Brazilian opposition party vows to block Lula’s re-election bid after Carnival tribute
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Brazil’s political opposition pledged to block left-wing president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election bid in the October…
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SSPX says no to discussions, resumes planned bishop ordinations
Elan Castanares The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has confirmed it will proceed with plans to consecrate bishops in…
James Taylor: Most AI failures aren’t technical, they’re human
Newsjustnews writers An award-winning entrepreneur and internationally recognised AI speaker, James Taylor has advised global brands on creativity, innovation and…
Vietnam’s Golden Bridge named one of the world’s most beautiful bridges
Diana Mae Y. Cleto London's renowned Time Out magazine has named the Golden Bridge in Da Nang city, Vietnam, one of the…
Philippines to open national artificial intelligence hub to boost research and innovation
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines will formally launch a national hub for artificial intelligence research and innovation next month, aiming to…
Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias The Netherlands now has a new government and prime minister, as Rob Jetten officially became the country's youngest…
ICC opens pre-trial hearing for Duterte’s alleged crimes against humanity
Rosemarie Zamora The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday started its pre-trial hearing on the case of former Philippine President…
Netizens stir debate after death of Mexican drug lord “El Mencho”
Carmela Calling The killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as "El Mencho", leader of the powerful Jalisco New…
Watchdog flags escalating prison crisis in Argentina
A specialised watchdog has flagged the continued deterioration of prison conditions across Argentina during the second term of…
Vatican requests pause on SSPX bishop ordinations to avoid ‘decisive rupture’
The Holy See has formally requested that the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) suspend its plans for…
From Gulf to Asia, Ramadan binds Muslims through faith
Maybelene Marcelino Ramadan commences on different dates across the Muslim world this year, with Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations starting…
Timor Leste becomes first ASEAN member state to probe Myanmar junta’s ‘crimes’
Jacinth Banite Five years since the Myanmar military seized power in the government, a fellow Southeast Asian nation opened an…
First edition of Rizal’s ‘El Filibusterismo’ becomes most expensive book sold in Philippines
A signed first edition of “El Filibusterismo” by Philippine national hero Jose Rizal became the most expensive book…
Russia accused of using dart frog toxin to kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Zdravko Yazhikov The outspoken Kremlin critic and opposition figure Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a dart frog toxin, five European…
Social media platform Discord faces backlash following age verification announcement
Mary Mae Balasanos Messaging and social platform Discord has announced a requirement for age verification through facial recognition to use some…
SSPX risk Catholic schism over unauthorised bishop consecrations
The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has ignited a major ecclesiastical internal conflict by announcing its intention…
From legacy thinking to living strategy: Why the future of business is already underway
Dr Ja Nae Duane is a globally recognised strategist, behavioural scientist and organisational behaviour speaker who advises leaders…
Crime and punishment: What is behind the Netherlands’ empty prisons?
Sandra Queiroz While some countries in Europe are struggling for prison space, the Netherlands is facing an increased number of…
Latest revelations from Epstein files rock European politics, royal families
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui As if the name of United States Donald Trump appearing 38,000 times in the Epstein files was not…
Inaugural ‘Night at the Theater’ offers previews of upcoming Philippine productions
Filipino theater fans got a glimpse into some of the most anticipated productions for the first half of…
Property co-ownership among same-sex couples allowed under Philippine law
Same-sex couples can legally co-own property in the Philippines, as long as both parties can prove equal contribution…
UN agencies call for end to female genital mutilation, as over four million girls remain at risk in 2026
The World Health Oranisation (WHO) has joined with other United Nations agencies to call for the cessation of…
Investigations link Nepali politicians to controversial Korean Unification Church
Hyacinth Estrada Leaked emails dating back to 2017 have linked several prominent Nepalese politicians to the controversial Korean Unification Church.
Education news: Philippines targets ‘mass promotion’ as student proficiency drops
The Department of Education (DepEd) has pledged to address “mass promotion,” the practice of advancing unqualified students to…