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"No Over-40s Allowed": Age-Restricted Bars Spark Debate in Tokyo

(C) Live Japan TOKYO – A new trend of "age-restricted" establishments is taking over Tokyo’s nightlife, sparking a heated conversation online about generational boundaries a
Top Japanese Actress Ryoko Yonekura Referred to Prosecutors Over Drug Use Allegations

(C) United Daily News TOKYO – Ryoko Yonekura, one of Japan’s most prominent actresses, has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act, local media

Trump Sparks Outrage with AI Images Claiming Canada, Venezuela, and Greenland as U.S. Territory

(C) South China Morning Post WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh diplomatic firestorm by posting a series of provocative, AI-generated images on social media, suggest

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Germany Sees Surge in Gender Changes After Introduction of Self-Determination Law: BERLIN — Germany has witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of citizens changing their registered gender following the ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.10.30

Russia Deploys New, Insidious Drone Tactic: Airdropping Landmines, Endangering Civilians: KYIV, UKRAINE—Reports have emerged suggesting that Russian forces are employing a dangerous new tactic in Ukraine: using mod ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.29

Trump Approval Rating Sinks to Term Low of 40% Amid Cost-of-Living Concerns: Donald Trump's presidential job approval has dropped to the lowest point of his term, reaching 40%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos p ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.29

TRUMP DEPARTS HANEDA FOR SOUTH KOREA AMID HIGH-STAKES ASIA TOUR: TOKYO/SEOUL—U.S. President Donald Trump departed Haneda Airport in Tokyo on October 29 for South Korea, continuing his three ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.29

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

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