Bing Lao named National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Armando “Bing” Lao has been named a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts after being posthumously honoured…
Afghan cyclist hopes to inspire female compatriots with silver medal at 2026 Asian Games
Geoffrey H. Latayan Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi won a silver medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, finishing second…
Why El Niño could make everyday food more expensive
Rosemarie Zamora A powerful El Niño is expected to bring severe drought and extreme heat to parts of Asia, threatening…
White House launches 24/7 ‘Trump TV’ stream after US networks suspend presidential pool coverage
Bobbie Matias The White House has launched a 24/7 online stream dubbed 'TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station' after major US…
Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival finds its way in Germany
Mary Mae Balasanos The Vietnamese community in Dresden has enjoyed the festive tradition of home in its 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival celebration.
US, Chinese officials tackle key issues ahead of Xi Jinping-Donald Trump summit
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui High-level officials from the United States and China have co-spearheaded a meeting in New York to discuss issues…
Groups renew anti-corruption protests on Philippine Martial Law anniversary
Angelica N. Hall Youth and student groups marched across Metro Manila on September 20-21 to mark the 54th anniversary of the…
Sri Lanka pursues deeper ocean co-operation with China and South Asia
Maybelene Marcelino Sri Lanka has signalled its commitment to strengthening long-term practical co-operation with China and South Asian nations across…
Philippine lawmakers propose stricter gun control after rise in campus violence
Carmela Calling Lawmakers in the Philippines are seeking to introduce new legislation aimed at overhauling national firearm regulations to protect…
Donald Trump ban blocks CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters from White House
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied access to the White House on Saturday, after United…
Chinese Coast Guard vessel rams Philippine fisheries ship off Palawan
James Mario Ajero A China Coast Guard vessel collided with a Philippine fisheries ship during a government mission to deliver fuel…
Ed Sheeran continues solo tour, starts Philadelphia show with statement on Israel-Palestine situation
KC Maderia The show must go on. That must have been the thought circling Ed Sheeran’s mind following the fallout…
Kosovo’s political deadlock persists despite PM Albin Kurti’s re-election
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Kosovo is expected to face continued political instability despite the re-election of Albin Kurti as prime minister, which…
Tight snap polls loom in Serbia amid student protests
Serbians are set to vote in snap parliamentary elections on October 25, nearly two years after youth-led demonstrations…
191st Oktoberfest officially opens
Elan Castanares The 191st edition of Oktoberfest officially commenced in Munich on September 19, as thousands of visitors flocked to…
BTS, Cardi B, Zara Larsson bring the heat to iHeartRadio Music Festival 2026
Hazel Camba BTS, Cardi B and Zara Larsson lit up the opening night of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, delivering…
Shanghai court orders damages over AI replicas of Genshin Impact voices
A Shanghai court has ordered a technology company to pay CNY750,000 (US$111,979) in damages after finding that it…
Asian Games 2026 open in Japan
The 20th Asian Games officially commenced in Japan on September 19, marking the country's return as host for…
Beijing urges US to stop ‘militarisation’ of space
China has called on the United States to halt what it described as the militarisation of outer space,…
US eyes sale of F-35 fighters to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion foreign military sale of 48 F-35 Lightning II…
PLAVE shifts gears with cyber F1-themed comeback ‘HYPERDRIVE’
Kamille Q. Cabreza Virtual K-pop group PLAVE has announced a cyber F1 racing-themed comeback next month, marking a new chapter in…
Nicaragua approves reforms to consolidate Ortega-Murillo regime
Nicaragua’s Congress approved a controversial constitutional reform in an initial vote on September 1 as part of broader…
Guinea-Bissau backs referendum to expand presidential powers
Guinea-Bissau’s president is set to gain greater powers after voters approved controversial constitutional changes in a referendum that…
Welcoming Iranian delegates to UNGA an ‘obligation,’ says US
Iranian delegates have been given the go-ahead by the United States government to attend the upcoming 81st United…