UNICEF to boost child protection in South Pacific
Carmela Calling The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that it will strengthen child protection policies in South Pacific nations…
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Business news: Coffee jam offers new brew of opportunity for PH farmers
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez In the coffee-growing municipality of Tagbina in Surigao del Sur, an unusual product is reshaping how local farmers…
UK Government vows to ban pro-Palestinian group
Zdravko Yazhikov The British Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced on Monday, June 23 that the Government will use anti-terrorism laws…
MCC Nepal Compact continues despite global US aid pause
Hyacinth Estrada The Millennium Challenge Corporation’s flagship building compact with Nepal has been given a boost following a targeted exemption…
Mindoro archaeological finds indicate ancient Philippine seafaring culture
New archaeological discoveries in Mindoro are reshaping the understanding of early human life in Southeast Asia, positioning the…
Turkey hits ecological Overshoot Day earlier than last year
Turkey reached its Overshoot Day on June 18, four days earlier compared to 2024, indicating a widening gap…
NBA news: Oklahoma City Thunder clinch title with Game 7 victory
Paolo Castro The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions thanks to a masterful 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in…
Liverpool news: Jeremie Frimpong to fill ‘big shoes’ of Trent Alexander-Arnold
Michael Davey New Liverpool signing Jeremie Frimpong has stated that he is confident of filling the “big shoes” left by…
Every baby’s DNA to be tested after birth, says UK health secretary
Eleni Poulios UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the NHS have announced a new 10-year plan for getting the DNA…
Club World Cup news: Man City thrash Al Ain, advance to knockouts
Nicole Powell Manchester City roared into the knockout rounds of the FIFA Club World Cup after a 6-0 thumping of…
Transfer news: Florian Wirtz signs for Liverpool for £116 million
Liam McLaughlan Liverpool have completed the signing of German international Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record fee…
NBA Finals: Indiana Pacers out to defy history as OKC Thunder hold home court advantage
James Mario Ajero Two small market teams duking it out for NBA supremacy – a worthy complement to what they call…
From 50 to 200,000: A look back at Philippines’ first Pride march
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Last year, 220,000 people joined the “Love Laban 2 Everyone” Pride festival in Quezon City, breaking the event’s…
US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to charges of grievous bodily harm
Shameeka Voyiya US singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm during an alleged…
Basketball News: Caitlin Clark studying Stephen Curry’s moves on dealing with physical, swarming defenses
Geoffrey H. Latayan Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark said she has been studying tapes of Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry on…
Egypt assures safety from radiological risks amid regional tensions
Mary Mae Balasanos Egypt’s nuclear watchdog ENRRA has issued a statement emphasising that locals are safe from any radiological risks, as…
Ozzy Osbourne sells empty cans containing his DNA for future cloning
Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne is selling empty cans containing his DNA to fans for £335 ($450)…
Biofuels, green hydrogen key to shipping industry’s 2050 net-zero goal
Angelica N. Hall A new, multinational study reveals that the global shipping industry will need to lean heavily on biofuels and…
Club World Cup news: Manchester City begin tournament with convincing win
Aidan Leo Manchester City cruised past Wydad Casablanca in their opening encounter of the Club World Cup on Wednesday, June…
Manila, Tokyo strengthen defence alliance with new military access pact
Elan Castanares The Philippines and Japan have taken a historic step in strengthening their strategic partnership with the ratification of…
China courts Central Asia in Xi Jinping visit
Wendellyn Mateo By Wendellyn Mateo China is extending its political clout, and this time it’s eyeing Central Asia, where the…
Premier League news: Champions Liverpool start title defence vs Bournemouth
Simon Wilkes Liverpool will start the defence of their Premier League crown in the opening match of the 2025/26 campaign…
WWE news: Bill Goldberg returns, challenges for World Heavyweight Championship
John Christopher Aquino Wrestling legend Bill Goldberg returned on television to challenge for Gunther’s World Heavyweight Championship in the latest episode…
US Congress passes maritime security bills
Ciara Mina The United States House of Representatives has passed transportation-related bills that are set to strengthen the US flag…