Australia's export emissions under scrutiny ahead of climate talks
As United Nations climate change talks commence in Türkiye, Australia's position as a climate leader will be tested.
· Charlotte King
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UN chief warns world leaders: Moment of truth
UNITED NATIONS — As United Nations talks kick off in Turkey on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres has an urgent message for world leaders: “This is a moment of truth.”
· Associated Press
Normalization of the use of force a worrying trend
AS he nears the end of his nine-year tenure as United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres remains unwavering in warning the world against the normalization of the use of force.
· The Editorial Board
Sudan detains politician Ahmed Haroun wanted by ICC | The National
Mr Haroun is charged with more than 40 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity
· The National
Security Sunday: Die neue Front der Bundeswehr in Litauen – mit Robertas Kaunas
Eingeklemmt zwischen Kaliningrad und Belarus liegt die verwundbarste Stelle der NATO. Genau hier entsteht mit der Panzerbrigade 45 das wohl wichtigste Projekt der deutschen Zeitenwende. Bis 2027 sollen fast 5.000 deutsche Soldaten dauerhaft in Litauen stationiert werden. Doch die Bedrohung durch Russland ist längst …
· Rixa Fürsen
COP31 climate summit in Turkey, ASEAN Summit, Sri Lanka budget
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
· Staff Writer
Hong Kong’s Margaret Chan voted to lead World Health Organization in 2006 – SCMP archive
This article was first published on November 9, 2006. Margaret Chan wins WHO race in coup for China, HK by Mary Ann Benitez Hong Kong’s former director of health Margaret Chan Fung Fu-chun made history yesterday (November 8, 2006) when she was nominated World Health Organisation director-general in a resounding vict…
· SCMP
Oro-MisOr kids share lead in age group chess
Cagayan de Oro's Bradkint Gayramon and Kyros Andrei Magsalay spearhead the Northern Mindanao's quest for glory in the 7th Asean Age-Group Chess Championship which culminates today, Nov. 8, at the AMORAP Adventure Park in Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental.
· LYNDE SALGADOS
Young PH chessers bare fangs in Asean tilt
SINACABAN, Misamis Occidental — As foreign rivals continue to occupy the leaderboards, the troika of Michael Concio Jr, Paulo Bersamina and Jan Emmanuel Garcia all won their sixth round matches on Saturday morning to give life to the host country's struggle in men's section of the 7th Asean Individual Chess Champion…
· LYNDE SALGADOS
Recto pushes full readiness for ASEAN Leaders’ Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the government is ensuring that all systems are in place for the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit scheduled on November 15 to 17.
· Allen Limos
Asean Summit not venue for Pax Silica pact
US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton clarified on Saturday the agreement on Pax Silica, a US-led diplomatic and industrial initiative to secure semiconductor supply chains and advance ethical AI infrastructure among allied nations, will not be signed during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Ase…
· Allen Limos
National plan for climate loss, damage in the works
THE Climate Change Commission (CCC), along with the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Philippines, outlined a national plan for climate-related loss and damage.
· Allen Limos
ICC faces test on balancing evidence, Duterte’s right to challenge testimony
THE International Criminal Court (ICC) faces a legal battle ahead of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s trial over how to balance the prosecution’s need to present evidence efficiently with the right of the accused to challenge testimony.
· The Manila Times
No Pax Silica deal at ASEAN Summit, says US envoy
Pax Silica decisions ‘will be made in full consultation’ with the Philippines, says US Ambassador Lee Lipton ahead of the ASEAN Summit in Manila
· Jasmine Payo
Prospect of 'modern-day Yalta' shakes Asia's postwar order
Russia gets closer to ASEAN; summit between US, China envisioned
· Staff Writer
Fresh off shock reelection, Brazil President Lula to join ASEAN Summit in Manila
Just weeks after a historic election triumph, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will head to the Philippines to join global leaders at the 49th ASEAN Summit
· Jasmine Payo
Israeli settler attacks on West Bank olive harvest hit record since 2006, UN says
Israeli settler attacks on West Bank olive harvest hit record since 2006, UN says The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said Israeli settlers have carried out a total of 377 attacks on olive harvest across the occupied West Bank since September, a record since 2006 when th…
· Middleeasteye
NATO faces €7B shortfall on military aid pledge to Ukraine
The shortfall sends a negative signal to Kyiv as it faces constant Russian attacks.
