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…
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.
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…
Gaming news: Malaysia mulls Roblox ban as safety concerns rise
The Malaysian government is considering imposing a ban on Roblox amid growing safety concerns over the online game.
Debate heats up over plan to reimpose caning in Malaysian schools
The Malaysian government’s plan to reintroduce caning as part of broader efforts to curb widespread school violence has…
Music news: TWICE’s Victoria’s Secret debut sparks mixed reactions online
K-pop powerhouse TWICE’s performance at this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15 in New York sparked…
Malaysians to face higher excise taxes from November
The Malaysian government has announced that it will impose higher excise taxes starting on November 1 as part…
Nepal mourns Bipin Joshi as Hamas confirms his death
Hopes that Nepali student Bipin Joshi remained alive were dashed on Monday as Hamas confirmed his death, two…
Music news: TWICE to mark 10th anniversary with Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show performance
Popular K-pop girl group TWICE is scheduled to headline this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, marking another milestone…
Nepali youth target ‘jholeys’ in viral social media trend
A youth-led campaign in Nepal targeting the so-called “jholeys,” or loyal supporters of senior political leaders, has spread…
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel El-Fattah freed, reunites with family
Prominent Egyptian-British human rights activist and writer Alaa Abdel el-Fattah has reunited with his family after receiving a…
Malaysia to face labour crisis as birth rate hits all-time low
Economists warned that Malaysia’s labour market could face “severe challenges” as the national birth rate plunged to an…
#TeamWater initiative hits $40m goal to provide clean water worldwide
The #TeamWater campaign led by YouTube stars MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, and Mark Rober in partnership…