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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 setback on Thursday as the two nations engaged in a violent naval confrontat
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 artificialintelligence powerhouses, is set to arrive in Seoul. Their mis

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 Trade (CIT) ruled on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s &q

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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

Bolivia: Evo Morales Supporters Block National Roads Demanding Government Resignation and Presidential Candidacy: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA – Supporters of former Bolivian President Evo Morales began large-scale road blockades in central Bolivi ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.03

New Zealand-Philippines Bolster Military Cooperation, Broadening Indo-Pacific Security Alliance: MANILA, Philippines – New Zealand and the Philippines have elevated their defense relationship by signing a Status of Visiti ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.03

EU and Philippines Agree to Enhance Security Cooperation, Anticipating Increased Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific Region: MANILA, Philippines – The European Union (EU) and the Philippines reaffirmed their strong partnership and agreed to signific ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.06.03

China's Liaoning Carrier Strike Group Enters Waters East of the Philippines, Setting New Longest Deployment Record: TOKYO, Japan – The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) aircraft carrier Liaoning (CNS Liaoning, 16) carrier strike ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.03

Philippine Youth Lead Climate Action Through Digital Conservation: 'Earth Dash' Gains International Attention: MANILA, Philippines – 'Earth Dash,' a youth-led environmental conservation platform from the Philippines, is emerging as a f ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.03

Singapore-France Elevate Ties to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,' Expanding Cooperation in Civil Nuclear Energy, Defense Technology, and AI Research: Singapore and France have elevated their strategic partnership, established in 2012, to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CS ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.03

Uzbekistan-Singapore Direct Flight Resumption Discussions Intensify… Will the Air Route Reopen?: TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN – The possibility of resuming direct flights between Uzbekistan and Singapore is being actively discuss ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.03

Canadian Financial Analyst Wei Wei Victorious at Inaugural WSBG Asia Tournament in Singapore: Singapore – After three days of fierce competition, Canadian financial analyst Wei Wei has been crowned the Grand Champion o ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.03

Taiwan Reservists Adopt US Urban Warfare Doctrine, Intensify Live-Fire Drills to Prepare for China Invasion: TAIPEI, Taiwan – Amid escalating military tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's reservist forces are reportedly intensifyi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.06.03

China Deploys Massive Naval Fleet in Taiwan Strait… Revealing Ambition to Make 'First Island Chain an Inland Sea': TAIPEI, Taiwan – Amid escalating tensions between Taiwan and China, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reportedly ma ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.03

Madrid Barajas International Airport Grapples with Homelessness: Earns "Zombieland" Moniker: Madrid Barajas International Airport, Spain's gateway and largest airport, is suffering from a severe homelessness problem. Unable ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.06.02

Spain Orders Closure of 66,000 Airbnb Listings, Sparks Debate Over 'Right to Housing': The Spanish government's order to close tens of thousands of short-term rental properties listed on Airbnb, citing housing shortag ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.02

Spanish Research Team Identifies Key Alzheimer's Target Protein 'RTP801': Opening New Treatment Possibilities: A research team at the Neuroscience Institute of the University of Barcelona (UBneuro) in Spain has identified the role of a new p ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.02

The Sahara-Arabian Desert: An "Oasis Corridor" for Life Over the Past 8 Million Years: A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Sahara-Arabian Desert, often perceived as an insurmountable barrier, has periodically ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.06.02

Vietnam Strengthens Southeast Asian Competitiveness by Introducing 10-Year Golden Visa Program: Hanoi – Following in the footsteps of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, Vietnam has introduced ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

Key Outcomes and Outlook of the Singapore Asia Security Conference: The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, held in Singapore, is a major defense and security f ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.01

Philippines' Large-Scale Reforestation Project: A Success or a 'Greenwashing' Shadow?: The Philippines embarked on one of the world's most ambitious reforestation efforts, but recent satellite data and field reports a ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.06.01