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UN at 80 and multilateralism
News, Published on 25/10/2025
» Eighty years ago, in the ashes of war, the world came together around a bold idea -- that peace, dignity, and prosperity are possible only when nations work together.
Oil and gas firms resist pressure to end ‘greenwashing’
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» PARIS - Oil and gas companies have increasingly come under legal attack over their role in contributing to global warming, yet unlike other industries that face tougher regulations they have not abandoned their climate marketing claims.
Overshooting 1.5C climate target 'inevitable': UN chief
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» GENEVA - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term.
Phony AI clickbait stealing fans away during baseball playoffs
AFP, Published on 20/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia capitalizing on interest in the lead-up to the sport's World Series, an AFP investigation has found.
China's Xi calls for 'reunification' in message to new Taiwan opposition leader
Published on 19/10/2025
» BEIJING/TAIPEI - Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Sunday for efforts to advance "reunification" in a message of congratulations to the new leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, whose election took place amid accusations of interference by Beijing.
YouTube users trip over fake AI tributes to Charlie Kirk
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» WASHINGTON — "Thank you, Adele, it's such a beautiful song," reads a glowing comment beneath an emotional YouTube tribute to slain US activist Charlie Kirk. But the music is generated by artificial intelligence (AI) -- and bears little resemblance to the British icon's voice.
Madagascar's protests fan anger against colonial France
AFP, Published on 16/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO (MADAGASCAR) — Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power.
Tourists warned of surge in 'far-right' anti-Chinese protests in South Korea
Published on 03/10/2025
» China's embassy in South Korea has warned its citizens to stay alert amid ongoing anti-Chinese protests in Seoul that it blamed on "far-right" forces.
Ukraine must work with Asean
Oped, Published on 03/10/2025
» For many years, Ukraine's foreign policy was focused mainly on Europe and North America. It was natural: Ukraine's path of European integration, security, and reforms demanded most of our capacity.
Govt 'should move to ease tensions'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/10/2025
» As the new government takes office at a time of renewed tension along the Cambodian border, international relations experts are urging coordinated policies, leadership-level engagement and a move away from confrontational measures.