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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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WHO: "Air Pollution is the Greatest Health and Environmental Threat of Modern Times"...Aims to Reduce Health Impacts by 50% by 2040: World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus strongly warned at the 2nd Global Conference on Air Po ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.28

Singapore President Begins State Visit to Luxembourg: Commemorating 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations and Promoting Cultural Exchange: Luxembourg City – Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife, Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, began a state visit t ...; Desk 2025.03.28

Vietnam and Singapore Elevate Relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Vietnam and Singapore have ushered in a new era of cooperation by elevating their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partne ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.28

Singapore to Mandate Reporting of Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions…Impact Expected on New Zealand Exporters: New Zealand exporters are likely to face potential impacts as Singaporean importers listed on the stock exchange are expected to i ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.03.28

El Salvador and Paraguay Sign MOU for Cryptocurrency Regulation Cooperation… What's Behind the 'Unexpected Alliance' Amid Divergent Paths?: Attention is being drawn to the fact that Central American country El Salvador and South American country Paraguay have signed a m ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.03.28

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism supports construction of children's and youth library in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In-chon) will support the establishment of a library for children and ado ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.26

Singapore Air Force Evaluates Defense Capabilities Through Cope Tiger Exercise: SINGAPORE - According to GlobalData, a leading data analytics firm, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is set to evaluate ...; Desk 2025.03.26

Czech Former MP Seeks Political Asylum in Paraguay: PRAGUE/ASUNCIÓN - Petr Wolf, a former Social Democratic member of the Czech Parliament who fled the country, has applied fo ...; Desk 2025.03.26

Former Paraguayan President Cartes Visits Israel at Netanyahu's Invitation for Anti-Semitism Conference: Asunción, Paraguay – Horacio Cartes, the leader of Paraguay's ruling National Republican Association (ANR) and former ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.03.26

Paraguay Protests Erupt Against Santiago Peña Government, Demanding End to Corruption and Inequality: Massive demonstrations led by citizens and unions took place in Asunción and other major cities, with three consecutive day ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.03.26

US Deportation Flights to Venezuela Resume, Sending 200 Migrants: Caracas, Venezuela - US deportation flights to Venezuela have resumed after a roughly month-long pause, which occurred under the h ...; Desk 2025.03.26

Argentine Congress Greenlights New IMF Loan Amidst Austerity Backlash: Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Argentine legislature has granted President Javier Milei's administration the authority to pursue a ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.03.26

Singapore Navigates Aging Population and Labor Shortages Amid Diversification Drive: Singapore, celebrating its 60th year of independence, faces the dual challenges of an aging population and labor shortages while p ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.03.25

Japan Funds $305 Million Pasig-Marikina River Improvement Project in the Philippines: Manila, Philippines – March 24, 2025 – In a significant boost to Metro Manila's flood control efforts, the Philippine ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.25

DRC Defense Minister Visits South Africa to Bolster Strategic Defense Ties Amidst Escalating Conflict: PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – In a move aimed at strengthening bilateral defense relations, the Defense Minister of the Democrati ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.25

Sweden and Cameroon Forge Partnership for Deforestation-Free Supply Chains: Yaoundé, Cameroon – In a significant step towards sustainable development, Sweden and Cameroon have entered into a co ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.25

Nexi Expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to Switzerland and Finland: HELSINKI & ZURICH – European paytech giant Nexi has broadened its Tap to Pay on iPhone service, now enabling merchants i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25

Switzerland's "Blue Gold": From Europe's Dirtiest Waters to Pristine Urban Sanctuaries: Geneva, Switzerland - In the heart of Geneva, where luxury boutiques overlook the shimmering expanse of Lake Geneva, a remarkable ...; Desk 2025.03.25

Switzerland Enhances Air Defense with NSPA Partnership for Patriot Systems: Bern, Switzerland – Switzerland has solidified its commitment to bolstering its national air defense capabilities by enterin ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.25

Tokyo Welcomes Spring as Cherry Blossoms Bloom, Signaling Start of Festive Season: TOKYO (AP) — The vibrant hues of spring have officially arrived in Japan's capital, as official cherry blossom spotters conf ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.25