MANILA, Philippines — The Singapore-flagged bulk carrier M/V Devon Bay that capsized near Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal last week was carrying nickel ore, not iron ore, according to shipping industry data and clarifications from Philippine maritime authorities, correcting earlier reports that…
Starmer Wants Trump To Apologise Over Remarks On British Troops
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on Donald Trump to apologise for remarks that British leaders say insult the service and sacrifice of UK troops who fought alongside US forces in Afghanistan. The controversy erupted after the former US…
Australia Braces For Another Weekend Heatwave, Fire Danger Rises
Australia is set to endure another intense heatwave this weekend, with meteorologists warning of soaring temperatures and elevated fire danger across several states. Weather forecasts show temperatures climbing well above seasonal averages, particularly in southeastern Australia. Parts of South Australia,…
Mark Carney At Davos: A Bold Vision For A New Global Order
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made waves at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, delivering a speech that many are calling one of the most consequential political addresses in recent memory. His remarks laid out a vision for a…
Explainer | Did China Warn PH Officials To “Pay The Price”?
Yes. China did issue a public warning—but understanding what it means requires context. China has warned certain Philippine officials that they would “pay the price” if they continue what Beijing calls the spread of “malicious information” against China. The statement…
Did Russia Threaten Europe With Nuclear Weapons? What Was Really Said
In mid-January 2026, a senior Russian foreign policy figure made headlines with alarm-raising remarks, prompting fresh fears about nuclear escalation in the war in Ukraine. But what was actually said — and what does it mean? Here’s a clear, evidence-based…
China’s Record $1.2T Trade Surplus Explained: How Beijing Beat U.S. Tariffs
In a development that has captured global economic attention, **China posted its largest-ever trade surplus in 2025 — around $1.19–$1.2 trillion — despite renewed U.S. tariffs aimed at curbing Chinese exports. What Is a Trade Surplus — and Why Does…
Fact Check: No Proof Russia Threatened NATO To Help Trump ‘Free Greenland’
A post circulating online claim that Russia has threatened NATO and offered to help former US President Donald Trump “free” or seize Greenland from Denmark. Verdict: FALSE / MISLEADING Why we fact-checked this Posts circulating on social media claim that…
EXPLAINER | Why US Boat Attacks Are Raising Legal And Human Rights Alarms
The United States military launched a series of airstrikes on small boats operating in international waters in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific in September 2025. US officials said the vessels were linked to drug trafficking networks, presenting the…
ANALYSIS | Trump, Venezuela, And The Oil Industry’s Cold Shoulder
Claims that the entire US oil industry has rejected Donald Trump’s push to revive Venezuela’s oil sector are overstated — but the resistance from major energy players is real, deep, and rooted in hard experience. In recent days, a viral…
Fact Check: Has France Begun Withdrawing From NATO?
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A draft resolution in France’s National Assembly has sparked global discussion, but claims that Paris is starting a formal withdrawal from NATO are misleading. THE CLAIM A draft resolution to begin France’s withdrawal from NATO was submitted…
Iranian Cleric Warns Of ‘Global Jihad’ If Supreme Leader Is Targeted
MANILA, Philippines — A senior Iranian cleric has warned that any attack on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei could trigger what he described as a “global jihad,” escalating tensions amid heightened confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.…






