AHEAD of the celebration of Christmas Day, the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros is inviting the faithful to have their images of the child Jesus blessed on Sunday, December 22, 2024. In a social media post, the Manila Cathedral announced that it will hold the “Bambinelli Blessing” after every Mass tomorrow. “The faithful are invited to […]
MANILA, Philippines – Strong Group Athletics (SGA) is pulling out all the stops in its redemption bid for the Dubai International Basketball Championship. The team signed four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins as one of its reinforcements for the tournament scheduled from January 24 to February 2. “We worked hard to get DeMarcus. I’ve heard great […]
MANILA, Philippines – All is calm and bright…especially with a well-planned potluck party! With Christmas just a few days away, the holiday chaos is real — last-minute shopping, Noche Buena preps, and endless errands. Why not take a breather and throw a low-pressure potluck party with your family and friends? Here are 10 tips to […]
Nothing about Kellie Harrington’s career was inevitable. There was no pathway laid out for her, no fast-track to success. No slow-track, for that matter. It wasn’t just unlikely that she would end up becoming the first Irish boxer – male or female – to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals. It was, by all measures, unimaginable. […]
SINGAPORE – Four people were taken to hospital after a chain collision involving two cars and two lorries on the Seletar Expressway towards Bukit Timah Expressway on Dec 20. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident at around 9.55pm. The injured were a 53-year-old male car […]
SINGAPORE – Meet the 10 people, places or pursuits that rocked the Singapore lifestyle scene in 2024. A for Anxiety in Inside Out 2 In Inside Out 2, Anxiety enters Riley’s teenage mind, causing havoc by driving her to seek perfection in sports and social relationshipsPHOTO: THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY Whenever The Straits Times makes a […]
SINGAPORE – Scroll through your social media feed this holiday season, and practically everyone you know is in Japan or making plans to vacation there. The running joke is that you are more likely to bump into a fellow Singaporean in Tokyo or Osaka than in Orchard Road. Japan is, after all, the top destination […]
SINGAPORE – Serrated teeth upturned in a smirk, and a seemingly evil glint in the eyes. These are the signature attributes of Labubu – a character in the Pop Mart line of figurines and collectibles that has taken the world by storm. But Labubu, created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung in 2015, is no […]
Many are assuming this is a backlash against trendy kirakira names, but is that really the case? For new parents, welcoming a baby into their home comes with a lot of responsibilities such as changing diapers and nighttime feedings. For new parents in Japan, though, there’s one more thing they have to do: update their […]
Finding an effective method to reduce life’s unnecessary stress is crucial for personal well-being. Just like what poet and artist Anna Maniego did and continuously been doing. She acknowledges that her path to self-expression through painting was inspired by negative experiences from professional and personal relationships. “I began writing to unload my heavy and dark […]
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The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday that would avert a midnight government shutdown, defying president-elect Donald Trump’s demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt. Next, the Democratic-controlled Senate must pass the bill to ensure the U.S. government will be funded beyond midnight, when current funding expires. If approved by […]
TP-Link routers are some of the most popular in the United States. However, they could be facing a ban within the next calendar year according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal. The company, based out of Shenzhen, China, is reportedly under investigation by a trio of US government agencies including the Departments […]
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team has the latest on Congress’ last-ditch effort to avoid a government shutdown before the […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
GENEVA (AP) — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. The deal announced Friday is the most significant FIFA has signed with a streaming service for a major tournament. The value was not given, though international […]
6 THE new government is a fait accompli. The big two, propped up by self-interested Independents, led by a convicted criminal (Michael Lowry), will rule the roost for the next five years. Whoop-de-doo. About as thrilling as finding your toilet drain backed up with months worth of used bog roll. 6 Micheal Martin’s Fianna Fail […]
In countries like India, Christmas is celebrated alongside Diwali, Eid, Baisakhi and many other religious festivals, symbolising interfaith coexistence. For me, these festivals are more than moments of shared joy—it’s about experiencing the diverse and rich heritage of communities, defining their uniqueness while also highlighting shared culture as well. This year, Christmas is becoming a […]
SINGAPORE – Singaporean content creators Naomi Neo and Jianhao Tan have emerged again as the country’s top influencers, according to figures released by media intelligence and data analytics firm Meltwater in a new year-end report on Dec 19. Neo, 28, and Tan, 31, have retained their first and second positions respectively on Meltwater’s Social Media […]
