Sudan war and political uncertainty block progress on Abyei peace talks
November 5, 2025
The UN is ready to support Sudan and South Sudan in resuming talks on the disputed Abyei border region, the Security Council heard on Wednesday.
Sudan crisis: UN agencies race to aid civilians as violence engulfs El Fasher
November 5, 2025
UN agencies are stepping up relief operations to help civilians fleeing the escalating violence in Sudan’s North Darfur state, where fighting has triggered widespread abuses and mass displacement, Deputy UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters in New...
Hurricane Melissa: UN launches $74 million response for 2.2 million in Cuba
November 5, 2025
Around 2.2 million Cubans remain in dire need of assistance across the eastern provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Holguin, and Guantanamo as the after effects of Hurricane Mellisa continue, UN aid workers said on Wednesday.
Not just dreams, but rights: Social justice in focus at Doha summit
November 5, 2025
The push to put social justice at the heart of global policymaking took centre stage at the Second World Summit for Social Development on Wednesday, as leaders gathered for a high-level forum to drive coordinated action in delivering the newly adopted ...
World News in Brief: Famine alert for South Sudan, tsunami readiness, peacekeepers flag activity along Lebanon ‘blue line’
November 5, 2025
To South Sudan, where aid teams warn that an already severe food and nutrition crisis could get worse without urgent humanitarian relief.
Mind over machine: UN urges ethical guardrails for brain tech revolution
November 5, 2025
As wearable devices begin to tap into our mental states, UN experts warn that without ethical safeguards, the right to freedom of thought could be the latest casualty of unchecked innovation.
Catch-up immunisation campaign ‘a lifeline’ for Gaza’s children
November 5, 2025
A campaign for routine immunisation, nutrition, and growth monitoring will be launched in the Gaza Strip this week with the goal of reaching 44,000 children cut off from essential life-saving services due to the devastating conflict.
World’s forests at serious risk from warming planet, fires and pests
November 5, 2025
Decades of progress in protecting the planet’s carbon dioxide-busting forests are at risk as the climate crisis continues to accelerate, UN forestry experts said on Wednesday.
As Barrie, Ont., moves to clear encampments, some people say they have nowhere to go
October 4, 2025
The city has since ramped up efforts to clear encampments, with council approving stricter bylaw provisions this week to make it easier for authorities to remove tents.
Calgary mayoral candidates debate to be hosted by Chamber of Commerce
October 4, 2025
Global Calgary and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to host a debate on Oct. 8, for the candidates who want to be the next mayor of our city.
More than $122M worth of illicit cannabis seized in eastern Ontario: police
October 4, 2025
OPP seize $122M in illicit cannabis on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory; 10 charged in organized crime probe tied to environmental damage and land misuse.
Parents demand action after children find crack pipe near Montreal injection site
October 4, 2025
The incident has renewed criticism of the proximity of the Maison Benoît Labre supervised injection site, which also serves people experiencing homelessness.
Paolo exits PAR; Signal No. 1 in 7 areas
October 4, 2025
Severe Tropical Storm Paolo has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), PAGASA said in its 5 a.m. Saturday bulletin.
Japan agriculture minister makes pitch for premium grapes
October 4, 2025
TOKYO—Japan Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has asked the Philippines to start importing Japanese grapes, including a cultivar that has grown in global popularity and price in recent years. Koizumi, a son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizum...
2 persons of interest held over missing business people
October 4, 2025
Two persons of interest (POIs), who were linked to the disappearance of three businessmen, surrendered to the police on Thursday night, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Friday. Couple Henry Angelo and Margie Pantollana and ...
Dangerous driving charge laid in Whitemud crash that killed Edmonton father
October 4, 2025
Three months after a crash claimed the life of a father, police have charged the semi-truck driver involved in the collision in south Edmonton with driving causing death.
9 South Koreans held over illegal detention
October 4, 2025
The police arrested nine Korean nationals in Cebu City on charges of illegal detention, with additional complaints of illegal online gambling, authorities said on Friday. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), five of the suspects are the s...
Gov’t launches free medical aid for OFWs, kin
October 4, 2025
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families now have easier access to free medical consultations and medicine as the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa) launched its “Alagang Owwa Botika” program on Friday. Owwa Administrator Patrici...
Alert vs flu-like illnesses up again
October 4, 2025
Senior health advocates on Thursday called on local government units (LGUs) to protect high-risk groups like the elderly against influenza-like illnesses (ILIs), emphasizing that delayed vaccination could lead to severe and costly flu complications. Th...
