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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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Yoko Ono Reclaims Ownership of Patek Philippe Watch Gifted to John Lennon: A Swiss court has ruled that Yoko Ono is the rightful owner of a Patek Philippe 2499 gold wristwatch she gifted to her late husban ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Ancient Priestess' Tomb Uncovered in Egypt, Revealing Surprising Secrets: In 2023, an astonishing archaeological discovery was made in Asyut, Egypt. After over two decades of excavation, the tomb of Idy, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

Nicaragua Forces Catholic Bishop into Exile; US Strongly Condemns: The Nicaraguan government has forcibly exiled a Catholic bishop, prompting a strong condemnation from the United States. Brian Ni ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16

Brazil's Youth Struggling with Smartphone Addiction: Social Media Takes Precedence Over Family and Friends: A recent study, "TIC Kids Online Brasil," has revealed a concerning level of smartphone addiction among Brazilian youth. The surve ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Amazon Drought Disrupts Education for Thousands of Students: A severe drought in the Amazon River has forced the closure of schools in the Brazilian city of Manacapuru as students are unable ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Brazil's Alcohol Addiction Crisis: 12 Deaths Per Hour, $3.2 Billion Annual Economic Loss: A shocking study conducted by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) has revealed that alcohol consumption in Brazil is causing 12 ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16

Deforestation Costs Amazon Soy and Corn Producers $73 Million Annually, Study Finds: A new study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) has revealed that deforestation has led to a ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.16

Evangelicals in Brazil Struggle with Gambling Addiction Despite Church Teachings: SÃO PAULO - Stories of believers getting caught up in sports betting, or "bets," are becoming increasingly common. "We have ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.16

Heatwave and Climate Change Exacerbate Living Conditions in Rio's Favelas: Rio de Janeiro – Martinelli Santana, 50, has lost count of how many times she's felt unwell due to the heat while at work. H ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.16

A New Cretaceous Bird Fossil Discovered in Brazil: Brazil – Paleontologists have unearthed a new species of bird fossil dating back to the Late Cretaceous period. Named Navaor ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16

São Paulo Bans Cellphone Use in Schools: São Paulo – The São Paulo state legislature unanimously approved a bill on Tuesday, November 12, banning the u ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16

Two Explosions Rock Brazil's Supreme Court Area, One Dead: Brasília – A series of two explosions rocked Brazil's Three Powers Plaza on the night of Wednesday, November 13, send ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.16

US Stocks Plunge as Trump Trade Fades and Fed Hints at Slower Rate Cuts: New York, NY – Major US stock indices experienced a significant decline on [date], as the initial optimism surrounding a pot ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.15

US Treasury Designates South Korea as Currency Manipulator: Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Treasury Department has designated South Korea as a currency manipulator in its latest semiannua ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2024.11.15

Qoo10, Parent Company of Tmon and Wemakeprice, Ordered to Liquidate by Singapore Court: Qoo10, the Singapore-based e-commerce company that acquired South Korea's Tmon and Wemakeprice, has been ordered to liquidate by a ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.14

MetaNet Group Acquires Singaporean IT Firm Eminet to Accelerate ASEAN Expansion: MetaNet Group, a leading IT solutions provider, announced today the acquisition of Eminet, a Singapore-based IT company specializi ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.14

Singapore to Empower Police to Freeze Bank Accounts to Combat Surge in Scams: Singapore – The Singapore government is set to introduce a new law granting police the authority to freeze the bank accounts ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.14

Myanmar Faces Severe Power Shortages Amid Civil War and Natural Disasters: Yangon, Myanmar – Myanmar is grappling with a severe power crisis, with electricity supply plummeting to half of the country ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.14

Chilean Transport Expert Shares Insights with Paraguay: Asunción, Paraguay – Paola Tapia, the director of Santiago's Metropolitan Public Transport and former Chilean Ministe ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2024.11.14

Unauthorized Cosmetic Surgery Leads to Patient's Death in Paraguay: Asunción, Paraguay - A tragic incident involving an unauthorized cosmetic surgery procedure has sparked outrage in Paraguay ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2024.11.14