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Tensions Flare in Strait of Hormuz: U.S.-Iran Clashes Threaten Fragile Truce

MUSCAT/WASHINGTON — The fragile hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran faced a severe setback on Thursday as the two nations engaged in a violent naval confrontat
UAE Sovereign Wealth Giants Descend on Seoul to Forge Strategic AI Alliance

Amassive delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), comprising itsmost influential sovereign wealth funds and state-backed artificialintelligence powerhouses, is set to arrive in Seoul. Their mis

U.S. Trade Court Strikes Down Trump’s ‘Global 10% Tariff,’ Citing Executive Overreach

WASHINGTON — In a significant legal blow to the administration’s protectionist agenda, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s &q

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Singapore Navy Retires Challenger-class Submarines, Ushering in a New Era: The Singapore Navy has officially retired its Challenger-class submarines, marking the end of an era and paving the way for a new ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.11.26

George Harrison's Iconic 'Futurama' Guitar Fetches Over $1.2 Million at Auction: George Harrison's beloved "Futurama" guitar, a cornerstone of his early Beatles career, has sold for a staggering $1.27 million at ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.26

NTU's Gaia Building Named Among World's Most Beautiful Campuses: Singapore – Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has once again made headlines, this time for its stunning Gaia building, ...; Desk 2024.11.26

Egypt Cruise Ship Sinks in Red Sea, Dozens Missing: Marsa Alam, Egypt – A tourist cruise ship carrying passengers from over a dozen countries capsized and sank in the southern ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.26

Japan Donates New Dormitory for Girls at Shri Kali Devi Secondary School in Lalitpur: Lalitpur, Nepal – The Embassy of Japan has donated a newly constructed girls' dormitory to Shri Kali Devi Secondary School ( ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.26

Bangladesh Military Recovers Thousands of Stolen Weapons Following Revolution: Dhaka, Bangladesh - The Bangladesh military has recovered over 6,000 stolen firearms following a violent student-led revolution th ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.25

Pakistan's Political Leader Faces Backlash Amidst Toxic Smog Crisis: Lahore, Pakistan – As Pakistan grapples with a severe air pollution crisis, a senior politician has faced public backlash fo ...; Desk 2024.11.25

Panama Canal Unveils New Hybrid Tugboat: Panama City – The Panama Canal Authority has recently inaugurated the "Isla Barro Colorado," the first of ten new hybrid tug ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.25

Panama Sees Surge in Foreign Credit, Boosting Financial Inclusion: Panama City - Foreigners in Panama are increasingly accessing formal credit, a positive sign for financial inclusion in the countr ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.25

Silk Road Train Launches in Kazakhstan: Almaty, Kazakhstan – Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) announced on November 16th the launch of the “Silk Road” tourist ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.25

Foreign Ownership of Australian Agricultural and Water Assets Raises Concerns: A leading Australian policy think tank has warned that growing foreign ownership of key agricultural and water assets is increasin ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.25

Singapore Ranks 5th in Global Best Cities Index, Led by Shopping and Dining: Singapore has secured the fifth spot in Resonance Consultancy's 2025 Best Cities in the World ranking. The comprehensive study eva ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.24

Chile's Hope Fades Five Years After Historic Social Uprising: Santiago, Chile – Five years after Chile experienced a historic social uprising in October 2019, the nation finds itself gra ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.23

Amal, the Giant Refugee Puppet, to Visit Chile in 2025: Santiago, Chile – Amal, the 3.5-meter-tall puppet representing a Syrian refugee girl, is set to visit Chile in January 2025. ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.23

Four Victims of Pukaramuyu Kidnapping and Murder Laid to Rest Amid Calls for Justice: Cochabamba, Bolivia – A somber atmosphere enveloped the community of Pukaramuyu as four victims of a brutal kidnapping and m ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2024.11.23

Massive Gold Deposit Discovered in Hunan Province, China: A groundbreaking discovery of a gold deposit containing over 1,000 tons of gold has been made in Hunan Province, China, sending ri ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.22

Colombia's Presidential Scandal: A Close Aide Accused of Illegal Wiretapping: Gustavo Petro, Colombia's young leftist president, has faced a major political crisis early in his term due to a wiretapping scand ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.22

Shanghai Disneyland to Implement Real-Name Ticket System to Combat Scalping: SHANGHAI, China – Shanghai Disneyland will implement a real-name ticket system starting from November 23, requiring all visi ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.21

United Airlines to Launch Taipei-Guam Direct Flights, Boosting Tourism in Both Destinations: United Airlines announced on Monday, November 19th, that it will launch a direct flight between Taipei and Guam starting April 2nd ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.20