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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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Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Data Centers Cause App Outages Across Central Asia: ASTANA/TASHKENT — Recent Ukrainian drone strikes targeting data centers belonging to Russian IT giant Yandex have triggered ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.13

Thriving Despite the Middle East Shock... Spain Tames Electricity Bills and Revives Manufacturing Through Wind Power: "The Iberian region prioritizes renewable energy such as wind power, and this has led to the effect of lowering electricity bills. ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.12

Saudi Airspace Crisis… Core Europe-Asia Flight Routes Effectively Paralyzed: The commercial aviation industry is being driven to the front lines of intensifying armed conflicts around the globe. On the 11th ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.12

Trump "Russia-Ukraine Energy Truce" vs. Zelensky "First Time Hearing About It": U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the 11th (local time) that Russia and Ukraine have agreed not to attack each other's oil ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.12

US Vice President Vows to Complete Alaska LNG Project Regardless of South Korean Political Shifts: WASHINGTON / ANCHORAGE — U.S. Vice President JD Vance has reaffirmed the Trump administration's unwavering commitment to the ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.08

Trump’s Mid-Tier Campaign Suit Draws Attention—and Online Controversy Over 'Made in China' Origin: WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn public attention during a midterm campaign rally by swapping his usual lu ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.08

Thailand Floods Death Toll Reaches 60 as Authorities Rush to Prepare for Major International Summit Amid More Heavy Rain Warnings: BANGKOK — As the death toll from mid-September floods across Thailand climbed to 60, authorities are scrambling to implement ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.08

Bangladesh, Ranked 8th in Population, to Launch Nationwide Family Planning Campaign in December: DHAKA — In an effort to curb population growth, the government of Bangladesh will launch a year-long nationwide family plann ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.10.08

U.S. Initiates Direct Contact with Myanmar’s Military Junta, Signaling a Shift Away From Isolation Policy: Washington/Naypyidaw — In a notable policy shift, the U.S. government has initiated direct talks with Myanmar's military jun ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.08

EU, Canada Withdraw Sponsorship from Disinformation Conference Following Trump Administration Pressure: BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON — The European Union, Canada, and Lithuania have officially withdrawn their sponsorship from an internat ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.10.08

Japan's Foreign Resident Population Hits Record High of 3.1%, Driven by Growth in Chinese and Vietnamese Nationals: TOKYO — The number of foreign residents in Japan has reached an all-time high of 3.84 million, accounting for a record 3.1% ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.10.08

Japanese Think Tank: North Korea Likely Training to Operate Nuclear Submarine Reactor at Yongbyon: TOKYO — A researcher at a conservative Japanese private think tank suggested on October 8 that North Korea may be conducting ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.10.08

U.S. Pentagon Directs CENTCOM to Prepare for Resuming Large-Scale Military Operations Against Iran: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Defense has instructed the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees the Middle Eas ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.10.08

Taiwanese Actor Nicky Wu's Pitch Canceled Amid Controversy Over Pro-China Flag Video: TAIPEI / BEIJING — Taiwanese actor and singer Nicky Wu has sparked intense controversy and the cancellation of a high-profil ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.10.08

French Government Faces Mounting Pressure as Student Protests Trigger Nationwide Unrest; First Measures Promised by Month-End: PARIS — Facing an escalating wave of student-led protests over deteriorating educational conditions, French Prime Minister S ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.10.08

Republicans in Key Battlegrounds Distance Themselves from Trump as Midterms Approach: WASHINGTON — With the pivotal November midterm elections drawing closer, a growing number of Republican candidates locked in ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.08

Trump Basks in Nobel Peace Prize Speculation, Claiming Tariffs and Deals Averted Global Conflicts: WASHINGTON — With the announcement of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize just two days away, U.S. President Donald Trump ha ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.10.08

Houthi Rebels Claim Fresh Missile Attack on Saudi Airport, Threaten "All Airspace Targets": DUBAI — Yemen’s Houthi movement claimed responsibility on the 8th (local time) for a fresh ballistic missile strike ta ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.08

Trump Repeats Controversial Remarks: "Let Iran Attack L.A.": WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has repeated controversial remarks suggesting that major American cities should be ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.10.08

Trump Administration Proposes Massive Fees for International Student OPT Program: WASHINGTON — In a major policy shift, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed rule on the 7th (l ...; Desk 2026.10.08

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