Panama Canal confirms new transit plan for all vessels amid low water levels
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The Panama Canal Authority has confirmed a more flexible approach to accommodating reservations in its Neopanamax booking system.
August 2026
Cycling news: La Roja up for grabs after shocking exit of Tadej Pogačar in La Vuelta 2026
Wendellyn Mateo Tadej Pogačar’s bid to grab his first La Vuelta title was cut short prematurely after he went down…
K-pop news: ITZY’s Chaeryeong set for solo debut in November
Carmela Calling ITZY member Chaeryeong is officially preparing to step into the spotlight as a solo artist, with JYP Entertainment…
Travel guide: Top things to do in Hamburg
Eleni Poulios The German city Hamburg, known as Hansestadt (Hanseatic) Hamburg amongst Germans, is probably most known for the major…
Sri Lanka tourism faces $3.5bn revenue gap as growth trails government target
KC Maderia The tourism industry in Sri Lanka is expected to fall well short of the government's ambitious revenue targets,…
Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner absences highlight growing tennis injury crisis
Maybelene Marcelino The highly anticipated 2026 showdown between top tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner has been cancelled this…
Iceland voters opt for independence by rejecting EU accession talks
Jacinth Banite Iceland will remain outside of the European Union for at least until 2028, as its citizens voted to…
Gaming news: 1666 Amsterdam causes mixed feelings amongst players
Mysterious, dark, witchy - if you are into storylines like that, then "1666 Amsterdam" is the game for…
Humanists awarded 2026 Goethe Medal
Elan Castanares The Goethe-Institut officially conferred the 2026 Goethe Medal upon three distinguished international figures during an official ceremony in…
Nepal-China flood toll hits 768 as international aid pours in
Hazel Camba Nepal and Chinese authorities are intensifying search and rescue operations after devastating floods and mudslides struck their border…
Meta settles with US states, promises to make significant changes on its platforms
Rosemarie Zamora Meta has reached a settlement with nearly every US state and agreed to establish safeguards for teenage users,…
National Museum display of Philippines’ lone captive elephant sparks animal welfare concerns
Ciara Mina Animal welfare activists raised objections after the Manila local government and the Philippine National Museum announced that the…
Donald Trump boasts ‘topline’ US Space Academy at NASA ceremony
An inaugural United States Space Academy will soon rise on American soil, offering a greater avenue for young…
Kuwait faces backlash after barring naturalised citizens from voting
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Kuwait is facing criticism after introducing sweeping amendments to its Nationality Law as part of broader efforts to…
PH, US, Australia complete 19th joint maritime activity
Naval and air forces from the Philippines, the United States and Australia concluded the 19th Multilateral Maritime Co-operative…
Film news: Hunt for ‘National Treasure 3’ set, director says
Levi Mora "National Treasure 3" is no longer a rumor. Finally. Director Jon Turteltaub confirmed that the long-awaited sequel is…
Olivia Rodrigo announces $10m donation to 10 NGOs from ‘Daisy Chain Fields’ festival
American pop star Olivia Rodrigo has announced that her Daisy Chain Fields music festival will donate $10 million…
Number of missing Ukrainians in Nepal floods rises to 64
The number of Ukrainian citizens reported missing following severe floods and landslides in Nepal has risen to 64,…
Basketball news: Philippines stun Jordan in dramatic OT victory at FIBA Asia Qualifiers
James Mario Ajero It took a heroic shot from Kevin Quiambao in overtime to lift Gilas Pilipinas to victory against Jordan,…
Asian Games: How Nagoya is housing 17,000 people without an athletes’ village
The Japanese city of Nagoya and the wider Aichi area is preparing for the Asian Games, which take…
From diagnosis to sold-out shows: Celine Dion returns to Paris
Kamille Q. Cabreza Celine Dion landed safely in Paris on Friday to rehearse for a 16-show concert run, taking place from…
Cameroon welcomes Paul Biya back after prolonged absence
President Paul Biya received a warm welcome from top government officials and supporters as he returned to Cameroon…
Experts blame war and climate change for uptick in global port congestion
Ports worldwide have been experiencing increasing strain on their capacity, primarily linked to ongoing conflicts and incidental events.
New Zealand seeking to ban social media for children under 16 due to risks
New Zealand is moving to restrict children’s access to social media, arguing that the risks outweigh the benefits…