Health news: Nepal pledges action against cholera outbreak
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has pledged that his government will step up measures to curb 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.
Malaysia remains at risk of earthquakes, experts warn
Experts have cautioned that Malaysia remains at risk of experiencing earthquakes of up to magnitude 6, despite being…
Critics slam bill lowering age of criminal responsibility in Philippines
By Jheruleene Anne Ramos A bill seeking to lower the age of criminal responsibility in the Philippines has…
Family appeals for Nepali student Bipin Joshi’s release from captivity
The family of Nepali student Bipin Joshi has called for his immediate release from captivity, as thousands gathered…
Mr. Beast, Mark Rober lead #TeamWater drive for clean water access
Popular YouTubers Mr. Beast and Mark Rober, joined by thousands of creators worldwide, have launched the #TeamWater campaign…
Nepal’s plan to legalise polygamy ignites debate
The Nepali government’s plan to legalise polygamy—the practice of having more than one spouse—has sparked heated debate as…
Egyptians send food bottles across the sea to starving Gaza
Egyptians are sending food-filled bottles to the war-torn Gaza Strip through a new symbolic initiative aimed at easing…
Saudi Arabia bids farewell to ‘Sleeping Prince’ after two decades in coma
Saudi Arabia is mourning the death of Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the “Sleeping…
Most European youth favour democracy, study finds
The majority of European youth support democracy and the European Union, according to a recent study released by…
Mattel unveils first-ever Barbie doll with diabetes
Mattel, the renowned multinational toy and entertainment company, has unveiled its first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes…
Debate grows over imposing nationwide vape ban in Malaysia
Calls to impose a nationwide ban on the use and sale of vape products in Malaysia are growing…
Gender gap in maths emerges as early as primary school, study finds
A long-standing stereotype suggests that boys outperform girls in mathematics, and a new French study has shown that…
Malaysia’s agricultural sector at risk as farmer population ages
Authorities and experts have expressed growing concern over the ageing population of Malaysian farmers, warning that a lack…
Filipinos’ concern over disinformation surges amid Marcos-Duterte feud
Filipinos’ concern over the rampant spread of online disinformation has surged amid the widening political rift between President…
Volleyball star Erik Shoji receives outpouring of support after coming out as queer
The volleyball world has shown an outpouring of support for United States men’s team captain Erik Shoji after…
Venomous snakes found near Mount Everest spark concerns
Authorities have discovered 10 venomous snakes in the Mount Everest region in just one and a half months,…
Childhood obesity continues to rise in Malaysia
The obesity rate among Malaysian children continues to increase, according to a recent National Health and Morbidity Survey…
US aid cut cripples Philippines HIV response amid rising cases
The United States’ decision to cut nearly all foreign aid, including funding for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),…
Philippines warns public against fake news amid rising mpox cases
The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public against fake news circulating on social media amid a…
Bleaching threatens Malaysia’s coral reefs, report finds
Malaysia’s coral reefs are facing severe stress following last year’s global coral bleaching event, according to a new…
Philippines urges calm amid COVID-19 resurgence in Asia
The Department of Health (DOH) has urged the public to remain calm despite a recent surge in COVID-19…
Another student’s death at KIIT shocks Nepal
Another Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in India was found dead in early…
Philippines’ education crisis deepens as 18.9 million Filipinos found ‘functionally illiterate’
A Senate education panel was told last week that nearly 19 million Filipinos are considered "functionally illiterate," based…
Germany sees shift in urban mobility as car usage declines
Germany’s traffic behaviour is shifting as car usage declines, according to a comprehensive urban mobility survey (SrV 2023)…