Exam leak renews concerns over Nepal’s education system
A recent leak of a question paper for Tribhuvan University’s (TU) Master of Business (MBS) first-semester examination has…
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.
Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel blasts US amid fresh sanctions
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel has sharply criticised the United States as Washington stepped up pressure on the Caribbean…
Nepal records steepest decline in 2026 Global Peace Index
Nepal has experienced a significant deterioration in its peacefulness as the Himalayan country fell to its lowest ranking…
Colombia’s president-elect vows modest inauguration amid stand-off with Petro
Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to hold a modest swearing-in ceremony on August 7 as…
Nicaragua targets lawyers in new crackdown
The Nicaraguan government has revoked the licences of thousands of lawyers, a move viewed as the latest measure…
Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s tight presidential run-off on fourth attempt
It was fourth time's the charm for right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori as she won Peru's tight presidential run-off…
NHL legend Alex Ovechkin shrugs off retirement talk
National Hockey League icon Alex Ovechkin has brushed off retirement talks as he aims to prove that he…
Zimbabwe extends presidential terms in controversial constitutional overhaul
Zimbabwe's Senate has passed a controversial constitutional amendment extending presidential terms, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to tighten his…
Norway tightens AI use in schools as learning concerns grow
Norway is set to prohibit the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in elementary schools nationwide as…
Hungary introduces two-term limit for prime ministers
Hungary’s parliament on Monday passed the 16th constitutional amendment, limiting a prime minister’s tenure to two terms or…
Sweden to impose smartphone ban in schools to improve learning
Sweden is set to impose a nationwide smartphone ban in schools starting from the 2026-27 academic year as…
Gaming news: Experts warn of growing gacha addiction among gamers
Experts have expressed growing concern over gacha addiction among gamers as the system continues to blur the thin…
Study raises concerns over early digital exposure among Malaysian children
A study has found that most children in Peninsular Malaysia are engaging with digital devices at an early…
Peru braces for tight presidential run-off after chaotic first round
Peruvians are headed for a pivotal presidential run-off on June 7 after the country’s electoral body confirmed the…
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…
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…