IU, Lee Jong-suk confirm breakup after four years together
Carmela Calling South Korean singer-actress IU and actor Lee Jong-suk have officially ended their relationship after four years of dating,…
WWE news: Returning CM Punk snatches WWE Championship off Sami Zayn
John Christopher Aquino CM Punk made a surprise return during this week’s episode of Raw and put a swift end to…
ADB report: Growth of developing Asia-Pacific economies stymied by energy crisis
Geoffrey H. Latayan Asia-Pacific's developing nations are expected to experience persisting impacts to their economies beyond energy to fertilizers, other commodity…
Maki charms the Indonesian audience in “Lapor Pak!” appearance
Angelica N. Hall Filipino singer-songwriter Maki recently appeared as a guest on the popular Indonesian comedy-variety show, "Lapor Pak!"
China’s Molly Tea hit with $1.5mn in damages in Louis Vuitton logo dispute
Vivien Bernardino A court in eastern China has ruled in favor of Louis Vuitton in a trademark infringement lawsuit against…
Alexandra Eala reflects on Wimbledon exit, vows to keep improving
Rosemarie Zamora Alexandra Eala's light shone brighter than ever at Wimbledon. Though her historic run ended with a fourth-round defeat…
Estonia and Ukraine to jointly develop drones for air defence
Wendellyn Mateo Estonia and Ukraine are set to jointly develop drones in a bid to ramp up their air defences.
Film news: Zombie thriller ‘Colony’ dominates screens, breaking records across borders
Maybelene Marcelino South Korean action horror film Colony has emerged as the biggest cinematic success story of the year in…
Basketball news: Australia demolishes shorthanded Philippines by 43 points
James Mario Ajero Australia concluded their first round campaign in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers with a lopsided 92-49…
German university establishes independent Islamic theology faculty
Elan Castanares In a milestone for European higher education, the University of Muenster in Germany has officially opened Europe's first…
World Cup 2026: Are hydration breaks actually effective?
Arwen Lehmann What started as a way to ensure football players’ physical wellness has turned into a billion dollar global…
MPA Singapore, WMU partner up to bolster global maritime education, manpower development
KC Maderia A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and…
TV news: Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging to be turned into TV series
Adam Peaker A streaming platform is currently developing a modern TV adaptation of the noughties teen classic film ‘Angus, Thongs…
Zack Wheeler voices frustration over MLB All-Star snub
Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler struck out 14 Cincinnati batters in a seven-inning masterpiece to lead the Phillies to…
South Korea launches football reform committee after early World Cup exit
Hazel Camba South Korea has launched a government-led football reform committee following the national team’s early exit from the 2026…
WWE news: Former world champion Sheamus set to leave company, report says
Multi-time WWE world champion Sheamus is set to depart the company, according to a report.
Music news: SEVENTEEN redefines enlistment era with new sub-unit debut
Kamille Q. Cabreza Globally acclaimed boy band SEVENTEEN is proving once again that South Korea's mandatory military service will not dampen…
Super Typhoon Bavi lashes out in Pacific Islands
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The Northern Pacific territories braced for the destructive Super Typhoon Bavi as it made landfall on the islands…
Vietnam coffee exports rise but lower prices cut earnings
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam exported about 150,000 tons of coffee worth $552.6 million in June, raising total exports in the first…
Philippine tourism weathers oil price pressures despite shifts in visitor markets
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippines has recorded its strongest five-month tourism performance since the pandemic.
Duncan Macmillan’s ‘People, Places and Things’ to get Manila-staged reading in August
Bobbie Matias Philippine theater company The Sandbox Collective has announced the complete cast for their upcoming staged reading of Duncan…
UN chief calls for swift global regulation of AI, warns of growing risks
The United Nations on Monday, July 6, urged governments to act quickly to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that…
EXhOrizon in Manila: EXO delivers memorable show for long-waiting Filipino fans
After seven years away, Korean pop superstars EXO stepped onto the Philippine stage once more, reclaiming a space…
Cycling news: Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard clash ignites 2026 Tour de France
The 2026 Tour de France kicked off on Saturday with an explosive team time trial stage that saw…