UN agencies call for end to female genital mutilation, as over four million girls remain at risk in 2026
Jacinth Banite The World Health Oranisation (WHO) has joined with other United Nations agencies to call for the cessation of…
February 2026
Investigations link Nepali politicians to controversial Korean Unification Church
Hyacinth Estrada Leaked emails dating back to 2017 have linked several prominent Nepalese politicians to the controversial Korean Unification Church.
EU flags TikTok for breaking Digital Services Act
Hazel Camba The European Commission, the European Union’s independent executive arm, said on Friday that TikTok has breached the Digital…
Education news: Philippines targets ‘mass promotion’ as student proficiency drops
Jheruleene Anne Ramos The Department of Education (DepEd) has pledged to address “mass promotion,” the practice of advancing unqualified students to…
Car and truck carrier market to cool amid overcapacity driven by Chinese supply
Mary Mae Balasanos Pure car and truck (PCTC) contractual activity fell to lowest levels in years as the Chinese market has…
Volleyball news: Türkiye’s Uludag to host 2026 FIVB Snow Volleyball World Tour event
Ren Azrack Escosio The Turkish city of Uludag will host a 2026 FIVB Snow Volleyball World Tour event this March. World-elite…
Winter blues? Best places to escape to for winter sun
Rachel Walker Spring will soon be upon us, but for those people who can’t wait that long and are in…
Rafah border crossing re-opens under strict security oversight
Elan Castanares After more than a year of complete closure, the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt…
US faces authoritarian warning as global democratic decline reaches 40-year low
Maybelene Marcelino The world's commitment to democratic governance has plummeted to levels not seen in four decades, according to a…
Super Bowl halftime show 2026: Who is Bad Bunny?
This Sunday, San Francisco will play host to Super Bowl LX, one of the most-watched sports events in…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ stars to perform at BAFTAs in first international live show
Shameeka Voyiya The singing stars behind KPop Demon Hunters’ biggest hit, “Golden”, are set to perform at the BAFTAs later…
Spain’s under-16 social media ban tests Europe’s will to take on big tech
Kamille Q. Cabreza A proposal to ban social media use for under-16s in Spain is emerging as a test case for…
Wrestling news: Roman Reigns wins ‘Royal Rumble’, challenges CM Punk
John Christopher Aquino Roman Reigns was the last man standing in Saturday’s "Royal Rumble", outlasting 29 other competitors for a shot…
Philippine province studies electric tricycle conversion as part of transport shift
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez A municipality in the northern Philippines is assessing the use of converted electric tricycles as part of efforts…
Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez vows big changes
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui After the rise of Delcy Rodriguez as Venezuela's interim leader, she vowed to deliver a consequential and swift…
No change in sight: Myanmar junta rule reaches fifth year
Five years have passed since the Myanmar military seized power from an elected civilian government, igniting a brutal…
Fashion news: Vietnamese designer enters Paris haute couture at just 27
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnamese designer Phan Huy (27) has made his debut in the exclusive world of Paris haute couture with…
Theatre Group Asia to bring three international hits to Philippine stage
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Theatre Group Asia (TGA) has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, with three global productions expected to premiere on the…
Full line-up revealed for ASEAN-Korea music festival ROUND in Manila this April
The Philippines will be hosting the 2026 ASEAN-Korea ROUND Festival this April, with local hitmakers Cup of Joe…
The Oscars 2026: Nominees, venue and date
Bianca Wright This year’s 98th Academy Awards, honouring the best films released in 2025, will be taking place at the…
Music news: Kendrick Lamar breaks record as most Grammy-awarded rapper, beats Jay-Z
Rapper Kendrick Lamar has officially broken Jay-Z’s record as the most-awarded rapper in the event’s history after bagging…
Bad Bunny makes history at Grammys, condemns ICE in acceptance speech
Angelica N. Hall Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny blasted US federal immigration agents during his Grammys acceptance speech on…
Cycling news: Mathieu van der Poel secures eighth Cyclo-cross World Championship win
Wendellyn Mateo Mathieu van der Poel secured his record eighth Cyclo-cross Worlds Championships win on Sunday, cementing him not only…
Music news: Fans split over Rosé and Bruno Mars’ Grammy loss for “APT.”
Carmela Calling Music fans have reacted following the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, where BLACKPINK’s Rose and global superstar Bruno Mars…