Brazil’s record drop in deforestation, forest fires boosts Lula’s re-election bid
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Brazil has recorded a significant decline in deforestation and forest fires, a development expected to boost leftist President…
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Teen’s fatal rampage spurs Thailand gun control push
Kamille Q. Cabreza A fatal shooting spree carried out by a teenage gunman on the outskirts of Bangkok has triggered Thailand’s…
US links budget cuts to closure of diplomatic offices
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The United States (US) government has submitted a notice to its Congress that at least five of its…
UN chief urges Ukraine, Russia to halt attacks on civilian areas
Jacinth Banite United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the recent strikes on populated areas by both Russia and Ukraine,…
UN special rapporteur backs extradition of Andrew, Tristan Tate
Angelica N. Hall The United Nations' special rapporteur on violence against women and girls has welcomed moves to extradite social media…
P-pop star SB19’s global feats set to earn formal recognition in House
Maybelene Marcelino Philippine lawmakers have moved to formally honour SB19, the nation’s chart-topping ensemble, for turning Filipino creativity into worldwide…
Unsealed court documents reveal AI research company Anthropic’s destructive plans
Sarah Irwin Recent unsealed court documents detail how AI research company, Anthropic, aim to use books and human content disposably,…
Ex-China top official gets 10-year prison sentence for corruption
James Mario Ajero A former deputy chief of China's defence industry regulator was sentenced to 10 years in prison last Wednesday…
Philippine Navy ship places third at regional gunnery competition
One of the country's guided-missile frigates bagged an award from a regional military exercises competition, according to the…
What’s in a name? Pacific island nation Nauru becomes Naoero
Vivien Bernardino Nauru has reverted to its original Indigenous name, Naoero, in a bid to rid itself of its colonial…
Russia, Ukraine exchange fresh strikes as war grinds on
Hazel Camba Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh attacks on Tuesday, with Ukrainian authorities saying a massive Russian missile and drone…
Philippine defense chief urges ASEAN to back arbitral ruling for regional stability
Elan Castanares Philippine National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has urged member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
Southeast Asia to expect stronger El Niño from August to October, says ASMC
Mary Mae Balasanos The scorching heat of El Niño is expected to strengthen from August to October, according to the ASEAN…
Davao City launches month-long shopping drive as part of Kadayawan Festival 2026
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Malls, hotels and private businesses across Davao City in the Philippines will offer discounts throughout August as part…
Japan begins construction of world’s next biggest destroyer
A new guided missile ship is set to sail under the Japanese flag as Tokyo seeks to confront…
Europe scorches under relentless heat
Carmela Calling Europe is enduring one of its most intense and dangerous summers in recent memory, with extreme heat gripping…
Food, transport costs drive significant price surge in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's latest inflation surge is being fuelled by steep increases in everyday essentials, with household budgets stretched…
SLPP’s Rajapaksa calls for prison system reform following Mahara riot
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has called on the government to address what he described…
Philippines deposit official nautical chart of contested Scarborough Shoal with UN
The Philippines have formally deposited their official nautical chart of Scarborough Shoal with the United Nations Secretariat.
Exam leak renews concerns over Nepal’s education system
A recent leak of a question paper for Tribhuvan University’s (TU) Master of Business (MBS) first-semester examination has…
Donald Trump says US cancels strike on Iran as deal framework takes shape
President Donald Trump said on Saturday the United States has cancelled its planned strike against Iran after Tehran…
Experts warn Google’s new AI satellite tool could fuel disinformation
Ciara Mina Less than 48 hours after announcing its new artificial intelligence (AI)-generation feature for Google Earth, the company said…
Hamburg Pride march overshadows Berlin attack terror
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and gay rights advocates from across and outside Germany flocked to the northern…
Philippines’ Katrina Llegado wins Miss Supranational 2026
After a 13-year title drought, the Philippines finally clinched its second Miss Supranational win, thanks to Katrina Llegado.