· Victor Jack
UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter
The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.
· AfricaNews
Prosecutors to ICC: Protect 55 witnesses vs Duterte
INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors cited reported security incidents involving witnesses and the continuing influence of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s allies in seeking protection for 55 witnesses who will testify during his trial.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
PNP steps up Asean security preparations
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday assured the public that security systems are in place for the Asean Summit in Manila.
· Izel Abanilla
Baguio City awarded for smoke-free efforts
BAGUIO CITY — The city government here celebrated the 2026 Asean Smoke-Free Award (ASA) Gold Category handed over during the flag-raising program at City Hall on Oct. 26, 2026.
· Gaby B. Keith
Angelina Jolie to speak at ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in Manila
Jolie will visit Manila alongside Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh, whom she had worked with in 2017 for the film 'First They Killed My Father'
· jreyes0314
NATO chief calls out Europe over Putin-Trump diesel deal criticism
Europe has criticized Trump over his diesel deal with Moscow but spends billions on purchasing Russian energy, NATO chief Mark Rutte says Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Family Business Summit day 2 tackles US-China ties, Asean and geopolitical shifts
The Family Business Summit wrapped up on Friday with delegates weighing China-US relations, Southeast Asia’s growth trajectory and the Russian economy, against a backdrop of geopolitical flux shaped by Washington’s post-midterm political landscape and expected high-level diplomacy at this month’s Apec forum. The Sou…
· Alyssa Chen
Trump envoy lays out plans to reshape European security with Russia
The US is exploring European security arrangements involving Russia as Kushner prepares for Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
French far left enshrines leaving NATO in official presidential platform
Polls show Jean-Luc Mélenchon could reach the French presidential election's second round next year.
· Laura Kayali, Sofiane Zaizoune
Russia and US seek to block plan for binding rules on autonomous weapons
UN conference this month seen as key moment after years of discussions on filling gap in governance of AI systemsPlans to fill a gap in the global governance of autonomous weapons are in jeopardy as a group of nations led by Russia and the US move to use a UN conference this month to block proposals to negotiate a l…
· Patrickwintour
Brazil’s president to attend Asean Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will attend the 49th Association of Southeast Asia Nations (Asean) Summit upon the invitation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Watch: PNP intensifies security preps for ASEAN
Watch: PNP intensifies security preps for ASEAN
· The Manila Times
Watch : ICC prosecutors seek protection for 55 Duterte witnesses
Watch : ICC prosecutors seek protection for 55 Duterte witnesses
· The Manila Times
Angelina Jolie brings humanitarian advocacy to Manila for Asean summit
Angelina Jolie brings humanitarian advocacy to Manila for Asean summit
· Iza Iglesias
EU’s Southeast Asia push hits funding crunch as China widens lead
An EU funding crunch is threatening to stifle the bloc’s ambitions to expand its influence in Southeast Asia, as Brussels grapples with a budget deadlock that could slow infrastructure investments across the fast-growing region. The funding squeeze could hinder the green transition and regional connectivity goals of…
· Jim Au Yeung
Nearly 90M displaced facing severe climate risks — UN
GENEVA, Switzerland — Three-quarters of the world's displaced people live in countries facing severe exposure to climate-related hazards, the United Nations said Friday, calling for urgent action to protect them.
