Film news: Lea Salonga earns Hollywood Walk of Fame star, a first for the Philippines
“Long before Hollywood, long before Broadway, there was Manila.” The crowd was all ears as Lea Salonga delivered…
By Jacinth Banite
Jacinth has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism having attended the De La Salle University in Dasmariñas.
She is interested in International affairs and also has a passion for poetry and music.
Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic crowned Miss World 2026
The world has a new queen! Dominicana Joheirry Mola Dominguez was crowned Miss World 2026 during the annual…
Iceland voters opt for independence by rejecting EU accession talks
Iceland will remain outside of the European Union for at least until 2028, as its citizens voted to…
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…
Netflix ready to defend ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ in trademark infringement case
Netflix is refusing to back down in a fight over KPop Demon Hunters, which is the subject of…
Current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo on track to become ‘deadliest’ in history
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) is still grappling with a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak, which international…
Japan to probe origins of life and the solar system on Martian moons
Humanity’s search for origins continues – taking off from Japan this time.
Indonesia island reels from earthquake aftermath, as displaced locals seek urgent help
The vibrant spirit of Flores Island in Indonesia dimmed significantly early Saturday after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted the…
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan reach key defence deal amid threats of US-Iran war
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have bolstered their security co-operation by establishing a new defence pact, as the…
UN chief urges Ukraine, Russia to halt attacks on civilian areas
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the recent strikes on populated areas by both Russia and Ukraine,…
Hamburg Pride march overshadows Berlin attack terror
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community and gay rights advocates from across and outside Germany flocked to the northern…
Zohran Mamdani urges Washington to execute ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has gone viral on social media over a video statement calling on…
An AI hub on Philippine soil? Govt says framework deal in progress despite protests
The Philippine government has allowed the establishment of a major artificial intelligence (AI) hub on its soil, as…
Cakes, coffin become striking symbols at anti-government protest in Albania
As Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama marked his 62nd birthday on Saturday, thousands flocked to the streets of…
‘We need your imagination’: Pope Leo tells writers at Vatican assembly
The Vatican hosted a roster of seasoned and award-winning writers from across the globe on June 24th to…
Ankara’s crackdown on queer, feminist X accounts infringes free speech: rights group
Several rights groups have denounced the Turkish government’s systematic deactivation of X accounts associated with LGBTQIA+ and feminism…
Childhood passion turns ‘full-time vocation’: Taylor Swift recounts journey to songwriting in SHOF speech
Taylor Swift always had a way with words. And she made this clear when she delivered a remarkable…
Meet the 2026 laureates of RSF Press Freedom Awards
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recently unveiled its roster of awardees for the 34th Press Freedom Awards, naming outstanding…
Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia is the first MGI All Stars queen
The inaugural all-stars edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) concluded in an extravagant coronation night in Thailand on…
Palmira Ruiz becomes Mexico’s first Miss Eco International winner
Palmira Ruiz has been proclaimed Miss Eco International 2026, making her the first Mexican beauty to claim the…
Taiwan’s marriage equality landscape – Seven years since historic legalisation
Seven years ago today, Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriages, marking a historic win…
New platform HERDD empowers female leadership in Southeast Asia
Over the past years, Southeast Asia has made notable progress in elevating female leadership in multiple sectors of…
‘Beyond borders’: Kazakhstan diplomat on the significance of Semipalatinsk Treaty today
Twenty years ago at Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan — once the Soviet Union’s testing ground for nuclear weapons — a…
Coup leader turns head of state: Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as Myanmar’s 11th president
Min Aung Hlaing officially ascended to the Myanmar presidency on April 10, following a contentious swearing-in ceremony in…