Harsh weather conditions affect operations in Great Lakes region
KC Maderia Shipping around the Great Lakes region is being severely hampered by the early advent of cold and severe…
International
Iranian leader Khamenei seeks to flee to Russia amid spread of protests, intel reveals
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has begun to consider his backup plans should the protests…
Horseback trekking launched in Vietnam’s northernmost point
Diana Mae Y. Cleto A new tourism offering has been launched in Lung Cu commune, Tuyen Quang province, providing guests a horseback…
Philippine telecom trials remote-controlled antennas to improve mobile coverage
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Philippine telecommunications group PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have begun testing remote-controlled robotic technology on…
International news: Trump again threatens to annex Greenland
Zdravko Yazhikov Donald Trump has renewed his threats to take over Greenland, sparking fear of invasion in the Danish semi-autonomous…
Restrictions on junk food advertising come into force in the UK
Adam Peaker Advertisements for foods deemed unhealthy will not be allowed before 9pm on TV and banned outright online in…
US strikes in Venezuela spark UN Security Council emergency session
Angelica N. Hall In the wake of the United States’ large-scale military strikes in Caracas on Saturday, the United Nations (UN)…
Angelina Jolie oversees relief efforts for Gaza Strip as Israel restricts entry of aid
Jacinth Banite Award-winning Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie embarked on a humanitarian trip to Egypt on January 2 to oversee the…
Turkey set to intensify diplomatic role with numerous international summits in 2026
Hyacinth Estrada Turkey is ramping up its bid to position itself as a hub for ‘peace diplomacy’ by hosting a…
Guinness recognises Rio de Janeiro for hosting largest NYE celebration
Ciara Mina After police confirmed that over 2.5 million people gathered on Copacabana Beach to welcome the year 2025, Rio…
Bulgaria officially joins the Eurozone
On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st Member State of the Eurozone amid…
Massive cut in US aid spells further uncertainty for UN-led humanitarian programs
The year 2026 may be a bleak period for the United Nations (UN) and its affiliated agencies as…
Thai communities revive vibrant brocade weaving in Vietnam
Thai people in Vietnam's Nghe An and Thanh Hoa provinces have improved their brocade weaving techniques to produce…
Philippine telecom tests robotic technology to remotely adjust mobile network antennas
Philippine telecommunications firm PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have begun pilot testing robotic arm technology…
China bans Tesla-style retractable door handles in EVs over safety concerns
Citing safety concerns, all new electric cars in China will no longer be allowed to feature Tesla-style retractable…
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland in strategic bid
Israel has become the first country to officially recognise the Republic of Somaliland, a move that signals a…
Pope Leo speaks of Gaza, calls for world peace in maiden Christmas Day sermon
Pope Leo XIV has made his inaugural Christmas Day sermon in front of a crowd in the Vatican,…
Philippine environment, animal rights advocates renew call for firecracker-free New Year
Through an "Iwas PapuToxic" campaign, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and environmental group EcoWaste Coalition reiterated their…
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire, Cambodian soldiers to return
Hazel Camba Thailand and Cambodia finally reached a consensus on Saturday for an immediate ceasefire and the return of 18…
Germany’s birth rate falls as more delay parenthood
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Germany’s birth rate has significantly declined over the past three years, according to a recent study by the…
Temperatures in Malaysia continue to soar as climate crisis worsens
Malaysia’s average surface temperatures continue to rise as the country grapples with the intensifying effects of the global…
Myanmar heads to polls amid ongoing political crisis
Ren Azrack Escosio Myanmar will conduct its nationwide elections on Sunday, almost five years since the country's military regime took over…
Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear plant
Lucia Caporalini The Niigata Prefecture, located in central Japan, voted on Monday for the world’s biggest nuclear power plant to…
Hollywood mourns power couple Rob and Michele Reiner
Vivien Bernardino Hollywood has been plunged into mourning with the tragic passing of two of its legendary fixtures, Rob and…