Allies reaffirm rules-based order, deterrence in Manila South China Sea talks
Elan Castanares Regional and international partners gathered at the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea, held from November 5…
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Democrats win big as Zohran Mamdani claims stunning NYC mayoral victory
James Mario Ajero The Democratic Party claimed a sweeping victory on Election Day (November 4) in a record voter turnout for…
Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion legacy to be honoured at Buckingham Palace
Maybelene Marcelino Buckingham Palace is set to present a grand tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, offering a more…
Film news: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz to return for new ‘Mummy’ chapter
Lucia Caporalini Nineties heartthrobs Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are reportedly in talks to return for a new instalment in…
South Korea steps up as Asia-Pacific power broker at APEC 2025
Kamille Q. Cabreza The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit has wrapped up in Gyeongju City, North Gyeongsang Province, with South…
SCA reports highest monthly rate of returning vessels since Middle East war started
KC Maderia In October, the Suez Canal Authority’s (SCA) monthly vessel turnover rate reached its highest level since the start…
Americans brave the longest government shutdown in US history
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The United States has reached a grim milestone in its history with its longest government shutdown. This follows…
WHO pushes for sustainable self-reliance amid health aid cuts
Rosemarie Zamora With the challenges caused by severe cuts to health aid, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on…
NBA News: Can Cooper Flagg save Dallas Mavericks?
As the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade continues to haunt the halls of the Dallas Mavericks (2-5), it's up…
CM Punk beats Jey Uso to win World Heavyweight Championship
John Christopher Aquino CM Punk is once again adorned with gold after beating Jey Uso on "Saturday Night’s Main Event" for…
Liverpool news: Arne Slot hails ‘outstanding’ Conor Bradley as TAA’s Anfield return turns sour
John Boston Arne Slot paid tribute to a superb display from Conor Bradley after Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 in…
Film news: Director Leon Le’s ‘Ky Nam Inn’ receives Shooting Star Award at HIFF45
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Director Leon Le's "Ky Nam Inn" has landed in the international spotlight as the film set in post-war…
Starbucks to sell stake in China business for $4 billion
Zdravko Yazhikov Starbucks announced on November 3 that it would sell a majority stake in its Chinese business to investment…
Philippines launches digital ‘tricycle’ booking app to modernise local transport
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Authorities in the northern Philippines have introduced a digital ride-hailing platform for tricycles, marking a push to modernise…
TV analysis: ‘Stranger Things’ – The philosophy of One
"Stranger Things" proved to be an appealing coming-of-age tale for contemporary audiences despite its devotion to the aesthetics…
US calls for ASEAN unity against Beijing’s aggression in South China Sea
Angelica N. Hall United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has slammed China for what he described as “intimidation, harassment, and illegal…
Cycling news: Tour de France brings world-class cycling to Asia in Singapore Criterium
Wendellyn Mateo Cycling’s top sprinters converged in Singapore for the Tour de France Singapore Criterium over the weekend, bringing world-class…
Grand Egyptian Museum opens after $1.2bn project with Tutankhamun as special inhabitant
Eleni Poulios The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and…
Music news: Fans gush over BTS ‘mini-reunion’ during Jin’s Incheon concert
Carmela Calling A surge of emotions swept through the Incheon Munhak Stadium on Friday when Jin, one of the members…
Premier League news: Man City energy returns in Bournemouth win but reliance on Haaland remains
Nicole Powell After some flat performances earlier in the season, Manchester City are finally looking like their old selves again.
Liverpool return to winning ways against Aston Villa
Liam McLaughlan Fortunes reversed on Saturday night as Liverpool ended their four-match Premier League losing streak, ending Aston Villa’s own…
Argentines hold annual LGBTQ pride march against ‘hateful’ government
Jacinth Banite Rainbow flags and colourful smoke waved across the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires on Saturday, as thousands of…
El Fasher becomes epicentre of atrocities following RSF capture
Hyacinth Estrada The fall of El Fasher, the last army stronghold in Sudan's Darfur region, has triggered one of the…
‘6-7’ named Dictionary.com’s word of the year
Ciara Mina "6-7" (also spelt "67" or "six-seven") has been declared the 2025 Dictionary.com word of the year.