Pope Leo XIV: Embarking on a Papacy of Peace, Unity and Renewal
Kamille Q. Cabreza A new era began for the Catholic Church the moment the election of Pope Leo XIV took place…
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Another student’s death at KIIT shocks Nepal
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Another Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in India was found dead in early…
Russia ready for Istanbul talks, silent on Putin-Zelensky meeting
Hazel Camba Russia is prepared to engage in direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul this week, Deputy Foreign Minister…
China, LatAm see trade as foundation for stronger future relations
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui A high-level summit was spearheaded in China on Tuesday, where Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a warm welcome…
New Caledonia marks first anniversary of deadly riots
Carmela Calling The French High Commission in Noumea, New Caledonia, has imposed security measures across the country from May 12…
Philippine province tests water-saving rice farming with Japanese support
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez In the northern Philippines, a new rice-farming experiment is underway, aimed at conserving water and lowering emissions in…
Pacific Conference of Churches reacts to election of new pope
The South Pacific region, which is made up of small lying atolls and nations in that portion of…
Russia’s Victory Day: Show of strength, solitude on the 80th anniversary
Elan Castanares Moscow is preparing for an elaborate Victory Day parade, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory…
Philippines’ education crisis deepens as 18.9 million Filipinos found ‘functionally illiterate’
A Senate education panel was told last week that nearly 19 million Filipinos are considered "functionally illiterate," based…
Australia swings left as Anthony Albanese stages PM comeback win
Wendellyn Mateo Anthony Albanese staged a stunning comeback on Saturday to win reelection as Australia’s next prime minister.
Press freedom in Myanmar in dire state after 2021 coup, council warns
Jacinth Banite On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2025, the Independent Press Council Myanmar (IPCM)…
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…
Israel battles biggest wildfire in its modern history
The Israeli government and its security forces were all hands on deck on Thursday in controlling the massive…
Philippines all set for midterm elections
Rosemarie Zamora Two weeks into the elections, millions of Filipinos are set to cast their votes to elect new leaders…
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 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
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
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
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
Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, Catholics, world leaders, and advocacy groups mourned his…