Ukraine-Russia-US trilateral talks kick off in UAE
Hazel Camba Officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States met in Abu Dhabi on Friday to hold the first…
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Philippines hosts Myanmar stakeholders’ meeting to revive ASEAN peace plan
Elan Castanares The Philippines, as the 2026 chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), hosted a crucial “stakeholders’…
Syria restores Kurdish identity after over 60 years
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui A monumental decree has been signed by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa that formally recognizes the existence of the…
Journalist sentenced to 18 years in Philippines’ first terror finance case
Maybelene Marcelino In an eastern Philippine city with deep ties to long-running insurgent activity, a court has handed down an…
Japan climate report flags urgent risks to food security, disaster resilience
Kamille Q. Cabreza A warning has surfaced from a new government climate impact assessment that disaster preparedness and food supply in…
Music news: Wren Evans breaks into Spotify global chart with album ‘NỔ’
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnamese pop musician Wren Evans has been thrust into the limelight after Spotify released its Top Album Debut…
High Seas Treaty brings rules to international waters
Hyacinth Estrada A new chapter in international maritime governance takes effect as the High Seas Treaty formally enters into force…
Philippine-built, methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier starts voyage
Geoffrey H. Latayan A Philippine-built, methanol-powered Kamsarmax bulk carrier has started her journey to East Asia.
Philippine landfill landslide toll hits 35
The death toll from the massive landslide at Binaliw landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, has climbed to 35,…
Japan actively boosting Indo-Pacific region stability under maritime programme
Mary Mae Balasanos Over the past eight years, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has been actively boosting the maritime stability of…
Pope Leo XIV sets collaborative tone with cardinals at extraordinary consistory
Pope Leo XIV has moved to shape the direction of his pontificate by convening an extraordinary consistory of…
Bangladesh reveals irregularities in previous elections
Rosemarie Zamora A month before the much-awaited elections in Bangladesh, a committee investigating alleged election irregularities has revealed that the…
Inclusivity in dolls – Mattel launches autistic Barbie
Eleni Poulios Mattel, founded in 1945 by Harold Matson and husband and wife duo Ruth and Elliott Handler, has over…
UNHCR names its first non-Western chief in nearly 50 years
Former Iraqi president Barham Salih has been named the first non-Western chief of the United Nations High Commissioner…
Vietnam tourism: Son Doong Cave tours booked until 2027
Son Doong, the largest cave in the world, is already completely booked for 2026 and 2027, making it…
Historic 31-hour ‘Traslacion’ sets record, draws millions of devotees in Manila
Carmela Calling The annual parade of the Black Nazarene in the Philippines made history this year, concluding after nearly 31…
New Nepal-US pact targets artefact smuggling
Nepal and the United States have formalised a new framework to curb the illegal trade of antiquities, marking…
‘Hero Rats’ join Turkey’s disaster response
A municipality in southern Turkey has launched an experimental disaster-preparedness programme that blends animal training, technology, and academic…
UK Government considering banning Elon Musk’s X
Liam McLaughlan Elon Musk’s social media platform X has become embroiled in fresh controversy after its AI chatbot, Grok, was…
Malaysia vows to strengthen measures to curb teenage pregnancy
Jheruleene Anne Ramos The Malaysian government pledged that it will further strengthen measures to effectively combat the rising cases of teenage…
Philippines’ MARINA empowered maritime workforce, modernised domestic fleet in 2025
The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reflected on the country’s performance in 2025, highlighting the empowerment of…
Ukraine to United States: Germany’s 2026 foreign policy challenges
The Federal Republic of Germany enters 2026 confronting a fast-changing international landscape that is testing its foreign relations…
Experts oppose US decision to cut number of recommended vaccines for children
On Monday, the government introduced a new policy change on vaccines for children under the Trump administration, spearheaded…
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ sets record with 23-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival
‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, a film based on the real-life tragedy of a young girl in Gaza,…