue, former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison underscored that the security threat to Taiw ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.09

Vice President Lai Reaffirms Cooperation with Paraguay Amidst Global Challenges: President Lai Ching-te (賴淸德) of Taiwan emphasized the critical necessity of strengthening cooperation between Taiwan and Paraguay ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.09

Taiwan Vows All-Out Effort to Boost 'Asymmetric Warfare Capabilities' Amid Pressure for Defense Spending Hike: A nominee for a high-ranking position in the U.S. Department of Defense has strongly raised the necessity for Taiwan to increase i ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.09

Vietnam-North Korea Summit Ahead of 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties: Agreement to Elevate Relations Based on 'Traditional Amity': Communist Party of Vietnam General Secretary To Lam and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republ ...; Desk 2025.10.09

Donald Trump Commemorative Coin Controversy: "Fight" Motto Undercuts Nobel Peace Prize Eligibility: The U.S. Treasury Department is embroiled in a legal controversy over the proposed issuance of a $1 commemorative coin featuring t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.08

Trump's 'Insurrection Act' Threat, Far from Peace, as Chicago is "On the Brink of Collapse": In discussing why former President Donald Trump cannot be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, his method of addressing the security sit ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.08

Uruguay: Alarm Bells Ringing Over Population Decline as Total Fertility Rate Hits 1.27, Predicting a Loss of 500,000 by 2070: According to a recent report published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) of Uruguay, a rapid collapse of the nation's ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.08

The Transfer of Mexico's National Guard to the Ministry of National Defense Deepens the 'Militarization of Public Security' Controversy: The Mexican government has executed a security reform that transfers the National Guard (NG), a key public security organization, ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.08

US Military Pressure on Venezuela for 'Regime Change' Reaches Peak; Maduro Regime Vows 'War if Necessary,' Begins Emergency Drills: The military pressure exerted by the Donald Trump US administration on the Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro regime has escalated t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.08

Global Echoes of the Harvest Moon: A Look at Family and Ancestral Holidays: "May every day be as bountiful as Gae-wit-nal (Chuseok)." This Korean proverb, wishing for a life of comfort and abundance, perfec ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.06