US, Iran agree to peace deal, signing set for Friday
Hazel Camba The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary peace agreement, ending months of conflict in the Middle…
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Lisa headlines FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with Anitta, Rema
Lisa of BLACKPINK has made history as the first female K-pop artist to perform at the FIFA World…
German asylum benefits cuts violate EU law, top court rules
Elan Castanares The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has delivered a landmark ruling against German domestic policy, declaring that cuts…
K-Pop group BTS marks 13th anniversary of debut with surprises for fans
Carmela Calling Global Korean-pop phenomenon BTS marked its 13th debut anniversary on June 13 with a celebration that honored its…
French top court to hear Agent Orange lawsuit on June 16
Diana Mae Y. Cleto The French Court of Cassation is set to hold a public hearing in Paris on June 16 regarding…
Sweden to impose smartphone ban in schools to improve learning
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Sweden is set to impose a nationwide smartphone ban in schools starting from the 2026-27 academic year as…
Catch a Pokémon, train a drone? Pokémon Go data linked to spy drone development
Hyacinth Estrada Augmented reality (AR) mobile game Pokémon Go is facing scrutiny over reports claiming its data is being used…
Unpacking the music of the World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies
Newsjustnews writers For the first time in the history of the World Cup, there are three host countries, and this…
Philippines convenes senior ASEAN officials to boost regional co-operation
The Philippines has hosted a series of high-level meetings aimed at reinforcing regional security, unity and international collaboration.
Market for supertankers greatly benefitted from Iran war: report
KC Maderia Supertankers have set a new high, surpassing the 2008 surge that followed the market’s involvement in and significant…
Armenia’s ruling, pro-EU party basks in electoral victory
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The ruling party in Armenia has successfully quashed its opponents during the recent parliamentary elections and indicated a…
Visitor numbers surge at Pintuyan whale shark season in the Philippines
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The coastal municipality of Pintuyan in Southern Leyte has seen a surge in visitors drawn to its whale…
SOGIE Equality Bill: The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in the Philippines
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias On June 3, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. released an official statement to mark the beginning of…
Vietnam orders review of price adjustments to control inflation
Vietnam's government has directed a review of any adjustments to state-controlled prices, including electricity tariffs, healthcare fees, and…
7.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Mindanao, Philippines leaving 32 dead and hundreds injured
Rosemarie Zamora A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on the morning of Monday, June 8, killing 32 people, injuring…
EU eyes further membership expansion
Adam Peaker The EU could be moving towards expansion after European leaders came out in support of a speedier accession…
Meet the 2026 laureates of RSF Press Freedom Awards
Jacinth Banite Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recently unveiled its roster of awardees for the 34th Press Freedom Awards, naming outstanding…
Vladimir Putin rejects Volodymyr Zelensky meeting, accuses Kyiv of stalling military progress
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal for a direct meeting, accusing Kyiv of…
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to APEC, outlines plans for 2027 hosting
Vietnam has reiterated its strong commitment to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and outlined its vision and…
Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat
Germany has suffered a foreign policy setback after failing to secure a temporary seat on the United Nations…
Nepal to launch women-only passenger bus line
In a bid to curb violence against women in public spaces, the Nepali government is launching a women-only…
Philippines to warmly receive FIFA World Cup despite basketball-driven culture
Geoffrey H. Latayan Sports fans in the Philippines have embraced football as a spectator sport, despite the fact that most fans…
Vietnam announces cash incentives for women with two children by 35
Vivien Bernardino Vietnam will provide cash incentives to women giving birth to two children before the age of 35 starting…
UN General Assembly elects new Security Council members
Five countries have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year…