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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 surfaced on social media showing a soldier brazenly mocking a statue of th
"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 week to go before U.S. President Donald Trump’s scheduled arrival

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 Chinese President Xi Jinping, Beijing is making strategic moves to asse

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Curfew in Parts of LA as Immigrant Protests Spread Across US, Standoff with Trump Administration at Brink: 197 Detained on Day 5 of LA Protests… Spread to Over 20 Cities Including San Francisco, New York. Nationwide 'No Kings' Pro ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.11

Philippines Considers Declaring HIV Infection a 'National Public Health Emergency' as Youth Infections Skyrocket by 500%: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is seriously considering declaring a 'National Public Health Emergency' in response to ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.09

Philippines Announces Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists – Expects Boost in Tourism: The Philippines announced on Saturday that it will grant visa-free entry to Indian nationals to boost its tourism industry. This m ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.09

Solaire Resort North: Your Urban Oasis in Manila This Summer: Stepping into the 38th-floor Sky Bar of Solaire Resort North, the hot and humid Manila air transformed into a refreshing breeze. E ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.09

The Philippines' Arduous Journey Towards Universal Health Care: The UHC Law and Its Challenges: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government is implementing the "Universal Health Care (UHC) Law" with the aspiration of ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.09

Validus, a financial risk management firm, is accelerating its Asia-Pacific expansion with the opening of its Singapore branch.: Singapore – Validus Risk Management (hereinafter Validus), a technology-driven financial risk management specialist, has off ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.09

Russia Resorts to Vintage North Korean Mortars Amidst Ukraine Conflict: PYONGYANG/MOSCOW/KYIV – Startling new reports and photographic evidence suggest that Russia is increasingly deploying vintag ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.08

Wagner Group Announces Withdrawal from Mali After Three-and-a-Half Years: BAMAKO, MALI — The Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, announced on Thursday, June 6 (local time), that it i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.08

Russia Approves Ambitious National Space Project Amendment, Aims for Global Leadership: Moscow, Russia – Russia has officially approved a revised national space project, signaling an ambitious strategy to secure ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.08

Russian Ruble Defies Odds, Becomes World's Best-Performing Currency in 2025 Amidst War, Sanctions, and Falling Oil Prices: MOSCOW/NEW YORK – In a remarkable turn of events, the Russian Ruble has emerged as the world's best-performing currency in ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.08

Lithuania Boosts Defense Spending to 5.5% of GDP Amidst Russian Threat: Vilnius, Lithuania – In a significant move signaling heightened concerns over neighboring Russia's aggressive posture, Lithu ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.08

China-EU Nearing EV Tariff Negotiations, Agree to 'Expedited Processing' for Rare Earth Exports: It has been confirmed that China is accelerating tariff negotiations with the European Union (EU) in response to the EU's impendin ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.08

International Simulation Exercise Conducted on Paraguay-Argentina Border to Strengthen Health Response Capacity: An international simulation exercise was successfully carried out in Encarnación, Paraguay, and Posadas, Argentina, border ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.06

Paraguay Explores Strategic Opportunities with India: Opening New Horizons for Industrial Development: A high-level delegation from Paraguay, led by President Santiago Peña, visited India this week to pursue a strategic agenda ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.06

San Lorenzo Clínicas Hospital Emergency Room 'Saturated' with Respiratory Illnesses: The adult emergency room at Clínicas Hospital in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, has reached saturation due to a surge in patients w ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.06

United States Considers "Fast-Track" Visa Service Amid Controversy: Washington D.C. – The Trump administration is reportedly considering the implementation of a new "premium processing" servic ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.06.05

Trump Enacts Sweeping Travel Ban on 12 Nations, Citing National Security Risks: Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a full travel ban on citizens from 12 countr ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.06.05

Uruguay Re-Bans Sale of Heated Tobacco and E-cigarettes: Strengthening Tobacco Control Policy: MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – The Uruguayan government has once again banned the import and sale of heated tobacco products and e-ci ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.04

Argentine Court Temporarily Suspends Presidential Decree Restricting Strikes: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - The Argentine judiciary has decided to temporarily suspend the application of a presidential decree rest ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.04

Lima's New International Airport Opens, Ushering in an Era of 30 Million Annual Passengers: A state-of-the-art new international airport has officially opened in Lima, Peru, solidifying its status as a major aviation hub i ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.04