Direct Vietnam-Philippines flights signal a push for deeper connectivity
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Vietnam is set to expand air links with the Philippines through a new direct service between Ho Chi…
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Envoy recalled, import cuts as Armenia-Russia relations face ‘transformation phase’
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The once gleaming picture of bilateral ties between Armenia and Russia has taken a dramatic turn after Moscow…
Film festival news: Hong Kong director Johnnie To to chair Asian jury at DANAFF IV
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Veteran Hong Kong director Johnnie To has been appointed head of the Asian Competition jury for the fourth…
‘The Book of Life’ creator Jorge R. Gutierrez backs out of Amazon AI program after backlash
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Amazon MGM Studios recently greenlit three animated series made with generative artificial intelligence (AI), but one of the…
Senator Jinggoy Estrada arrested for plunder in Philippine flood control scandal
Angelica N. Hall Philippine Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada was arrested on Monday, June 1, on plunder charges linked to the flood…
Cycling news: Jonas Vingegaard writes history with Giro d’Italia victory
Wendellyn Mateo Jonas Vingegaard cruised to overall victory in the Giro d’Italia on May 31, making him just the eighth…
Music news: Olivia Rodrigo calls babydoll dress backlash ‘weird’, ‘disturbing’
Shameeka Voyiya Pop star Olivia Rodrigo recently spoke out against the controversial babydoll dress backlash in a candid interview with…
NBA news: Spurs beat Thunder to win West title, book finals clash with Knicks
Geoffrey H. Latayan The San Antonio Spurs outplayed defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 of the Western Conference…
Boxing news: Amanda Serrano joins women’s boxing legend Christy Martin in record books with TKO win
Amanda Serrano matched the hallowed knockout record of women's boxing legend Christy Martin with a second-round technical knockout…
Bangladesh zoo welcomes rare albino buffalo resembling Donald Trump
Ciara Mina A rare albino buffalo, nicknamed "Donald Trump," has been given new life because of its resemblance to the…
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…
Hegseth urges Asian allies to rely less on US for security
Hazel Camba United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday urged Asian allies to rely less on Washington and take…
Japan population sees record five-year drop: census
Japan’s latest census for the year 2025 shows the country’s population has dwindled for the third consecutive survey…
Study raises concerns over early digital exposure among Malaysian children
Jheruleene Anne Ramos A study has found that most children in Peninsular Malaysia are engaging with digital devices at an early…
Cynthia Erivo says reaction to Ariana Grande red carpet incident rooted in discrimination
Actress Cynthia Erivo finally spoke out in an interview with Variety about controversial moments that were publicised during…
Film news: Top filming locations in Europe
Newsjustnews writers From France, to England, to Spain and Italy, Europe is a hotspot for filming locations. Here are seven…
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?
Matthew Perry ketamine case: What happened to the five convicted individuals?
Rosemarie Zamora After more than two years of investigating "Friends" actor Matthew Perry's death, the case finally came to a…
PBA news: Three keys to Rain or Shine’s victory against Ginebra in Game 4
James Mario Ajero Rain or Shine came out guns blazing last Wednesday to force a 97-85 victory in Game 4 against…
Gaming news: New James Bond game ‘007 First Light’ receives positive release
Zach Heynes On May 27, the new James Bond game ‘007 First Light’ was released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S…
TV news: The Testaments season 2 officially confirmed by Hulu after breakout debut
Anna Ferraz Hulu has officially renewed The Testaments for season 2, confirming that the dystopian sequel series to The Handmaid’s…
Film news: The seven highest grossing films of 2026 so far
2026 has been a massive year for cinemas so far, and with the year approaching its mid-point, here’s…
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…
Film news: Millie Bobby Brown returns in Netflix’s ‘Enola Holmes 3’
Millie Bobby Brown reprises her titular role in Netflix’s third instalment of the ‘Enola Holmes’ franchise.