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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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Oslo Takes Aim at Disposable Cups: Oslo, Norway - Oslo is considering implementing a deposit system for disposable cups, similar to the one in place for bottles, to ...; Desk 2024.12.01

Hungarian EU Presidency Praised for Courage and Cultural Diplomacy: Rome, Italy - Maurizio Gasparri, leader of the Forza Italia center-right ruling party's Senate group, has commended Hungary's EU P ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.01

Hungary and Qatar Strengthen Ties, Eyeing Deeper Cooperation: Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán hosted Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mo ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.12.01

Hungarian Minister Urges EU to Boost Competitiveness: Budapest, Hungary - Márton Nagy, Hungary's Minister for National Economy, has called for concrete measures to improve the E ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.12.01

Puerto Rico's Alcoholic Beverage Sales Soar Ahead of Holiday Season: San Juan, Puerto Rico – As the holiday season approaches, retailers in Puerto Rico are reporting significant increases in al ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.01

Puerto Rico's Tourism Industry Prepares for a Busy Holiday Season: San Juan, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico is gearing up for a bustling holiday season as both local residents and international to ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.01

Singapore Bridesmaid Questions Commercialization of Weddings After Costly Experience: Singapore - A recent post on the online forum AskSingapore has sparked a debate about the commercialization of weddings in Singapo ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.01

Singapore Offers Property Tax Rebates to Ease Burden on Homeowners: Singapore – In a move to provide relief to homeowners, the Singapore government has announced a property tax rebate for the ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.01

Singapore Tightens Safety Regulations for Manufacturing Industries: Singapore - In response to a fatal explosion at a Tuas factory in February 2021, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will be implementi ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.01

Over 100 Singapore Government Officials Targeted in Deepfake Scam: Singapore – Over 100 Singapore government officials have been targeted in a sophisticated deepfake scam, with threat actors ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.01

Lady Gaga Set to Headline Free Concert in Rio's Copacabana: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Pop superstar Lady Gaga is set to headline a free concert on Copacabana Beach in May 2025, accordin ...; Desk 2024.12.01

China Cracks Down on Cliché-Ridden Romance Dramas: China's State Administration of Radio and Television (SARFT) has issued new guidelines to regulate the production of micro-short d ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.29

Waymo's Self-Driving Taxis: A Review from Los Angeles: Los Angeles has become a testing ground for the future of transportation, as Waymo, the autonomous driving subsidiary of Alphabet, ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.29

Toronto Food Banks Overwhelmed as New Immigrants Struggle: Toronto, Canada - A recent report has revealed a startling trend in Toronto: a significant surge in the number of newcomers relyin ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.11.28

Canada's Temporary GST Exemption Faces Backlash: The Canadian government's recent announcement of a temporary GST/HST exemption on select goods has been met with criticism, with s ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.28

Canadians Adopting Strategic Spending Amid Economic Uncertainties: As economic pressures mount, Canadian consumers are increasingly adopting strategic spending habits. A recent survey reveals that ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2024.11.28

Chilean Pension Funds Post Strong Returns in November: Santiago, Chile – Chile's pension funds have continued to deliver positive returns in November, according to a recent report ...; Desk 2024.11.28

Australian Banks Failing to Protect Customers from Phishing Attacks, Study Finds: Sydney, Australia – A new study by cybersecurity firm Proofpoint has revealed that a significant number of Australian banks ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.28

Panama's Journey to Independence: A Complex Tale of South American Revolutions and Geopolitical Interests: The independence of Panama, a pivotal moment in Central American history, was shaped by a complex interplay of regional and intern ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.11.28

Ulaanbaatar Unveils 2025 Budget Focused on Infrastructure and Economic Growth: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Deputy Mayor of Ulaanbaatar, Davaadalai Tuvmendalai, has presented the city’s 2025 budget prop ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.11.28