NATO pledges major defence spending hike by 2035
Elan Castanares The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has announced a landmark new defence spending commitment that will see its…
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Filipinos’ concern over disinformation surges amid Marcos-Duterte feud
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Filipinos’ concern over the rampant spread of online disinformation has surged amid the widening political rift between President…
Brazil’s Eduarda Braum crowned Miss Supranational 2025
Ren Azrack Escosio Brazilian beauty Eduarda Braum won the Miss Supranational 2025 pageant held at the Strzelecki Park Amphitheatre in Nowy…
‘Cool China’: Chinese soft power experiencing ‘DeepSeek moment’
Adam Peaker Beijing is enjoying a rise in soft power and global cultural influence in 2025 thanks to the success…
Budapest Pride draws record number of participants despite Viktor Orbán threats
Jacinth Banite Rainbow flags and colourful ornaments lit up the streets of Budapest on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of…
Jeff Bezos–Lauren Sánchez wedding extravaganza in Venice sparks protests
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sanchez have tied the knot in a star-studded three-day wedding…
Bangladesh’s July uprising: A year on
Rosemarie Zamora In early June 2024, Bangladeshi youths held student protests against a controversial job quota system in public jobs.
Bulgaria looks to boost development of blue economy
Wendellyn Mateo Bulgaria is advancing efforts to boost the development of the blue economy as the sector continues to emerge…
Malaysia presses for fair US trade deal, raises concerns for ASEAN
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared that ongoing United States tariff negotiations are "going excellent",…
Grassroots science offers practical fixes to urban challenges in Manila
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez In Metro Manila’s densely populated communities, science is being used at a hyperlocal level to address everyday problems…
Iran’s lawmakers urge Tehran to sever its ties with IAEA
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui A bill was raised on Wednesday by members of the Iranian Parliament that stipulates the immediate cessation of…
Cambodia–Thailand crisis widens with border closures, trade retaliation and political upheaval
Kamille Q. Cabreza Relations between Cambodia and Thailand have worsened considerably since a deadly border conflict on May 28, prompting both…
From martial law to democratic renewal: Lee Jae-myung’s vision for South Korea
Lee Jae-myung, the newly elected president of South Korea, was sworn in on June 4 after a snap…
Migrant workers find new ground in tech-powered home businesses
For decades, millions of Filipinos have sought livelihoods abroad in search of economic stability.
New Zealand to help stranded Pacific Islanders in Middle East
Carmela Calling The New Zealand Defence Force is planning to send planes to Iran and Israel to assist any stranded…
Official warns Fiji government of rising HIV cases
Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu, assistant minister for Fiji's Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, has called on the national government to…
MSG Leaders’ Summit wraps up with Middle East conflict in focus
The 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders' Summit wrapped up on Tuesday, June 24, with the Middle East…
UNICEF to boost child protection in South Pacific
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that it will strengthen child protection policies in South Pacific nations…
UK Government vows to ban pro-Palestinian group
Zdravko Yazhikov The British Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced on Monday, June 23 that the Government will use anti-terrorism laws…
MCC Nepal Compact continues despite global US aid pause
Hyacinth Estrada The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s flagship building compact with Nepal has been given a boost following a targeted exemption…
From 50 to 200,000: A look back at Philippines’ first Pride march
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Last year, 220,000 people joined the “Love Laban 2 Everyone” Pride festival in Quezon City, breaking the event’s…
Egypt assures safety from radiological risks amid regional tensions
Mary Mae Balasanos Egypt’s nuclear watchdog ENRRA has issued a statement emphasising that locals are safe from any radiological risks, as…
Manila, Tokyo strengthen defence alliance with new military access pact
The Philippines and Japan have taken a historic step in strengthening their strategic partnership with the ratification of…
China courts Central Asia in Xi Jinping visit
By Wendellyn Mateo China is extending its political clout, and this time it’s eyeing Central Asia, where the…