Tragedy struck the Amazon jungle region of Ucayali, Peru, as a landslide yesterday submerged two boats docked at the Iparia river port, leaving at least 12 people dead, including three children, and dozens unaccounted for. According to a police report cited by Andina news agency, one of the vessels carried around 50 passengers, while the […]
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Thousands of citizens filled the streets of Manila today, raising their voices against what they call a massive betrayal of public trust. At the heart of their outrage is a multi-billion-dollar flood control scandal, where officials, lawmakers, and construction company owners face accusations of corruption. For months, anger has been simmering across the Philippines, where […]
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Hundreds of volunteers have come together in Hong Kong to provide immediate aid to victims of the city’s deadliest fire in nearly 80 years. From distributing diapers and hot meals to offering free counselling, the community has mobilized rapidly to support those affected. Emergency crews continue to search for survivors and victims at the Wang […]
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The Malaysian government is stepping up efforts to make social media a safer space, announcing that all platforms will need to implement a digital identity verification system by mid-2026. This initiative, known as electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC), aims to enforce the minimum age of 16 for account creation, while also addressing scams and online […]
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In a bold move at the Johannesburg summit this weekend, South Africa successfully guided the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to adopt a declaration addressing climate change, debt relief, and other pressing global issues, despite opposition from the United States. The decision reflects the growing influence of emerging economies in shaping the global agenda. The […]
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Chinese travelers can now more easily explore India, as the country has reopened tourist visa applications for Chinese nationals through its embassies and consulates worldwide. This move comes as India and China work to rebuild ties following the resolution of the eastern Ladakh military stand-off. Tourist visas for Chinese citizens, which were suspended in May […]
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Brazil, the host of the COP30 climate summit, is urging countries to come together and reach a meaningful agreement, as negotiations drag past their scheduled end. The talks have hit a standstill over whether the global accord should clearly chart a path away from fossil fuels. COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago emphasized the importance […]
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In a major step toward revitalizing Japan’s nuclear energy sector, Niigata Prefecture Governor Hideyo Hanazumi has approved the partial restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest. This move clears the final major regulatory obstacle for Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) to bring one or two of the facility’s biggest reactors back online. […]
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US President Donald Trump is set to roll out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his first visit to the United States since 2018, in an event that will feature a fly-by, cannon salute, and gala dinner. While not a head of state, Prince Mohammed, often referred to as MBS, […]
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In a historic economic milestone, Malaysia has recorded a services sector surplus of RM0.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025—the first time the nation has seen a surplus in 14 years. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the figures today in Parliament, highlighting the country’s remarkable turnaround. During the Dewan Rakyat session, responding […]
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