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Shattering Glass Ceilings: Women Forge Historic Political Breakthroughs in Israel and the US

Women carved their names deep into the political history books this season, sweeping through recent legislative elections in Israel and midterm showdowns in the United States with unprecedented number
Political Turmoil Grips Paraguay: Cabinet Resignation Demanded, Teachers Strike Following Presidential Impeachment and Bank Collapse

ASUNCION — Paraguay faces intensifying political and social instability in the wake of the historic impeachment of former President Santiago Peña. The crisis, ignited by a catastrophic ba

U.S. Rep. Young Kim Loses Re-election Bid After Primary Clash With Veteran GOP Lawmaker

LOS ANGELES — U.S. Representative Young Kim (R-CA) has fallen short in her campaign for a fourth term following a fiercely contested primary battle against a long-serving congressional colleague

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Iceland Re-evaluates EU Membership: Strategic Shift Amid Arctic Tensions: Positioned at a crucial geopolitical crossroads in the North Atlantic, Iceland is set to hold a high-stakes national referendum on ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.08.27

Iran Broadcasts Threat Targeting Barron Trump, Prompting US Secret Service Investigation: Iranian state television recently broadcast a three-minute video explicitly targeting Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. Presi ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.08.27

US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Severe Economic Sanctions Met With Military Threats: The escalating economic crisis in Iran has brought tensions with the United States to a critical and dangerous tipping point. Acco ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.08.27

Japan Carries Out First Execution in 14 Months Under Prime Minister Takaichi, Stoking Debate on Capital Punishment: TOKYO — Japan executed a death-row inmate on Friday for the first time in 14 months, marking the initial capital punishment ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.22

U.S. National Debt Crosses $40 Trillion Milestone, Raising Fiscal Alarm: In a historic and concerning development, the total U.S. national debt has surpassed the $40 trillion mark for the first time. Acc ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.20

Jensen Huang’s Strategic Alliance with South Korea: Redefining the Global Physical AI Landscape: As the artificial intelligence industry pivots from text-based chatbots to "physical AI"—AI integrated with hardware that op ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.19

Death Toll Climbs to 47 Following Powerful Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in Indonesia: JAKARTA — The death toll from the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off the northern coast of Flores Island in e ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.08.17

Record-Breaking Deluge Batters Chiba: 8 Dead, Thousands Stranded in Night of Chaos: TOKYO – Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, located just east of the capital, was struck by an unprecedented weather event on Au ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.08.17

Italian Police Recover Priceless Masterpieces Stolen in "3-Minute" Heist: PARMA, Italy — Italian authorities announced on Friday that they have successfully recovered three priceless artworks by Fre ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.08.17

Fisherman’s Terrifying Encounter: Octopus Clings to Face in Viral Struggle: PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – A routine fishing trip turned into a harrowing ordeal for a Filipino fisherman last month, wh ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.08.16

Escalating Rhetoric: Trump Vows to Declare Hormuz Strait ‘U.S. Territory’ as Iran Defies Blockade: GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — U.S. President Donald Trump escalated the ongoing maritime crisis in the Middle East on Friday, decl ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.08.16

Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia’s Flores Island; Death Toll Reaches 47: MAUMERE, Indonesia — A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia early Sa ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.08.16

Trump Administration Pressures Apple Over Potential Use of Chinese Memory Chips: WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has taken a firm public stance against Apple’s consideration of Chinese-made mem ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.16

Ukraine Proposes "Black Sea Truce" to Stabilize Global Grain Markets: KYIV/ISTANBUL — In a bid to stem the alarming volatility of global grain prices and protect vital agricultural logistics, Uk ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.15

JD.com Establishes Korean Subsidiary, Inks $1.5 Million Direct Sourcing Deal for K-Consumer Goods: SEOUL — JD.com, China’s largest e-commerce platform and top private enterprise by revenue, is accelerating its direct ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.13

Ho Chi Minh City Lays Groundwork for Multi-Pole National Energy and Industrial Hub: HO CHI MINH CITY — Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans to establish a multi-pole national energy and industrial hub, an a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.02

HCM City Lays Groundwork for Strategic Multi-Pole National Energy and Industrial Hub: HO CHI MINH CITY — Ho Chi Minh City is officially laying the groundwork to construct a multi-pole national energy and indust ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.02

Vietnam and Czech Republic Strengthen Economic Ties as Đà Nẵng Delegation Visits Prague: PRAGUE — In a strategic bid to deepen bilateral economic relations, a high-level delegation from the central Vietnamese city ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.02

DOE, Regulators, and Meralco Move to Revamp EPIRA and Eliminate System Loss Charges for Lower Power Rates: MANILA — Top officials from the Department of Energy (DOE), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the Manila Electric ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.08.02

Lifting of Metro Manila IT Park Moratorium to Bolster Philippines’ Global BPM Edge: MANILA — The Philippines’ standing as a premier destination for information technology and business process management ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.08.02