Social media platform Discord faces backlash following age verification announcement
Messaging and social platform Discord has announced a requirement for age verification through facial recognition to use some…
By Mary Mae Balasanos
Mary finished her Journalism degree in 2022 at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
She has been working as a news editor at KVH Media Group Philippines for two years.
Mary is a huge fan of indie alternative music and songwriters - her favorite artists are Adrianne Lenker, boygenius and beabadoobee.
She also loves to play open world and story-rich video games in her spare time, as well as reading classic fiction books.
Car and truck carrier market to cool amid overcapacity driven by Chinese supply
Pure car and truck (PCTC) contractual activity fell to lowest levels in years as the Chinese market has…
Rising dark fleet activity observed off Malaysian waters: UANI
Non-profit organisation United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI) has observed the doubling numbers of dark fleet passing off…
Music news: War Child UK charity album ‘Help 2’ gathers artists, creatives to support children
A stellar line-up of musicians have come together to record the album Help 2, with proceeds from the…
Japan actively boosting Indo-Pacific region stability under maritime programme
Over the past eight years, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has been actively boosting the maritime stability of…
Philippines’ MARINA empowered maritime workforce, modernised domestic fleet in 2025
The Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reflected on the country’s performance in 2025, highlighting the empowerment of…
2026 set to be a huge year for highly-anticipated films
The year 2026 promises to deliver some of the most highly-anticipated films of recent years.
Not over yet: Thailand-Cambodia clashes continue post-Trump ‘ceasefire’
The clashes between Thailand and Cambodia are not yet over, even after the ceasefire claimed by United States…
Drewry analyses scenarios, determinants for tanker market in 2026
Maritime research and consulting services Drewry has revealed its analysis for the tanker market in 2026, with the…
Gambia steps up fight against falsely-flagged, shadow fleet vessels
Gambia has started its fight against falsely-flagged and shadow fleet vessels, as the West African country adapts to…
Steam machine is back: Valve to release PC-console hybrid gaming cube
Video game company Valve has announced its new PC-console hybrid, Steam Machine, which will be available in 2026.
A new era: Charli XCX announces ‘Wuthering Heights’ album
Charli xcx is set to release her new album “Wuthering Heights”, created for Emerald Fennels’ film adaptation of…
Japan to launch advanced satellite-based maritime communication system
Japan is preparing its advanced maritime digital communication system, which is set to be powered by multiple satellites.
Billie Eilish donates $11,5 million to charity, calls out billionaires at WSJ Awards
American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish called out billionaires at The Wall Street Journal Magazine’s Innovator Awards 2025 this week.
Joji is back: New single ‘Pixelated Kisses’ drops after three-year long hiatus
Japanese-Australian rapper Joji has broken his silence on the music scene, releasing new single “Pixelated Kisses”.
Indonesia suspends TikTok license over data-sharing issue
Indonesia on Friday temporarily suspended the registration of social media platform TikTok, as the app failed to provide…
Netherlands welcomes Indonesia’s Prabowo in official state visit
Following state visits to Canada, Japan, and the United States, the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s next meeting is…
David Corenswet to dust off Superman suit for ‘Man of Tomorrow’ in 2027
The punk rocker Superman is set to return to theaters on July 9, 2027.
Jakarta mourns death of moto-taxi rider following police vehicle crash
Thousands of motorcycle taxi riders flooded the streets of Jakarta as the Indonesian capital mourned the death of…
Gamescom 2025 showcases big games, news to look forward
The world's largest trade fair for the video games industry Gamescom has kicked off its 2025 event in…
Matt Reeves’ Batman II set to shoot in Spring 2026: rumors, hype tease fans
Robert Pattinson is set to return as the detective Batman.
Egypt’s VACSERA to boost vaccine production with UAE’s Al Qalaa, China’s Red Flag
Expanding the production of human and veterinary vaccines is among the main objectives of Egypt's VACSERA in its…
Egyptian FM meets counterpart in Niamey to reaffirm bilateral co-operation
As Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty embarked on his West Africa tour, he marked his third…
Egypt assures safety from radiological risks amid regional tensions
Egypt’s nuclear watchdog ENRRA has issued a statement emphasising that locals are safe from any radiological risks, as…