Pope in Dili calls for end to bullying, tells youth to ‘make a mess’

DILI – As he prepared to leave East Timor, half of whose population is under the age of 30, Pope Francis told young people to respect the elderly and to love others regardless of differences, giving them his classic instruction to “wreak havoc”...

Business : Oecusse To Spearhead Timor-Leste’s Modernisation In Bold CMC-RAEOA Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- In a major public-private partnership, Core Management Corporation (CMC) and the Special Administrative Region of Oecusse-Ambeno (RAEOA) have announced the launch of the Oecusse Digital Centre (ODC) Smart Hub, a...

ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme launched

HCM CITY — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Kingdom on Monday officially launched the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme (HSP) as a major new initiative aimed at strengthening Southeast Asia’s ability...

An aerial image of the capital Dili. Development has been slower to reach other areas, according to one local researcher

World : ASEAN’s Zopfan Vision Revived With China, Russia Backing SEANWFZ

By Samantha Tan KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s long-standing aspiration for a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) has gained new traction following China and Russia’s readiness to sign the Protocol to the Treaty on the...

Asean's Zopfan revived thanks to China and Russia's support, says expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Asean's long-standing aspiration for a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (Zopfan) has gained renewed traction following China and Russia's readiness to sign the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free...

Air Niugini flies Pope to Dili

PAPUA New Guinea’s national airline and flag carrier Air Niugini flew Pope Francis, his Vatican delegation, and international media personnel to Dili, Timor Leste, his next destination yesterday. Air Niugini chief executive officer (CEO) Gary...

Rebecca remembers her entire life in detail. Scientists are now studying her brain for clues

How do memories define us? And can we always trust them? Watch Insight episode Memory Matters on Tuesday September 24 on SBS or live on . Before receiving her formal diagnosis, Rebecca Sharrock put her ability to recall precise details from nearly...

International Law: A Shield for the Powerful or a Rule for All?

A compelling exchange once took place between Shami Chakrabarti, former president of the UK-based human rights organisation Liberty, and the eminent jurist Lord Thomas Bingham following his lecture on 'The Rule of Law'. Lord Bingham, a staunch...

US tariffs, Myanmar crisis to dominate ASEAN discussions - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and the global impact of United States (US) tariffs are set to take centre stage at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), which opens on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, as Southeast Asian nations...

General : US Tariffs, Myanmar Crisis To Dominate ASEAN Discussions - Analyst

By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and the global impact of United States (US) tariffs are set to take centre stage at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), which opens on Tuesday in Kuala...

MCPO seeks city’s help for new police stations

Police Station 2 of the Mandaue City Police Office is currently sharing space with the Subangdaku Barangay Hall. However, their new building nearby is nearly complete, and they are set to relocate soon. | Photo: Mary Rose Sagarino MANDAUE CITY,...

Australia Zoo rescues two crocodiles in devastating conditions

Australia Zoo’s Crocodile Rescue Team has successfully rescued two large saltwater crocodiles from devastating welfare conditions in the Solomon Islands, giving them a second chance at life. Both crocodiles, over two meters long, had tragically...

Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Chinese aircraft carriers exercise near Japan – China’s force projection capability is increasing

On 30 June, the People’s Liberation Army – Navy confirmed two Chinese aircraft carriers; PLANS Shandong and Liaoning exercised together in the Western Pacific. The ships conducted a range of drills practicing defensive and offensive operations....

Hundreds of homes in Dili's poorest areas bulldozed to make room for mass with Pope Francis

As always in Timor-Leste, there was a prayer before the big event. Minutes later, the bulldozers rolled in. And in an instant, the homes of Tasitolu were gone. "I'm very sad," local resident Ana Bela da Cruz told the ABC as her home was demolished...

Pope calls for use of tech to 'promote understanding and solidarity'

Pope Francis Thursday called for the use of technology to “promote understanding and solidarity” rather than to isolate individuals in a “false and intangible reality.” The pontiff was addressing public authorities, civil society, and members of...

Japan plans to expand OSA aid to align with US' Indo-Pacific strategy and pursue military ambitions, analysts say

Latest news Japan plans to supply defense equipment to Thailand, Tonga and six other nations in the current fiscal year as security aid, a government source said Friday, with the aim to ensure safe sea lanes in the Indo-Pacific region where China...

Australia Hikes Student Visa Fee for Foreign Students by 25% in 2025-Know Eligibility & How to Apply

Australia Hikes Student Visa Fee for Foreign Students by 25% in 2025.The Australian government has implemented a 25% boost in student visa fees for students from other countries. It will raise the student visa fee from $1,600 to $2,000....

Championing women in STEM

Three Malaysians will be headed to the United Kingdom to pursue their dreams, thanks to the “Women in STEM” scholarships. After a highly competitive selection process that saw applications from hundreds of students, Charlene Ng, Vilashini...

From Electric Vehicles to UAM: ‘e-Mobility Expo’ Opens Tomorrow in Jeju

The 12th International e-Mobility Expo (IEVE 2025), a sustainable future mobility exhibition, will be held for four days from July 9 at Jeju Shinhwa World. This exhibition, co-hosted by the International Electric Vehicle Expo and the Global EV...