ASEAN, Canada boost green ties, trade
Elan Castanares Senior officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Canada have re-affirmed their commitment to deepening…
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Norway grants new round of funding for green ships, expects GHG reduction
KC Maderia A new batch of funding under Enova has been announced by the Norwegian government to assist newbuild orders…
Vietnam orders review of locality mergers after a year of reforms
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has ordered a broad assessment to determine whether further consolidation of communes…
Bullying-related grudge led two students to a fatal school shooting in Tacloban
Rosemarie Zamora Two students, aged 14 and 15, who opened fire at a high school in Tacloban City on Monday,…
Philippine brand Tanduay retains global rum crown for ninth consecutive year
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Philippine-made rum Tanduay has maintained its position as the world’s top-selling rum brand for a ninth consecutive year,…
Groups renew call for immediate release of Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
Ren Azrack Escosio Myanmar's democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi celebrated her 81st birthday behind bars on June 19, but…
US-Iran agree to set up ‘de-confliction cell’ with Lebanon
Angelica N. Hall The United States and Iran agreed on Monday to set up a "de-confliction cell" with Lebanon, after the…
Ankara’s crackdown on queer, feminist X accounts infringes free speech: rights group
Jacinth Banite Several rights groups have denounced the Turkish government’s systematic deactivation of X accounts associated with LGBTQIA+ and feminism…
Vietnam, World Bank tackle water security issues
Geoffrey H. Latayan Vietnam and the World Bank held a meeting on Friday to discuss water security in the Southeast Asian…
Philippines explores visa-free travel, stronger labour ties with Russia
The Philippine government is actively pursuing enhanced diplomatic and economic co-operation with the Russian Federation, focusing on boosting…
Successful separation of Filipino conjoined twins offers hope to families facing rare medical challenges
Carmela Calling The successful separation of Filipino conjoined twins Olivia Faith and Gianna Faith Manuel in Riyadh has become a…
Newly opened Obama center seeks to inspire next generation of leaders
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Former US president Barack Obama and his family led the inauguration of a presidential center in Chicago on…
Hungary introduces two-term limit for prime ministers
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Hungary’s parliament on Monday passed the 16th constitutional amendment, limiting a prime minister’s tenure to two terms or…
Philippines hosts German President Steinmeier in historic state visit
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. hosted German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Malacañang Palace on June 16, marking a…
United Kingdom to join Australia in banning social media for minors, says Keir Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that major social media platforms will soon be restricted from users aged…
Vietnam power company’s $2bn 2025 profit sparks debate on possible power price cuts
State utility Vietnam Electricity's (EVN) profit of nearly $2billion in 2025 has raised debate over whether this could…
Philippines pushes seafarer safety app at Kenya maritime meeting
The Philippines has proposed developing a dedicated mobile application for seafarers to provide emergency assistance and government support,…
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…
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
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
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
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
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…