Egyptian FM meets counterpart in Niamey to reaffirm bilateral co-operation
Mary Mae Balasanos As Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty embarked on his West Africa tour, he marked his third…
International
Suspected dengue cases climb to over 18,000 in Pacific region: data
Wendellyn Mateo The Pacific region is seeing an alarming rise in suspected dengue cases, with numbers climbing to more than…
Philippines urges use of low-cost tech for disaster-resilient housing
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Central Visayas, Philippines, is advocating for the nationwide adoption of a low-cost…
US tells foreigners to expect increased visa fee as its tourism sector slumps
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The United States government has hinted that it would ramp up its visa fee policies to as high…
Saudi Arabia bids farewell to ‘Sleeping Prince’ after two decades in coma
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Saudi Arabia is mourning the death of Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the “Sleeping…
Most European youth favour democracy, study finds
The majority of European youth support democracy and the European Union, according to a recent study released by…
Hug at Coldplay concert goes viral – US Tech CEO suspended as company investigates
Eleni Poulios After a hug on the big screen at a Coldplay concert went viral, US tech company Astronomer was…
UK lowers voting age to 16 ahead of next general election
Adam Peaker 16 and 17-year-olds will be eligible to vote in the next general election as part of electoral reforms,…
Myanmar’s opposition to Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership draws regional scrutiny
Elan Castanares Myanmar’s formal objection to Timor-Leste’s planned accession to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has exposed deeper fractures…
Rising measles cases cause alarm in Liverpool
Rachel Walker The leader of Liverpool City Council has pledged to ensure "we get everyone fully vaccinated" against measles following…
Singapore authorities alarmed over increased use of drug-laced vapes among youth
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Singapore has recently been doubling down on its efforts to curb the increasing local presence of vapes laced…
Debate grows over imposing nationwide vape ban in Malaysia
Calls to impose a nationwide ban on the use and sale of vape products in Malaysia are growing…
Snakebite death in menstrual shed sparks outcry over practice in Nepal
Hyacinth Estrada The death of a 28-year-old woman in a menstrual shed in Kanchanpur district has reignited calls to eradicate…
Denmark to combat AI-generated deepfakes with groundbreaking new law
The Danish government is eyeing the introduction of legislation that grants individuals copyright-like control over their own face,…
Turkey looks towards future as PKK begins long-awaited disarmament
Turkey has marked a historic point in its decades-long fight against terrorism with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)…
Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrives in Equatorial Guinea to attend African Union meeting
KC Maderia Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has arrived in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to participate in the African Union’s 7th…
Vietnam shares 2017 APEC hosting experience with South Korea ahead of 2025 Summit
Ciara Mina Vietnam's efforts and achievements in hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week are expected to…
ASEAN foreign ministers convene
The 58th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) commenced in Kuala Lumpur this week,…
ASEAN in focus: Strength, resilience in the face of global challenges
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) growing international…
EU EOM urges Philippines to implement electoral reforms
Rosemarie Zamora By Rosemarie A. Zamora The Philippines held its national mid-term elections on May 12, 2025, in which millions…
UN chief António Guterres calls for reform of global institutions at BRICS summit
The growing uncertainty of conflicts across the world has triggered calls for reforms of major global institutions, including…
Iran pivots to China in the aftermath of ‘Twelve Day War’
James Mario Ajero A major geopolitical recalibration is looming in the Middle East as Iran seeks new, reliable partners after Russia…
PKK to begin disarmament in symbolic weapon-burning ceremony
After over four decades of insurgency, Kurdish guerrilla fighters from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) will begin the…
EU intensifies response as heatwave scorches Europe
Hazel Camba As parts of Europe grapple with sweltering temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, the European Union is intensifying efforts…