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Shattering Glass Ceilings: Women Forge Historic Political Breakthroughs in Israel and the US

Women carved their names deep into the political history books this season, sweeping through recent legislative elections in Israel and midterm showdowns in the United States with unprecedented number
Political Turmoil Grips Paraguay: Cabinet Resignation Demanded, Teachers Strike Following Presidential Impeachment and Bank Collapse

ASUNCION — Paraguay faces intensifying political and social instability in the wake of the historic impeachment of former President Santiago Peña. The crisis, ignited by a catastrophic ba

U.S. Rep. Young Kim Loses Re-election Bid After Primary Clash With Veteran GOP Lawmaker

LOS ANGELES — U.S. Representative Young Kim (R-CA) has fallen short in her campaign for a fourth term following a fiercely contested primary battle against a long-serving congressional colleague

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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 setbac ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.05.08

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 ar ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.05.08

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 ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.05.08

Desecration of Sacred Icons: Israeli Soldier Sparks Outrage After Mocking Virgin Mary Statue in Lebanon: DEBEL, Lebanon — A fresh wave of international condemnation has hit the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after a photograph surf ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.05.07

"The Beast" Lands in Beijing: Massive Security Detail Precedes Trump’s High-Stakes Visit: BEIJING – The unmistakable silhouette of the American presidency has appeared on the streets of Beijing. With less than a we ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.05.07

China Assumes 'Mediator' Role in Middle East Conflict Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit: (C) NG Herald BEIJING – With only a week left until the highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and C ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.05.06

Digital Ghosts: The Rise of AI Ex-Partner Replicas and the Ethics of "Technological Mourning": In a world where "delete and block" used to be the final step of a breakup, technology is now offering a controversial alternative ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.05.05

"Transit Toll" Threats Turn into Reality? Bulk Carrier Ambushed by Mysterious Small Crafts in the Strait of Hormuz: SIRIK, Iran — Tensions in the world’s most vital oil chokepoint reached a fever pitch on Sunday as a commercial bulk c ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.05.04

"Life-Risking Escape from Hormuz": Over 200 Vessels Flee Amid Iran Conflict: TEHRAN/MUSCAT – Two months into the escalating military conflict between Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance, the Strait of Ho ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.02

"Sit by My Bed for 2 Hours Instead of Delivering Food": An Ambitious Relay of Compassion for a Young Cancer Patient: FOSHAN, China – In an era where food delivery apps are synonymous with speed and transactional efficiency, a poignant reques ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.05.02

Trump Sons Under Scrutiny Over Stakes in Kazakhstan Tungsten Mine Tied to $1.7B U.S. Support: WASHINGTON D.C. — Ethical alarms are ringing across the capital as reports surface that Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, the ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.05.02

Iran Accuses U.S. of Manipulating War Costs, Claiming $100 Billion Squandered in "Netanyahu’s Gamble": TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, launched a scathing verbal assault on the United States D ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.05.02

China Halts Sulfuric Acid Exports, Triggering Global 'Raw Material Shock': BEIJING – Global metal and fertilizer markets are bracing for a massive supply chain disruption as China, the world's larges ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.02

Oil Prices Hit $126 Peak Before Plunging as Hormuz Crisis Triggers 'Rollercoaster' Trade: HOUSTON – Global energy markets witnessed a day of extreme volatility on Thursday, with oil prices surging to their highest ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.05.02

Trump Weighs 'Decisive Strike' Options Against Iran as Tensions Flare: In an alarming development that has sent shockwaves across the Middle East, U.S. military leadership has reportedly presented Pres ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.05.02

Iran Imposes Transit Fees on Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Maritime Tensions: TEHRAN — In a move that threatens to upend global energy logistics and maritime security, Iran has officially begun collecti ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.28

Global Energy "Panic Buying" Escalates as Nations Enter Survival Mode Amid Middle East Conflict: The specter of the COVID-19 pandemic, where nations fought bitterly over face masks and vaccines, has returned to the global stage ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.25

Panama Canal Transit Fees Skyrocket to Record Highs Amidst Hormuz Strait Crisis: PANAMA CITY — The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and the resulting closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered a se ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.04.25

South Korean Activist Detained Following Anti-Shrine Protest in Tokyo: TOKYO — Japanese police arrested a 64-year-old South Korean man on Wednesday for allegedly obstructing business after he att ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.04.23

Japan's Desperate Push Against Demographic Decline: TOKYO – In an unprecedented move to reverse a decade-long decline in birth rates, local governments across Japan have begun ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.23