Film news: Director Leon Le’s ‘Ky Nam Inn’ receives Shooting Star Award at HIFF45
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Director Leon Le's "Ky Nam Inn" has landed in the international spotlight as the film set in post-war…
Starbucks to sell stake in China business for $4 billion
Zdravko Yazhikov Starbucks announced on November 3 that it would sell a majority stake in its Chinese business to investment…
Philippines launches digital ‘tricycle’ booking app to modernise local transport
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez Authorities in the northern Philippines have introduced a digital ride-hailing platform for tricycles, marking a push to modernise…
TV analysis: ‘Stranger Things’ – The philosophy of One
James Mario Ajero "Stranger Things" proved to be an appealing coming-of-age tale for contemporary audiences despite its devotion to the aesthetics…
US calls for ASEAN unity against Beijing’s aggression in South China Sea
Angelica N. Hall United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has slammed China for what he described as “intimidation, harassment, and illegal…
Cycling news: Tour de France brings world-class cycling to Asia in Singapore Criterium
Wendellyn Mateo Cycling’s top sprinters converged in Singapore for the Tour de France Singapore Criterium over the weekend, bringing world-class…
Grand Egyptian Museum opens after $1.2bn project with Tutankhamun as special inhabitant
Eleni Poulios The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and…
Music news: Fans gush over BTS ‘mini-reunion’ during Jin’s Incheon concert
Carmela Calling A surge of emotions swept through the Incheon Munhak Stadium on Friday when Jin, one of the members…
Premier League news: Man City energy returns in Bournemouth win but reliance on Haaland remains
Nicole Powell After some flat performances earlier in the season, Manchester City are finally looking like their old selves again.
Liverpool return to winning ways against Aston Villa
Liam McLaughlan Fortunes reversed on Saturday night as Liverpool ended their four-match Premier League losing streak, ending Aston Villa’s own…
Argentines hold annual LGBTQ pride march against ‘hateful’ government
Jacinth Banite Rainbow flags and colourful smoke waved across the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires on Saturday, as thousands of…
El Fasher becomes epicentre of atrocities following RSF capture
Hyacinth Estrada The fall of El Fasher, the last army stronghold in Sudan's Darfur region, has triggered one of the…
‘6-7’ named Dictionary.com’s word of the year
Ciara Mina "6-7" (also spelt "67" or "six-seven") has been declared the 2025 Dictionary.com word of the year.
Music news: BTS’ RM calls on APEC leaders to fund global creators
Hazel Camba RM, member of boyband BTS, has called on the APEC leaders to invest in the arts and provide…
Debate heats up over plan to reimpose caning in Malaysian schools
Jheruleene Anne Ramos The Malaysian government’s plan to reintroduce caning as part of broader efforts to curb widespread school violence has…
The Ashes news: Full list of fixtures, dates and times as England meet old foes Australia
Michael Davey The Ashes urn is back in the spotlight as England attempt to reclaim the famous trophy from eternal…
‘Dorothea’ haunts cinemas — true crime horror goes global
Levi Mora Sometimes, evil wears a smile. “Dorothea”, based on the true story of Sacramento serial killer Dorothea Puente, was…
Billie Eilish donates $11,5 million to charity, calls out billionaires at WSJ Awards
Mary Mae Balasanos American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish called out billionaires at The Wall Street Journal Magazine’s Innovator Awards 2025 this week.
Volleyball News: Indonesia’s Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi leaves Manisa BBSK
Ren Azrack Escosio Indonesian player Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi has officially left Turkish volleyball club Manisa BBSK, according to the team's official…
Liverpool news: Arne Slot urges Reds to ‘start to win again’
John Boston Arne Slot has urged Liverpool ‘to start to win again’ when the Reds host Aston Villa on Saturday,…
ICC Women’s World Cup: South Africa crush England to reach historic first final
Aidan Leo South Africa powered into their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup final on Wednesday, October 29, defeating England by…
Hamburg seeks to become a leading AI centre
Elan Castanares Following an Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit last September 16, 2025, leaders in business, science and the German government…
Another rare Hermès Birkin handbag to go under the hammer in Abu Dhabi
Vivien Bernardino "It's not a bag — it's a Birkin!"
China’s Shenzhou-21 mission blends astronautics and rodent research
Maybelene Marcelino China's Shenzhou-21 mission is poised for launch, carrying a unique ensemble of space travellers: experienced astronauts and pioneering…