ISTANBUL – The severe heat wave sweeping across Europe since last week is estimated to have caused…
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PH, 8 others undergo chemical defense training in S. Korea
SEOUL – Officials from nine member countries of an international chemical weapons watchdog received chemical defense training…
ASEAN may weigh Papua New Guinea accession bid soon: RI
JAKARTA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) may soon start deliberations on Papua New Guinea’s…
Pope Leo begins papacy, calls for unity, love at inaugural Mass
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV officially began his pontificate on Sunday, with an inaugural Mass at…
UN: Global hunger worsened in 2024, affecting 295M people
ROME – Global food insecurity and malnutrition continued to worsen in 2024, with 295 million people suffering…
UN exec warns climate change could push 80M more into hunger by 2050
GENEVA – The United Nations Human Rights chief has warned that climate change could drive an additional…
Pope Leo offers Vatican mediation to end global conflicts
ROME – Pope Leo XIV said the Holy See is ready to mediate between warring parties in…
TikTok fined 540-M euros for data transfers to China
LONDON – TikTok has been hit with a 530 million euros (USD601 million) fine by Irish data…
English media highlight 3 frontrunners for next Pope
MOSCOW – English-language media outlets have identified three leading contenders to succeed Pope Francis, highlighting Cardinals Pietro…
UAE condemns car-ramming attack in Vancouver, Canada
ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates has condemned the car-ramming attack that took place during a…