South Korea, US launch shipbuilding partnership centre, sign 15 MOUs
South Korea and the United States have strengthened their shipbuilding co-operation with the inauguration of the Korea-US Shipbuilding…
By Hazel Camba
Hazel Camba is a graduate of AB journalism from the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.
She writes about politics and current events, but also has a passion for writing feature stories.
In her free time, Hazel enjoys cooking, exploring new dishes, and relaxing with comedy shows. She’s also a big fan of self-help books and manga.
SB19 to perform at Grammy Museum ahead of Lollapalooza debut
Filipino boy band SB19 is set to perform at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles days before making…
BLACKPINK’s Lisa to premiere documentary ‘Always Lalisa’ at TIFF
BLACKPINK member Lisa will make her Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) debut this September with the world premiere…
Venezuela twin quake toll hits 5,119
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last month rose to 5,119 on Sunday, July…
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…
Cameroon resumes port operations after swift response to vessel collision
Cameroon has resumed operations at the Port of Douala-Bonabéri after the authorities’ immediate response to a vessel collision…
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, hits 140 military targets
The United States carried out a third round of strikes against Iran this week, targeting about 140 military…
South Korea launches football reform committee after early World Cup exit
South Korea has launched a government-led football reform committee following the national team’s early exit from the 2026…
Venezuela quake death toll nears 3,000; over 16,500 injured
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 climbed to 2,954 on Saturday,…
LeBron James to end Lakers era, eyes new team in 24th NBA season
NBA legend LeBron James has bid farewell to the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, ending his championship-winning…
Venezuela twin-quake death toll rises to 920 as search continues
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rose to at least 920 on Friday, with thousands more injured,…
Timothée Chalamet, Selena Gomez to reunite in new animated film ‘Not Alone’
Timothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez are set to reunite as the lead voice stars of Illumination's upcoming animated…
US, Iran agree to peace deal, signing set for Friday
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary peace agreement, ending months of conflict in the Middle…
Lisa headlines FIFA World Cup opening ceremony with Anitta, Rema
Lisa of BLACKPINK has made history as the first female K-pop artist to perform at the FIFA World…
Jennie debuts new music at Governors Ball Music Festival
Leading South Korean performer Jennie Kim premiered new songs during her set at the Governors Ball Music Festival…
Vladimir Putin rejects Volodymyr Zelensky meeting, accuses Kyiv of stalling military progress
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal for a direct meeting, accusing Kyiv of…
Hegseth urges Asian allies to rely less on US for security
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday urged Asian allies to rely less on Washington and take…
Putin condemns Ukrainian strike on dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk
President Vladimir Putin on Friday condemned a Ukrainian strike on a student dormitory in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region…
Taiwan to maintain US ties despite Trump remarks on independence
Taiwan has said it will continue strengthening co-operation with the United States despite President Donald Trump’s warning against…
Golden Globes announces tougher rules on use of AI in films, TV
Golden Globes has announced stricter guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in film and television productions amid…
World Bank approves funding to boost women’s employment in Tajikistan
The World Bank on Friday approved a new grant aimed at creating more jobs for women in Tajikistan…
Meta, Microsoft to lay off workers amid AI push
Meta Platforms and Microsoft have announced massive layoffs as part of the tech companies’ efforts to increase investments…
BINI brings Filipino music to Coachella
Girl group BINI made history on Saturday as the first Filipino act to perform at Coachella, successfully bringing…
Philippines launches new website to strengthen disaster preparedness
Staying safe and informed during calamities is now easier for every Filipino with the launch of “Handa” —…