Cameroon resumes port operations after swift response to vessel collision
Hazel Camba Cameroon has resumed operations at the Port of Douala-Bonabéri after the authorities’ immediate response to a vessel collision…
International
US rallies for global support to make ICC irrelevant
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The United States government has reiterated its plan to discredit the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the global…
Vietnam to launch housing support program for Agent Orange victims’ families
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Ten provinces and centrally-run cities in Vietnam are set to launch an initiative on Wednesday to replace dilapidated…
India reviews Meta reply over Instagram child sexual abuse ads
Angelica N. Hall India is reviewing Meta's response to its "stern" notice over Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in paid Instagram…
Philippines to acquire five Japanese Abukuma-class destroyers
James Mario Ajero Philippine-Japanese relations have reached a new milestone after the two countries agreed to the transfer of five Abukuma-class…
France shuts down nuclear reactors as Europe heatwave continues
Mary Mae Balasanos France’s state-owned energy provider on Sunday has temporarily called off operations of three nuclear reactor locations, as heatwave…
ASEAN holds historic ministerial talks with Myanmar in Bangkok
Elan Castanares Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have convened for talks with a representative from…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, hits 140 military targets
The United States carried out a third round of strikes against Iran this week, targeting about 140 military…
Chinese stars unite to support Guangxi flood victims after devastating typhoon
Carmela Calling A wave of generosity has emerged across China's entertainment industry as leading artists joined nationwide relief efforts following…
Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s tight presidential run-off on fourth attempt
Jheruleene Anne Ramos It was fourth time's the charm for right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori as she won Peru's tight presidential run-off…
Millions call for revenge amid burial of Iran’s ex-leader Ali Khamenei
Throngs of supporters of slain Iranian former leader Ali Khamenei have vowed to avenge his death during his…
ADB report: Growth of developing Asia-Pacific economies stymied by energy crisis
Geoffrey H. Latayan Asia-Pacific's developing nations are expected to experience persisting impacts to their economies beyond energy to fertilizers, other commodity…
China’s Molly Tea hit with $1.5mn in damages in Louis Vuitton logo dispute
Vivien Bernardino A court in eastern China has ruled in favor of Louis Vuitton in a trademark infringement lawsuit against…
Estonia and Ukraine to jointly develop drones for air defence
Wendellyn Mateo Estonia and Ukraine are set to jointly develop drones in a bid to ramp up their air defences.
Film news: Zombie thriller ‘Colony’ dominates screens, breaking records across borders
Maybelene Marcelino South Korean action horror film Colony has emerged as the biggest cinematic success story of the year in…
German university establishes independent Islamic theology faculty
In a milestone for European higher education, the University of Muenster in Germany has officially opened Europe's first…
World Cup 2026: Are hydration breaks actually effective?
Arwen Lehmann What started as a way to ensure football players’ physical wellness has turned into a billion dollar global…
MPA Singapore, WMU partner up to bolster global maritime education, manpower development
KC Maderia A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and…
Super Typhoon Bavi lashes out in Pacific Islands
The Northern Pacific territories braced for the destructive Super Typhoon Bavi as it made landfall on the islands…
Vietnam coffee exports rise but lower prices cut earnings
Vietnam exported about 150,000 tons of coffee worth $552.6 million in June, raising total exports in the first…
Philippine tourism weathers oil price pressures despite shifts in visitor markets
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines has recorded its strongest five-month tourism performance since the pandemic.
Duncan Macmillan’s ‘People, Places and Things’ to get Manila-staged reading in August
Bobbie Matias Philippine theater company The Sandbox Collective has announced the complete cast for their upcoming staged reading of Duncan…
UN chief calls for swift global regulation of AI, warns of growing risks
The United Nations on Monday, July 6, urged governments to act quickly to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that…
Philippines set to acquire South Korea’s Boramae fighter jets
The Philippines is set to reach a new milestone in its efforts to modernise its air force fleet,…