Pope Francis remembered for bridge-building legacy in Malaysia
Maybelene Marcelino The death of Pope Francis has prompted widespread mourning in Malaysia, where he was revered for his commitment…
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Philippines turns to homegrown tech for earthquake preparedness
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez As the Philippines continues to grapple with frequent natural disasters, including powerful earthquakes and destructive typhoons, a locally…
Vietnam expected to enter aged society by 2038, health ministry says
Diana Mae Y. Cleto The Ministry of Health has projected that Vietnam will enter the aged population stage by 2038. Minister of…
Philippines-China tensions escalate over arrest of alleged Filipino spies
Elan Castanares A fresh wave of tension has washed over the already strained relationship between the Philippines and China following…
Egypt sees sharp drop in population growth rate
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Egypt’s population growth rate hit a record low in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, a recent report…
Filipino actress and singer Nora Aunor passes away at 71
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui Nora Aunor, credited as one of the pillars of Filipino cinema, passed away on Wednesday at age 71,…
NBA playoffs: New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets seek 2-0 lead
Geoffrey H. Latayan The New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets will aim for a 2-0 lead in the first-round of their…
New Zealand embarks on Pacific tour amid uncertainty in US regional policy
Wendellyn Mateo Officials from New Zealand visited several Pacific nations last week in a diplomatic blitz that saw them reaffirm…
Sri Lanka empowers women with new Uber feature
Hazel Camba Sri Lanka is ramping up efforts to empower women by launching different inclusive initiatives that expand their opportunities…
Blue Origin launches first female-only spaceflight in 60 years, and the internet had something to say
Jacinth Banite April 14, 2025 was probably a typical Monday for most people on Earth, but not for the six…
Amanda Nguyen makes history as first Vietnamese woman in space
Vivien Bernardino For Vietnamese-American astronaut and civil rights champion, Amanda Nguyen, the only way is up – literally and figuratively.
Marvel Studios unveils ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ trailer
Ian Trinidad On Friday, Marvel Studios unveiled the first full trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the latest addition…
WWE news: ‘My heart breaks’ – Randy Orton on Kevin Owens’ injury
John Christopher Aquino World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) veteran Randy Orton expressed heartbreak over Kevin Owens' absence from the upcoming WrestleMania 41…
Volleyball news: Petro Gazz bag elusive All-Filipino Conference title
Ren Azrack Escosio The long wait is over for the Petro Gazz Angels, who have won their first Premier Volleyball League…
Rise in underage sex alarms child rights activists in Malaysia
Child rights advocates have raised the alarm after a Malaysian state saw a significant rise in underage individuals…
Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission files complaint against Chat (Fiji)
KC Maderia The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, along with the Fiji Police Force and Online Safety Commission, has…
Egyptian Minister affirms commitment to modernise state-owned pharmaceutical firms
On his field visit to subsidiaries of the Holding Company for Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals and Medical Supplies, Egypt’s Public…
May Mandate: How do Filipinos choose their candidates for the elections?
Rosemarie Zamora This year, on May 12, the Philippines will hold its midterm elections, where Filipino voters, aged 18 years…
More Filipinos link science to national resilience: survey
A growing number of Filipinos are recognising the vital role of science and technology in shaping a more…
Myanmar grapples with earthquake aftermath as civil war rages on
Myanmar continues to grapple with the aftermath of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck its central areas on March…
Sudanese refugees in Egypt at risk as UNHCR suspends medical aid
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has suspended the majority of its medical treatment programmes in…
China to support college graduates with new employment system
China has revealed that it is developing a “comprehensive and well-functioning" job services network aimed at supporting the…
‘Marvel Rivals’ heads to Krakoa in Season 2 ‘Hellfire Gala’ update
Team-based PvP shooter game Marvel Rivals officially released its much-anticipated Season 2 update on Friday, inviting players to…
Breakthrough Prizes recognise key scientific advances in 2025
Ciara Mina Popularly known as the ‘Oscars of Science’, the Breakthrough Prizes honour scientists for their contributions to life sciences,…