South Korea condemns North Korea’s firing of ballistic missiles
James Mario Ajero South Korea criticised North Korea following the latter's launch of 10 short-range ballistic missiles from Pyongyang Thursday, August…
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Taiwan to propose record defence budget for 2027
Angelica N. Hall The Taiwan government will propose a record $35.2 billion defence spending for 2027, following the approval of its…
Greenwashing in the UK: A problem that we can fix?
Emily Hodson The validity of product labels such as "sustainable" and "eco-friendly" has increasingly come under scrutiny in the UK.
Harry Potter fans force reroute of major UK-Ireland electricity cable
Adam Peaker A major £430 million undersea power cable connecting Great Britain and Ireland had to be rerouted after Harry…
Local court hands ousted Syrian dictator Bashar Assad with death penalty
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and his brother, Maher Assad, in absentia to the…
Global consumers carry burden of blocked key maritime routes, according to report
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui A latest report indicated that consumers around the world are among the greatest losers from the consequences of…
The new toy box: The rise of beauty culture among young girls
Young girls are increasingly trading toys for toners, acids and serums. As social media becomes a normal part…
Philippine lawmaker pushes strict AI governance bill to protect workers
Akbayan Partylist Representative Chel Diokno once again seeks to establish AI governance in the Philippines with House Bill…
Solar panels on UK balconies: The energy revolution we have been waiting for?
Solar power is finally moving from rooftops to shelves. From August 27 2026, plug-in balcony solar panels will…
UN special rapporteur backs extradition of Andrew, Tristan Tate
The United Nations' special rapporteur on violence against women and girls has welcomed moves to extradite social media…
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…
Chinese embassy lodges rare complaint over NZ foreign minister’s ‘racist’ remarks
The Chinese embassy has lodged a rare official complaint against New Zealand's foreign minister after his "racist" remarks…
Vietnam coffee exports rise but lower prices cut earnings
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam exported about 150,000 tons of coffee worth $552.6 million in June, raising total exports in the first…