Ariel Antonio
Content writer and social media specialist. Before that, I teach Journalism and radio broadcasting at the University foundation for fifteen years. only through engagement and communications can we as humans evolve.
An accredited member of a leading local broadcast media organization.
‘No city anymore’: Mariupol survivors take train to safety.
Ukrainian survivors from Mariupol recount their traumatic escape, describing a devastated city where bodies lined streets and residents were forced to drink melted snow. Fleeing with minimal possessions, they board a train to safety in Lviv, carrying memories of unimaginable hardship.
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
President Biden's strategic shift towards Asia faces challenges as Russia's invasion of Ukraine creates diplomatic complexities, with an upcoming phone call to Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on managing bilateral competition and global tensions.
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
President Biden aims to refocus US foreign policy on China, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine has significantly complicated this strategic pivot. The upcoming call with Xi Jinping will explore managing bilateral competition and addressing global challenges amid ongoing international tensions.
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
NATO's 1997 founding document once envisioned cooperation with Russia, describing mutual goals of trust and ending confrontation. Today, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dramatically shifted this perspective, compelling NATO to fundamentally rethink its strategic positioning and military preparedness in Europe.
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
In a sealed NATO archive, a 1997 document once symbolized hope for peaceful relations between Russia and the West. Now, with Ukraine under attack, that vision has dramatically unraveled, prompting a fundamental reassessment of NATO's strategic approach to European security.
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
The European Union and United Kingdom have expanded sanctions against Russia, focusing on blocking oligarchs' access to luxury items like pure-bred horses and truffles. The measures also aim to limit Russia's global market engagement by preventing EU rating agencies from working with Russian clients and restricting steel export revenues.
Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against the war in Ukraine.
Approximately 30,000 people gathered at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Demonstrators carried Ukrainian flags and signs with slogans like "Stop Putin" and "Solidarity with Ukraine!", expressing strong support for Ukrainian people and calling for peace.
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens.
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine, expanding military offensive. Armored columns move near Kyiv, while bombardment intensifies in Mariupol. U.S. and allies consider revoking Russia's trading status as invasion enters 16th day, with Putin claiming "positive developments" in negotiations.
Telecom giants agree on mega telco merger to create a new...
Telecommunications giants Axiata Group and Telenor Asia have finalized a strategic merger of their Malaysian wireless operations, creating a robust digital convergence service provider. The combined entity promises significant synergies, with projected pre-tax profits of 5.7 billion ringgit and potential for enhanced market competitiveness in the regional tech landscape.
IJM Corp entered into a deal with KLK to dispose of...
IJM Corp has agreed to sell its entire 56.2% stake in IJM Plantations to KLK for RM1.53 billion, or RM3.10 per share. The transaction is pending shareholder and creditor approval. KLK intends to maintain IJM Plantations' listing on Bursa Malaysia and has valued the company at RM2.73 billion.
