Yoweri Museveni extends decades-long rule in Uganda
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term on Tuesday after securing a dominant…
By Jheruleene Anne Ramos
Jheruleene achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
Jheruleene is an avid music fan and likes to listen to all genres.
When she's not listening to music, she's watching movies or KDramas, anything good to watch whilst she's eating Italian food - her top food other than Filipino food.
Nepal PM Balendra Shah rejects criticism over informal settlement demolitions
Newly elected Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pushed back against mounting criticism over the controversial demolition of informal…
Brazil’s Lula faces mounting health concerns ahead of October elections
Concerns over Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s health are intensifying, raising doubts about his ability to…
United States ramps up pressure on Nicaragua with fresh sanctions
The United States has intensified pressure on Nicaragua by imposing fresh sanctions on the two sons of the…
El Salvador draws backlash over life sentences for minors
El Salvador’s legislative assembly amended the country’s juvenile criminal law in late March to allow courts to sentence…
Sassou Ngueso tightens grip on power after Congo poll win
Congo’s incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso tightened his grip on power as the Constitutional Court confirmed his landslide…
Economic shocks keep Filipino middle class on the edge of poverty
Filipino middle-class households, long seen as stable and secure, remain highly vulnerable and are often just one emergency…
Health news: Thailand’s bid to cut sugar levels sparks interest in Asia
Thailand’s decision to implement the so-called “normal sweetness” initiative, which lowers sugar levels in beverages to curb non-communicable…
‘The King’s Warden’ offers hope for struggling Korean cinema
The historical film “The King’s Warden,” also known as “The Man Who Lives With the King,” has provided…
Tiffany Young and actor Byun yo-han deny pre-marital pregnancy rumours
Girls’ Generation member Tiffany Young and actor Byun Yo-han have denied pregnancy rumours after confirming that they had…
Brazilian opposition party vows to block Lula’s re-election bid after Carnival tribute
Brazil’s political opposition pledged to block left-wing president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election bid in the October…
Watchdog flags escalating prison crisis in Argentina
A specialised watchdog has flagged the continued deterioration of prison conditions across Argentina during the second term of…
Viral ChatGPT caricature trend sparks security, privacy concerns
Experts and advocates have urged vigilance amid the growing ChatGPT caricature trend flooding social media platforms, citing privacy…
Education news: Philippines targets ‘mass promotion’ as student proficiency drops
The Department of Education (DepEd) has pledged to address “mass promotion,” the practice of advancing unqualified students to…
Health authorities on alert as Nipah virus threatens Nepal
Nepali authorities are on alert as the Nipah virus threatens the Himalayan country following an outbreak in neighbouring…
NBA news: Jimmy Butler suffers season-ending ACL injury
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending torn right ACL injury in Monday’s 135-112 win over…
Music news: Jessica Jung’s SNSD medley draws mixed reactions online
Former Girls’ Generation (SNSD) member Jessica Jung’s performance of a medley of the group’s hit songs has drawn…
Malaysia vows to strengthen measures to curb teenage pregnancy
The Malaysian government pledged that it will further strengthen measures to effectively combat the rising cases of teenage…
Germany’s birth rate falls as more delay parenthood
Germany’s birth rate has significantly declined over the past three years, according to a recent study by the…
Temperatures in Malaysia continue to soar as climate crisis worsens
Malaysia’s average surface temperatures continue to rise as the country grapples with the intensifying effects of the global…
Calls grow for action as diabetes cases hit record levels in Malaysia
Health experts have strongly urged the Malaysian government to take immediate action as the number of people suffering…
NBA news: Players, fans react as Chris Paul announces retirement after 21 seasons
NBA players and fans have paid tribute to “Point God” Chris Paul after he announced that he will…
Food insecurity among Argentina’s children soars
Food insecurity among Argentine children and adolescents has surged in recent years amid the government’s sweeping spending cuts,…
Thailand plans to raise retirement age to 65 amid ageing population
The Thai government plans to raise the civil service retirement age from 60 to 65 to address challenges…