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Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Escalates: 22 Dead, Over 100 Injured as Border Clashes Spread

(C) Tasnim News Agency JAKARTA – The armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which had signed a ceasefire agreement in July, has resumed and escalated for the fifth consecutive day, leadi
Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin Poised to Lead as President in 2026

(C) Swissinfo BERLIN—Guy Parmelin, Switzerland's incumbent Economy Minister, has been elected as the country's President for the year 2026. The 66-year-old politician secured the necess

Russia Claims Downing Record 278 Ukrainian Drones Overnight, 40 Targeting Moscow Region

(C) Oman Observar MOSCOW — Russia's Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday a massive downing of Ukrainian drones, claiming to have intercepted a record 278 fixed-wing unmanned aerial ve

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North Korean Laborers in Russia Endure 'Slave-like' Conditions, Exploitation: SEOUL — An exclusive investigation by the BBC has shed light on the dire conditions of North Korean laborers in Russia, reve ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.13

South Africa Submits Revised Trade Proposal to U.S. in Bid to Lower 30% Tariff: PRETORIA, South Africa — The South African government, reeling from a 30% tariff imposed by the United States amid escalatin ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.13

Iran Open to Direct Nuclear Talks with U.S. under "Suitable Conditions": TEHRAN — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated on Tuesday that direct nuclear negotiations with the United S ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.13

Europe Grapples with Deadly Wildfires and Unrelenting Heatwave: PARIS—A wave of destructive wildfires and a punishing heatwave have swept across Southern Europe, claiming lives and stretch ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.13

Meta's Threads Surpasses 400 Million Monthly Users, Closing Gap with X: SAN FRANCISCO - Meta's text-based social media platform, Threads, has surpassed 400 million monthly active users (MAU) just over t ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.08.13

Trump Declares 'War on Crime and Homelessness,' Deploys FBI Agents to Washington, D.C.: WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic move aimed at addressing a growing crisis in the nation's capital, President Donald Trump h ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.08.11

China's Coast Guard and Naval Vessels Collide in South China Sea Amidst Rising Tensions: JAKARTA — A high-stakes confrontation in the South China Sea took a dramatic turn today as a Chinese coast guard vessel, eng ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11

In-Depth News Report: Diplomatic Immunity and Accountability in the Case of the Honduran Diplomat: SEOUL, South Korea – The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has confirmed that the Honduran government h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Guatemala's Pacific Coast: CHAMPERICO, GUATEMALA - A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake rattled the Pacific coast of Guatemala early Saturday, prompting local ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11

Ecuador Nightclub Shooting Leaves 8 Dead, 3 Injured: QUITO – A horrific shooting at a nightclub in Santa Lucía, Guayas province, has left at least eight people dead and t ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.08.11

Taiwan's Record-Breaking Defense Budget: A 28 Trillion Won Special Fund: Taipei - In a significant move to bolster its defenses against mounting Chinese military pressure, Taiwan is set to approve a mass ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.08.11

Sakhalin: A Post-Surrender Killing Ground: SAKHALIN - New details have emerged regarding the brutal massacres of Korean civilians by Japanese military forces in southern Sak ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.11

Mounting Pressure for Ukraine's Inclusion in Peace Talks as U.S.-Russia Summit Nears: ANCHORAGE – As the highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin approa ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.11

Gaza Airstrike Kills Five Al Jazeera Journalists, Sparking Outcry Over Media Freedom: GAZA CITY—A devastating Israeli airstrike in Gaza City has killed five journalists from the Qatari-based news network Al Jaz ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.11

Xinjiang Suspension Bridge Collapse Claims Five Lives, Raises Safety Concerns: ILI KAZAKH AUTONOMOUS PREFECTURE, XINJIANG – A catastrophic failure of a suspension bridge in China’s Xinjiang region ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.08

Mendoza, Argentina Cracks Down on Mandatory Vaccinations: Parents of Unvaccinated Children Face 300,000 Peso Fine and Detention: MENDOZA — The province of Mendoza, Argentina, is at the center of a controversy after announcing strict sanctions against pa ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.08

Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports, Totaling 50%: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on a broad range of p ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.07

Buenos Aires: Protest against President Milei's Veto of Disability Support Bill: BUENOS AIRES - On the 5th, disability organizations and citizens in Argentina held a large-scale protest in front of the National ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.08.06

Amid Turmoil over Pension Hikes: Buenos Aires Streets Erupt with Retirees' Fury: The streets of Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, are seething with the anger of retirees. On July 30, countless senior citiz ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.06

Argentina's Capital City: Rummaging Through Trash Bins Could Lead to Fines of Up to 900,000 Pesos: In an effort to improve urban aesthetics, sanitation, and safety, the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has announced a strict new ...; Desk 2025.08.06