The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has announced a new international effort to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, with ships sailing between European ports before a planned attempt to reach the besieged Palestinian territory in October.
The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on
Former National Security Council chief Maj.-Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland warned that Israel is facing a difficult diplomatic situation, saying world leaders lack trust in the government and that its conduct is pushing countries away and could harm vital interests, during a Thursday interview with 103FM's Roni Bar-On and…
The United Nations on Friday largely endorsed a resolution to promote maps that reflect the true scale of continents after an African-led campaign to move away from the ubiquitous 16th-century Mercator projection.
Victoria’s abortion laws providing legal access to terminations at any stage of pregnancy would not be changed by a Coalition government, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has declared.
SCMP and HSBC Premier’s two-day event brings together educators, parents and policymakers to discuss Hong Kong’s appeal to global talent and AI-led future
SCMP and HSBC Premier’s two-day event brings together educators, parents and policymakers to discuss Hong Kong’s appeal to global talent and AI-led future
“Thousands” of civilians have been displaced by a sharp rise in fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels in Yemen's Taiz and Hodeidah, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour said on Saturday, before Yemeni forces announced a counter-offensive in the western part of the country.
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P10.377 billion to the Department of Health (DOH) to support the implementation of the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) Program, strengthening the government’s push to ease the financial burden of hospitalization on Filipino families.
ON Aug. 19, 2026, the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan and the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines held the 4th Joint Committee Meeting on Healthcare in Manila. The meeting highlighted the continuous partnership on health care and the two countries’ deepening cooperation, focusing on three areas the Philippine…
Egyptian opposition activist and poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi has been pardoned by United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ), according to state media.
THE Department of Finance (DOF) kicked off its nationwide stakeholder consultations on the proposed Promoting Growth, Revenue, and Equity towards Socio-Economic Sustainability (ProGRESS) Bill on Wednesday in Manila, bringing together around 300 representatives from the private sector, government, academe, civil soci…
Police spokesman says their acts were also suspected of smearing the force with the intention of inciting hatred against government and law enforcement agencies
Police spokesman says their acts were also suspected of smearing the force with the intention of inciting hatred against government and law enforcement agencies
Politicians from across the ideological divide have labelled Pauline Hanson a hypocrite after she spent the early part of this week accusing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of inciting violence against her and One Nation supporters.
Seoul will expand its guided nighttime walking tour program with a new route on Namsan -- a 262-meter-high mountain and one of the city's best-known landmarks -- and tours starting as late as 9 p.m. on Fridays, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday.
A United Nations report has criticised the Victorian government’s decision to bulldoze 44 public housing towers, saying the choice could be in violation of the international human right to housing.
Greater political stability under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has boosted Italy's appeal in the eyes of international investors, but the country's former leaders say more needs to be done.
McALLEN, Texas — A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was released from federal custody Friday after appearing in court on charges of lying to investigators about the circumstances that led to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter.
The second edition of Seoul Petlympic -- a two-day sports festival for dogs and their owners -- will open on Oct. 24 at Peace Plaza in Mapo-gu, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Friday.
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that China’s emphasis on fostering common security “reflected a principle long championed” by Iran, urging regional nations to build a "homegrown" security architecture.
MANILA, Philippines — Two opposition groups welcomed the arrest warrant issued against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling it a step in the right direction.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Missouri appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to allow the use of new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump in the fast-approaching midterm election.
South Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will need to import for a US$5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana they are investing in.