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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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Can Russian President Vladimir Putin Become a Mediator in the Israel-Iran Conflict?: Russian President Vladimir Putin, facing fierce criticism from the West as an "aggressor" due to the invasion of Ukraine, appears ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.17

Israel-Iran Hostilities Strand Approximately 40,000 Tourists; Mass Exodus Attempted: As hostilities between Israel and Iran escalate, Israel's airspace has been closed, leading to an unprecedented situation where ap ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.17

CFK Supporters Forcibly Dispersed from Overnight Protest Site: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Buenos Aires police on Sunday, June 16, carried out an operation to disperse an overnight protest ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.17

Thousands of Colombians Join Silent March Condemning Violence: On June 16, 2025, thousands of Colombian citizens took to the streets across the nation, crying out “No to Violence.” ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.17

Oaxaca, Mexico: Mayor's Assassination Amplifies Security Concerns: On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Lilia Gema García Soto, the mayor of San Mateo Peñas in Oaxaca, southern Mexico, was fatal ...; Desk 2025.06.17

Argentina's Child Poverty Rate Hits Record High in 2024: Worst Since 2001-2002 Economic Crisis: Argentina's child poverty rate has reached its highest level since the 2001-2002 economic crisis, with a shocking 67.3% in the fir ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.17

Cristina Fernández, Former President of Argentina, Faces Imminent Detention Amidst Political Turmoil and Anticipated Mass Protests: Argentina's political landscape is on the brink of a major storm. Former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (72), sen ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.17

"No Kings": Anti-Trump Protests Erupt Nationwide on President's 79th Birthday Amidst Grand Military Display: WASHINGTON D.C. – Across the United States, hundreds of thousands of citizens took to the streets on Saturday, June 14, to p ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.16

Trump Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 36 More Nations, Citing Security Concerns and Document Fraud: Washington D.C. – The Trump administration is reportedly considering a significant expansion of its controversial travel ban ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.06.16

Escalation in the Middle East: Israel's Strikes on Iran Fuel Regime Change Speculation Amidst Intensifying Conflict: Tehran/Jerusalem – The conflict between Israel and Iran has dramatically intensified, now entering its fourth day, with both ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.16

President Peña Emphasizes: "Paraguay is a Nation that Upholds Values and Traditions": ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – Paraguayan President Santiago Peña today warned that "freedom is threatened by the strang ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.13

Passenger Plane Crashes in Ahmedabad, India, with 242 Onboard: Ahmedabad, India – An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI 171) carrying 242 people and bound for London Gatwick, cras ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.06.13

Iran's Major Cities Ban Dog Walking in Public Places, Igniting Cultural and Religious Debate: Tehran – A ban on dog walking in public places has been implemented in approximately 20 major cities across Iran, sparking c ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.13

Paraguayan Opposition: "Electoral Law Reform is Another Outrage of Cartismo," Strongly Criticizes: ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – Paraguayan opposition lawmakers are strongly opposing attempts by the ruling Colorado Party (ANR ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.13

Spain Pledges €90 Million in Development Cooperation to Paraguay: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay – Spain will provide a total of €90 million (approximately ₩132 billion) in development coope ...; Desk 2025.06.13

Asian Cooperation: 7 Nations Collaborate to Dismantle $225 Million International Fraud Syndicate: An international joint operation led by the Singaporean police authorities successfully shut down dozens of crime centers and appr ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.12

LA Riots Threat: Thousands Gather, Hundreds Confront Police Amidst Trump Administration Condemnation: LA has long been a city of immigrants. But now, the city's heart is pounding. LA is transforming into a city entangled in crackdow ...; Desk 2025.06.12

Strengthening Presence in the Korean Market… Tourism Roadshow Successfully Held: The 'Kazakhstan Tourism Roadshow,' co-hosted by the Kazakhstan Tourism Board and the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Korea, was successfu ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.12

Vietnam to Undergo Major Administrative Reorganization Tomorrow (June 12)… 63 Provinces and Cities to Be Fully Integrated into 34, Effective Immediately: The Vietnamese National Assembly will vote on a resolution tomorrow (June 12) to merge and consolidate centrally-governed cities a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.11