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…
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.
Raid on UNRWA draws condemnation
Tensions between Israel and the United Nations have intensified following a controversial raid by Israeli forces on the…
German Christmas markets grapple with rising security costs
As Germany’s festive season gets underway, Christmas markets across the country are tightening security in response to past…
AI-powered laser robot unveiled for weed control
A groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted robot named “Beam” is now being deployed by a German startup company to…
Philippines launches ASEAN 2026 chairship with focus on AI, peace
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr formally launched the Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
ASEAN debuts climate pavilion at UN’s COP30 summit
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officially inaugurated its first-ever dedicated pavilion at the 2025 UN Climate…
Allies reaffirm rules-based order, deterrence in Manila South China Sea talks
Regional and international partners gathered at the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea, held from November 5…
Hamburg seeks to become a leading AI centre
Following an Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit last September 16, 2025, leaders in business, science and the German government…
New technology streamlines German grape harvest
In the renowned Moselle wine region of western Germany, researchers are testing an advanced vineyard technology that could…
Muslim scholars granted prayer room in the Vatican
The Vatican has granted Muslim scholars access to a dedicated prayer room within its Apostolic Library, marking a…
UN launches AI governance bodies to address regulation
The United Nations has established two new Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance institutions as part of a concerted effort…
Philippines vs. China: Fiery debate over South China Sea at 80th UNGA
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level Week 2025 saw a tense and highly charged exchange between the…
Policy shift redefines Palestinian recognition status
On September 23, a landmark move in international diplomacy was underscored when several Western nations formalised recognition of…
80th UN General Assembly to tackle peace, AI, mental health
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level week in New York, which is set to begin on September…
Cambodia‑Thailand border ceasefire monitored by ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has deployed observers to monitor the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand…
US, Russian officials discuss energy deals alongside Ukraine peace talks
United States and Russian officials discussed potential energy deals on the sidelines of peace negotiations to end the…
Australia, Iran spiral into diplomatic crisis over arson allegations
Diplomatic ties between Australia and Iran have plunged into a full-scale crisis following Canberra’s decision to expel Iran’s…
AI helps farmers predict harvests with satellite precision
Scientists at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in the town of Kaiserslautern are pushing the boundaries…
Trump tariffs shake India-US ties, relations face steep test
A sharp downturn in United States-India relations is unfolding following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50%…
ASEAN faces mixed results as new US tariff policy takes effect
United States tariffs have levelled the playing field across most of Southeast Asia, with major economies receiving similar…
Myanmar’s opposition to Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership draws regional scrutiny
Myanmar’s formal objection to Timor-Leste’s planned accession to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has exposed deeper fractures…
ASEAN foreign ministers convene
The 58th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) commenced in Kuala Lumpur this week,…
NATO pledges major defence spending hike by 2035
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has announced a landmark new defence spending commitment that will see its…
AI suggests greener future for German city centres
Artificial intelligence (AI) has offered imaginative and visually striking proposals to help urban areas cope with rising temperatures.