Author: Margaret Osena
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U.S., UN Launch $700 Million Humanitarian Fund for Sudan
The U.S. and U.N. have launched a $700 million aid fund to support humanitarian relief efforts in conflict-ridden Sudan.
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Philippine House Panel Dismisses Impeachment Cases vs Marcos
Philippine lawmakers dismissed two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., citing insufficient grounds.
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Vietnam defense document warns of potential U.S. threat
A Vietnamese military document warns of possible U.S. aggression despite upgraded diplomatic ties.
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Japan, South Korea to Resume Naval Drills After 9-Year Halt
Japan and South Korea will resume joint naval rescue exercises paused since 2017, amid renewed efforts to strengthen defense ties.
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Ethiopian Airlines halts Tigray flights amid conflict fears
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to Tigray as tensions rise over possible new conflict between federal and regional forces.
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TotalEnergies Restarts Mozambique LNG Project After Delay
TotalEnergies has restarted its $20 billion LNG project in Mozambique after halting work in 2021 due to security concerns.
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Ugandan Opposition Leader in Hiding After Disputed Vote
Bobi Wine remains in hiding after Uganda’s disputed election, amid heightened tensions with the military and allegations of a home raid.
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Restart of Japan nuclear reactor halted due to malfunction
Japan suspended the restart of a nuclear reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant due to a malfunction in control rod equipment, TEPCO said.
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Cargo ship sinks in South China Sea, 2 crew dead, 4 missing
A Singapore-flagged cargo ship with 21 Filipino crew sank in the South China Sea, killing two sailors and leaving four others missing.
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Japan to Hold Snap Election in February After Lower House Dissolved
Japan will hold a national election on Feb. 8 after Prime Minister Takaichi dissolved the lower house to seek stronger support for her agenda.