At Cop30, the first UN climate summit held in the heart of the Amazon, the stage is set for a fundamental reframing of climate diplomacy.
For too long, the Global South has been cast as a passive aid recipient, a problem to be managed rather than a partner in solutions. But as delegates gather in Brazil’s gateway to the world’s largest rainforest, they will confront a different reality: a tropical belt that holds the keys to our climate future and a generation of evidence showing that South-led…
Manila’s biggest challenge as next Asean chair? Staying neutral
With the Philippines set to succeed Malaysia next year as chair of Asean, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations faces challenges both within and beyond the region. It must remain united and continue to resist taking sides in the great power rivalry.
The 47th Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur was a fitting finale to an exceptional year as the bloc’s profile continued to rise. Adding to this was the admission of East Timor – an important milestone that completes the Asean family and underscores…
Possible explosive powder found after Indonesian mosque blast, police say
Indonesian police found possible explosive powder as they investigated explosions at a mosque in the capital of Jakarta, and the suspected perpetrator was recovering, the police chief said on Saturday.
Explosions that injured nearly 100 people during Friday prayers could have been an attack, officials said, with a 17-year-old student the suspected perpetrator.
“Several pieces of supporting evidence were found,” police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo told a press conference after visiting the victims…
Philippine ombudsman claims Duterte’s drugs war ally Dela Rosa’s arrest imminent
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who oversaw then-president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, according to the nation’s ombudsman, although the ICC denied the assertion.
Duterte, in office from 2016 to 2022, was arrested and taken to The Hague in March on a warrant linking him to murders committed during his war on drugs, in which thousands of alleged narcotics peddlers and users were killed.
“The ICC has issued a warrant…
More transparency, less hype needed to bridge legal sector AI trust gap
Law firms are under increasing pressure to leverage AI tools, but the legal sector needs better transparency between firms and their clients to move beyond the hype.
‘Redevelopment defence’ to telco Code rights fails
A telecoms company has failed to prevent a rival from obtaining enhanced rights to operate telecoms infrastructure on land it owns in England in a case that explored when a claimed intention to redevelop on that land can prevent such rights from being imposed.
Philippines’ Marcos ‘the main casualty’ of political issues as ratings fall
President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s sharp decline in public trust and approval, set against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s steadier numbers, underscores the shifting balance of power between two of the most influential political dynasties in the Philippines.
While both leaders remain broadly popular, analysts say the latest figures suggest Duterte-Carpio’s camp may be regaining momentum as Marcos grapples with scandals, governance missteps and waning confidence in his leadership – deepening a…
Iris Hsieh’s death in Malaysia: publicist mourns ‘gentle yet strong’ friend
The publicist of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh, who was found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel room shared with Malaysian rapper Namewee, has paid tribute to his friend, hitting back at a cascade of “outrageous” rumours about the former nurse that have filled the information gap left by Kuala Lumpur police.
Hsieh, 31, who shot to fame over TikTok and OnlyFans, was found dead in a bathroom of the Banyan Tree Hotel on October 22. She had arrived two days earlier in Malaysia to reportedly work on a…
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi in Philippines raises more disaster readiness questions
The latest deadly typhoon to tear through the Philippines has killed more than 100 people, raising fears among experts that extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, and harder to prepare for.
Typhoon Kalmaegi – the most recent in a string of late-season cyclones to batter the country in recent years – left a trail of devastation across the central Visayas region this week.
The storm follows a worrying pattern of high-impact tropical cyclones that have struck the Philippines…
UK restructuring: is the CVA staging a comeback?
The use of company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) by companies in financial distress has fallen out of favour since the introduction of restructuring plans in 2020. However, for some companies and practitioners, they offer a straightforward and well-tested route to restructuring.