Venezuela President Nicolรกs Maduroย is one of the most polarizing political figures in Latin America. Rising from a modest background as a bus driver and labor organizer. He became the handpicked successor of the late Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chรกvez and ruled Venezuela for more than a decadeโpresiding over a period marked by economic collapse, political repression, […]
When analysts warn about the risk of a third world war, Taiwan often dominates the conversation. But focusing on one hotspot misses a bigger, more dangerous picture. As 2026 unfolds, multiple conflict zonesโmany already activeโcarry the risk of escalation that could draw in major powers, trigger alliance obligations, and destabilize the global system. Hereโs what […]
Talk of a โG2โ โ a world led jointly by the United States and China โ has resurfaced ahead of Donald Trumpโs planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But for many Asian countries, the deeper concern is no longer G2. It is the possibility of G1 โ a world where China stands alone at […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.โs approval ratings dipped toward the end of 2024, but Malacaรฑang says he remains unfazed. Why? Because the Palace believes the decline is tied to his decision to investigate anomalous flood control projectsโa move officials insist is necessary, even if unpopular. Hereโs what you need to know: What the survey says According […]
Some quarters raised the question over โฑ30 million worth of idle medical equipment in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. But records and statements from local officials suggest the issue is rooted less in local procurement decisions โ and more of an issue of top-down government approach that has plagued governance in the Philippines for so long. What […]
Claims that Earth will soon shift from 24-hour days to 25-hour days have gone viral online. But what does science actually say? Recent articles circulating on social media suggest that Earth is on the brink of abandoning the familiar 24-hour day, sparking confusion and alarm. The claim, while rooted in real science, leaves out crucial […]
For nearly 80 years, the alliance between the United States and Europe served as the backbone of the global order. Forged after World War II, it rested on shared commitments to democracy, freedom, and collective securityโdeterring major wars, defeating communism, and anchoring decades of economic growth. In 2025, that foundation is visibly cracking. European leaders […]
MANILA, Philippines โ A new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey shows a widening gap in public trust rating between the countryโs top two leaders: President Ferdinand โBongbongโ Marcos Jr.โs net trust rating slipped to โ3, while Vice President Sara Duterte climbed to +31. The figures, released in late December, reflect diverging public sentiment toward the […]
The year 2025 will be remembered not for a single shock, but for a series of slow-breaking events that quietly redrew the countryโs political, moral, and environmental landscape. From collapsing political alliances to deepening climate disruption, the stories that defined the year revealed a common pattern: institutions built on spectacle and obedience weakened, while those […]