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Safety Concerns Rise in Japan as School Trip Boat Sails Significantly Over Capacity

TOKYO — Japanese authorities are investigating a sightseeing boat operator after a middle school tour group was recently found sailing with nearly double the permitted number of passengers, rais
Pope Leo XIV Draws Millions in Historic Argentina Visit

BUENOS AIRES — The streets of Argentina's capital transformed into a sea of celebration this week as Pope Leo XIV arrived in the country, marking the first papal visit in nearly four decades

China Expands Influence in Global Peacekeeping with Drone Training Program for Developing Nations

BEIJING — China has concluded a specialized three-week training program focused on unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) operations for military personnel from various developing nations participating

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Montevideo Shopping Promotes Local Art with "Acercando al Arte" Initiative: Montevideo, Uruguay – For over three decades, Montevideo Shopping has been a steadfast supporter of the local arts scene thr ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.26

Panama's Trade Flourishes as 2024 Draws to a Close, Reflecting Global Interdependence: Panama City, Panama – As 2024 nears its end, Panama's trade outlook for 2025 reveals a robust and interconnected economy. Th ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.25

Japan's GDP Per Capita Falls to Lowest Rank Since 1980: Tokyo - Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita slipped to 22nd among 38 OECD member countries in 2023, according to the C ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.25

Laos to Build Largest Seated Buddha Statue: Vientiane, Laos – The Ministry of Planning and Investment, in collaboration with Bokeo provincial officials, held a meeting ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25

Laos Struggles to Enforce Minimum Wage Increase Amid Employer Resistance: Despite a recent nationwide increase in the minimum wage, many employers in Laos are still paying their workers less than the mand ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.12.25

Slovenia Calls for Israel's Disqualification from Eurovision 2025: Slovenia has formally requested the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to disqualify Israel from the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.25

MIT Technology Review Arabia Honors 20 Young Innovators Under 35 MENA: MIT Technology Review Arabia has announced the 20 winners of its 2024 Innovators Under 35 MENA award, recognizing young visionarie ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.25

Bosnia and Herzegovina Struggles with Severe Snowstorm, Thousands Without Power: SARAJEVO - A powerful snowstorm has wreaked havoc across Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving over 170,000 people without electricity a ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.12.25

Embraer Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan, 28 Survivors Among 67 on Board: Aktau, Kazakhstan - An Embraer passenger jet carrying 62 passengers and five crew members from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near t ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25

Turkish Children Bear the Brunt of Economic Crisis: Istanbul, Turkey - In a stark reflection of Turkey's deepening economic crisis, millions of children are struggling to survive, fo ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.25

Saudi Cabinet Welcomes UN Resolution on Israel's Obligations: RIYADH - The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's resolution requesting an advisory opinion fro ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.25

UAE Economy Poised for Continued Growth, Driven by Diversification: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy is on track for robust growth in 2024, driven by strong performance across key non-oil sect ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.12.25

EBRD Funds Africa's Largest Wind Farm in Egypt: Cairo, Egypt - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is playing a key role in the development of Africa's la ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.25

Aramco's $10 Billion Commercial Paper Program Receives Strong Ratings from Moody's and Fitch: Saudi Aramco's robust financial position has been reaffirmed by leading credit rating agencies Moody's and Fitch. Both agencies ha ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.25

Mexican Peso Continues to Weaken Against the US Dollar: Mexico City – The Mexican peso has been steadily losing ground against the US dollar for several weeks, with no signs of rec ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.25

Cuban Healthcare Crisis Deepens as Thousands of Doctors Flee: Havana, Cuba – Cuba's healthcare system, once a beacon of public health in the developing world, is facing an unprecedented ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25

Cuba's Power Crisis Deepens, Plunging Millions into Darkness on Christmas Eve: Havana, Cuba – Cuba’s state-run electric company, the Unión Eléctrica (UNE), announced that a staggering ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.25

Colombia's Minimum Wage Hikes to Be Announced as Labor and Business Deadlock Continues: Bogotá, Colombia – After weeks of intense negotiations, talks to determine Colombia's 2025 minimum wage have reached ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.25

Peruvian Exporters Achieve Significant Savings Through Authorized Exporter Program: Lima, Peru – The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has announced that over 50 companies from nine regions acr ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.12.24

Spain Raises Pensions in 2025 to Combat Inflation: Madrid, Spain – Spain has announced a significant increase in pension payments for 2025, aiming to mitigate the impact of ri ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.24