UN Rights Council orders probe in Sudan’s El Fasher, as warnings of mass killings, sexual violence mount
Amid mounting reports on “appalling” violence in Sudan’s paramilitary-held El Fasher, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted…
By Jacinth Banite
Jacinth has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism having attended the De La Salle University in Dasmariñas.
She is interested in International affairs and also has a passion for poetry and music.
Turkey hands down arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Cabinet members
Turkey has amplified the global efforts to hold the Israeli government accountable for violence relating to the conflict…
Argentines hold annual LGBTQ pride march against ‘hateful’ government
Rainbow flags and colourful smoke waved across the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires on Saturday, as thousands of…
500 years later: King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in Vatican
History was made on October 23, 2025, when Britain’s King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV prayed side…
Looking at it now: Five bridges in Taylor Swift songs that leave fans screaming
If there is one thing that makes Taylor Swift’s music truly special, it is her lush lyricism, drenched…
Too young for the online world? Denmark mulls social media ban for under-15s
The Danish government is taking efforts to disconnect children from the complex online world with a plan to…
Keir Starmer’s call for calm ignored as pro-Palestinian rally disrupts central London
A crowd of around 1,000 people flocked to central London on Saturday to show support for the pro-Palestinian…
Campaign rally of Indian superstar Vijay turns tragic with deadly stampede
What was supposed to be a glorious moment in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu became a…
TV news: Manny Pacquiao among the star athletes taking part in Netflix show ‘Physical: Asia’
Big names in the physical sports industry will star in Netflix’s survival reality show “Physical: Asia,” which premieres…
UNICEF condemns deadly military airstrike on Myanmar boarding schools
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for the immediate cessation of violence against children in Myanmar,…
Four-year search for fugitive NZ father, kids leads to fatal shootout
An early Monday, September 8 shootout in the Waikato region of the Upper North Island of New Zealand…
China raises curtain for ‘largest-ever’ SCO Summit
State leaders, alongside top officials of international organisations gather in northern Tianjin City, China on August 31 for…
Starvation as a weapon of war? Food insecurity in Gaza reaches most severe level
Nearly two years since the Israel-Hamas war erupted, the food insecurity situation in parts of the Palestinian territory…
Global powers express plan to recognise State of Palestine at UNGA 80
A chorus of powerful nations have signalled openness to recognising the State of Palestine during the 80th Session…
Make some noise! Tomorrowland music festival heads to Asia
Asian rave enthusiasts are bracing themselves, as the world-renowned music festival Tomorrowland brings its magic to the region…
Mistaken identity: Thailand-Cambodia conflict sparks violence against Myanmar migrants
Southeast Asian ethnicities are not easy to distinguish from one another at first glance.
Concert tour news: Mariah Carey to return to Thailand for first time since 2018
Mariah Carey is returning to Thailand this year for a highly-anticipated concert tour - eight years since she…
Budapest Pride draws record number of participants despite Viktor Orbán threats
Rainbow flags and colourful ornaments lit up the streets of Budapest on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of…
Jeff Bezos–Lauren Sánchez wedding extravaganza in Venice sparks protests
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot in a star-studded three-day wedding…
‘Proud moment for Pakistan’: President Zardari enacts law against child marriage
In a groundbreaking move that sparked widespread commendation and criticism, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has signed into…
Former Princess Mako of Japan becomes a mother: Imperial Family confirms
The Imperial Family of Japan has confirmed that former Princess Mako Komuro, who renounced her royal status for…
Argentina pulls out of WHO, following US move
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has to cross out another American nation from its list of members, as…
Mount Everest sees first deaths of March-May climbing season
Mount Everest has seen the first deaths of the March-May climbing season – a mountaineer from India and…
Press freedom in Myanmar in dire state after 2021 coup, council warns
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2025, the Independent Press Council Myanmar (IPCM)…