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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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Washington Governor Ferguson Balks at Democrats' Wealth Tax, Threatening Budget Impasse: OLYMPIA, WA – First-term Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson is drawing a line in the sand against his own party, expressing st ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.11

Trump Signals Impending Departure of Musk, Hints at DOGE's Wind-Down: WASHINGTON D.C. - President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that the unconventional partnership between his administration and ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.11

Border Patrol to Retrain Hundreds After Contentious California Immigration Raids: Bakersfield, CA – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will retrain over 900 California-based Border Patrol agents foll ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.04.11

Five Indicted in Massive California Tobacco Tax Evasion Scheme: LOS ANGELES, CA - California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Thursday the indictment of five individuals accused of orches ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.04.11

Pacific Air Forces and Philippine Air Force Commence Joint Exercise 'Cope Thunder 25-1': Luzon, Philippines – The joint exercise 'Cope Thunder - Philippines 25-1', hosted by Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), commenced m ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.10

Duterte's ICC Trial Opens New Chapter for International Justice: Manila, Philippines - The trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks a w ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.10

Large Wildfire Erupts on Eastern Slopes of Philippines' Kanlaon Volcano, Threatening Nearby Communities: Manila, Philippines - A significant wildfire has ignited along the eastern slopes of the Philippines' Mount Kanlaon, which erupted ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.10

Singapore's Chief of Defence Force Makes First Official Visit to Lithuania, Discussing Enhanced Security Cooperation: Singapore - Singapore's Chief of Defence Force, Rear-Admiral Aaron Beng Yao Cheng, is on an official visit to Lithuania this week, ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.10

Taiwan Conducts Nationwide Disaster Preparedness Drill, Strengthening Citizen Capabilities Amidst China Threat: Taipei – On March 27th, international human rights organization ARTICLE 19 directly observed Taiwan's latest nationwide disa ...; Desk 2025.04.10

10,000 China-Born Spouses in Taiwan Face Loss of Residency Over Missing Household Deregistration Proof: Taipei, Taiwan - Approximately 10,000 China-born spouses in Taiwan who have obtained "permanent residency" status are at risk of l ...; Desk 2025.04.10

Punta Arenas, Chile – The 'Bomba Croata' Fire Brigade Faces Existential Crisis Due to Declining Interest from Younger Generations: PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE – The 'Bomba Croata' (Croatian Fire Brigade), a historic volunteer fire department in Punta Arenas, Chil ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.10

Pope Francis Holds Surprise Audience with King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their 20th Anniversary: Vatican City - In a remarkable and unexpected turn of events, Pope Francis held a private audience with King Charles III and Queen ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.10

Chinese Scientists Discover Drier Mantle on the Far Side of the Moon: In a groundbreaking discovery that reshapes our understanding of the Moon's formation and evolution, a team of Chinese scientists ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.10

Paraguay Launches "Seeds of the Future" Program to Support Early Childhood Development for 280,000 Children: ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay - The Paraguayan government has announced the ambitious "Seeds of the Future" (Semillas del Futuro) prog ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.09

El Salvador Court Hands Down Lengthy Prison Sentences to MS-13 Gang Members: San Salvador, El Salvador - In a significant blow to organized crime, a court in El Salvador has sentenced 48 members of the notor ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.09

Singapore and Chile Establish Cooperation Framework for High-Quality Carbon Credit Transfers under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: SINGAPORE/CHILE - Singapore has announced the signing of a legally binding Implementing Agreement with Chile for the transfer of h ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.04.09

New Zealand Agribusiness Leaders Inspired by Singapore's Innovation and Drive: Auckland, New Zealand – Aiden Gent, ASB Bank's Manager of Rural Banking, has returned from a recent visit to Singapore with ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.09

Singapore Confirms Additional Purchase of 8 F-35A Fighter Jets… Accelerating the Establishment of a 20-Strong 5th Generation Fighter Force with F-35Bs: SINGAPORE - Singapore has officially announced the additional purchase of eight F-35A 5th generation stealth fighter jets from the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

U.S. Reaffirms "Ironclad" Alliance with the Philippines Amid Regional Tensions: Manila, Philippines – Amidst escalating uncertainties following the inauguration of a new administration in Washington, the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.09

Australia and Philippines Significantly Boost Military Cooperation in 2025: Canberra, Australia - Australia and the Philippines are set to significantly enhance their military cooperation in 2025, more than ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.09