Pressure mounts on Eurovision as the Netherlands joins boycott over Israel’s participation
Adam Peaker Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS has announced it will not take part in the Eurovision Song Contest next year…
International
UNICEF condemns deadly military airstrike on Myanmar boarding schools
Jacinth Banite The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for the immediate cessation of violence against children in Myanmar,…
Vatican hosts ‘Grace for the World’ concert co-directed by Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli
Ciara Mina “This is a rare cultural moment where the world stops and collectively tunes in. It is a message…
Malaysia gears up for driverless future with legal framework for AVs
Maybelene Marcelino The Malaysian government is taking significant strides towards embracing autonomous vehicle technology, with its Digital Ministry and Road…
Cambodia‑Thailand border ceasefire monitored by ASEAN
Elan Castanares The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has deployed observers to monitor the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand…
World Bank hails Sri Lanka’s recovery as among the fastest in history
James Mario Ajero Sri Lanka's economic recovery has defied expectations, according to the World Bank, which has stated that the island's…
Youth force PM’s exit as Gen Z uprising shakes Nepal
Hyacinth Estrada A youth-led rebellion against censorship and corruption is forcing significant change at the top, resulting in Nepal's largest…
Ex-DPWH employee links Senators Estrada, Villanueva in Philippines flood control anomalies
KC Maderia Two senators were name-dropped by a former district engineer during the flood control probe by the Philippine House…
Kim Keon-hee indicted: The first former first lady to stand trial in South Korea
Kamille Q. Cabreza The wife and former first lady of South Korea’s impeached President Suk-yeol presently stands at the centre of…
Tourism news: Hanoi’s ‘five city gates’ train launches
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Hanoi's "five city gates" train, officially launched on Saturday, September 6 - offering travelers a fresh way to…
Hanoi launches ‘Visit Vietnam’ tourism data platform
Vietnam has launched its national tourism data platform "Visit Vietnam," aiming to build an integrated database for destination…
Four-year search for fugitive NZ father, kids leads to fatal shootout
An early Monday, September 8 shootout in the Waikato region of the Upper North Island of New Zealand…
Donald Trump unveils move to revive Department of War as he seeks to ‘clean’ Chicago
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui United States President Donald Trump has yet again surprised local and international news after signing an Executive Order…
Vatican welcomes LGBTQ+ pilgrims for Jubilee celebrations in historic first
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias The Vatican on Saturday, September 6 hosted over 1,000 LGBTQ+ Catholics and their families as part of the…
International news: Two Italians canonized by Pope Leo XIV
Rosemarie Zamora Months after his election to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, September 7 canonized two young saints…
Member states frustrated over US ‘blackmail’ ahead of critical IMO climate vote
Angelica N. Hall Allegations of “blackmail” from the United States are casting a shadow over next month’s International Maritime Organization (IMO)…
Residents of French Polynesia march against methamphetamine abuse
Carmela Calling Thousands of residents in French Polynesia protested this weekend to oppose the growing influence of methamphetamines in the…
Italy’s deepfake scandal triggers new ‘#MeToo movement’
A growing scandal over altered and stolen images of prominent Italian women has ignited a long-overdue "#MeToo movement"…
Japan reconsiders allowing female succession as youngest prince reaches adulthood
With its male-only succession policy in place, which is being questioned by the nation, Japan is once again…
Health news: Nepal pledges action against cholera outbreak
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has pledged that his government will step up measures to curb the…
Malaysia remains at risk of earthquakes, experts warn
Experts have cautioned that Malaysia remains at risk of experiencing earthquakes of up to magnitude 6, despite being…
From power to political vacuum: Thai PM ousted over ethics case
Vivien Bernardino It was little more than a year ago when Paetongtarn Shinawatra rose to power as Thailand's youngest and…
US, Russian officials discuss energy deals alongside Ukraine peace talks
United States and Russian officials discussed potential energy deals on the sidelines of peace negotiations to end the…
Malaysia backs China’s governance plan, slams UN’s ineffectiveness
Malaysia has affirmed its strong support for China's Global Governance Initiative, viewing it as a crucial step toward…