Ukraine needs more than 120 missile interceptors per month, says Volodymyr Zelensky
James Mario Ajero Ukraine needs at least 120 missile interceptors each month to protect its vital infrastructure, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.
International
Vatican commissioner arrives in Torreciudad amid ongoing Marian statue dispute
Elan Castanares A papal commissioner appointed by the Holy See has arrived at the Shrine of Torreciudad in northern Spain…
Russia’s return to G20 sparks mixed reactions as US eyes ‘global economic prosperity’
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The presence of Russian delegates has created a divided situation among the members of the Group of 20…
13 Vietnamese localities ordered to prepare for heavy rain, flooding
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnamese authorities are boosting preparations in 13 provinces and cities as several days of heavy rain are expected…
Philippine authorities say historic Bangsamoro polls ‘generally peaceful’ despite armed incidents
The landmark election saw 700 candidates from 13 political parties vie for seats in the Bangsamoro parliament, with…
DRC struggles to contain its worst Ebola epidemic as vaccine remains elusive
The fight to contain the current spread of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
Govt hospital finds Romualdez ‘clinically stable,’ orders transfer to city jail
KC Maderia Doctors from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), a government-run hospital, have found former House Speaker and Leyte’s 1st…
Myanmar’s military-backed govt fights for UN representation ahead of key credentials decision
Jacinth Banite Myanmar’s contested seat at the United Nations will be central to this year’s UN Credentials Committee review, as…
Cambodia-Thailand maritime dispute heads to international mediation in Singapore
Maybelene Marcelino Long-simmering tensions over a vast, resource-rich stretch of the Gulf of Thailand will move to a new stage…
Iranian missile strike damages US aircraft at Jordanian air base
Several American aircraft absorbed damage following a major Iranian missile barrage at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Azraq,…
Colombo Port targets 1.5m TEU capacity boost as volumes rise
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is targeting an additional 1.5 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container-handling…
Anthropic CEO urges global co-operation to slow AI development
Hazel Camba Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has called for technology companies, governments and the public to work together to…
Turks in Germany express anxiety following AfD election victory
Members of Germany's Turkish community have expressed growing fear and uncertainty following the far-right Alternative for Germany's (AfD)…
Philippines defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says world has indulged Beijing too much
Philippine Department of National Defence (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has warned that international leniency toward China has…
Philippines observes day of mourning for National Artist Resil Mojares
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines was flying its flag at half-mast on 12 September 2026 in honour of Resil Mojares, the…
Philippines national hero Jose Rizal’s books get new Indonesian translations
Dr. Jose Rizal, one of the Philippines’ national heroes, is gaining new readership in Indonesia as his two…
Broke it off: how Algeria-UAE relations ended up crashing
The Algerian government has formally severed its five-decade diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, citing a history…
Released records reveal US officials knew of toxic air after 9/11: Zohran Mamdani
Angelica N. Hall New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday released more than 170,000 pages of records indicating that the…
Gaza Cinema Academy offers new hope for Palestinian filmmakers
Humanitarian crises brought by war have shattered many dreams in the Palestinian territory of the Gaza Strip, including…
One year on, Nepal’s Gen Z uprising sees political change and unmet promises
Hyacinth Estrada Nepal marked the first anniversary of the Gen Z uprising on Tuesday with tributes to those killed in…
Filipino defence chief Gibo Teodoro tells China to cut provocative theatrics
Philippine Defence Secretary Gibo Teodoro publicly called out China following a passing-note stunt by the Chinese diplomatic attaché…
Three visionary leaders win 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award
Vivien Bernardino Three visionary leaders from Singapore, Bangladesh and Myanmar have been named recipients of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award.
US government names 16 maritime institutions as new CoEs
Geoffrey H. Latayan Sixteen maritime training institutions were classified as 2026 Centres of Excellence (CoEs) by the United States Maritime Administration…
Apple reimagines smartphone with groundbreaking iPhone Duo
The newly-announced iPhone Duo isn’t just another foldable device; it's a carefully-balanced device designed to feel familiar in…