Malaysia appoints new facilitator for southern Thailand peace talks

Macron notes ‘failures’ after France unrest

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron, under pressure after violent protests in France, acknowledged on Monday “failures in anticipation and intelligence”, but refused the resignation of his interior minister, the presidential palace said. Some opposition politicians had called for the sacking of Nunez after demonstrations over the cost of living descended into some of the worst

Alberta heads to polls to decide whether to hold vote on separation from Canada

Polling suggests most Albertans favour remaining part of the country, although the debate alone has proven divisive.

Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded

Former army sergeant major Robert Kabera was a popular YouTuber and singer, who had sought asylum in Uganda.

China-Duterte supporters’ link? House to probe, says Ridon

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers are preparing a resolution seeking an investigation into possible links between pro-China propaganda networks and online supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte, Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon said on Monday. Ridon said his colleagues in the House of Representatives had observed an “intersectionality” between “propagandists” peddling Chinese talking points online and

Great Barrier Reef bleaching risk goes beyond El Niño, study finds

BRISBANE — The Great Barrier Reef could face a higher risk of coral bleaching, Australian researchers warn, due to weather patterns that intensify ocean heating during El Nino conditions.  But the patterns involve a lack of wind rather than extreme heat alone, and scientists say studying atmospheric conditions could help them predict future mass bleaching

Indian-origin siblings turn lemonade stand into nonprofit, donating books and helping 15,000 students

Rohan and Anya Satija initiated the Let's Learn Foundation to provide books and mental health support. They began their efforts with a lemonade stand in 2018, raising awareness about educational inequalities. The foundation has since reached over 15,000 students across Texas and partnered with various organizations for resources. Their mission continues to focus on underserved communities to ensure equitable access to education.

Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund joins eight groups in $500 million wildlife pledge

Erwin Tulfo tells Chinese envoy: Just go home

MANILA, Philippines – Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan may just voluntarily leave the Philippines, and not wait to be declared persona non grata, according to Sen.  Erwin Tulfo. Tulfo made the suggestion as he and colleagues in the majority plan to file a measure, declaring Jing persona non grata  over his remarks that China  could easily

Trump, Putin, Xi could hold meeting in China; discuss end to Ukraine conflict: Moscow

A possible trilateral meeting involving Russian, US, and Chinese leaders could happen to discuss the Ukraine conflict. This meeting is suggested to take place during the upcoming APEC summit in China next month. However, Ukraine has expressed concerns about being excluded from such discussions. Ukrainian officials believe this exclusion may encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin to prolong the war.

Watch: Calm couple, unfazed jogger defy chaos on streets of France

France is currently facing significant protests driven by rising living costs and deteriorating public services. While some residents appear unfazed by the chaos, many cities have witnessed violent rioting and looting. The government has implemented tighter security measures after over 2,400 individuals were arrested during recent unrest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has suggested localised curfews to curb further violence.

Heavy rain floods roads, topples trees across Seoul

Heavy rain battered Seoul on Sunday, leaving roads flooded, trees uprooted and traffic disrupted across the city. Flooding forced the closure of the underpass beneath Jeungsan Bridge in Seodaemun-gu in both directions at 3:04 p.m., before traffic resumed at around 4:17 p.m., according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s traffic information system. Several expressway sections, including

'Not accident': Australian PM says MP Helen Haines was hit in 'deliberate act'

Helen Haines, an independent lawmaker in Australia, was critically injured after being struck by a car. The incident occurred outside her electoral office and is being investigated as an apparent deliberate attack. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the act and mentioned that a driver was arrested at the scene. There was also a knife found inside the vehicle during the investigation.