Metro Vancouver votes to adopt new approach for Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
October 4, 2025
The existing Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant will undergo phased upgrades to rehabilitate the existing primary treatment plant and complete a secondary wastewater plant.
UPMG affirms print media’s ‘credibility advantage’
October 4, 2025
In an era when “anyone can post, react, or go viral,” the printed word commanded the spotlight as the United Print & Multimedia Group (UPMG) held its third General Membership Meeting on Sept. 18. With the theme “Credibility Advantage: How Print Bui...
Marineland asks Ottawa for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent
October 4, 2025
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson earlier this week denied Marineland's request to export 30 belugas to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, an aquarium in China.
New JRU coach brushes off excitement after stunning Letran
October 4, 2025
The opening week of NCAA Season 101 brought with it the usual mix of jitters, breakthroughs and early reality checks. For Jose Rizal University’s Nani Epondulan, his coaching debut ended with a smile. The new tactician steered the Heavy Bombers past pe...
‘Paolo’ leaves trail of damage in Luzon
October 4, 2025
TUGUEGARAO CITY—Typhoon “Paolo” (international name: Matmo) lashed Luzon on Friday, triggering widespread floods, power outages, evacuations and infrastructure damage across northern and central Luzon as it made landfall in Dinapigue, Isabela. The late...
UAAP: NU looks add UP to victims’ list
October 4, 2025
When people started raving about how the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament wasn’t going to be a two-school race anymore, it was Ateneo and host University of Santo Tomas that bolstered their argument. Slowly, National University is begging to ...
Marcos grants amnesty to 9 former rebels
October 4, 2025
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—President Marcos had approved the amnesty application of nine former rebels, in a first batch of grantees more than a year after he set off such a process. In a document for the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) dated Sept. 24, the ...
Four-ever? Marcial says second arc will stay ‘for as long as I am commissioner’
October 4, 2025
As the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) enters its second season with a four-point line, commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed the arc is here to stay—at least for the foreseeable future. “I think it will stay forever,” Marcial said, before back...
Wounded hawk-eagle found in Eastern Samar
October 4, 2025
TACLOBAN CITY—Soldiers of the 63rd Infantry Battalion (IB) of the Philippine Army turned over a wounded Philippine hawk-eagle to environment officials on Thursday, after it was found in the upland village of Benowangan, Borongan City in Eastern Samar. ...
No pressure, says Meneses, as Creamline defends last crown on its head
October 4, 2025
It seems like only yesterday, Creamline was the toast of women’s volleyball, with every available title in the Premier Volleyball League in its possession. Now, the Cool Smashers set off looking to defend the only crown in their heads. “There’s no pres...
Trump gives Hamas until Sunday night to reach Gaza deal
October 4, 2025
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump gave Hamas until Sunday night to agree to his proposal to end Israel's war in Gaza, warning "all HELL" would break out in the Palestinian enclave if it fails to get on board.
Four-cornered love
October 4, 2025
There is a certain choke hold only balikbayan boxes have on me—a grip that starts the moment Mama calls and says, “Anak, may pinadala ako.” From that very second, I’m caught in this strange, sweet kind of waiting. Days begin to move more slowly. Weeks ...
The popularity rating game
October 4, 2025
Net satisfaction in President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos (PBBM) turned slightly positive in June, from being slightly negative, for the first time in his term, the previous April—see “Second Quarter 2025 Social Weather Survey: Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, ...
UN’s birthday blues
October 4, 2025
The United Nations (UN) marks 80 years of its founding in a state of uncertainty with its credibility increasingly in question. The UN General Assembly’s (UNGA) high-level week was dominated by Palestine and the war in Gaza. This brought into sharp foc...
Gausman to start Game 1 for Blue Jays
October 4, 2025
There was no wild-card series sweep this time around for the Toronto Blue Jays.
After 2 weeks, why the Kneecap ‘entry ban’ in Canada remains unclear
October 4, 2025
Conservative and NDP MPs are now demanding answers from the government and say they are open to pursuing investigations into Gasparro, and whether his announcement was approved.
Quantum stocks Rigetti Computing and D-Wave surged double digits this week. Here’s what’s driving the big move
October 4, 2025
Nvidia highlighted accelerated computing, which it argues can make "quantum computing breakthroughs of today and tomorrow possible."
Blue Jays superfans get pumped ahead of Game 1
October 4, 2025
Blue Jays fans are flocking to Toronto from far and wide as the team prepares for a historic faceoff against the New York Yankees.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to over 4 years in prison
October 4, 2025
NEW YORK — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs.” The judge said a lengthy sentence was needed for deterrence and that he was unconvinced that if Combs is rele...