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The foreign minister of Indonesia walked out of the room while Israel's permanent representative to the United Nations was giving a speech regarding an open debate concerning Palestine. via Anisa de Guzman

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to embark on a state visit to Vietnam next week. The visit is expected to cover topics such as food security, trade cooperation, maritime collaboration, and more. via Alyssa Torres

Australia marked its annual national holiday with thousands of protesters participating in rallies in support of indigenous Australians and calls to either abolish the celebrations for good or change the date. via Jillian Libuit

A Japanese novelist whose artwork received the most prestigious literary prize in Japan admitted to using a unique ghostwriter–no other than the ChatGPT–to help her secure the award. via Natsumi Kojima

The scholars of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ speak out against the accusations made by fake witnesses presented by Sen. Hontiveros. According to them, they are proof that there is no abuse and only pure love for the youth, demonstrated through Pastor Apollo's provision of free education. via Angel Pastor

Colombia is burning, and its government has declared an international disaster as wildfires continue to rage across the country. via Natalia Prado

A Russian anti-war activist accused of the murder of a pro-war blogger will spend twenty-seven years of her life behind bars after a court in Russia found her guilty of the deadly attack. via Carlo dela Peña

The state of Alabama is facing a huge backlash for using nitrogen gas for its first-ever execution. via Jean Domingo

You’re watching Newsline World with Jayne Codnita. In the headlines: • Scholars of Pastor ACQ speak out vs ‘fake’ witnesses • ICJ tells Israel to ‘take all measures to prevent genocide’ • Russian woman jailed for 27 years over killing of pro-war blogger • Australia’s national holiday marked with protests • Award-winning novelist used ChatGPT for new book

You’re watching Newsline World with Yna Mortel. In the headlines: • Senate hearing vs Pastor ACQ ‘in aid of persecution’ —Atty. Roque • KOJC members protest vs Hontiveros on social media • Russian plane carrying Ukrainian POWs crash in Belgorod region • South Korean lawmaker attacked by 15-year-old • 4.3-M Cambodians support reducing plastic use

The foreign minister of Sweden rejected Hungary's call for negotiations amid growing pressure to ratify the Nordic country's long-delayed membership bid to join the alliance. via Kirby Ghil Trinidad

A popular opposition lawmaker in Thailand who was dramatically suspended from parliament by the constitutional court has been reinstated as mp after his first case was dismissed. via Chatmongkol Pissamaigosol

Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, emphasizes the need for a close balance in living standards between rural and urban areas in the country. via Hans Marcial

Australia and Japan signed an agreement to enhance their partnership for undersea warfare. via Sazha Jasa

A lawmaker from South Korea's ruling party was attacked on a street in Seoul's Gangnam district. via Jayne Codnita

Dozens of business leaders from Japan arrived in China for a four-day visit. via Ria Saito

Members of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ congregation revealed the true identities of the alleged "witnesses" against Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy. via Daniella Paulite

Senator Risa Hontiveros' hearings against Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy are questionable and possibly in aid of persecution, according to Atty. Harry Roque. The former palace spokesperson also raised concerns about the true motive behind resurfacing dismissed accusations against Pastor Quiboloy. via Hannah Jane Sancho

UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan investigated the state of media killings in the country during her meetings with the Department of Justice and the Presidential Task Force on Media Security. via Vhal Divinagracia

Sergeant First Class Cydrick Garin, a Filipino serving in the IDF, was laid to rest in Israel amidst rainfall, which served as a poignant symbol of the collective grief and sympathy for him. At the young age of 23, Garin, tragically became one of the 24 casualties in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. In a solemn gathering, close friends, family, and fellow soldiers gathered to honor Garin's bravery as they bid him farewell at his burial in Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery. Courtesy: SMNI News Israel

Russia and Ukraine continue to point fingers at each other after a Moscow military plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war was shot down. via Carlo dela Peña

The Philippine Army and the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict reiterated that the term "red tagging" is unfounded, responding to questions raised by a UN official. via Almar Forsuelo

Members of the Turkish parliament voted in favor of Sweden to become the 32nd member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or NATO. via Kirby Ghil Trinidad

The workers of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ or KOJC protested against the committee hearing – led by Senator Risa Hontiveros – regarding alleged abuses within the congregation headed by Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy. via Angel Pastor

China has asked the government of Japan to grant visa exemptions for Chinese nationals holding diplomatic and official passports. via Natsumi Kojima