Martin Scorsese documentary ‘Aldeas – A New Story’ to feature Pope Francis’ final interview
Ciara Mina Conversations between Martin Scorsese and the late Pope Francis will be featured in the documentary "Aldeas - A…
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Israel battles biggest wildfire in its modern history
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The Israeli government and its security forces were all hands on deck on Thursday in controlling the massive…
Philippines all set for midterm elections
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Time for radical rethink of cooperation, Global South told
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has presented a vision for a reformed international system at the…
Singapore gears up for general election
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Singaporeans are preparing to hit the polls on May 3 for the city-state’s first general election since 2020.
Crowds enjoy ‘disconnected’ time after power cut hits Spain and Portugal
Rachel Walker Millions of people were caught in chaos on Monday after a mass blackout brought Spain and Portugal to…
Nepal to curb Mt. Everest ‘overcrowding’ with new regulations
In an effort to lower the number of fatalities, Nepal intends to limit trips to Mount Everest to…
Germany sees shift in urban mobility as car usage declines
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Germany’s traffic behaviour is shifting as car usage declines, according to a comprehensive urban mobility survey (SrV 2023)…
Sri Lanka urged to reconsider energy deal with India amid Indo-Pak crisis
James Mario Ajero The recent spat between India and Pakistan is a worrying sign, according to former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, who…
From world leaders to Hollywood: World pays tribute to Pope Francis
Jacinth Banite The whole world was devastated when the Vatican announced on April 21, 2025 the passing of Pope Francis…
Survivors recount the horrors of Bergen Belsen
Eleni Poulios Bergen Belsen, one of the many Nazi concentration camps that existed during World War II, was discovered by…
South Pacific countries reflect on late Pope Francis’ legacy
Carmela Calling A number of South Pacific nations, which are not well-known due to their small size, limited resources and…
Pope Francis remembered as ‘ally’ to LGBTQ+ community
Hazel Camba Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, Catholics, world leaders, and advocacy groups mourned his…
Pope Francis inspired creation of Olympic refugee team
Geoffrey H. Latayan A refugee team competing in the Olympic Games wouldn't be possible if not for the late Pope Francis,…
ASEAN on the cusp of major economic change
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), under the leadership of Malaysia, is set to embark on a…
Conclave: the Vatican’s centuries-old papal election
“Sede vacante. The throne of the Holy See is vacant,” Cardinal Tremblay uttered as he stared mournfully at…
Pope Francis offered glimmer of hope in 2015 Philippines visit
In a country where most people are pinning their hopes on God, it is seen as a blessing…
Pope Francis remembered for bridge-building legacy in Malaysia
The death of Pope Francis has prompted widespread mourning in Malaysia, where he was revered for his commitment…
Vietnam expected to enter aged society by 2038, health ministry says
Diana Mae Y. Cleto The Ministry of Health has projected that Vietnam will enter the aged population stage by 2038. Minister of…
Philippines-China tensions escalate over arrest of alleged Filipino spies
Elan Castanares A fresh wave of tension has washed over the already strained relationship between the Philippines and China following…
Egypt sees sharp drop in population growth rate
Egypt’s population growth rate hit a record low in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, a recent report…
New Zealand embarks on Pacific tour amid uncertainty in US regional policy
Wendellyn Mateo Officials from New Zealand visited several Pacific nations last week in a diplomatic blitz that saw them reaffirm…
Sri Lanka empowers women with new Uber feature
Sri Lanka is ramping up efforts to empower women by launching different inclusive initiatives that expand their opportunities…
Blue Origin launches first female-only spaceflight in 60 years, and the internet had something to say
April 14, 2025 was probably a typical Monday for most people on Earth, but not for the six…