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Australia and Laos elevate bilateral relations at Southeast Asian summit

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Leaders of Australia and Laos signed an agreement that deepens bilateral ties on Wednesday on the final day of a Southeast Asian summit.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Laos counterpart Sonexay Siphandone are co-chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ special summit being held in…

Buffaloes roaming major highway prompt wildlife rescue operation in South Africa

Two buffaloes were spotted walking down the middle of a major highway on the outskirts of Johannesburg.Authorities launched a wildlife rescue operation to locate and tranquilize the buffaloes.Previous sightings suggest the buffaloes may have been on the loose for months.Where the buffaloes roam can be a problem in South Africa.Two…

Spain’s Catalonia region offers 2.5 million women and girls free menstrual products

Spain’s Catalonia region has introduced a women’s health initiative that offers millions of women and girls reusable menstrual products for free.The products are provided by the public healthcare system and distributed through pharmacies.Spain’s national government has also taken steps to support women’s health by granting paid medical leave for debilitating…

Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, 94, is hospitalized with pneumonia

Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, mother of the current president and widow of an ousted dictator, has been hospitalized with pneumonia.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr stated that his 94-year-old mother is undergoing antibiotic treatment.Marcos’ sister Senator Imee Marcos told reporters that her mother has had bouts of fever and coughing.Former…