Port of Los Angeles logs busiest quarter on record
The Port of Los Angeles recorded its busiest quarter on record from July to September, handling nearly 3…
By KC Maderia
A graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, KC Maderia is working to establish herself in the media industry.
In her personal time, she enjoys watching sitcoms, diving into thrilling novels, and unwinding by the beach. She also shares her home with her dog, Phyllys.
‘Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte found dead at Texas home
Fans of Breaking Bad were left in shock following reports of the sudden death of RJ Mitte, who…
Pan Asia Bank part-finances Sri Lankan govt’s 10 MW battery storage facility in Galle
Pan Asia Bank has provided part-financing for a 10 MW/40 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Galle,…
Bill to amend Singapore’s MPA Act receives First Reading
Parliament on Tuesday, October 6, gave its First Reading to a bill seeking to amend the Maritime and…
Singapore’s new AI-powered ship registration system to launch in H1 2027
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will launch an artificial intelligence-powered, end-to-end ship registration platform in…
Skills training programme to benefit over 100,000 Sri Lankans
A new skills training programme approved by the Sri Lankan government is expected to benefit more than 100,000…
Tennis news: WTA announces 250 tour stop in Philippines next year
Tennis has continued to gain momentum in the Philippines over the past couple of years, fueled in part…
Hollywood figures demand accountability over resurfaced Cornell sexual assault case
In October 2024, a female student at Cornell University was allegedly sexually assaulted for hours in an incident…
Sri Lanka government remains committed to raising income tax-free threshold to LKR200,000
Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera informed Parliament that the government of Sri Lanka is still committed to…
Macklemore organizes ‘Free Palestine’ concert tour following fallout with Ed Sheeran
Singer and activist Macklemore announced on Thursday that he will organize a benefit concert tour in support of…
Northern Sea Route transit traffic hits record in 2025
The Northern Sea Route (NSR) recorded a new high in transit traffic in 2025, with 103 voyages, according…
Ed Sheeran continues solo tour, starts Philadelphia show with statement on Israel-Palestine situation
The show must go on. That must have been the thought circling Ed Sheeran’s mind following the fallout…
‘Most successful tour’: Macklemore speaks on removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after speaking for Palestine
American rapper Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after speaking up for Palestine during his…
Govt hospital finds Romualdez ‘clinically stable,’ orders transfer to city jail
Doctors from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), a government-run hospital, have found former House Speaker and Leyte’s 1st…
Colombo Port targets 1.5m TEU capacity boost as volumes rise
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is targeting an additional 1.5 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container-handling…
Philippines national hero Jose Rizal’s books get new Indonesian translations
Dr. Jose Rizal, one of the Philippines’ national heroes, is gaining new readership in Indonesia as his two…
Lawmaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez arrested in hospital after cardiovascular event
Former House Speaker and incumbent Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez was arrested on Monday night, September…
Philippine court orders arrest of legislator Martin Romualdez, Zaldy Co, two others over plunder charges
The Sandiganbayan Third Division on Monday, September 7, issued arrest warrants for former House speaker and incumbent Leyte…
Beyond Chandler Bing: Netflix’s docuseries to explore life of Matthew Perry
Hi, f.r.i.e.n.d.s! Have you heard the news? Netflix is bringing the life and legacy of beloved Friends star…
Sri Lanka tourism faces $3.5bn revenue gap as growth trails government target
The tourism industry in Sri Lanka is expected to fall well short of the government's ambitious revenue targets,…
Olivia Rodrigo announces $10m donation to 10 NGOs from ‘Daisy Chain Fields’ festival
American pop star Olivia Rodrigo has announced that her Daisy Chain Fields music festival will donate $10 million…
Australian forum highlights investment opportunities available through Port City Colombo
Investment opportunities offered through Port City Colombo were highlighted at the “Invest Sri Lanka” Investor Forum held on…
No regrets for Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch amid legal dispute with MGI president Nawat Itsaragrisil
Reigning Miss Universe Fatima Bosch is standing her ground following an Instagram post by Miss Grand International (MGI)…
Egypt receives 48 smuggled artefacts returned by US
The Egyptian government has welcomed the return of 48 smuggled artefacts with the help of the United States’…