Baseball news: Top five transactions in the 2026 MLB trade deadline
Geoffrey H. Latayan The Major League Baseball (MLB) trade deadline came to a close at 6:00 p.m. ET on Monday, as…
August 2026
Hit Broadway musical ‘& Juliet’ set for Manila debut in 2027
Bobbie Matias Award-winning musical '& Juliet' will be staged in Manila, Philippines, in 2027, Full House Theater Company (FHTC) announced…
Alex Eala makes history: Claims first WTA title and breaks into Top 20
KC Maderia After an incredible run at the Mubadala DC Open, a WTA 500 tournament, Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala…
Japan begins construction of world’s next biggest destroyer
James Mario Ajero A new guided missile ship is set to sail under the Japanese flag as Tokyo seeks to confront…
Ariana Grande to step back from public eye amid scrutiny over body image
Angelica N. Hall American pop star Ariana Grande is set to step back from the public eye amid growing scrutiny over…
Europe scorches under relentless heat
Carmela Calling Europe is enduring one of its most intense and dangerous summers in recent memory, with extreme heat gripping…
Lorena Wiebes claims early lead as Tour de France Femmes kicks off
Wendellyn Mateo The best of the best in women’s professional cycling gathered in Switzerland on Saturday to kick off this…
Food, transport costs drive significant price surge in Sri Lanka
Maybelene Marcelino Sri Lanka's latest inflation surge is being fuelled by steep increases in everyday essentials, with household budgets stretched…
SLPP’s Rajapaksa calls for prison system reform following Mahara riot
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has called on the government to address what he described…
Film news: Netflix cast Liz and Wes for ‘Better Than the Movies’ adaptation
Kamille Q. Cabreza Netflix named Beatrice Kitsos and David Iacono as the leading stars for the film adaptation of Better Than…
Philippines deposit official nautical chart of contested Scarborough Shoal with UN
Elan Castanares The Philippines have formally deposited their official nautical chart of Scarborough Shoal with the United Nations Secretariat.
New TV drama to be filmed at Liverpool’s town hall
Lucia Caporalini Liverpool has once again been chosen as the backdrop for a new TV drama, titled ‘Army of Shadows’.
Alex Eala defeats former World Number 1 Naomi Osaka to enter first-ever WTA 500 finals
Filipina tennis standout Alex Eala continued her remarkable rise on the international stage after delivering a statement victory…
Exam leak renews concerns over Nepal’s education system
Jheruleene Anne Ramos A recent leak of a question paper for Tribhuvan University’s (TU) Master of Business (MBS) first-semester examination has…
Donald Trump says US cancels strike on Iran as deal framework takes shape
Hazel Camba President Donald Trump said on Saturday the United States has cancelled its planned strike against Iran after Tehran…
Experts warn Google’s new AI satellite tool could fuel disinformation
Ciara Mina Less than 48 hours after announcing its new artificial intelligence (AI)-generation feature for Google Earth, the company said…
Hamburg Pride march overshadows Berlin attack terror
Jacinth Banite Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and gay rights advocates from across and outside Germany flocked to the northern…
Philippines’ Katrina Llegado wins Miss Supranational 2026
After a 13-year title drought, the Philippines finally clinched its second Miss Supranational win, thanks to Katrina Llegado.
Ex-Philippines senator walks free on PHP1-mn bail in PHP92.8-mn flood control case
Former Philippine Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla was released from jail on Friday after posting a PHP1 million bail,…
Film news: Spider-Man swings to another box office triumph
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has shattered Marvel box office records by earning $72 million in preview screenings, surpassing…
ICC faces more uncertainty as more nations declare exit
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The International Criminal Court (ICC) has once more lost member states after Venezuela and, most recently, the African…
Music news: Bayreuth Festival opens 150th anniversary season
The Bayreuth Festival began its landmark 150th anniversary season on July 25, opening with a ceremonial concert and…
Film news: Lady Jessica to have limited role in ‘Dune: Part Three’, says Rebecca Ferguson
Actress Rebecca Ferguson had a gloomy update for the fans of science-fiction film "Dune: Part Three", confirming her…
Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel blasts US amid fresh sanctions
Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel has sharply criticised the United States as Washington stepped up pressure on the Caribbean…