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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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Oxford Retains Top Spot as Global University Rankings Shift; Iran's Academic Presence Grows: London, UK – The latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 reveal a dynamic landscape in global hig ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.27

Iran and Azerbaijan Forge Closer Agricultural Ties Through Joint Committee: TEHRAN – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Majnun Mammadov, have pled ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.27

Kiambu County Hosts International Training on Sustainable Landfill Management: THIKA, KENYA — Kiambu County is currently at the forefront of advancing sustainable waste management practices, hosting a UN ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.02.27

Nigeria Revamps Anti-Terror Strategy Amid Evolving Threats: ABUJA, Nigeria – In response to the growing sophistication of terrorist groups, Nigeria's National Counter Terrorism Center ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.02.27

Migrant Route to Europe Shifts Focus to Mauritania, Straining Local Resources: NOUADHIBOU, Mauritania – A surge in migration from West Africa towards Europe is increasingly funneled through the Mauritani ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.27

Nationwide Blackout Plunges Ecuador into Darkness: Ecuador experienced a widespread national blackout on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, causing significant disruptions in major cities in ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.02.27

US and Ukraine Reach Framework Agreement on Minerals Deal: WASHINGTON – Ukraine and the United States have reached a framework agreement for a comprehensive minerals deal, according t ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.02.27

Earth Safe: Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact Ruled Out for 2032: ISTANBUL – Scientists from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have definitively dismissed the risk of asteroid 2024 YR ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.27

Quezon City Boosts Mercury-Free Cosmetics Enforcement with New Task Force: MANILA – The Quezon City government has established a dedicated task force to safeguard women and children from the harmful ...; Desk 2025.02.27

Manulife Philippines Eyes Double-Digit Growth in 2024 Amid Strong Economic Outlook: MANILA – Manulife Philippines is projecting robust double-digit growth across its key financial metrics for 2024, fueled by ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.27

Philippines Exceeds Revenue Target, Deficit Narrows in 2024: MANILA – The Philippine government surpassed its revenue target for 2024, collecting PHP4.419 trillion, exceeding the PHP4.2 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.27

Kazakhstan Beckons: A New Frontier for Western Investment and Strategic Partnership: President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's recent address at the expanded government meeting has underscored Kazakhstan's growing importanc ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.02.25

Kazakhstan Highlights Linguistic Diversity and Language Preservation Efforts at UNESCO Mother Language Day Event: ASTANA – Kazakhstan's permanent delegation to UNESCO participated in events commemorating International Mother Language Day ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.25

Chimbarongo to Host 18th Annual ExpoMimbre, Showcasing Local Crafts and Culture: CHIMBARONGO, Chile – The Municipality of Chimbarongo has announced the 18th annual ExpoMimbre, a free event celebrating the ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.25

Shiroi Residents Fight Against Proposed Data Center Construction: SHIROI, Chiba Prefecture -- A proposed plan to build two large-scale data centers in residential areas of Shiroi, Chiba Prefecture ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.02.25

Roberta Flack, Iconic Singer of 'Killing Me Softly,' Dies at 88: Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose emotionally resonant voice captivated audiences in the 1970s and beyond ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.25

Bybit Suffers Largest Cryptocurrency Hack Ever, Losing $1.46 Billion: Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, has suffered a record-breaking hack, losing $1.46 billion (approximatel ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.24

Indonesia's Ambitious Coal Phase-Out Goal Faces Reality Check: Indonesia has set an ambitious target to decommission all fossil fuel and coal-fired power plants within 15 years, but doubts are ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.24

Paraguay authorities announce "neutralization of criminal group" after arrest of wife of Marshal López Army leader: Paraguay authorities announced "the neutralization of a criminal group" after the arrest of Lourdes Ramírez de Ramos, wife ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.23

New Coronavirus Discovered in Wuhan, China, Sparks Global Concern: A new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, has been discovered in Wuhan, China, by a research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, raising conc ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.02.22