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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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U.S. and Philippines Discuss Deploying More Defense Systems to Counter China: HANOI - The United States and the Philippines are in discussions about deploying additional U.S. defense equipment, including miss ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.08.18

Air Canada Strike Escalates as Union Defies Government Order: TORONTO — The strike by Air Canada flight attendants has intensified after the union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.08.18

US Government Desperate to Hire Immigration Agents, Offering $50,000 Signing Bonus: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. government, under the Trump administration, is aggressively recruiting personnel for Immigration ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.18

Bolivian Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff as No Candidate Secures Decisive Win: LA PAZ, Bolivia – Bolivia concluded its presidential election on August 17, with preliminary results indicating no candidate ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.18

Billionaire Speeding Fine in Switzerland Sparks Debate over Justice and Income-Based Penalties: GENEVA – A recent traffic violation in Switzerland has captured international attention, not for the speed of the car, but f ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.16

Thai Actress Appointed Border Center Spokesperson, Sparks Controversy: BANGKOK — In a move that has both captivated and divided the nation, Thailand has appointed a former beauty queen and renown ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.16

From the Streets to the Finish Line: A Drunken Detour Becomes a Life-Altering Journey: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – What began as a disoriented, drunken impulse for a homeless man in Brazil has unexpectedly evolved ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.16

China's "Robot Olympics" Showcases Leap in AI and Humanoid Technology: BEIJING – The world is watching as Beijing hosts its first-ever "Robot Olympics," a four-day event from August 14-17 that is ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.14

Taiwan Grapples with Political Storm as Potential Chinese National Awaits Legislative Seat: TAIPEI – A unique political development is sending ripples of concern through Taiwan’s political establishment and pub ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.13

Thai Tourism Reels from Border Conflict with Cambodia: BANGKOK — Thailand's vital tourism sector, a cornerstone of the national economy, is facing a severe downturn as a result of ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.08.13

Indonesia Expands Military Amid Regional Tensions and Domestic Concerns: Jakarta – In a move marking the most significant military expansion in decades, Indonesia's government under President Prabo ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.08.13

RSF Rebel Attack on Darfur Refugee Camp Kills Dozens Amid Escalating Violence: JOHANNESBURG—A brutal attack by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a refugee camp in the country's western D ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.13

North Korean Laborers in Russia Endure 'Slave-like' Conditions, Exploitation: SEOUL — An exclusive investigation by the BBC has shed light on the dire conditions of North Korean laborers in Russia, reve ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.13

South Africa Submits Revised Trade Proposal to U.S. in Bid to Lower 30% Tariff: PRETORIA, South Africa — The South African government, reeling from a 30% tariff imposed by the United States amid escalatin ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.13

Iran Open to Direct Nuclear Talks with U.S. under "Suitable Conditions": TEHRAN — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated on Tuesday that direct nuclear negotiations with the United S ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.13

Europe Grapples with Deadly Wildfires and Unrelenting Heatwave: PARIS—A wave of destructive wildfires and a punishing heatwave have swept across Southern Europe, claiming lives and stretch ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.13

Meta's Threads Surpasses 400 Million Monthly Users, Closing Gap with X: SAN FRANCISCO - Meta's text-based social media platform, Threads, has surpassed 400 million monthly active users (MAU) just over t ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.08.13

Trump Declares 'War on Crime and Homelessness,' Deploys FBI Agents to Washington, D.C.: WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic move aimed at addressing a growing crisis in the nation's capital, President Donald Trump h ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.08.11

China's Coast Guard and Naval Vessels Collide in South China Sea Amidst Rising Tensions: JAKARTA — A high-stakes confrontation in the South China Sea took a dramatic turn today as a Chinese coast guard vessel, eng ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11

In-Depth News Report: Diplomatic Immunity and Accountability in the Case of the Honduran Diplomat: SEOUL, South Korea – The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has confirmed that the Honduran government h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11