Albania turns to world’s first AI-generated minister to root out corruption
Vivien Bernardino Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has appointed an unlikely new figure to rid his country of rampant corruption…
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Muslim scholars granted prayer room in the Vatican
Elan Castanares The Vatican has granted Muslim scholars access to a dedicated prayer room within its Apostolic Library, marking a…
South Korea pushes ahead with final touches for APEC Summit in Gyeongju
Kamille Q. Cabreza South Korea is increasing the intensity of its final preparations for the two-day 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…
Port of Seattle warns of risk for new fees on Chinese freighters
KC Maderia Officials from the Port of Seattle have warned of possible loopholes after new levies on Chinese ships docking…
Vietnamese artist sets Guinness World Record for largest lacquer painting
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnamese artist Chu Nhat Quang's masterpiece titled "President Ho Chi Minh Proclaiming the Declaration of Independence" has officially…
Surge in crime fuels Peru’s political collapse
Hyacinth Estrada Peru's deepening security crisis has sent the country into political turmoil, following the ousting of President Dina Boluarte.
Rising girl group ‘Manifest’ faces jail time in Turkey’s latest morality crackdown
Turkey's up-and-coming girl group "Manifest" is facing up to a year in prison for accusations of alleged "indecent…
Too young for the online world? Denmark mulls social media ban for under-15s
Jacinth Banite The Danish government is taking efforts to disconnect children from the complex online world with a plan to…
Nations vow support for Gaza’s reconstruction following ceasefire deal
Hazel Camba Several nations welcomed the ceasefire in Gaza on Friday, pledging to help rebuild the territory once the peace…
Nepali youth target ‘jholeys’ in viral social media trend
Jheruleene Anne Ramos A youth-led campaign in Nepal targeting the so-called “jholeys,” or loyal supporters of senior political leaders, has spread…
From friends to allies: Australia, PNG clinch Pukpuk defence treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea have agreed on a new treaty, establishing a mutual defence alliance in the…
UN launches AI governance bodies to address regulation
The United Nations has established two new Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance institutions as part of a concerted effort…
Energy efficiency mechanism aims to address Africa’s power crisis
Geoffrey H. Latayan Africa has encountered issues of widespread power outages, caused by inefficient power supply and reports of corruption across…
China’s dominance in rare earths supply chain pressures US to catch up
James Mario Ajero As the spectre of tariffs and border wars shadows regions around the world, access to critical minerals has…
Norwegian wins World Porridge Making Championship 2025
Sandra Queiroz The 32th edition of the World Porridge Making Championship took place at Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands on…
How Debbie Wosskow is rewriting women’s success in business
Newsjustnews writers Debbie Wosskow, OBE, is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and female inspirational speaker whose influence spans business, policy, and…
International news: Bangladesh feels election atmosphere as polls near
Rosemarie Zamora Bangladesh is set to hold its historic national election in February 2026, and the interim government is actively…
From Indonesia to Peru: Gen Z protests push governments to take action
From Asia to Africa and South America, a new generation of freedom fighters is making its mark on…
Keir Starmer’s call for calm ignored as pro-Palestinian rally disrupts central London
A crowd of around 1,000 people flocked to central London on Saturday to show support for the pro-Palestinian…
Nations rally to support earthquake-hit Philippines
Countries around the world are extending aid and support to the Philippines after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the…
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel El-Fattah freed, reunites with family
Prominent Egyptian-British human rights activist and writer Alaa Abdel el-Fattah has reunited with his family after receiving a…
Indonesia suspends TikTok license over data-sharing issue
Mary Mae Balasanos Indonesia on Friday temporarily suspended the registration of social media platform TikTok, as the app failed to provide…
Philippines vs. China: Fiery debate over South China Sea at 80th UNGA
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-level Week 2025 saw a tense and highly charged exchange between the…
Volunteers detained, aid blocked: Malaysia condemns Gaza Flotilla raid, demands accountability
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysia has demanded answers and accountability after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), detaining Malaysian citizens…