MUSIC Travel Love, the powerhouse duo composed of Canadian brothers Bob and Clint Moffatt, dropped a massive bombshell for their upcoming Philippine Tour this June. PH TOUR IN JUNE The Music Travel Love duo of Bob and Clint of the Moffats returns to the Philippines with performances in Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu City and […]
An Indian woman has reignited a discussion around civic discipline after resharing an old video from Singapore. The clip captures a random individual patiently waiting for the pedestrian signal to turn green at around 1 am, drawing attention online. Quiet Streets, Yet Rules Followed Shared on Instagram by Kritika Jain, the video shows a calm, […]
A Chinese woman said she was nearly killed by a fishing line while riding past a crowded bridge, sparking safety concerns online. The woman surnamed Wang, from Hangzhou, eastern China’s Zhejiang province, shared her hair-raising experience on the night of May 23. She and her friend were riding electric bikes on a bicycle lane of […]
China’s military and coast guard conducted patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, days after joint Philippines-US maritime exercises and amid renewed tensions in the South China Sea. <!– –> China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal after Philippines-US drills China’s military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near disputed waters in the […]
Image courtesy X Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, best known for transforming his company into the world’s most valuable semiconductor giant, added a quirky chapter to his growing reputation as a street-food influencer, as reported by Business Insider. During his recent visit to Taipei’s Raohe Street Night Market, Huang scribbled a playful note “Jensen was here” […]
THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) continues to bring its services closer to members and pensioners through the expansion of its mall-based Ginhawa Service Hubs in key commercial centers in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. GSIS members and pensioners may now conveniently access frontline services at Festival Mall, Alabang; Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas; Robinsons Novaliches; Robinsons […]
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran. Israel-Iran war LIVE on May 31, 2026 Any tweaks to the proposal could prolong even further an agreement to formally end the West Asia […]
Improved radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) regardless of disease volume or metastatic presentation achieved with Pluvicto plus standard of care (ARPI + ADT) in PSMAddition Consistent secondary endpoint results, including PSA progression and time to mCRPC, and safety profile reinforce broad clinical applicability Promising Phase 1 data for Novartis actinium-based RLT also presented, supporting two Phase […]
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A meteor caused houses to shake after it exploded and caused a sonic boom, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tonnes of TNT. The space rock was travelling through Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 75,000 miles per […]
BEIJING – China’s military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on May 31, a day after the Philippine defence minister said Manila remained under threat from Beijing despite a recent easing in US-China tensions. Philippine and US forces held a five-day maritime exercise in the […]
This interview was originally broadcast on 19 May 2025, marking the 15th anniversary of the death of Hisashi Inoue, one of Japan’s leading playwrights of the Shōwa era. We are rebroadcasting an interview with Sydney-based writer Roger Pulvers, accompanied by a rare photograph taken 50 years ago of Ryotaro Shiba visiting Hisashi Inoue in Canberra. […]
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ team of prosecutors on Sunday said it has a birthday gift for Vice President Sara Duterte: due process. Duterte was born on May 31, 1978 in Davao City. She is 48 years old. “Our gift to VP Sara is due process, the going through the steps of the process […]
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Sunday marked the occassion of Vesak with a message of peace and enlightenment, coinciding with a rare “blue moon” day. Advertisement In a post on X, the High Commission of Singapore in India, through its official handle “Singapore in India,” conveyed […]
SINGAPORE – Tenants at East Coast Seafood Centre, including longstanding establishments such as Jumbo Seafood and Long Beach, have been informed to vacate as the area will be redeveloped. The redevelopment is “part of efforts to rejuvenate the facility and surrounding areas to enhance the experience of park visitors”, said National Parks Board (NParks), the […]
On Sunday, China’s military and coast guard executed patrol operations near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, following a statement from the Philippine defense minister indicating Manila is still under threat from Beijing despite an easing of U.S.-China tensions. Scarborough Shoal, a contentious maritime zone in Asia, is a recurring point of conflict between […]
Arabic film 7 Dogs, directed by Belgian-Moroccan duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, was released internationally on May 27, 2026. The film stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Ezz, and Monica Bellucci in the lead roles, and Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt have cameos in it. The movie has been released in Saudi […]
The United States warned on Saturday (May 30, 2026) that it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after U.S. President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. Also read | Trump ponders whether to move forward with Iran […]
MANILA, Philippines – On May 26, members of the Senate minority walked out after a heated debate over Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s motion to allow senators to participate in plenary sessions online. Members of the minority bloc questioned the “rushed” process to amend the Senate rules. “We strongly condemn what appears to be an attempt to […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BANGKOK — Rescue divers in Laos on Friday night safely evacuated the first of five local villagers who had been trapped in a cave for more than a week by floodwaters. Lao and Thai rescue workers posted the news […]
BANGKOK (AP) — Rescue workers in Laos Saturday worked to safely free the villagers found alive in a flooded cave after being trapped there for 10 days, a day after the first of the five survivors was safely evacuated. Rescuers hope to extract the remaining four men later Saturday after saying they were not ready […]
SINGAPORE – Coach operator Aeroline, which runs bus services between Singapore and Malaysia, has announced that Kuala Lumpur will no longer serve as a stop for its coaches. In a Facebook post on May 30, the company announced it would exit Malaysia’s capital after over 20 years. It cited years of mounting operational challenges, rising […]
BEIJING – China’s central bank is making a broad push to increase the use of digital yuan at home and abroad, several industry sources said, setting Beijing on a different – and potentially competing – path from the United States in shaping the future of money. In a series of measures, many revealed here for […]
BANGKOK (AP) — Rescue workers in Laos Saturday worked to safely free the villagers found alive in a flooded cave after being trapped there for 10 days, a day after the first of the five survivors was safely evacuated. Rescuers hope to extract the remaining four men later Saturday after saying they were not ready […]
BANGKOK (AP) — Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four remaining villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, a day after another one was successfully extracted. Lao and Thai rescue groups posted about the successful operation on social media, along with photos of the men lying on stretchers, wearing […]
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BANGKOK – Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four remaining villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, a day after another one was successfully extracted. Lao and Thai rescue groups posted about the successful operation on social media, along with photos of the men lying on stretchers, wearing oxygen […]
SHIMOTSUKE, Japan – For three years, Mr Mahendra Dharmapriya, a Sri Lankan restaurateur, filled the streets of his neighborhood in rural Japan with the smells of his homeland: creamy lentils, fish curry, egg hoppers and black tea with ginger. But on a recent Saturday, Mr Dharmapriya cooked the last meal at Daiya Ceylon, his Sri […]
BRUSSELS – Wary of being vulnerable to the whims of foreign governments, the European Union is preparing far-reaching new moves to ditch American digital companies and Chinese chips in favour of European alternatives. The EU’s technological sovereignty package is among many measures taken by Brussels to slash dependence on foreign firms and boost local manufacturing […]
