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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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Argentina's Isolationist Stance: Severing Ties with the World, or a Struggle for Re-emergence?: Argentina harbors a strong aspiration: the dream of reclaiming its past glory, when it was one of the wealthiest nations in the wo ...; Desk 2025.06.01

Mistrial Declared in Diego Maradona Death Case by Argentine Court: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – The trial concerning the negligent homicide charges against medical personnel involved in the 2020 ...; Desk 2025.06.01

Argentina's Supreme Court Discovers Numerous Nazi Artifacts in Underground Archive: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Shockwaves are reverberating through Argentina after dozens of boxes containing World War II-era N ...; Desk 2025.06.01

Annobón Declares Independence from Equatorial Guinea, Requests 'Associate State' Status from Argentina: The small Central African island of Annobón has captured international attention by declaring its independence from Equator ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.01

Argentina to Introduce New Citizenship Program: Key Details Analyzed: Dreaming of moving abroad? Argentina is set to unveil a new Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Could this affordable nation ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.01

Vietnam Issues Infectious Disease Alert for COVID-19, Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, and Dengue Fever: Hanoi, Vietnam – As Vietnam approaches its peak summer tourism season and enters the rainy period, health authorities have i ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.01

"Smart Cities to Boost Tourism": Oman's Grand Transformation from 'Middle East's Switzerland': MUSCAT, Oman – Just outside Oman’s capital, Muscat, the ambitious Sultan Haitham City development is taking shape. A 3 ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.06.01

Massive Landslide Obliterates 90% of Swiss Village, Raising Urgent Climate Concerns: BLATTEN, VALAIS, SWITZERLAND – A devastating landslide on May 28th (local time) buried an estimated 90% of the small mountai ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.01

UK Pledges Significant Boost to Defence Spending, Aiming for 3% of GDP by 2034: LONDON – The United Kingdom has announced ambitious plans to significantly increase its defence spending, targeting an alloc ...; Desk 2025.06.01

New Zealand Embarks on NZ$9 Billion Defense Overhaul to Bolster Military Readiness: New Zealand is embarking on a significant military transformation, with a NZ$9 billion (US$7 billion) defense capability plan aime ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.01

Kuala Lumpur's Iconic Core: Four Essential Landmarks for Travelers: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's vibrant capital, stands as a premier Southeast Asian destination, seamlessly blending modern urban landsc ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.01

Japan Trembles Amidst Nankai Megathrust Earthquake Fears: A Looming Threat: Tokyo, Japan – A recent, stark warning issued by the Japanese government in late March has sent ripples of concern throughou ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.01

Smoother Entry into Japan for Koreans: Dedicated Immigration Lanes at Airports: Starting today, many South Korean travelers heading to Tokyo and Fukuoka will experience more convenient entry into Japan. The int ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.01

India's Economy Surges to 8.2% Growth in FY2023-24, But Global Headwinds Loom for Future Fiscal Years: India's economy registered a robust performance in the fiscal year 2023-24 (April 2023-March 2024), with its Gross Domestic Produc ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.05.31

US Signals Demand for Major Defense Spending Hikes from Allies, Warns Against "Security-America, Economy-China" Balancing Act: SINGAPORE – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore appears to outline the incom ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.31

Haribo Sweets Recalled in the Netherlands Over Cannabis Contamination: Amsterdam, Netherlands – A significant recall has been initiated in the Netherlands for a specific batch of Haribo gummies a ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.31

U.S. Supreme Court Greenlights Deportation for Half-Million Migrants, Sparking Widespread Condemnation: WASHINGTON D.C. – In a move poised to trigger mass deportations, the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday delivered a significant vi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.31

US Court Blocks Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs, Citing "Abuse of Authority": WASHINGTON D.C. - A U.S. court has moved to block President Donald Trump's expansive plan to impose tariffs on imports, a scheme h ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.05.31

U.S. Intensifies Stance on Chinese Students, Escalating Broader Tensions: WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States government has dramatically sharpened its policy regarding international students, speci ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.31

Vietnam-Paraguay Diplomatic Ties Mark 30 Years: Opening New Horizons for Cooperation: May 30, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Paraguay. Over the past three decades, the Vi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.30