Unpacking the music of the World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies
Newsjustnews writers For the first time in the history of the World Cup, there are three host countries, and this…
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Philippines convenes senior ASEAN officials to boost regional co-operation
Elan Castanares The Philippines has hosted a series of high-level meetings aimed at reinforcing regional security, unity and international collaboration.
Market for supertankers greatly benefitted from Iran war: report
KC Maderia Supertankers have set a new high, surpassing the 2008 surge that followed the market’s involvement in and significant…
Armenia’s ruling, pro-EU party basks in electoral victory
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The ruling party in Armenia has successfully quashed its opponents during the recent parliamentary elections and indicated a…
Visitor numbers surge at Pintuyan whale shark season in the Philippines
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The coastal municipality of Pintuyan in Southern Leyte has seen a surge in visitors drawn to its whale…
SOGIE Equality Bill: The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in the Philippines
Bobbie Matias On June 3, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. released an official statement to mark the beginning of…
Vietnam orders review of price adjustments to control inflation
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam's government has directed a review of any adjustments to state-controlled prices, including electricity tariffs, healthcare fees, and…
7.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Mindanao, Philippines leaving 32 dead and hundreds injured
Rosemarie Zamora A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on the morning of Monday, June 8, killing 32 people, injuring…
EU eyes further membership expansion
Adam Peaker The EU could be moving towards expansion after European leaders came out in support of a speedier accession…
Meet the 2026 laureates of RSF Press Freedom Awards
Jacinth Banite Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recently unveiled its roster of awardees for the 34th Press Freedom Awards, naming outstanding…
Vladimir Putin rejects Volodymyr Zelensky meeting, accuses Kyiv of stalling military progress
Hazel Camba Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal for a direct meeting, accusing Kyiv of…
Vietnam reaffirms commitment to APEC, outlines plans for 2027 hosting
Vietnam has reiterated its strong commitment to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and outlined its vision and…
Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat
Germany has suffered a foreign policy setback after failing to secure a temporary seat on the United Nations…
Nepal to launch women-only passenger bus line
Hyacinth Estrada In a bid to curb violence against women in public spaces, the Nepali government is launching a women-only…
Philippines to warmly receive FIFA World Cup despite basketball-driven culture
Geoffrey H. Latayan Sports fans in the Philippines have embraced football as a spectator sport, despite the fact that most fans…
Vietnam announces cash incentives for women with two children by 35
Vivien Bernardino Vietnam will provide cash incentives to women giving birth to two children before the age of 35 starting…
UN General Assembly elects new Security Council members
Five countries have been elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year…
Philippine Senate attends second leadership shake-up in a month
The Philippine government has undergone another shake-up following a major shift in the Senate leadership on Monday.
Direct Vietnam-Philippines flights signal a push for deeper connectivity
Vietnam is set to expand air links with the Philippines through a new direct service between Ho Chi…
Envoy recalled, import cuts as Armenia-Russia relations face ‘transformation phase’
The once gleaming picture of bilateral ties between Armenia and Russia has taken a dramatic turn after Moscow…
Film festival news: Hong Kong director Johnnie To to chair Asian jury at DANAFF IV
Veteran Hong Kong director Johnnie To has been appointed head of the Asian Competition jury for the fourth…
Senator Jinggoy Estrada arrested for plunder in Philippine flood control scandal
Angelica N. Hall Philippine Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada was arrested on Monday, June 1, on plunder charges linked to the flood…
Bangladesh zoo welcomes rare albino buffalo resembling Donald Trump
Ciara Mina A rare albino buffalo, nicknamed "Donald Trump," has been given new life because of its resemblance to the…
Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia is the first MGI All Stars queen
The inaugural all-stars edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) concluded in an extravagant coronation night in Thailand on…