GENEVA, Switzerland -- The La Nina weather phenomenon is likely to last until at least the end of the year, the United Nations forecast Wednesday, becoming the first "triple-dip" La Nina this century. La Nina will likely span three consecutive northern hemisphere winters -- southern hemisphere...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- Half of the world's healthcare facilities lack basic hygiene services, putting nearly four billion people at greater risk of infection, the United Nations said Tuesday. These facilities do not have water and soap or alcohol-based hand rub where patients receive care, and in...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Monday, August 29 said "dialogue, diplomacy, and good neighborliness" are keys to solving Philippine-China territorial dispute over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). "The solution depends on that. But we have to also be ready to have a long time...
CEBU CITY – Students from the Visayas were invited to join the EducationUSA (EdUSA) Fair here Saturday, Aug. 27, that will enhance their dreams of studying in the United States. JOHN Groch (right), Public Affairs Officer of the US Embassy in Manila, graces Thursday, Aug. 25, a media briefing for...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- Michelle Bachelet's four years as the UN's human rights chief have been marked by her handling of alleged abuses in Xinjiang and China's treatment of the region's Uyghur minority. Outgoing United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet gives a final press...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday, Aug. 22, was all praises for the strong partnership between the Philippines and the United States (US) in the fight against tuberculosis. House Speaker Martin Romualdez speaks during the launch of the National Lung Month celebration at the House of...
UNITED NATIONS, United States -- The United Nations is set to end travel ban exemptions for 13 Taliban officials Friday, pending any deal by Security Council members on a possible extension, diplomats told AFP. Under a 2011 UN Security Council resolution, 135 Taliban officials are subject to...
PH embassy in Washington hosts launch of The Philippines Matters for America / America Matters for The Philippines WHAT MATTERS Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (center) with guests during the official launch of The Philippines Matters for America/America Matters for the Philippines publication...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and United States Pacific Fleet have decided to further improve its strategic partnership so they can better respond to common regional security challenges. (Photo by Philippine Navy) The strengthening of the cooperation between the two navies was discussed when Admiral...
The Philippines has called on countries harboring nuclear weapons to strengthen the Non-Proliferation Regime, a complex of international agreements and organizations among nuclear and non-nuclear states, following concerns over the increasing role of nuclear forces in their security doctrine. In a...
DHAKA, Bangladesh -- UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said Wednesday that it remained unsafe for Rohingya refugees to return to their homes in Myanmar, nearly five years after a crackdown there sparked an exodus to neighbouring Bangladesh. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle...
Elon Musk tweeted Tuesday evening that he is purchasing the Manchester United football club, although it was not clear if the eccentric billionaire, currently embroiled in a lawsuit over his bid to buy Twitter, was being serious. In this file photo taken on February 10, 2022 Elon Musk gestures as...
