Nation reflects and reforms: South Korea marks third year since Itaewon disaster
Kamille Q. Cabreza Itaewon district and broader South Korea honoured the third anniversary of the heart-rending 2022 Halloween crowd crush with…
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President Javier Milei’s ‘chainsaw’ agenda still a hit among Argentines
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Argentina's "chainsaw" wielding president Javier Milei celebrated on Sunday after his political party received a massive number of…
Singapore eyeing nuclear power as alternative energy source
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Singapore has been boosting its capabilities in studying the possibility of deploying nuclear power as one of the…
East Timor’s 14-year wait ends with ASEAN accession
Hyacinth Estrada After 14 years of intensive diplomatic campaign, East Timor officially has become the 11th member of the Association…
500 years later: King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in Vatican
Jacinth Banite History was made on October 23, 2025, when Britain’s King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV prayed side…
Picasso’s portrait of Dora Maar, hidden for 80 years, fetches €32 million
Ciara Mina A portrait by Pablo Picasso of his muse and partner Dora Maar sold at auction in Paris for…
Call to curb cyberbullying following death of Filipino TikToker Emman Atienza
Hazel Camba Filipinos are mourning the death of 19-year-old social media influencer and mental health advocate Emman Atienza, who spoke…
Singapore sends humanitarian aid to Vietnam after successive typhoons
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has co-ordinated the delivery of humanitarian aid supplies to Vietnam following a request…
Malaysians to face higher excise taxes from November
Jheruleene Anne Ramos The Malaysian government has announced that it will impose higher excise taxes starting on November 1 as part…
NATO eyes ‘drone wall’ to deter Russian airspace incursions
James Mario Ajero Cheap yet effective – Russia's drone incursions on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members have forced the military…
AI won’t save your business – But smart leadership will, says Andreas Welsch
Newsjustnews writers Andreas Welsch is a globally recognised business speaker whose extensive experience in enterprise AI and strategic leadership has…
‘New Bangladesh’: Government signs historic July Charter
Rosemarie Zamora A “new Bangladesh” is born, said Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, as the government, along with 25…
Turkey renews its diplomatic commitments as mediator in regional conflicts
Turkey has positioned itself well as among the world's active mediators in current regional conflicts. Especially after Turkish…
Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado denounces Venezuela’s Maduro regime, praises Trump
Angelica N. Hall Venezuelan activist and opposition leader María Corina Machado recently received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her…
Norway expresses regret over Venezuela’s decision to close embassy in Oslo
Carmela Calling The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Norway has expressed regret over Venezuela’s decision to close its embassy…
Louvre on lockdown: Jewel thieves strike Paris museum
Levi Mora In just seven minutes, the Louvre lost priceless jewelry in what officials deem a highly organised, near-cinematic heist.
‘I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ author, Baek Se-hee, dies aged 35
Lucia Caporalini At age 35, South Korean writer Baek Se-hee died on Thursday, her family said.
With nuclear pact over, US-Iran tensions enter new phase
A decade-old Iran nuclear deal has come to an official end, marking a significant shift in the tense…
Pope Leo XIV canonises 7 new saints
Seven new saints were canonized by Pope Leo XIV on Sunday at a mass at St. Peter's Basilica.
More Singaporeans open to seeking mental health help: survey
While mental health challenges remain a concern in the city-state, especially for young adults aged 18-29, Singaporeans have…
Nepal mourns Bipin Joshi as Hamas confirms his death
Hopes that Nepali student Bipin Joshi remained alive were dashed on Monday as Hamas confirmed his death, two…
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…
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
South Korea is increasing the intensity of its final preparations for the two-day 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…