Sweden to impose smartphone ban in schools to improve learning
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Sweden is set to impose a nationwide smartphone ban in schools starting from the 2026-27 academic year as…
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Tech news: Apple reveals new Siri AI, outlines changes to operating systems
Paolo Castro Apple has unveiled key changes to the operating system powering its iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, Apple…
Hormonal disorder PCOS gets name change
Vivien Bernardino Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that can cause irregular periods and infertility among women, now bears…
TV analysis: Why are popular shows releasing their episodes weekly?
Newsjustnews writers Many popular shows on streaming platforms have indulged in the recent trend of releasing episodes weekly.
Nepal to launch women-only passenger bus line
Hyacinth Estrada In a bid to curb violence against women in public spaces, the Nepali government is launching a women-only…
Vanessa Pulgarin of Colombia is the first MGI All Stars queen
Jacinth Banite The inaugural all-stars edition of Miss Grand International (MGI) concluded in an extravagant coronation night in Thailand on…
Study raises concerns over early digital exposure among Malaysian children
A study has found that most children in Peninsular Malaysia are engaging with digital devices at an early…
Indonesian researchers work on diabetes treatment using plants
Mary Mae Balasanos Cinnamon, ground cherry and Dayak onion: could these plants be the future of diabetic treatment?
Germany moves to tackle rising use of date-rape drugs
Elan Castanares Germany is preparing to introduce tougher penalties for the usage of date-rape drugs in sexual assaults amid growing…
Shibuya’s Hands store to close after 48 years
Lucia Caporalini Hands, one of Tokyo’s most beloved stores, announced on Monday that it will close its doors permanently in…
Fashion news: Milan Fashion Week to go fur-free
Ciara Mina Milan Fashion Week has revealed it will go fur-free, with the announcement coming after the European Citizens' Initiative…
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…
UK moves towards generation-wide smoking ban
Adam Peaker The UK is set to ban anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco products with a new law…
From helpful to hazardous: When AI starts taking actions you didn’t ask for
Rosemarie Zamora In today's age, where artificial intelligence (AI) has started to make life easier, people are more likely to…
Solar power reshapes small bakery operations in the Philippines
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Two small bakeries in the Philippine province of Bataan are turning to solar energy in an effort to…
Scott Thomas on the mindset shift that changes everything
Scott Thomas has built a public profile that reaches well beyond reality TV, carving out a space as…
Vietnamese travelers among Asia’s top food explorers
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnamese travelers are ranked second among Asia's top food explorers, with 35% selecting destinations based on culinary experiences,…
Travel tips: Five things to see and do in Singapore
Eleni Poulios Singapore, the global city known for its strict laws, safety, cleanliness and especially its high-tech infrastructures, is a…
Ten countries with the lowest fertility rates in 2025
Fewer and fewer women across the planet are opting to give birth nowadays, with the global fertility rate…
Davao expo widens travel horizons with Central Asia, Antarctica packages
A regional travel fair in the southern Philippines has turned its focus outward, presenting journeys to some of…
Faith on the move: How Filipinos mark Holy Week in changing nation
Carmela Calling Every year, as the summer heat begins to settle across the archipelago, millions of Filipinos pause from the…
World’s First: The story behind Scotland’s free period products
In Scotland, period products, including menstrual pads and tampons, are being provided free of charge, thanks to a…
Things to do in Rotterdam: Het Park, Markthal and more
Heading to Rotterdam for a quick stop and looking for things to do to make the most out…
Philippines tourism: Central Visayas tops foreign arrivals, Calabarzon leads domestic travel
A study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) found that Central Visayas and Calabarzon have been…