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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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Frog's Secret to Milk Preservation: A Meeting of Nature's Wisdom and Science: Among the folk remedies passed down from ancient times, there are mysterious wisdoms that are difficult to explain scientifically. ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.02.12

Eucalyptus Trees in Fidel Anze Park Under Evaluation Due to Fungi and Termites: COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA – The Mayor's Office, in collaboration with the Adela Zamudio Sub-Mayor's Office and Podarte, has initia ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.02.11

Vietnam Remains Key Pepper Supplier to Taiwan Despite Stricter Inspections: HANOI – Vietnam secured its position as the second-largest pepper supplier to Taiwan in 2024, exporting 985.71 tonnes worth ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.11

Asia's Data Center Market Booms Amidst AI Revolution, but Power Concerns Loom: HÀ NỘI – The race to dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is heating up, and with it, the demand for r ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.11

Vietnam Seeks Special Policies to Fast-Track Urban Railway Development in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City: HANOI – Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has submitted a proposal to the government, outlining specific and special mechanism ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.02.11

Vietnam's Credit Conditions Expected to Stabilize in 2025, Says VIS Rating: HÀ NỘI – Credit conditions in Vietnam are forecast to stabilize in 2025, following substantial improvements over the ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.11

Unapproved Mezzanine Floor Collapse in Toa Payoh Warehouse Injures Four: SINGAPORE – A warehouse incident in Toa Payoh last month, where a mezzanine floor collapsed, has revealed serious breaches i ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.11

New ICA Services Centre to Open Doors on April 7th: SINGAPORE – The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will open its new ICA Services Centre (ISC) at 2 Crawford Street ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.11

Singapore Deports Malaysian PR and Iranian Wife Over Terrorism Links: SINGAPORE – A Malaysian permanent resident and his Iranian wife have been deported from Singapore and banned from re-enterin ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.02.11

Annapurna Circuit Sees Record Number of Trekkers Despite Solo Trekking Ban: KATHMANDU, Nepal – The number of trekkers on the world-renowned Annapurna Circuit reached an all-time high last year, as the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.11

Laos to Adopt Tilganga's Eye Treatment Model: Laos has expressed a strong interest in replicating the successful eye treatment model of Nepal's Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmol ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.02.11

Nepal and India to Expand Cross-Border Power Transmission: Nepal and India are set to significantly expand their cross-border power transmission capacity, aiming to evacuate at least 16,000 ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.11

MrBeast's 100-Hour Giza Pyramid Exploration Set to Boost Egyptian Tourism: GIZA, EGYPT – YouTube sensation MrBeast has released a video documenting his 100-hour exploration of the Giza Pyramids, gran ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.11

British Universities Explore Partnerships and Expansion in Egypt: CAIRO – A delegation of leading British universities is set to visit Egypt this week to explore opportunities for collaborat ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.11

Suez Canal Expansion Project Completed, No Transit Fee Increase Planned: Suez, Egypt – Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Chairman Osama Rabie announced the completion of a two-and-a-half-year project aime ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.11

Big Tech Companies to Invest Over $300 Billion in AI in 2025: Tech giants are doubling down on AI investments, fueling a new era of technological advancement. [Financial Times] - The world's ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.02.08

Over 150 Female Inmates Killed in Prison Break Fire in Eastern Congo: Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo – A devastating prison break in Goma, Eastern Congo, has left over 150 female inmates dea ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.02.08

Turkey Refuses to Recognize Afghan Diplomats Appointed by Previous Government: Ankara, Turkey – The Turkish government has refused to recognize the credentials of diplomats appointed by the previous, Wes ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.02.08