Vatican declares SSPX excommunicated, in schism
Elan Castanares The Holy See has responded to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) by officially excommunicating the…
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Venezuela quake death toll nears 3,000; over 16,500 injured
Hazel Camba The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 climbed to 2,954 on Saturday,…
Ichikawa Zoo to celebrate Punch’s first birthday with message exhibit
Ciara Mina Punch, the Japanese macaque that recently gained popularity online, will be celebrating his first birthday on July 26.…
Cakes, coffin become striking symbols at anti-government protest in Albania
Jacinth Banite As Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama marked his 62nd birthday on Saturday, thousands flocked to the streets of…
US marks 250th Independence Day
Carmela Calling The United States commemorated its 250th Independence Day on July 4, marking a historic milestone that celebrated two…
Japan bolsters safety precautions against wild bears
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Communities in Japan are on their guard as bear attacks have been more frequent than usual, with some…
Zimbabwe extends presidential terms in controversial constitutional overhaul
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Zimbabwe's Senate has passed a controversial constitutional amendment extending presidential terms, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to tighten his…
Extremist group may have influenced Tacloban school shooters, says Philippine Senate
Angelica N. Hall The recent school shooting in Tacloban City, Philippines, has drawn renewed attention to the dangers of online extremist…
Cycling news: Gruelling Tour de France braces for heatwave
Wendellyn Mateo As if battling rivals and riding through gruelling mountain slopes weren’t enough, riders set for the Tour de…
Vietnam achieves upper-middle income status: World Bank
Vivien Bernardino Vietnam has successfully achieved its goal of becoming an upper-middle income economy four years earlier than expected.
Malaysia closes cross-border child abuse loophole with new law
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysia has strengthened its safeguards for young people by updating its legislation, so that it applies to incidents…
AC use becomes heated topic in France amid historic inferno
The intense heatwave that broiled much of Europe has led most nations on the continent to declare record-breaking…
SSPX consecrates bishops despite Vatican schism warning
The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has gone ahead with the consecration of four new bishops…
Extreme heat safety: Keep yourself protected during a heatwave
Rosemarie Zamora Several countries across Europe have been experiencing an early and extreme heatwave over the past few weeks.
Philippines makes maritime training free in bid to strengthen seafarer workforce
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines will make all regular courses at its National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) free from August 3, removing…
Most seafarers receive little digital skills training despite demand, willingness: study
More than 80 per cent of seafarers rarely or never receive digital skills training, even as two-thirds say…
Ousted Bangladesh former premier Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Dhaka this year
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is also the leader of the Awami League Party, has vowed…
India deepens engagement with critically positioned Seychelles
India has taken a step further in its co-operation with Seychelles following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
SPPX issues open letter to Pope Leo, cardinals
The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has issued a defiant open letter and an accompanying 28-page…
‘We need your imagination’: Pope Leo tells writers at Vatican assembly
The Vatican hosted a roster of seasoned and award-winning writers from across the globe on June 24th to…
Venezuela twin-quake death toll rises to 920 as search continues
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rose to at least 920 on Friday, with thousands more injured,…
Norway tightens AI use in schools as learning concerns grow
Norway is set to prohibit the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in elementary schools nationwide as…
Fossil fuel pollution behind Europe’s deadly heatwave, says UN climate chief
The current heatwave in Europe, which has led to several fatalities, is the "latest price to pay for…
ASEAN, Canada boost green ties, trade
Senior officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Canada have re-affirmed their commitment to deepening…