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US Finalizes Section 301 ‘Forced Labor Tariffs’ on 60 Nations; South Korea Hit with 12.5% Duty

WASHINGTON / SEOUL — The Donald Trump administration on Thursday (July 23, local time) finalized additional tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act o
U.S. Moves to Sever Chinese Materials and Components from Defense Supply Chains

WASHINGTON — In a decisive move aimed at safeguarding national security and reinforcing military readiness, the Trump administration has launched a comprehensive overhaul of the United States de

Saudi Arabia Launches Naval Protection Measures as Houthi Blockade Threat Escalates in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

RIYADH / RED SEA — Saudi Arabia has officially announced comprehensive military and security measures to safeguard commercial shipping traversing the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, following ma

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Singapore's General Election: 'Livelihood' Key Issue Over Trump-Triggered Trade War...Ruling Party Bets on New Faces: While the impact of the former US President's tariff policies and the deepening trade war are shaking the world, Singapore is head ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.17

Philippine Vessel Capsizes at Sea, 1 Dead, 10 Missing… Rescue Operations Face Difficulties: A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Rizal, Mindoro Occidental, in the Philippines, where a vessel capsized, resulting in a ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.17

Italian Fincantieri and German TKMS Partner on Philippine Submarine Acquisition, Expected to Strengthen South China Sea Security: Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri and German defense specialist thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have officially announced ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.17

Philippines Accelerates Military Modernization Amid South China Sea Dispute, Adopts 'Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept': The Philippines is shifting its strategic focus from decades of counterinsurgency operations to territorial defense. To this end, ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.17

Philippines Groans Under Record Heatwave: Education Frontline Struggles Amid Climate Change: The island nation of the Philippines in Southeast Asia is suffering from a record-breaking heatwave. In Manila, the capital, kinde ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.17

Washington's Moves Create Huge Ripples in Brasilia: The Complex Impact of US Protectionism on the Brazilian Economy: The volatility of Brazil's capital markets is a natural consequence of its high dependence on external factors. The dynamics of th ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.17

Former Peruvian First Lady Nadine Heredia Granted Diplomatic Asylum in Brazil After Corruption Conviction: Peru's President Dina Boluarte approved diplomatic asylum in Brazil for former First Lady Nadine Heredia, who was convicted of cor ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.17

China's COFCO Undertakes Large-Scale Hiring in Brazil, an Agricultural Powerhouse... Expanding Influence in the Grain Market Amid US-China Trade Tensions: Amid the construction of the world's largest grain export terminal in Brazil by COFCO International, a Chinese state-owned food co ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.17

17 Students, Including 7 from University of Georgia, Sue Federal Government Over Unfair Visa Cancellations: A total of 17 students nationwide, including 7 international students and graduates from several prestigious universities in Georg ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.17

White House Defies Supreme Court, Declares No Return for Wrongfully Deported Immigrant to El Salvador: Washington D.C. – The White House has ignited a firestorm of controversy by asserting that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-o ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.16

Rare Success: Black Swans Naturally Hatch Cygnets at Jinan's Daming Lake for the First Time in Recorded History: Jinan, Shandong Province, China – In a remarkable ecological event, a pair of black swans residing in the scenic Daming Lake ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.04.16

California Moves to Legalize Pedal-Less Electric Two-Wheelers 'e-Motos' by Classifying Them as Off-Road Vehicles: California is spearheading a new chapter in the regulation of electric mobility by pushing forward legislation to clarify the lega ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.15

US-China Hegemony Competition Intensifies Surrounding Argentina: Beyond Economic Support to a Tug-of-War for Influence: BUENOS AIRES – As Argentina extends its currency swap agreement with China to resolve its chronic foreign currency shortage, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.15

Intensifying US-China Trade Conflict: A 'Golden Opportunity' Opens for Brazilian Agricultural Exports?: As the repercussions of the US-China trade war, initially ignited during the first term of the Donald Trump administration, show s ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.15

Red Wave Sweeps Indiana Statehouse: Protest Demands Increased Education Funding and Support for Public Schools: Indianapolis – Hundreds of teachers, parents, and students, clad in red, converged on the Indiana Statehouse on Monday, Apri ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.04.15

Indiana Senate Bill 1 Faces Final Vote Amidst Strong Controversy: INDIANAPOLIS – A new property tax bill (SB1) introduced during the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session is poised to signif ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.04.15

Pharmacy Desert Intensifies: Ohio Sees Surge in Closures, Raising Concerns for Resident Health: AKRON, Ohio – Last week, the CVS Pharmacy on Copley Road in Akron closed its doors. Across the street, the Walgreens had alr ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.15

Brazil and Paraguay Strengthen Itaipu Cooperation, Efforts to Overcome Past Wiretapping Controversy: Brazil and Paraguay met on Paraguayan territory, a symbol of unity between the two countries, to discuss ways to strengthen cooper ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.15

Galician Autonomous Government Declares Enhanced Labor Migration Cooperation with Four Latin American Nations: The Galician Autonomous Government in northwestern Spain announced last Tuesday that it had signed a Declaration of Intent with th ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.14

Controversy Over Cuba's Overseas Medical Missions: Growing International Criticism of 'Forced Labor Exploitation': The Cuban government is defending its medical support brigades, often called "medical missions," which it dispatches to neighborin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.14