Philippine city sets deadline for research funding tied to press freedom pioneer’s legacy
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez A local government in the Philippine capital region is offering grants of up to PHP100,000 pesos (roughly EUR1,300)…
Gaming news: WEBTOON to turn popular titles into games
Levi Mora WEBTOON Entertainment is making a major push into gaming after announcing a $100-million investment in RI Games Holdings,…
Colombia declares state of emergency after 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks the country
Zdravko Yazhikov Colombia declared a state of emergency on Monday, August 10, after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country,…
TV news: Netflix pulls plug on ‘Squid Game’ spinoff
Kamille Q. Cabreza Netflix has reportedly scrapped its long-planned project, ‘Heckler’, the American spinoff of South Korea's hit survival thriller series,…
Spotify to introduce new badge identifying AI-generated artist personas
Hazel Camba As AI gradually creeps its way into human creative works, Spotify is taking steps to ensure that everything…
WWE news: Randy Orton draws the ire of Cody Rhodes after interfering in championship match
John Christopher Aquino Randy Orton is in the crosshairs of The American Nightmare once again after he meddled with the WWE…
Global consumers carry burden of blocked key maritime routes, according to report
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui A latest report indicated that consumers around the world are among the greatest losers from the consequences of…
The new toy box: The rise of beauty culture among young girls
Emily Hodson Young girls are increasingly trading toys for toners, acids and serums. As social media becomes a normal part…
Vietnam’s domestic sectors struggle with labor shortages
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam's seafood and garment industries are facing labor shortages despite higher wages, highlighting challenges as the Southeast Asian…
TV news: ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 finale ends in fire, betrayal and Targaryen tragedy
KC Maderia The third season of HBO’s House of the Dragon has ended on a devastating note, as the Targaryen…
Europe prepares for fullest solar eclipse since 1999
Adam Peaker Authorities are warning people against looking directly at the eclipse, the most complete since 1999, without proper eye…
Former US President to host a podcast on Audible
Sarah Irwin Launching September 24, Obama will host A Great Book with Barack Obama: a six-episode podcast available exclusively on…
US maritime group criticizes extension of Jones Act waiver
US maritime groups have criticized the Trump administration’s decision to extend a waiver of the Jones Act for…
Jakarta becomes latest Southeast Asian city to welcome Cong Ca Phe
Jakarta is set to join the growing list of Southeast Asian cities hosting a branch of Hanoi-founded coffee…
30 years later, Tupac’s murder trial begins as accused killer’s memoir takes center stage
Rosemarie Zamora Considered one of America's most high-profile unresolved killings, the trial of Shakur's alleged killer, Duane "Keffe D" Davis,…
Participation of transgender athletes in WNBA becomes a hot topic
Geoffrey H. Latayan The possible participation of transgender players in the WNBA has again become a talking point after French transgender…
Queer Filipino animated film ‘The Lovers’ to stream for free on Aug 30
Bobbie Matias 'The Lovers', a queer animated short film set in dark fantasy Philippines, will finally be available for streaming…
Music news: MAMAMOO reunite with Filipino Moos after three years
MAMAMOO's long-awaited Manila return reminded fans why the quartet remains one of K-pop's most respected live acts.
Philippine lawmaker pushes strict AI governance bill to protect workers
Angelica N. Hall Akbayan Partylist Representative Chel Diokno once again seeks to establish AI governance in the Philippines with House Bill…
BookTok backlash: Is performative reading a problem?
Gabrielle Wilkinson Readers and content creators have hit back at The Independent’s controversial claim that Instagram's new feature enables performative…
Solar panels on UK balconies: The energy revolution we have been waiting for?
Solar power is finally moving from rooftops to shelves. From August 27 2026, plug-in balcony solar panels will…
Seoul, Washington to conduct military drills amid threats from Pyongyang
James Mario Ajero South Korean and US forces will launch their annual joint military exercises next week as the allies seek…
Philippine Coast Guard warns residents of potential debris from China’s rocket
Fisherfolk, boat operators, and coastal communities in Cagayan, Philippines, were urged to stay clear of two designated sea…
Demi Vollering crowned champion in explosive Tour de France Femmes finale
Wendellyn Mateo Demi Vollering was crowned champion of this year’s Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on Sunday after she…