Gaming news: Philippines books multiple spots at 2026 Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh
Several Philippine squads have qualified for the main stage of the inaugural 2026 Esports Nations Cup, which will…
By Hyacinth Estrada
Hyacinth Estrada got her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
She has been covering Nepali and Turkish political and current affairs for KVH since 2022.
Prior to her stint as a KVH journalist, she had worked with various local and community news organisations to cover human rights, social justice, and political issues.
Her interests include international affairs, grassroots development, and law.
In her spare time, she likes to listen to music and curate playlists. She is also a big fan of contemporary literature and American sitcoms.
If she's not bopping to music, reading, or watching her favorite sitcoms, you can find her being out and about - visiting the newest coffee shop in town, taking photos of cats and trees during her daily morning walks, or searching for her next thrift find.
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SpaceX Dragon returns with new data on cancer, bone loss
SpaceX's unmanned space capsule, Dragon, returned home with research materials that could lead to medical breakthroughs in cancer,…
Catch a Pokémon, train a drone? Pokémon Go data linked to spy drone development
Augmented reality (AR) mobile game Pokémon Go is facing scrutiny over reports claiming its data is being used…
Nepal to launch women-only passenger bus line
In a bid to curb violence against women in public spaces, the Nepali government is launching a women-only…
Nepal becomes first in South Asia to institutionalise gender minority rights
Nepal has made history as the first South Asian country to explicitly include the queer community in its…
UN asks nations to find Hormuz alternative, prevent food price crisis
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has warned of an impending global food price crisis in…
Esports news: TenZ to stream for Korean esports giant T1
Prominent Valorant professional gamer and streamer Tyson “TenZ” Ngo has signed an exclusive influencer deal with esports giant…
Meta sacks Kenyan firm in AI smart glasses privacy row
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has sacked a Kenyan data annotation firm after it was…
Formula 1 set to return to Turkey’s racing circuits
The Turkish installation of the Formula 1 Grand Prix is set to return to Istanbul Park after a…
India’s Karnataka launches statewide audit system on teenage pregnancy
The southern Indian state of Karnataka has launched a statewide audit system on teenage pregnancy.
Rising tensions, shrinking water: Turkey, UN warn of global water supply crisis
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned of a looming global crisis centring on water.
Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest premier in historic post-uprising polls
Rapper-turned-poitician Balendra "Balen" Shah took the oath on Friday, becoming Nepal's youngest prime minister in a historic post-uprising…
Iran claims ‘false flag’ on some attacks in the Gulf
The Iranian government has denied involvement in some attacks in the Gulf, calling them a "false flag" operation…
Turkey fires up diplomatic pursuit amid rising Mideast tension
Turkey has reiterated its goal to negotiate a diplomatic resolution amid the growing tension in the Middle East.
Tetris espionage: Philippine naval operations leaked through popular gaming app
The Philippine Navy has flagged an operational security data leak through a popular gaming application.
Three contenders vie for Nepal leadership
Nepal's prime ministerial race is starting to take shape ahead of a crucial national election, featuring candidates with…
Skate with joy: Alysa Liu’s bid for 2026 Olympics gold
The internet was charmed as figure skating favourite Alysa Liu made her way to the podium at the…
Investigations link Nepali politicians to controversial Korean Unification Church
Leaked emails dating back to 2017 have linked several prominent Nepalese politicians to the controversial Korean Unification Church.
2026 League of Legends Championship Korea Cup finale to take place overseas for the first time
The 2026 League of Legends Championship Korea (LCK) Cup will hold its final game in Hong Kong, the…
US President Donald Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday, January 22, formally launched his newly formed “Board of Peace” (BoP),…
High Seas Treaty brings rules to international waters
A new chapter in international maritime governance takes effect as the High Seas Treaty formally enters into force…
New Nepal-US pact targets artefact smuggling
Nepal and the United States have formalised a new framework to curb the illegal trade of antiquities, marking…
‘Hero Rats’ join Turkey’s disaster response
A municipality in southern Turkey has launched an experimental disaster-preparedness programme that blends animal training, technology, and academic…