Thousands Protest in Philippines Over Flood Control Corruption Scandal

Thousands Protest in Philippines Over Flood Control Corruption Scandal

Thousands of Filipinos flooded the streets of Manila today, demanding justice and accountability in a sprawling multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal that has ensnared officials, lawmakers, and construction company owners. Anger has been building over so-called “ghost flood-control projects,” as typhoons continue to devastate towns, leaving communities submerged and lives disrupted across the 116-million-strong archipelago. President Ferdinand […]

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Egypt Trains Hundreds of Palestinians for Future Gaza Police Force

Egypt Trains Hundreds of Palestinians for Future Gaza Police Force

Egypt has begun training hundreds of Palestinian police officers as part of a plan to build a post-war security force in Gaza, a Palestinian official told AFP. The initiative aims to create a professional, independent force committed to serving Gaza and its residents. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced in August that Egypt plans to […]

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Hong Kong Rallies: Volunteers Race to Aid Survivors After Deadly Fire

Hong Kong Rallies: Volunteers Race to Aid Survivors After Deadly Fire

Hundreds of volunteers in Hong Kong are working tirelessly to provide emergency aid to victims of the city’s deadliest fire in nearly 80 years. From delivering hot meals and diapers to offering free counselling, the community has come together in an unprecedented display of solidarity. Emergency crews continued searching on Friday for survivors and victims, […]

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From Passports to MyDigital ID: Malaysia to Enforce Social Media Verification by Mid-2026, Says Fahmi

From Passports to MyDigital ID: Malaysia to Enforce Social Media Verification by Mid-2026, Says Fahmi

The Malaysian government is stepping up efforts to make social media a safer space, announcing that all platforms will need to implement a digital identity verification system by mid-2026. This initiative, known as electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC), aims to enforce the minimum age of 16 for account creation, while also addressing scams and online […]

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Beijing Criticizes Japan Over Taiwan Remarks, Warns of Crossing Red Line

Beijing Criticizes Japan Over Taiwan Remarks, Warns of Crossing Red Line

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed strong condemnation of Japan’s recent statements regarding Taiwan, calling them “shocking” and a dangerous misstep. The comments, made in an official statement on Sunday, highlight growing tensions that have rattled China-Japan relations for over two weeks. Wang, the most senior Chinese official to publicly comment on the matter, warned […]

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