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World faces largest cost-of-living crisis in a generation: UN report

UNITED NATIONS, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The world is facing a cost-of-living crisis unseen in at least a generation, partly due to the Ukraine conflict, said a UN report on Wednesday.

Philippine new leaders see Beijing-Manila friendship “to reach new heights”

Xinhua News Agency MANILA – The Philippines' newly elected leaders said Wednesday the centuries-old friendship between China and the Philippines continues "to reach new heights" and brings "great mutual benefits" to the...

PH joins celebration of World Oceans Day

The Philippines is among the countries around the world that celebrate World Oceans Day on Wednesday, June 8.

NASA to launch 3 rockets from northern Australia

CANBERRA -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the country will launch NASA rockets for the first time in 27 years within a month.

New Zealand prepares for further waves of Omicron subvariants

WELLINGTON -- New Zealand medical experts enhanced COVID-19 surveillance at international borders as it prepares for further waves of Omicron subvariants that are currently prevalent around the world.

Luhansk official says Ukrainian forces lose ground in Sievierodonetsk

After making gains in recent days, Ukrainian fighters fighting in the city of Sievierodonetsk have lost some ground back to Russian forces, the region’s governor said.

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