Thailand, Cambodia seek international experts to settle maritime issues
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The governments of Thailand and Cambodia have been choosing the members of their five-member conciliation team to settle…
July 2026
Entertainment news: Toronto Film Festival announces 2026 line-ups
Lucia Caporalini The 51st Toronto Film Festival unveiled the first titles for its Gala and Special Presentations categories on Monday.
WNBA on a period of ‘hypergrowth’ amid challenges, tensions
Geoffrey H. Latayan WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has said that the league is in a period of "hypergrowth" despite having a…
Advocates slam Indonesia’s anti-LGBTQ+ education efforts
Bobbie Matias Several lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) rights advocates have criticized Indonesia's plan to distribute anti-LGBTQ+ educational…
Prosecutors win access to Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s financial records
Rosemarie Zamora After a months-long fight that began in the House, the Senate impeachment court on Monday approved subpoenas for…
Philippines overtakes Singapore for ASEAN’s highest electricity costs
Angelica N. Hall The Philippines now has the highest residential electricity rate in Southeast Asia, overtaking Singapore.
Crime case divides Italy, Elon Musk steps in
Tech mogul and billionaire Elon Musk is not new to taking an interest in foreign policies, especially when…
Disney’s live-action Tangled begins filming as leaked photos reveal Rapunzel and Flynn Rider
Anna Ferraz Disney's live-action adaptation of Tangled is officially in production, and the first behind-the-scenes set photos have surfaced online.
BTS achieves historic FIFA World Cup milestone
Carmela Calling K-pop band BTS etched their names into global music history after becoming the first Asian group to perform…
Floating igloo sets sail to unlock Arctic’s secrets
Maybelene Marcelino A unique aluminium research station shaped like an igloo has departed France to begin a long‑term study of…
Cycling: Crash forces Jonas Vingegaard out of Tour de France as week two concludes
Wendellyn Mateo Week two of the Tour de France ended devastatingly for Jonas Vingegaard after he crashed on Sunday, spoiling…
Three aircrafts that could boost Philippines’ monitoring capabilities
James Mario Ajero As the Philippines' military modernisation continues to find momentum with more combat assets still coming in, the time…
Panama Canal prepares for dry season as strong El Niño threat looms
KC Maderia Just days after announcing additional draft restrictions to conserve water ahead of the anticipated dry season, the Panama…
An AI hub on Philippine soil? Govt says framework deal in progress despite protests
Jacinth Banite The Philippine government has allowed the establishment of a major artificial intelligence (AI) hub on its soil, as…
Germany cracks down on money laundering and tax fraud
Elan Castanares The German government has unveiled a comprehensive new legislative strategy designed to eliminate tax evasion and drastically strengthen…
Japan keeps throne to male royalty despite imperial succession law revision
Ciara Mina The revision, which permits the adoption of distant male relatives to father future heirs and allows princesses to…
Venezuela twin quake toll hits 5,119
Hazel Camba The death toll from the twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last month rose to 5,119 on Sunday, July…
Air quality in Canadian cities among ‘world’s worst’ as wildfires rage on
Canada has rolled out its highest protocols in controlling hundreds of wildfires across its territories, as well as…
Manila angered by China’s AI-generated video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
The Philippines and China are on a fresh collision course following the release of an artificial intelligence-generated cartoon…
Colombia’s president-elect vows modest inauguration amid stand-off with Petro
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to hold a modest swearing-in ceremony on August 7 as…
Nicaragua targets lawyers in new crackdown
The Nicaraguan government has revoked the licences of thousands of lawyers, a move viewed as the latest measure…
Trump accuses Canada of ‘negligence’ over wildfire smoke, warns of higher tariffs
President Donald Trump accused Canada on Friday of failing to properly manage its forests, calling the recurring wildfire…
Volleyball news: Jaja Santiago signs with San Francisco Signal for 2027 LOVB season
Ren Azrack Escosio Former Philippine national team member Jaja Santiago, now known as Sachi "Jaja" Minowa, is taking her talent to…
Baseball news: MLB 2027 season set to open on March 24 amid lockout concerns
The 2027 Major League Baseball season will begin on March 24 if the league's primary stakeholders arrange a…