Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat
Germany has suffered a foreign policy setback after failing to secure a temporary seat on the United Nations…
By Elan Castanares
Elan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila.
His interests include International Relations, Current Events, Culinary Exploration, Local and Foreign Culture and Arts.
UN General Assembly elects new Security Council members
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Vatican warns of excommunication for traditionalist group on brink of schism
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Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ freed after dramatic rescue effort
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ASEAN leaders push charter reform, energy security at Cebu summit
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Germany enhances military space capabilities
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Rat poison found in baby food sparks cross-border extortion probe
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Rape law debated to tackle AI abuse in Germany
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‘Timmy’ the humpback whale’s journey ends in tragedy off Baltic Coast
A humpback whale nicknamed “Timmy” has captured international attention after a long struggle in the Baltic Sea.
Tensions in the Middle East: ASEAN nations roll out emergency measures
Southeast Asian nations have urged restraint amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, as countries across Asia implement…
ASEAN moves to share fuel as the Middle East crisis disrupts supply
Southeast Asian countries are moving to strengthen energy security as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts global oil…
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos renews campaign for Security Council seat during UN visit
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Melania Trump calls for education-led peace at UN amid Middle East tensions
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SSPX says no to discussions, resumes planned bishop ordinations
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has confirmed it will proceed with plans to consecrate bishops in…
Vatican requests pause on SSPX bishop ordinations to avoid ‘decisive rupture’
The Holy See has formally requested that the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) suspend its plans for…
SSPX risk Catholic schism over unauthorised bishop consecrations
The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has ignited a major ecclesiastical internal conflict by announcing its intention…
Rafah border crossing re-opens under strict security oversight
After more than a year of complete closure, the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt…
ASEAN foreign ministers set agenda
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have convened in Cebu, Philippines, for an annual…
Philippines hosts Myanmar stakeholders’ meeting to revive ASEAN peace plan
The Philippines, as the 2026 chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), hosted a crucial “stakeholders’…
Pope Leo XIV sets collaborative tone with cardinals at extraordinary consistory
Pope Leo XIV has moved to shape the direction of his pontificate by convening an extraordinary consistory of…
Ukraine to United States: Germany’s 2026 foreign policy challenges
The Federal Republic of Germany enters 2026 confronting a fast-changing international landscape that is testing its foreign relations…
Former UN chief Ban Ki-Moon calls for UN reform, stronger accountability
Former United Nations Secretary-General and member of The Elders, Ban Ki-moon, has issued a compelling call for reform…
Raid on UNRWA draws condemnation
Tensions between Israel and the United Nations have intensified following a controversial raid by Israeli forces on the…