Philippines to introduce facial recognition at Manila airport
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines will introduce facial recognition technology at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as part of efforts to…
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Singapore launches new ‘Age Well Neighbourhood’ scheme to support seniors
Bobbie Matias Seniors in Singapore will have a better opportunity of ageing actively and staying connected while being cared for…
US intensifies efforts to intercept illegal exports of stolen vehicles
KC Maderia The illicit export of stolen vehicles, which are frequently concealed in containers, is now being closely monitored and…
Pacific governments urged to improve laws for domestic violence victims
Carmela Calling Nauru’s Minister for Women and Social Development Affairs Charmaine Scotty has called on South Pacific governments to improve…
UK government recruits medical TikTokers amidst cosmetics crackdown
Adam Peaker Top 'MedTok’ influencers are to give warnings on getting cosmetic procedures abroad under new plans announced by the…
Indonesia celebrates 80th Independence day
Ciara Mina Indonesia commemorated its 80th Independence Day on Sunday with a series of nationwide festivities, highlighted by a solemn…
Global powers express plan to recognise State of Palestine at UNGA 80
Jacinth Banite A chorus of powerful nations have signalled openness to recognising the State of Palestine during the 80th Session…
Trump tariffs shake India-US ties, relations face steep test
Elan Castanares A sharp downturn in United States-India relations is unfolding following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50%…
Malaysia debuts home-grown AI model ‘ILMU’
Maybelene Marcelino Malaysia has recently launched "ILMU," its first home-grown multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model, during the inaugural Association of…
IMO chief calls for stringent co-operation from member states against threats
“Maritime security is not just technical – it is deeply human.”
Two Chinese ships collide after tailing Philippine patrol boat in South China Sea
James Mario Ajero A cat-and-mouse incident in the South China Sea resulted in a bizarre collision between two Chinese vessels while…
Sighting of newborn wild elephant in Vietnam reserve boosts conservation hopes
Diana Mae Y. Cleto A newborn wild elephant was recently photographed in Vietnam, a promising development in the Southeast Asian country's efforts…
Indonesia, Peru aim to bring LatAm, ASEAN Communities closer through trade
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui A stronger bridge between the Latin American region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is on…
Philippines to boost police crime-fighting with drones, forensics and body cameras
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will expand its use of forensic science, drones and body cameras as part…
Bangladesh starts trial of deposed ex-PM Sheikh Hasina
Rosemarie Zamora A year after Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following the July Uprising,…
Fiji government investigates fake immigration website
Fiji's Ministry of Immigration Permanent Secretary Aliki Salusalu has said law enforcement and cyber intelligence agencies are stepping…
Papua New Guinea launches site with online employment opportunities
The National Youth Development Authority (NYDA) in Papua New Guinea revealed Monday that its online platform now includes…
Trouble in the Pacific: PIF hits unity roadblock over dialogue partner participation in annual leaders meeting
Wendellyn Mateo A key Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) meeting set to be held next month will exclude non-member nations and…
Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence
The Singapore skyline lit up with fireworks on the evening of Saturday, August 9 as the island-nation celebrated…
Mohamed Salah challenges UEFA over tribute to ‘Palestinian Pele’
Liam McLaughlan Liverpool forward and Egypt international Mohamed Salah has publicly questioned UEFA’s response to the death of Palestinian footballer…
Justice for Boubon: looted artefact returned to Turkey
Hyacinth Estrada After 65 years, a Roman-era statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius has been returned to Turkey, marking the end…
NASA Crew-10 astronauts end 5-month mission
After spending around five months onboard the International Space Station (ISS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)…
Nepal’s plan to legalise polygamy ignites debate
Jheruleene Anne Ramos The Nepali government’s plan to legalise polygamy—the practice of having more than one spouse—has sparked heated debate as…
Egypt’s VACSERA to boost vaccine production with UAE’s Al Qalaa, China’s Red Flag
Mary Mae Balasanos Expanding the production of human and veterinary vaccines is among the main objectives of Egypt's VACSERA in its…