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Japan's Last Year Suicide Deaths Hit Record Low... Elementary, Middle, and High School Students Hit Record High

Japan's number of suicides last year fell below 20,000 for the first time since statistics began, recording an all-time low. However, the number of suicides among elementary, middle, and high scho
"Sinokoo Marine accounts for 37% of crude oil transiting the Strait of Hormuz in September"

Sinokoo Marine (English name: Sinokoo Group) was found to have effectively dominated crude oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz last month, carrying 37% of the total crude oil that passed t

Lockheed Reaches Agreement with US DoD to Supply 850 F-35s over 10 Years

US defense contractor Lockheed Martin announced that it has reached an agreement to supply more than 850 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets to the US Department of Defense over the next 10 years.

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Surging Maritime Robberies in the Singapore Strait, Escalating Threats to Asian Maritime Security: Concerns about maritime security in Asian waters are mounting in the second quarter of 2025. In particular, a sharp increase in bo ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.10

Houthi Attack in Red Sea: 5 Filipino Seafarers Rescued from Sunken Ship, Search for Missing Intensifies: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on July 9 (local time) that 5 of the 21 Filipino seafarers aboard the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.10

Philippines Promises Over 250,000 Homes Through Expanded 4PH Housing Program: A total of 251,846 socialized housing units are expected to be delivered through the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.10

Donald Trump's "50% Copper Tariff" Announcement Signals Global Market Upheaval: WASHINGTON D.C. - The international copper market has been shaken by an abrupt announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump regar ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.09

Trump's '200% Tariff Bomb' on Pharmaceuticals... K-Bio Industry Considers "Giving Up Exports": President Donald Trump's remarks about imposing tariffs of up to 200% on imported pharmaceuticals have put South Korea's bio indus ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.09

Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize; Abraham Accords and Middle East Remarks Stir Controversy: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially announced today (local time) that he has nominated President Donald Trump for ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.08

Trump Postpones Reciprocal Tariffs Until August 1st, "Subject to Change Based on Negotiations": On July 7th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the imposition of reciprocal tariffs unt ...; Desk 2025.07.08

U.S. Army Eyes Quiet, Agile Hybrid-Electric Aircraft for Future Operations: WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Army is investing in a new breed of aircraft, one that might seem counter-intuitive at f ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.07.06

UK Restores Diplomatic Ties with Syria, Pledges £94.5 Million in Aid: DAMASCUS, Syria – The United Kingdom has announced the restoration of diplomatic relations with Syria, a significant move af ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.06

Supreme Leader Khamenei Emerges Publicly After Israeli Strikes, Vows Iran Will "Never Surrender": TEHRAN – In a highly anticipated public appearance following a series of intense Israeli airstrikes, Iran's Supreme Leader A ...; Desk 2025.07.06

Elon Musk Announces Formation of "America Party" Amid Escalating Feud with President Trump: In a significant development set to reshape the American political landscape, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the formation of a new ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.06

Deadly Floods Ravage Texas: 24 Confirmed Dead, Dozens Still Missing After Catastrophic Downpour: Kerr County, Texas – A devastating deluge in inland Texas has claimed at least 24 lives, with search and rescue operations c ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.05

Washington Archbishop Denounces Trump's Immigration Policies as 'Abhorrent': Washington D.C. – In a scathing rebuke of the Trump administration, Archbishop Robert McElroy of Washington D.C., a close co ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.05

AI Breakthrough Offers Hope to Infertile Couples: New York, USA – In a significant stride for reproductive medicine, an American couple, who had struggled with infertility fo ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.07.05

Rome Rocked by Devastating Gas Station Explosion, Dozens Injured: ROME – A powerful explosion at a gas station on the outskirts of Rome on Friday, July 4, left at least 45 people injured, wi ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.05

Okinawa: The Island of Longevity and Its Enduring Dietary Secrets: Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, is globally renowned as the "Island of Longevity." It boasts one of the highest concentr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.05

Peruvian President with 2% Approval Rating Forces Through 2x Salary Increase, Sparking Public Outcry: Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, with an approval rating of just 2%, is facing intense criticism after nearly doubling her salary ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.07.04

Trump Initiates High Tariff Pressure... Sends Tariff Letters to Over 10 Countries, Including South Korea: U.S. President Donald Trump began sending letters specifying "reciprocal tariffs" to 10 to 12 countries starting July 4 (local tim ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.04

Philippines Remains Lower-Middle-Income Country: Expectations and Challenges for Upgrading Status: MANILA, Philippines – According to the World Bank's latest classification, the Philippines unfortunately remains a lower-mid ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.04

Singapore Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Independence with Record-Breaking Voucher Handouts…A Contrast to South Korea: On July 3, 2025, the Singaporean government announced a large-scale voucher distribution to all citizens to commemorate the 60th a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.04