· Agence France-Presse
Russia hawk appointed as Germany’s top commander
Staunch Ukraine supporter and Russia hawk Lieutenant General Christian Freuding has been appointed to lead the German Armed Forces Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
FACT CHECK: ICC’s arrest warrant vs Dela Rosa still active, not dismissed by SC
The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa remains in effect. Nor has the Philippine Supreme Court dismissed proceedings against him.
· lamarcellana0382
Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses
Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations has rejected US Vice President JD Vance’s analysis that the war on Iran was the “real reason” the Republicans suffered sweeping losses in the midterm elections, and that the party should “ch…
· Middleeasteye
DSWD lauds ex-4Ps child who won int'l young ecofeminist award
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) congratulated Monitte Lantas, a former monitored child of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who received the Irene Dankelman Young Ecofeminist Award at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference.
· Reina C. Tolentino
ICJ is due to rule on the Rohingya genocide case. Here's what you need to know
ICJ is due to rule on the Rohingya genocide case. Here's what you need to know Submitted by Sondos Asem on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 11:06 UN's top court sets 19 November as date for landmark judgment in case brought by Gambia against Myanmar Off The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will rule on whether Myanmar committe…
· Middleeasteye
DBM calls on Asean to cut red tape, open more business opportunities through procurement reforms
DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) Acting Secretary Kim Robert De Leon has called on Southeast Asian governments to cut unnecessary procurement procedures, expand business opportunities, and strengthen accountability to ensure that government contracts deliver better public services and economic growth.
· The Manila Times
Laguna Copperplate Inscription, UST Baybayin Documents, Obusan cultural archive added to Unesco register
MANILA, Philippines — Three pieces of Philippine documentary heritage were added on Thursday to a register of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).
· Reina C. Tolentino
How NATO can turn data into defense advantage
In a world where conflict outcomes are increasingly defined by information advantage, military leaders must treat data as a primary combat asset.
· George Teas, vice president of solutions architecture, Elastic
Canino, San Diego score big wins in Asean chessfest
SINACABAN, Misamis Oriental - A 20-move squeaker against a foreign rival sprung back to life the Mindanaoan girl's dream of becoming the country's second female chess grandmaster.
· Lynde Salgados
Morocco say it remains committed to Western Sahara ceasefire as peacekeeping mission ends
Morocco says it remains committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara even in the absence United Nations peacekeepers. Last week, the UN Security Council failed to agree on an extension of the 35-year-old mission after the US and Russia each vetoed competing resolutions.
· AfricaNews
UN elects new ICJ judges with past involvement in anti-Israel legal proceedings
The judges elected were Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud of Jordan, Dapo Akande of the UK, François Alabrune of France, Phoebe Okowa of Kenya, and Rena Lee of Singapore.
· IDAN KWELLER
Canada’s Mark Carney to attend ASEAN Summit in Manila
Manila is the second leg in the Canadian leader's four-country sojourn across Europe and Asia
· Bea Cupin
‘Nobody can stand alone’: Nato parliamentary chief urges deeper Middle East partnerships | The National
Marcos Perestrello tells The National that Nato members and Gulf states can share lessons from Ukraine and Iran wars
· Fatima Al Mahmoud
Singapore’s haze crackdown tests limits of sovereignty within Asean
When pollution crosses borders, sovereignty becomes more complicated. Singapore can suffer the consequences of fires burning in Indonesia, yet it cannot simply send investigators into Indonesian territory. Its attempt to hold companies accountable through domestic law has exposed a deeper dilemma in Southeast Asia: …
· Ronny P. Sasmita
'It would be a scandal': NT government accused of hiding youth prison from UN
Human rights lawyers have condemned the Northern Territory government's decision to lock the United Nations out of Darwin's youth prison and questioned what it is trying to hide.
· Roxanne Fitzgerald
Asean chief leads call for regional cooperation on 'ethical, safe AI'
FUZHOU, China — Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn led the call for regional cooperation on 'responsible governance and ethics, a safety network, and harnessing infrastructure' amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) at a media forum here on Wednesday.
· Lynette Ordoñez-Luna