Set for Sunday, Japan’s general election marks a turning point for recently appointed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as he tries to confirm his authority against the backdrop of a scandal-torn ruling party. Following a limited victory in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership elections, Ishiba’s decision to call a quick election shows his will to firmly seize authority. But this …

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan got into a protracted argument in the Kremlin, aiming at enhancing the strategic collaboration between the United Arab Emirates and Russia. Part of Sheikh Mohamed’s official visit to the Russian Federation, this meeting takes place at a key juncture since both countries are actively trying to boost their cooperation …

Officially withdrawing his nomination under the Workers’ and Peasants’ Party (WPP) for the forthcoming 2025 senators, Televangelist and Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. It was decided to steer clear of any possible complications resulting from WPP internal party disputes. Quiboloy withdrew from the party’s nomination after his legal counsel, Atty. Mark Tolentino, indicated in a letter sent …

On Sunday night, the legendary boy band NCT Dream unveiled their long-awaited return, delighting fans all around the world of K-pop with their electrifying performances. The seven-piece band debuted their new release, “Dreamscape,” on social media using a teaser photograph. The selected release date is November 11, 2024. The group’s passionate fans, or CITizens, are happy with the announcement and …

China’s release of a new national map sparked off a diplomatic tsunami over Asia, attracting condemnation over its bold territorial claims from Russia among other countries. This updated map, which shows China’s borders and territorial authority and includes Bolshoi Ussuriysky Island, a geographical mass whose ownership was once resolved between Beijing and Moscow, has significantly heightened tensions between the two …

A necessary conference slated for Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Makati City will assemble Filipino journalists, researchers, and members of several organizations to investigate the prospects and challenges artificial intelligence (AI) provides for news coverage. With the approaching 2025 Philippine midterm elections, the conference is expected to draw a lot of interest given its focus on the effects of artificial …

Rising geopolitical tensions characterize the background of the upcoming presidential contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the United States, particularly with relation to Taiwan. In the sixth volume of a series, Shi Jiangtao investigates how the outcome of this election can influence Taiwan’s future, therefore addressing a fundamental issue of US-China relations. Election Context: Taiwan’s Main Participation Beijing …

On Friday, the United Arab Emirates effectively mediated the release of 190 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine in an amazing show of its increasing influence in world conflict resolution and humanitarian diplomacy. Starting at the beginning of the year, every nation turned over 95 convicts as part of the eighth trade the UAE intended. The Ministry of Foreign …

Aiming for prestigious Chinese figures like Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is setting off a high-stakes diplomatic trip to China. The two-day tour addressing significant issues such Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, human rights abuses, and more general geopolitical challenges is seen as a vital event for both nations aiming to …

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has angrily rejected the existence of a reward system during his administration’s infamous and divisive war on drugs, a campaign that left thousands of people dead and rang warning bells on violations of human rights both domestically and abroad. Duterte answered allegations in an interview on Sonshine Media Network International that police personnel were paid …