Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ hits cinemas amid controversies and curiosity
Lucia Caporalini ‘The Odyssey’, the long-awaited cinematic transposition of Homer’s renowned epic, finally hits cinemas on Friday, giving the beloved…
Vietnam to launch housing support program for Agent Orange victims’ families
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Ten provinces and centrally-run cities in Vietnam are set to launch an initiative on Wednesday to replace dilapidated…
Meta axes new AI image generation feature on Instagram after backlash
Bobbie Matias Tech giant Meta has pulled a feature on Instagram that allows its new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to…
India reviews Meta reply over Instagram child sexual abuse ads
Angelica N. Hall India is reviewing Meta's response to its "stern" notice over Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in paid Instagram…
Tadej Pogačar blows rivals away in Tour de France week one
Wendellyn Mateo Defending champion Tadej Pogačar reminded everyone why he was still the man to beat after he secured the…
TWICE announces group hiatus following world tour finale
Carmela Calling Global Korean-pop sensation TWICE will temporarily step away from activities from this day onwards, marking the first official…
World Cup semi-finals: Glory, history and everything on the line
Maybelene Marcelino The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its last-four stage, with two high-profile ties set to take place…
Philippines to acquire five Japanese Abukuma-class destroyers
James Mario Ajero Philippine-Japanese relations have reached a new milestone after the two countries agreed to the transfer of five Abukuma-class…
France shuts down nuclear reactors as Europe heatwave continues
Mary Mae Balasanos France’s state-owned energy provider on Sunday has temporarily called off operations of three nuclear reactor locations, as heatwave…
Philippine music’s biggest names bridge generations at OPM Con 2026
Levi Mora Rock legends. P-pop idols. Hip-hop hitmakers. Folk favourites. For one night, some of the biggest hitmakers in Philippine…
ASEAN holds historic ministerial talks with Myanmar in Bangkok
Elan Castanares Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have convened for talks with a representative from…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, hits 140 military targets
Hazel Camba The United States carried out a third round of strikes against Iran this week, targeting about 140 military…
Music industry pushes for transparency with AI labelling initiative
Ciara Mina The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an organization that represents the recording industry worldwide, and the…
Chinese stars unite to support Guangxi flood victims after devastating typhoon
A wave of generosity has emerged across China's entertainment industry as leading artists joined nationwide relief efforts following…
Can you survive Modelland? Tyra Banks ‘cried’ over novel’s viral resurgence
Adam Peaker US fashion model and TV personality Tyra Banks has revealed that she “cried” as Modelland, the dystopian YA…
Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s tight presidential run-off on fourth attempt
Jheruleene Anne Ramos It was fourth time's the charm for right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori as she won Peru's tight presidential run-off…
NHL legend Alex Ovechkin shrugs off retirement talk
National Hockey League icon Alex Ovechkin has brushed off retirement talks as he aims to prove that he…
Millions call for revenge amid burial of Iran’s ex-leader Ali Khamenei
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Throngs of supporters of slain Iranian former leader Ali Khamenei have vowed to avenge his death during his…
IU, Lee Jong-suk confirm breakup after four years together
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
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…