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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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New York City Paralyzed by Historic Snowstorm: Emergency Snow Shovelers Offered Up to $45 per Hour Amid Crisis: (C) abc7NY NEW YORK — A monster winter storm has buried the Big Apple under a thick blanket of white, bringing the "city ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2026.02.25

A New Era in The Hague: Rob Jetten Sworn In as Netherlands’ Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister: (C) Gayety THE HAGUE — In a historic ceremony at the Huis ten Bosch Palace, the Netherlands officially entered a new politi ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.02.24

Senate Democrats Vow to Block Extension of Trump’s New 'Section 122' Tariffs: (C) TRT World WASHINGTON D.C. — The legislative battle lines over American trade policy were drawn sharply this week as S ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.24

Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Rename Palm Beach Airport After Donald J. Trump: (C) People.com WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The Florida State Legislature has officially approved a bill to rename Palm Beach In ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.20

Tehran on the Brink: Scenarios of a U.S. Strike and the Looming Global Fallout: (C) Caspian Post.com As military tensions between Washington and Tehran reach a fever pitch, the specter of a direct U.S. milit ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.20

Japanese Foreign Minister Claims Dokdo as Japanese Territory for 13th Consecutive Year: (C) Nippon.com TOKYO – In an annual diplomatic policy speech delivered during a special session of the National Diet on F ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.20

Mixed U.S. Employment Data Sparks Wall Street Retreat; Fed Shifts Focus to Inflation: (C) Los Angeles Times NEW YORK – Major indexes on Wall Street closed lower on Thursday as investors grappled with a "Jeky ...; Desk 2026.02.13

Trump Administration Halts Minnesota Immigration Crackdown Amid Public Outcry: (C) EURO News.com MINNEAPOLIS – Facing a wave of national indignation and a sharp decline in public support, the Trump ad ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.02.13

Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Vessel off Nagasaki for the First Time in 4 Years: (C) South China Morning Post NAGASAKI – In a move that could further strain the already delicate diplomatic relations bet ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.13

Munich Security Conference Opens Amid Strained Atlantic Alliance: A Litmus Test for U.S.-Europe Ties: (C) EU Observer MUNICH — The 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) kicks off today, February 13 (local time), at the Hote ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.13

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Demands 50% Ownership Stake: (C) WKZO WASHINGTON D.C. / OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited a fresh diplomatic firestorm with Canada, thre ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.11

The Aging of Washington: U.S. Debates 'Mandatory Retirement at 75' Amid Leadership Gerontocracy: (C) Kim Bellard | Medium WASHINGTON D.C. — As the average age of American political leadership continues to climb to histor ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.02.09

Hong Kong Court Sentences Pro-Democracy Media Mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 Years: (C) Al Jazeera Hong Kong — In a landmark ruling that has ignited international condemnation, the Hong Kong High Court on ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.09

Beyond Oil: How Abu Dhabi is Redefining Itself as a Global ‘Hub of Tolerance’ and Art: (C) eap Magazin.de ABU DHABI – On January 30, the streets of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), we ...; Desk 2026.02.09

U.S. Launches $12 Billion ‘Project Vault’ to Stockpile Critical Minerals and Break Dependence on China: (C) Financial Times WASHINGTON D.C. — In a strategic move to safeguard American manufacturing from global supply chain disr ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.03

Chinese Pickled Cabbage Factory Fined $150,000 Over "Smoking and Spitting" Hygiene Scandal: A Chinese pickled cabbage factory that sparked international outrage after footage emerged of workers smoking and spitting into pr ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.02

EU Commissioner Urges Strengthening of 'Made in Europe' Strategy to Shield Core Industries: (C) European Union In a bold move to safeguard the European Union’s economic sovereignty, Stéphane Séjourn& ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.02

France’s Economic Ebb: Per Capita GDP Falls Below EU Average for Third Consecutive Year: (C) The Daily Economy PARIS – Once considered the undisputed powerhouse of the European continent, France is facing a sober ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.02

Trump Amasses $375 Million War Chest Despite 22nd Amendment Barring Third Term: (C) Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON D.C. - As the United States enters the heat of the 2026 midterm election cycle, President Donald ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.02.02

Indonesia’s JCI Plummets 8% Amid MSCI Downgrade Warning; IDX CEO Resigns: (C) KAOHOON INTERNATIONAL JAKARTA – The Indonesian stock market has experienced its sharpest decline since the 1998 Asian F ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.01.30