Sri Lanka sets sights on Australian standards of prosperity and liberty
Maybelene Marcelino Sri Lanka aims to achieve the same levels of personal freedom, legal fairness, and economic opportunity found in…
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Ro-Ro carriers form new group to improve GHG emissions monitoring
Geoffrey H. Latayan An industry group representing roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) carrier ships has formed an organisation that seeks to monitor and improve…
Ukraine’s ex-defence minister calls for presidential election
Zdravko Yazhikov Ukraine’s former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has called for wartime elections in Ukraine in a shocking address on…
Readers are rejecting the never-ending TBR pile
Gabrielle Wilkinson Book budgeting has become the most prominent conversation on the reading app, Fable.
Film news: Niu Lai – China’s box office bomb becomes viral hit
Adam Peaker Niu Lai, the universally panned animated movie which initially broke headlines for making just over 7,000 yuan ($1,000)…
Malaysia PM calls for higher defence spending amid Sabah, regional concerns
James Mario Ajero The heightening tensions between the United States and China in the Asia-Pacific have altered the security realities in…
Athletics news: EJ Obiena soars to eighth victory in 2026
Mary Mae Balasanos Filipino pole vaulter and Olympian Ernest John (EJ) Obiena has continued his sky-high form this year, winning his…
Italy’s Leonardo offers customised 32 Eurofighter jets to Philippines
Italian defense company Leonardo confirmed it has offered to produce the next multi-role fighter jet, pitching its Eurofighter…
Film news: ‘Dunesday’ – A sci-fi film duel for the ages
December 2026 will feature the biggest cinematic showdown of the year as two colossal franchises prepare to battle…
Philippines, Malaysia set to boost bilateral trade as Kuala Lumpur backs Mindanao peace process
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Malaysia has set a target of doubling bilateral trade with the Philippines to USD 10 billion within two…
Meta in the spotlight as landmark child-safety trial begins
Rosemarie Zamora Social media giant Meta is facing a landmark US federal trial over allegations that it deliberately designed Facebook…
ASEAN, India finalise preparations for second joint maritime exercise
Elan Castanares Navy representatives from member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India gathered in Manila…
Music news: Girls run the show as women lead 2026 MTV VMA nominations
Hazel Camba Female artists lead the nominations race at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, proving that Beyoncé was right…
TV news: “Only Murders in the Building” brings the mystery to London in star-studded Season 6
Vivien Bernardino The Arconia’s resident true crime aficionados are heading to London with a new case to pursue in Season…
WWE news: CM Punk, Kevin Owens to battle for first time in championship match
John Christopher Aquino CM Punk is set to defend his WWE Championship against Kevin Owens as the two indie veterans turned…
Danish Shipping pushes for inclusion of Indian shipbreaking yards on EU list
Danish Shipping has strongly endorsed a European Commission proposal to include two Indian ship recycling facilities in Alang…
Music news: Jonas Brothers turn nostalgia into a 45-city comeback
Kamille Q. Cabreza The almost 20-year music journey of the Jonas Brothers is set to enter a new chapter with a…
‘Philippine Selection Night’ line-up revealed ahead of first-ever Eurovision Song Contest Asia
Bobbie Matias The songs and artists who could represent the Philippines at the first-ever edition of the Eurovision Song Contest…
ACOTAR: What do we know about the next instalments in the hit series?
Best-selling romantasy author Sarah J. Maas has revealed the titles and covers of the next two books in…
US links national security to lease sale for Pacific seabed mining
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui A monumental decision for massive seabed mining in the Pacific region by the United States is set to…
Vietnam sees strong growth in rooftop solar adoption
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Rooftop solar is expanding rapidly across Vietnam, particularly in the country's northern region. More than 13,000 customers have…
Wales says goodbye as Bonnie Tyler laid to rest
The whole of Wales was filled with songs by Bonnie Tyler as thousands of fans gathered in Swansea…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day joins US$2-billion box office club
KC Maderia Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the latest entrant to the exclusive USD2-billion box office club, reaching the…
Disney’s ‘Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ heads to Manila in April 2027
9Works Theatrical will bring the world of Arendelle to the Philippines as it stages Disney's 'Frozen: The Broadway…