Zendaya’s Ancient Iranian Earrings Spark Heritage Debate
Hollywood actress Zendaya recently became the center of an international debate after wearing a pair of ancient Iranian earrings at a promotional event this month, for Christopher Nolan’s…
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Politics news, civic reporting, and student journalism from The Thompson Tribune youth newspaper.
September 1, 2026
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South Korea Counts on Migrant Workers but Still Treats Them as Short-Term Guests
Migrant groups demanded equal access to health care, schools, and welfare ahead of South Korea's June 3 local elections, arguing the country profits from 2.8 million foreign residents…
Chinese Student Decline Tests Australia’s University Model
Australia’s universities are facing a major financial and strategic challenge in 2026 as demand from Chinese students, historically the country’s largest international student group, continues to weaken after…
South Korea Launches Migrant Worker Protection Team as Foreign Residents Hit Record High
On June 1, 2026, South Korea's Justice Ministry launched a team to shield foreign workers from abuse, targeting wage theft, assault, and squalid housing, as the foreign population…
North Korea Pushes for More Nuclear Weapons as Talks Stay Frozen
Kim Jong Un ordered a faster nuclear buildup on June 3, claiming North Korea had more than doubled its capacity to produce weapons-grade material in five years, even…
China and Japan Court South Korea as Taiwan Standoff Reshapes East Asian Diplomacy
China and Japan have intensified parallel courtships of South Korea after Beijing halted exports of more than 800 dual-use goods to Tokyo, including gallium, graphite, and lithium battery…
South Korea’s Google Maps Decision and U.S. Concerns Over Digital Discrimination
On February 27, 2026, South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed geographic map data out of the country,…
No King Protest Draws Over 8 Million Nationwide, Largest in U.S. History
March 28, 2026, more than 8 million people gathered in over 3,300 events nationwide to protest against the recent Trump administration’s unreasonable and undemocratic…
African Airspace Denials Ground Taiwan President’s Eswatini Trip as China Tightens Diplomatic Squeeze
President Lai Ching-te called off his April 22 state visit to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar each revoked overflight permits for his charter…
Trump’s Request Allies for Further Aid in the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump renewed calls on March 16 for major economies, including South Korea, China, and Japan, to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as conflict in the Middle…
