Pope asks for liberation of Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Pope Francis urged for Aung San Suu Kyi's release and offered the Vatican as a safe haven for Myanmar's detained former leader.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Pope Francis, pressed by Belgium on sexual abuse, says Church acting 'decisively'
Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Fri Sep 27 2024
'Not easy': Pope Francis leaves for Rome after 12-day Asia trip
Highlights of the journey included a trip to a township of some 12,000 people on the edge of the Papua New Guinean jungle.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Pope Francis, in Singapore, urges fair wages for migrant workers
Many of the migrant workers come from nearby countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh and India.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Pope Francis lands in Singapore; inter-faith dialogue, climate on agenda
The Aero Dili flight carrying the pope and his entourage arrived in the city-state for a two-night visit.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Pope Francis arrives in East Timor, crowd may reach 750,000
Pope Francis is on an ambitious 12-day visit to four countries across Southeast Asia and Oceania, his longest overseas journey yet.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Pope Francis delivers medical supplies in visit to remote jungle town
The 87-year-old pope brought hundreds of kilograms of items to help support the local population, said Vatican spokesman.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, country two of 12-day trip
Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea where he will stay for the next three nights.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Pope Francis says climate change a common cause during Istiqlal Mosque visit
Pope Francis invites Muslims and Catholics to push global leaders to confront the dangers of climate change and extremism.
Thu Sep 05 2024
President Jokowi praises Vatican's support for peace in Palestine during Pope's visit
President Joko Widodo said these efforts are essential for resolving the long-standing conflict.
Wed Sep 04 2024
In Muslim-majority Indonesia, Pope Francis warns against religious extremism
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church would increase its efforts toward inter-religious dialogue in hopes of helping tamp down extremism.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Pope visit to Jakarta: Signing three MoUs to strengthen human fraternity
Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday for a three-day visit to Indonesia, marking the beginning of the longest and most extensive tour ever undertaken by the head of the Catholic Church.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia to begin ambitious Asia-Pacific tour
Pope Francis will also visit East Timor, Singapore and Papua New Guinea over the next 10 days.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Pope Francis, 87, takes climate message to Southeast Asia on 12-day trip
Over 12 days from Sept. 2-13, Pope Francis will travel nearly 33,000 km to visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.
Thu Aug 29 2024
G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions
The G7 opens its doors to outsiders to show it isn't an aloof, exclusive club.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024