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Xi Jinping Arrives in Washington… Begins 3-Day State Visit to the U.S.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on the 23rd (local time) and kicked off a three-day state visit. According to U.S. media outlet CNN and others, President Xi departed from Be
Google Hit with €403 Million Fine by Irish Regulator Over GDPR Location Data Violations

DUBLIN — Tech giant Google has faced a massive regulatory blow after Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) slapped the company with a €403 million (approximately 628 billion KRW) a

UN Headquarters — US and Iran Hold 3-Hour Meeting; Trump Says "Very Good Meeting, Iran Can Be a Great Nation"

US President Donald Trump revealed that US and Iranian delegations held a three-hour meeting following his warning of "obliteration" directed at Iran during the UN General Assembly on the

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Vance Leaves Islamabad Talks, Citing Iranian Negotiators' Lack of Authority: "The Ball is in Their Court": WASHINGTON D.C. – Vice President J.D. Vance stated on Monday that the future of peace negotiations with Iran now rests entir ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.14

Trump Nominates Korean-American Michelle Park Steel as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea: WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump has officially nominated former U.S. Representative Michelle Park Steel to serve as ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.14

South Korean OTAs Pivot to Inbound and Domestic Tourism Amid Middle East Conflict Despite Record 2025 Earnings: SEOUL — South Korea’s leading Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are facing a bittersweet reality. While 2025 marked a year ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.13

The Return of the Rising Sun: Japan’s Bold Gambit to Reclaim Semiconductor Hegemony: PHOENIX, AZ — The echoes of the 1980s are growing louder in the boardrooms of Tokyo. Once the undisputed titan of the global ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.13

The "DuoBell": Breaking Through the Silence of Noise-Canceling Headphones: LONDON — In an era where Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology has become a staple for city commuters, a new safety con ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.13

U.S. to Enforce Total Naval Blockade on Iran as Hormuz Tensions Reach Breaking Point: WASHINGTON D.C. – In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the United States military is set to launch a full-scale ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.13

$2 Million Per Ship: Iran’s "Hormuz Toll" Emerges as Chokepoint in Peace Talks: (C) IBT ISLAMABAD — As delegations from Washington and Tehran converge in Islamabad this Friday for high-stakes direct ne ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.04.10

Middle East Ceasefire in Peril: Trump Shifts Stance on Lebanon After Call with Netanyahu: (C) France 24 WASHINGTON — A fragile diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East is facing its first major crisis as U.S. Pr ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.04.10

Trump Warns Iran Against Hormuz Tolls as "Joint Venture" Talk Recedes: (C) India Today U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern public warning to Tehran over reports that Iran is moving to imp ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.04.10

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Signals Escalation: "New Level" of Hormuz Control and Demands for "Blood Money": (C) YOUTUBE TEHRAN — In a defiant move that threatens the stability of the recently brokered ceasefire, Iran’s newl ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.10

The Rise of "Elon Inc.": Speculation Swirls Over Potential Tesla-SpaceX Merger Following IPO: (C) Odee on Markets PALO ALTO — As Elon Musk’s aerospace giant, SpaceX, moves toward a historic initial public offe ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.09

Republican Party Faces "Total Crisis" as War and Inflation Cloud Midterm Outlook: (C) WGN NEW YORK — With the 2026 midterm elections fast approaching, the Republican Party is grappling with a profound se ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.09

US and Iran Agree to 2-Week Truce; Hormuz Strait Reopens Amid Peace Breakthrough: (C) OneIndia ISLAMABAD — In a dramatic de-escalation that narrowly averted a catastrophic expansion of conflict, the Unit ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.08

TikTok Bets $50M on South Korea: Creator Rewards to Increase Sixfold: SEOUL – In a bold move to dominate the next wave of global digital entertainment, TikTok has announced a massive $50 million ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.04

"Even BTS Served": Taiwan Outraged by Celebrity Draft-Dodging Scandals, Cites Korea as Gold Standard: Taiwanese society has been plunged into a state of shock and indignation as several high-profile celebrities have been apprehended ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.04

S. Korea, France Elevate Ties to ‘Global Strategic Partnership’; Bolster Cooperation in AI, Quantum, and Semiconductors: SEOUL – Marking the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations, South Korea and France have officially elevated their bilater ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.04.04

Pet Afterlife in Style: China’s Booming Luxury Pet Funerals and "Spirit Money": In China, a new trend is taking hold as pet owners increasingly turn to elaborate funeral rituals for their deceased companions. T ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.04

Korea-France "Future Industry Alliance" Solidified as Macron Meets Samsung and Hyundai Chiefs: The economic partnership between South Korea and France has entered a new era. On the occasion of French President Emmanuel Macron ...; Desk 2026.04.04

Trump Declares "At War": Proposals for 40% Hike in Defense Budget Toward $1.5 Trillion: WASHINGTON D.C. — In a historic move reflecting escalating geopolitical tensions, the White House has unveiled a staggering ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.04

China Gains Export Edge as Iran War Disrupts Global Energy Supply: (C) Global South Forum BEIJING — As the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates, sending shockwaves through global ene ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.02