Hegseth urges Asian allies to rely less on US for security
Hazel Camba United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday urged Asian allies to rely less on Washington and take…
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Japan population sees record five-year drop: census
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Japan’s latest census for the year 2025 shows the country’s population has dwindled for the third consecutive survey…
Study raises concerns over early digital exposure among Malaysian children
Jheruleene Anne Ramos A study has found that most children in Peninsular Malaysia are engaging with digital devices at an early…
Film news: Top filming locations in Europe
Newsjustnews writers From France, to England, to Spain and Italy, Europe is a hotspot for filming locations. Here are seven…
Indonesian researchers work on diabetes treatment using plants
Mary Mae Balasanos Cinnamon, ground cherry and Dayak onion: could these plants be the future of diabetic treatment?
Germany moves to tackle rising use of date-rape drugs
Elan Castanares Germany is preparing to introduce tougher penalties for the usage of date-rape drugs in sexual assaults amid growing…
Kuala Lumpur positioned as Asia’s entertainment hub with 25 top-tier shows in 2026
Maybelene Marcelino Kuala Lumpur is set to transform into one of Asia’s most vibrant entertainment hubs next year as Live…
Study: Top ports in Canada decreased significantly between 2016-2023
KC Maderia The degree of centrality of Canada's top five ports decreased significantly between 2016 and 2023, according to a…
Vietnam’s ‘Quan Ky Nam’ wins best director at Asian Art Film Festival 2026
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnamese motion picture "Quan Ky Nam" ("Ky Nam Inn"), directed by Leon Le, has won the best director…
Pope Leo XIV calls for AI disarmament in first encyclical
Bobbie Matias Pope Leo XIV called for the disarmament of artificial intelligence (AI) and for technological progress to be rooted…
Brimming with success: Cup of Joe first Filipino act at Philippine Sports Stadium
Angelica N. Hall Take a deep breath, because Cup of Joe just became the first local act to grace the stage…
Nepal becomes first in South Asia to institutionalise gender minority rights
Hyacinth Estrada Nepal has made history as the first South Asian country to explicitly include the queer community in its…
Palmira Ruiz becomes Mexico’s first Miss Eco International winner
Jacinth Banite Palmira Ruiz has been proclaimed Miss Eco International 2026, making her the first Mexican beauty to claim the…
UN asks nations to find Hormuz alternative, prevent food price crisis
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned of an impending global food price crisis in…
Mount Everest sets new climbing record in single day
Ciara Mina Hundreds of climbers successfully ascended Mount Everest in a single day, setting a new record with 274 ascents.
Ilya Espino de Marotta named first woman Panama Canal Administrator
Geoffrey H. Latayan A former engineer is set to become the first woman administrator of Panama Canal after Panamanian President Jose…
Putin condemns Ukrainian strike on dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk
President Vladimir Putin on Friday condemned a Ukrainian strike on a student dormitory in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region…
Peru braces for tight presidential run-off after chaotic first round
Peruvians are headed for a pivotal presidential run-off on June 7 after the country’s electoral body confirmed the…
Cockroach Janta Party: India welcomes a new political party of… roaches?
India’s youth is now being represented by cockroaches in a rising political parody protest.
Vatican warns of excommunication for traditionalist group on brink of schism
The Holy See has issued a warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), stating that…
Thailand tightens visa rules, citing public order concerns
Thailand has formally reduced the length of visa-free entry for visitors from more than 90 countries, cutting the…
Jez Rose RESET framework: Why doing less can help people handle change
The Jez Rose RESET framework starts with one simple instruction: stop before adding more.
131 dead, 153 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo as WHO warns of rapid outbreak spread
Rosemarie Zamora The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded 131 deaths in connection with the Ebola virus outbreak in the…
Philippines tourism campaign in Palawan shifts focus as rising travel costs affect arrivals
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Tourism authorities in the Philippines are intensifying international and domestic marketing efforts for Palawan after visitor arrivals to…