Famine risk rises in Sudan as conflict, drought worsen
Sudan is facing a growing risk of famine as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the…
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.
Syrian women face new barriers to higher education under government rules
Syria’s new Islamist-led government has barred women from enrolling in several degree programmes, raising further concerns about gender…
Haiti postpones elections indefinitely amid worsening gang violence
Haiti has postponed its general elections indefinitely as gang violence and political instability continue to grip the Caribbean…
Yemen hunger crisis deepens as war rages
Yemen faces a severe hunger crisis as the war between Saudi Arabia-backed government forces and Houthi rebels continues…
South Sudan presses ahead with December polls amid mounting concerns
The South Sudanese government pledged to hold long-delayed democratic elections in December amid concerns that credible polls may…
Georgia Meloni under fire as Italy introduces controversial school rules
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced sharp criticism as Italy approved a decree on September 24, 2026, aimed at…
Mexico’s school phone restrictions draw support, concerns
Mexico is set to restrict mobile phone use in schools nationwide starting in November as part of broader…
Mental health taboo persists in Argentina amid record deaths
Argentina’s suicide rate reached a new historic high in 2025, highlighting growing concerns over suicide prevention in the…
Kosovo’s political deadlock persists despite PM Albin Kurti’s re-election
Kosovo is expected to face continued political instability despite the re-election of Albin Kurti as prime minister, which…
Tight snap polls loom in Serbia amid student protests
Serbians are set to vote in snap parliamentary elections on October 25, nearly two years after youth-led demonstrations…
Nicaragua approves reforms to consolidate Ortega-Murillo regime
Nicaragua’s Congress approved a controversial constitutional reform in an initial vote on September 1 as part of broader…
Guinea-Bissau backs referendum to expand presidential powers
Guinea-Bissau’s president is set to gain greater powers after voters approved controversial constitutional changes in a referendum that…
Ex-Ecuador president Lenin Moreno denies bribery after guilty verdict
Former Ecuadorian president Lenin Moreno insisted that he is innocent after a court found him guilty of bribery…
France first to impose levy targeting ultra-fast fashion
France became the first country to impose a fee on ultra-fast fashion items starting September 1 as part…
Kuwait faces backlash after barring naturalised citizens from voting
Kuwait is facing criticism after introducing sweeping amendments to its Nationality Law as part of broader efforts to…
Cameroon welcomes Paul Biya back after prolonged absence
President Paul Biya received a warm welcome from top government officials and supporters as he returned to Cameroon…
Malaysia sees surge in centenarians as population ages
Malaysia has seen a significant increase in the number of centenarians as the population continues to age, according…
Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to curb gang violence
The Swedish parliament has approved lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 14 as part…
Filipinos turn to AI as mental healthcare gaps persist
More Filipinos are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for support amid growing mental health problems, exposing persistent gaps…
Sierra Leone passes contested electoral reforms despite opposition walkout
Sierra Leone’s parliament on Monday adopted a constitutional reform bill that would overhaul the country’s electoral regulations in…
LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia 76ers boosts economy as agent hints at longer career
NBA superstar LeBron James may extend his playing career by several more seasons after signing with the Philadelphia…
Cameroon defends President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence amid growing concern
Cameroon has defended the prolonged absence of long-time President Paul Biya as criticism and concerns over his health…
Tennis: WTA’s mandatory sex test policy sparks debate
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) decision to implement a mandatory sex testing policy for all female professional players,…
Brazil’s record drop in deforestation, forest fires boosts Lula’s re-election bid
Brazil has recorded a significant decline in deforestation and forest fires, a development expected to boost leftist President…