19-year-old Celina Poon helps 300+ youths engage in civic life through arts and community projects

Fewer Filipinos feel safe after dark despite high law and order score

MANILA, Philippines — Despite a high law and order score in the latest Global Safety Report published by analytics company Gallup, fewer Filipinos feel safe walking alone at night in their communities. Citing data from the report, Dr. Alicor Panao, an associate professor at the University of the Philippines, said 64%, or more than six

Israel's president to begin consultations with parties after election deadlock

Herzog warned politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.

Seoul to turn overlooked neighborhood spots into nighttime attractions

Seoul plans to transform dim riverside paths, neighborhood parks and hilltop viewpoints into nighttime attractions, offering up to 1 billion won ($746,658) per site to encourage evening visits and spending at nearby businesses. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it had selected 10 locations for its “Seoul Starlight Attractions” project. The initiative aims to connect

Palace: Gov’t will not stop young Filipinos from working abroad

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said the government will not stop Filipino youth from pursuing careers abroad despite the decline in labor force participation. A study from the Philippine Institute of Development Studies noted that labor force participation has dropped down, raising questions about long-term workforce sustainability. This suggests that while jobs are being

Nepal’s remaining Bhutanese refugees seek legal recognition

Thousands of Bhutanese refugees living in camps in Jhapa and Morang districts in eastern Nepal are still waiting for legal recognition that would allow them to work, study, and build secure lives in Nepal, more than three decades after leaving their homeland. Local authorities have counted 6,365 such people, who have neither been able to

Sydney Sweeney soon to become neighbors of Harry-Meghan, Beckhams? Actor views property in Cotswolds village

Everest mid-air collision raises questions over helicopter safety

An Indian national was killed and a New Zealander of Indian origin and two pilots injured when two helicopters collided while attempting to land in Nepal’s Everest region on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as 47-year-old Vasanth Kumar Balaramudu of Chennai, India, who was aboard a Fishtail Air helicopter. Shailesh Krishna Patel, the New

Marcos expecting Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Asean Summit in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is looking forward to welcoming Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Manila for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In return, China is anticipating Marcos’ participation in the 33rd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Economic Leaders’

Secret police files released in Hungary, 47 years after fall of communism

Critics say the move comes too late, that the files themselves are incomplete, and the move risks sowing division and causing unnecessary anguish.

Zac Brown's 11.5-acre farm feeds campers at Georgia charity supporting children and veterans

Founded by Zac Brown in 2011, Camp Southern Ground is a beacon of inclusivity for children and veterans. Spanning 400 acres, its campus includes an organic farm that not only provides nutritious meals but also offers educational initiatives. Over the years, Camp Southern Ground has evolved to enhance support for military families, using a rounded approach that fosters personal growth through food, outdoor activities, and community engagement.

Hanoi set for $855 million redevelopment around Hoan Kiem Lake

HANOI – Less than a month after putting the plan up for public consultation, the local authorities have decided to go ahead with a massive redevelopment of the area around Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi. On Oct 27, the Hanoi People’s Committee submitted an investment proposal worth more than 22 trillion dong ($855 million)