Vietnam’s nationwide campaign recovers over 1,700 war martyrs remains
Diana Mae Y. Cleto More than 1,700 remains of fallen soldiers have been recovered in Vietnam as part of a nationwide campaign…
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South Korea further weighs in on creating its ‘green corridors’
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The South Korean government is in full force in establishing green corridors after unveiling further legislative steps ahead…
Philippines selects contender for inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia
Bobbie Matias The Filipino people have spoken — 'Sobra-Sobra' ('Too Much') by CARMELLE will represent the Philippines at the first-ever…
Thailand, Canada secure spots at LA28 Olympics women’s volleyball
Ren Azrack Escosio The women's teams of Thailand and Canada are both heading to Los Angeles for the 2028 Summer Olympics…
Panama Canal confirms new transit plan for all vessels amid low water levels
The Panama Canal Authority has confirmed a more flexible approach to accommodating reservations in its Neopanamax booking system.
Sri Lanka tourism faces $3.5bn revenue gap as growth trails government target
KC Maderia The tourism industry in Sri Lanka is expected to fall well short of the government's ambitious revenue targets,…
Iceland voters opt for independence by rejecting EU accession talks
Jacinth Banite Iceland will remain outside of the European Union for at least until 2028, as its citizens voted to…
Nepal-China flood toll hits 768 as international aid pours in
Hazel Camba Nepal and Chinese authorities are intensifying search and rescue operations after devastating floods and mudslides struck their border…
National Museum display of Philippines’ lone captive elephant sparks animal welfare concerns
Ciara Mina Animal welfare activists raised objections after the Manila local government and the Philippine National Museum announced that the…
Donald Trump boasts ‘topline’ US Space Academy at NASA ceremony
An inaugural United States Space Academy will soon rise on American soil, offering a greater avenue for young…
Kuwait faces backlash after barring naturalised citizens from voting
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Kuwait is facing criticism after introducing sweeping amendments to its Nationality Law as part of broader efforts to…
PH, US, Australia complete 19th joint maritime activity
Elan Castanares Naval and air forces from the Philippines, the United States and Australia concluded the 19th Multilateral Maritime Co-operative…
Number of missing Ukrainians in Nepal floods rises to 64
Carmela Calling The number of Ukrainian citizens reported missing following severe floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 64,…
Cameroon welcomes Paul Biya back after prolonged absence
President Paul Biya received a warm welcome from top government officials and supporters as he returned to Cameroon…
Experts blame war and climate change for uptick in global port congestion
Ports worldwide have been experiencing increasing strain on their capacity, primarily linked to ongoing conflicts and incidental events.
Nepal flash floods trigger fresh calls for Himalayan risk preparedness, strategy
Hyacinth Estrada Flooding in Nepal has raised a troubling question: are warning systems equipped to detect disasters that begin with…
Falsified missing-persons case fuels rumours, rattles Jeju tourism
Kamille Q. Cabreza Jeju Island in South Korea is currently battling a serious threat to its tourism economy due to the…
South Korea deploys fighter jets as Russian aircraft enter country’s airspace
James Mario Ajero The South Korean Air Force scrambled fighter jets after Russian military aircraft entered the country's Air Defence Identification…
Taiwan eyes $6 billion budget for military drones as tensions with China heighten
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is urging lawmakers to approve a six-year, $6.6 billion special military budget aimed at…
Report urges container shipping industry to identify cargo risks from early stages
Geoffrey H. Latayan A new report that investigated the difficulties in preventing incidents on ships that transport dangerous goods amid the…
Rohingyas urge world to ensure security in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Rohingya refugees currently living in Bangladesh called on the international community on Tuesday to ensure security in Myanmar's…
Sri Lanka launches international licensing for offshore energy blocks
Maybelene Marcelino Sri Lanka has officially launched a fresh round of offshore petroleum licensing, inviting international energy firms to bid…
Philippine defence chief calls for lifting of loan cap to fund military modernisation efforts
Gilberto Teodoro Jr has urged the Philippine government to boost military modernisation efforts amid territorial disputes with China.
Philippines, Malaysia strengthen ASEAN labour co-operation
The Philippines and Malaysia address workforce challenges in Southeast Asia by deepening bilateral labour ties and ASEAN co-operation.