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Desecration of Sacred Icons: Israeli Soldier Sparks Outrage After Mocking Virgin Mary Statue in Lebanon

DEBEL, Lebanon — A fresh wave of international condemnation has hit the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after a photograph surfaced on social media showing a soldier brazenly mocking a statue of th
"The Beast" Lands in Beijing: Massive Security Detail Precedes Trump’s High-Stakes Visit

BEIJING – The unmistakable silhouette of the American presidency has appeared on the streets of Beijing. With less than a week to go before U.S. President Donald Trump’s scheduled arrival

China Assumes 'Mediator' Role in Middle East Conflict Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

(C) NG Herald BEIJING – With only a week left until the highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Beijing is making strategic moves to asse

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South Korea Assumes UN Security Council Presidency for September: SEOUL – South Korea will take on the presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of September, ma ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.09.01

Trump's "Reciprocal Tariffs" Dealt a Blow by Court Rulings; Administration Seeks Alternative Routes: WASHINGTON — In a significant setback for the Donald Trump administration's key economic agenda, a U.S. federal appeals cour ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.01

Global Peace Index 2025: South Korea Rises, While U.S. and North Korea Lag: SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 — A new report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has once again named Iceland the world's mos ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.01

Pope Leo XIV Calls for an End to "The Pandemic of Weapons" Following U.S. Shooting: VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, in a public address on Sunday, called for an end to the "pandemic of weapons" after a tragic sh ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.01

Xi Jinping Pledges to Unite Global South, Displaying Anti-Western Solidarity at SCO Summit: TIANJIN - Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 pledged to unite the "Global South" at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.01

Turkey’s Bold Move: A Strategic Shift Amidst Escalating Regional Tensions: In a significant escalation of its stance against Israeli military actions in Gaza, Turkey has announced a complete cessation of t ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.31

A New Chapter in the Ukraine Conflict: Diplomacy Stalls as Frontlines Burn: WASHINGTON - Hopes for a swift resolution to the protracted war in Ukraine are dimming as a diplomatic initiative spearheaded by U ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.31

US Doctor Sentenced to 24 Years for Patient Rape and Illicit Filming: QUEENS, NY — The courtroom was silent as Judge Ushir Pandit-Durant delivered a sentence that brought a measure of justice to ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.08.31

Appeals Court Upholds "Trump Tariffs" as Illegal, Trump Vows Supreme Court Fight: Washington D.C. — A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered a significant blow to the trade agenda of President Donald T ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.31

Protests Escalate in Indonesia After Police Armored Vehicle Kills Delivery Driver: JAKARTA, INDONESIA — Widespread protests have rocked Indonesia following the death of a young delivery driver who was crushe ...; Desk 2025.08.30

Japanese Lawmakers Urge Government to Acknowledge 1923 Kanto Massacre: TOKYO — A bipartisan group of Japanese lawmakers is challenging the government’s long-standing refusal to acknowledge ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.30

Indonesian President's Diplomatic Tour: A Strategic Balancing Act in the Indo-Pacific: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to embark on a significant diplomatic tour next month, a trip that underscores Jakart ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.30

Thailand’s Political Turmoil Deepens as Anutin Emerges as Front-Runner for Prime Minister: BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s political landscape has been thrown into disarray following the dramatic dismissal of P ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.30

Turkey Halts All Trade with Israel, Closes Ports and Airspace Amid Gaza Conflict: ANKARA—In a dramatic escalation of its diplomatic and economic pressure on Israel, Turkey announced on Friday a complete sus ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.30

Japan and India Forge Deeper Ties Through High-Speed Rail and Semiconductor Collaboration: TOKYO, Japan – In a powerful display of deepening bilateral relations, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Pri ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.30

Russia and China Eye Expanded Energy Partnership Amid Sanctions, Bolstering LNG Cooperation: Moscow, Russia – Amid growing Western scrutiny of their deepening energy ties, Russian experts and officials are forecasting ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.30

Trump Mandates Classical Architecture for Federal Buildings, Expands Curbs on Union Power: WASHINGTON — In a move aimed at reshaping the aesthetic and bureaucratic landscape of the nation’s capital and beyond, ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.29

US Ends 'De Minimis' Exemption Permanently, No Exceptions for Any Country: The Trump administration has announced the permanent end of the "de minimis" exemption, a policy that previously allowed individua ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.29