High Seas Treaty brings rules to international waters
Hyacinth Estrada A new chapter in international maritime governance takes effect as the High Seas Treaty formally enters into force…
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Philippine-built, methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier starts voyage
Geoffrey H. Latayan A Philippine-built, methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier has started her journey to East Asia.
Philippine landfill landslide toll hits 35
Hazel Camba The death toll from the massive landslide at Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, has climbed to 35,…
Japan actively boosting Indo-Pacific region stability under maritime programme
Mary Mae Balasanos Over the past eight years, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has been actively boosting the maritime stability of…
Pope Leo XIV sets collaborative tone with cardinals at extraordinary consistory
Elan Castanares Pope Leo XIV has moved to shape the direction of his pontificate by convening an extraordinary consistory of…
Bangladesh reveals irregularities in previous elections
Rosemarie Zamora A month before the much-awaited elections in Bangladesh, a committee investigating alleged election irregularities has revealed that the…
Inclusivity in dolls – Mattel launches autistic Barbie
Eleni Poulios Mattel, founded in 1945 by Harold Matson and husband and wife duo Ruth and Elliott Handler, has over…
UNHCR names its first non-Western chief in nearly 50 years
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Former Iraqi president Barham Salih has been named the first non-Western chief of the United Nations High Commissioner…
Vietnam tourism: Son Doong Cave tours booked until 2027
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Son Doong, the largest cave in the world, is already completely booked for 2026 and 2027, making it…
Historic 31-hour ‘Traslacion’ sets record, draws millions of devotees in Manila
Carmela Calling The annual parade of the Black Nazarene in the Philippines made history this year, concluding after nearly 31…
New Nepal-US pact targets artefact smuggling
Nepal and the United States have formalised a new framework to curb the illegal trade of antiquities, marking…
‘Hero Rats’ join Turkey’s disaster response
A municipality in southern Turkey has launched an experimental disaster-preparedness programme that blends animal training, technology, and academic…
UK Government considering banning Elon Musk’s X
Liam McLaughlan Elon Musk’s social media platform X has become embroiled in fresh controversy after its AI chatbot, Grok, was…
Malaysia vows to strengthen measures to curb teenage pregnancy
Jheruleene Anne Ramos The Malaysian government pledged that it will further strengthen measures to effectively combat the rising cases of teenage…
Philippines’ MARINA empowered maritime workforce, modernised domestic fleet in 2025
The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reflected on the country’s performance in 2025, highlighting the empowerment of…
Ukraine to United States: Germany’s 2026 foreign policy challenges
The Federal Republic of Germany enters 2026 confronting a fast-changing international landscape that is testing its foreign relations…
Experts oppose US decision to cut number of recommended vaccines for children
On Monday, the government introduced a new policy change on vaccines for children under the Trump administration, spearheaded…
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ sets record with 23-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival
Maybelene Marcelino ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, a film based on the real-life tragedy of a young girl in Gaza,…
Harsh weather conditions affect operations in Great Lakes region
KC Maderia Shipping around the Great Lakes region is being severely hampered by the early advent of cold and severe…
Iranian leader Khamenei seeks to flee to Russia amid spread of protests, intel reveals
The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has begun to consider his backup plans should the protests…
Horseback trekking launched in Vietnam’s northernmost point
A new tourism offering has been launched in Lung Cu commune, Tuyen Quang province, providing guests a horseback…
Philippine telecom trials remote-controlled antennas to improve mobile coverage
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Philippine telecommunications group PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have begun testing remote-controlled robotic technology on…
International news: Trump again threatens to annex Greenland
Zdravko Yazhikov Donald Trump has renewed his threats to take over Greenland, sparking fear of invasion in the Danish semi-autonomous…
Restrictions on junk food advertising come into force in the UK
Adam Peaker Advertisements for foods deemed unhealthy will not be allowed before 9pm on TV and banned outright online in…