Spain’s under-16 social media ban tests Europe’s will to take on big tech
Kamille Q. Cabreza A proposal to ban social media use for under-16s in Spain is emerging as a test case for…
Wrestling news: Roman Reigns wins ‘Royal Rumble’, challenges CM Punk
John Christopher Aquino Roman Reigns was the last man standing in Saturday’s "Royal Rumble", outlasting 29 other competitors for a shot…
Philippine province studies electric tricycle conversion as part of transport shift
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez A municipality in the northern Philippines is assessing the use of converted electric tricycles as part of efforts…
Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez vows big changes
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui After the rise of Delcy Rodriguez as Venezuela's interim leader, she vowed to deliver a consequential and swift…
No change in sight: Myanmar junta rule reaches fifth year
Jacinth Banite Five years have passed since the Myanmar military seized power from an elected civilian government, igniting a brutal…
Fashion news: Vietnamese designer enters Paris haute couture at just 27
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnamese designer Phan Huy (27) has made his debut in the exclusive world of Paris haute couture with…
Theatre Group Asia to bring three international hits to Philippine stage
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Theatre Group Asia (TGA) has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, with three global productions expected to premiere on the…
Full line-up revealed for ASEAN-Korea music festival ROUND in Manila this April
The Philippines will be hosting the 2026 ASEAN-Korea ROUND Festival this April, with local hitmakers Cup of Joe…
The Oscars 2026: Nominees, venue and date
Bianca Wright This year’s 98th Academy Awards, honouring the best films released in 2025, will be taking place at the…
Music news: Kendrick Lamar breaks record as most Grammy-awarded rapper, beats Jay-Z
Shameeka Voyiya Rapper Kendrick Lamar has officially broken Jay-Z’s record as the most-awarded rapper in the event’s history after bagging…
Bad Bunny makes history at Grammys, condemns ICE in acceptance speech
Angelica N. Hall Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny blasted US federal immigration agents during his Grammys acceptance speech on…
Cycling news: Mathieu van der Poel secures eighth Cyclo-cross World Championship win
Wendellyn Mateo Mathieu van der Poel secured his record eighth Cyclo-cross Worlds Championships win on Sunday, cementing him not only…
Music news: Fans split over Rosé and Bruno Mars’ Grammy loss for “APT.”
Carmela Calling Music fans have reacted following the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, where BLACKPINK’s Rose and global superstar Bruno Mars…
Factory error turns ‘crying horse’ plushie into viral hit
Ciara Mina The viral plush toy, nicknamed "Kuku Ma," which means "crying horse" in Chinese, was supposed to be a…
2026 League of Legends Championship Korea Cup finale to take place overseas for the first time
Hyacinth Estrada The 2026 League of Legends Championship Korea (LCK) Cup will hold its final game in Hong Kong, the…
France to launch sovereign alternative to Microsoft Teams and Zoom by 2027
Liam McLaughlan France has announced plans to roll out a domestically developed video conferencing and messaging platform, Visio, across all…
Asian countries tighten airport health checks amid Nipah virus threat
Hazel Camba Countries across Asia are enhancing traveler screening at airports following the recent Nipah virus cases reported in India’s…
Health authorities on alert as Nipah virus threatens Nepal
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Nepali authorities are on alert as the Nipah virus threatens the Himalayan country following an outbreak in neighbouring…
PBA Philippine Cup Finals: San Miguel Beermen seize series edge
Paolo Castro The San Miguel Beermen took a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven championship series against TNT Tropang 5G in…
Rising dark fleet activity observed off Malaysian waters: UANI
Mary Mae Balasanos Non-profit organisation United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI) has observed the doubling numbers of dark fleet passing off…
WHO advises schools to create healthier eating environments for children
Rosemarie Zamora For the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) has advised all schools worldwide to promote a healthy…
Japan crowns winner of ‘Capybara Long Bath Showdown’
Adam Peaker A capybara from Nagasaki – aptly named Prune – has won Japan’s annual ‘Capybara Long Bath Showdown’, where…
ASEAN foreign ministers set agenda
Elan Castanares Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have convened in Cebu, Philippines, for an annual…
K-pop titan EXO conquers global charts, announces highly anticipated comeback tour
Maybelene Marcelino EXO, one of K-pop’s most influential groups, is making waves on two fronts this year with an eighth…