Entertainment and media industry suffered over 17,000 job losses in 2025
Shameeka Voyiya The entertainment industry has had an eventful year, but most worrying is the fact that over 17,000 jobs…
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George Clooney and family are officially citizens of France
George Clooney, his wife Amal Clooney and their eight-year-old twins officially became French citizens after Christmas day, following…
Massive cut in US aid spells further uncertainty for UN-led humanitarian programs
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The year 2026 may be a bleak period for the United Nations (UN) and its affiliated agencies as…
Beyoncé officially declared a billionaire
Lucia Caporalini American singer-songwriter Beyoncé has officially been declared a billionaire by business magazine Forbes, as announced on Tuesday.
Thai communities revive vibrant brocade weaving in Vietnam
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Thai people in Vietnam's Nghe An and Thanh Hoa provinces have improved their brocade weaving techniques to produce…
Miley Cyrus attends 2025 Oscars to pitch music to filmmakers
Anna Ferraz Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus was present at the 2025 Academy Awards, not as a nominee or performer, but to…
Philippine telecom tests robotic technology to remotely adjust mobile network antennas
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Philippine telecommunications firm PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have begun pilot testing robotic arm technology…
Former world champion Anthony Joshua survives fatal car accident that kills two
Aidan Leo On Monday, December 29, former world champion and current heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal…
Ashes news: Joe Root, Stuart Broad stress England continuity; MCG pitch rated ‘unsatisfactory’
Michael Davey In the wake of yet another crushing Ashes defeat Down Under, Joe Root has argued it would be…
China bans Tesla-style retractable door handles in EVs over safety concerns
Adam Peaker Citing safety concerns, all new electric cars in China will no longer be allowed to feature Tesla-style retractable…
Nicki Minaj in the eye of the storm after showing support for Trump
American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj has found herself in the middle of a social media hullabaloo after…
Cricket news: Bhutanese spinner becomes first bowler to take eight wickets in T20I game
Geoffrey H. Latayan A Bhutanese spinner rewrote history when he became the first bowler to take eight wickets in a Twenty20…
Netflix takes leap of faith with live-action adaptation of hit game Assassin’s Creed
Wendellyn Mateo Netflix is taking the plunge and bringing the hit historical-action-adventure video game "Assassin’s Creed" to life.
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland in strategic bid
Hyacinth Estrada Israel has become the first country to officially recognise the Republic of Somaliland, a move that signals a…
Pope Leo speaks of Gaza, calls for world peace in maiden Christmas Day sermon
Jacinth Banite Pope Leo XIV has made his inaugural Christmas Day sermon in front of a crowd in the Vatican,…
Philippine environment, animal rights advocates renew call for firecracker-free New Year
Ciara Mina Through an "Iwas PapuToxic" campaign, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and environmental group EcoWaste Coalition reiterated their…
Depleted Manchester United edge past misfiring Newcastle
Liam McLaughlan Patrick Dorgu’s spectacular first-half volley proved decisive as a depleted Manchester United held off a sustained Newcastle United…
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire, Cambodian soldiers to return
Hazel Camba Thailand and Cambodia finally reached a consensus on Saturday for an immediate ceasefire and the return of 18…
Germany’s birth rate falls as more delay parenthood
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Germany’s birth rate has significantly declined over the past three years, according to a recent study by the…
Temperatures in Malaysia continue to soar as climate crisis worsens
Malaysia’s average surface temperatures continue to rise as the country grapples with the intensifying effects of the global…
International Padel Federation introduces new “Star Point” scoring system as innovative solution
A milestone initiative is set to launch in 2026 as the International Padel Federation (FIP) introduces the “Star…
Cricket news: ‘Not a great Test wicket,’ says Cook as 20 Ashes wickets tumble on day one
Simon Wilkes Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook claimed “the bowlers didn't have to work that hard for wickets” after…
Universal Studios theme park is officially coming to the UK
Universal United Kingdom Resort, set to be one of Europe’s largest and most ambitious theme parks, has officially…
Myanmar heads to polls amid ongoing political crisis
Ren Azrack Escosio Myanmar will conduct its nationwide elections on Sunday, almost five years since the country's military regime took over…