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With their homes shattered and lives upended by war, civilians in Gaza are clinging to their dignity under the most inhumane conditions, Sigrid Kaag, the UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator, said on Tuesday.

Gaza: 250,000 set to be displaced by new Khan Younis escalation

July 2, 2024

“Chaos and panic” are spreading in southern Gaza where an estimated 250,000 people are set to be impacted by new Israeli military evacuation orders from Khan Younis in Gaza, UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday.

Tens of thousands displaced in fresh violence in DR Congo

July 2, 2024

Millions of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are suffering amid one of the world’s most neglected crises, the UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday.

Meta Hit With EU Charges Over Targeted Advertising

July 1, 2024

WSJ.com: WSJD

The Facebook owner has become the second company to be charged under the European Union’s new digital-competition law.

How the Kindle Became a Must-Have Accessory (Again)

July 1, 2024

WSJ.com: WSJD

The e-reader has become the gadget of choice on #BookTok.

Haiti: Violence displaces one child every minute, reports UNICEF

July 1, 2024

Continued violence and instability in Haiti has resulted in the displacement of over 300,000 children, with an estimated one child being displaced every minute since March, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.

World News in Brief: UN responds to Bangladesh floods, sports and human rights, polio vaccination in Angola

July 1, 2024

The UN emergency food relief agency is providing vital assistance to communities affected by the severe flooding in northeast Bangladesh, the agency said on Monday.

Buckle up, make a safety statement: UN launches global campaign to enhance road safety

July 1, 2024

The United Nations on Monday launched a new global road safety campaign to improve traffic safety and create inclusive, safe and sustainable streets.

UN pushes for inclusive future in Afghanistan at Doha talks

July 1, 2024

UN-led efforts to nudge Afghanistan towards a more peaceful and inclusive future with a more equal role for women and girls continued Monday at international talks, which for the first time included the Taliban de facto authorities.

Sudan: UN food convoy attacked, supplies looted amid worsening crisis

July 1, 2024

Unidentified armed men in Sudan on Sunday attacked UN World Food Programme (WFP) trucks carrying food assistance meant for thousands of civilians in need in central Darfur, the agency reported.

Tens of thousands displaced in new Gaza City escalation

July 1, 2024

Ongoing heavy fighting in northern Gaza has now forced an estimated 84,000 people to flee eastern Gaza City in a matter of days, while also cutting off access to a key aid distribution hub, UN humanitarians said on Monday.

‘Trust and respect’ feeds interfaith rice growing success in the Philippines

June 30, 2024

Trust built on decades of respect for religion has fertilized the seeds of success for two communities, one Muslim the other Christian, which have joined together to build a successful rice growing cooperative in the Philippines.

Amazon, Built by Retail, Invests in Its AI Future

June 30, 2024

GMA News Online / Lifestyle

WSJ.com: WSJD

Amazon, now the fifth-ever U.S. company to reach $2 trillion in market value, is planning to spend more than $100 billion over the next decade on data centers for AI computing.

Hallyu meets classical music in ‘OST Symphony: K-drama in Concert’

June 30, 2024

Entertainment

Music from K-drama hits came to life in ''OST Symphony: K-Drama in Concert," a collaboration between the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) held at the Manila Metropolitan Theater...

‘Ex-Cabinet official backed illegal POGOs’

June 30, 2024

News

Charles Dantes

PAGCOR chief vows to unmask ‘lobbyists’ A former Cabinet official tried to facilitate the grant of gaming licenses to some of the illegal POGOs that have been recently raided and found engaged in illegal activities, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp...

Next DepEd chief must ‘bring up PH test scores’ – Marcos

June 30, 2024

News

Charles Dantes

President Marcos on Saturday said he would need more time to choose the next Education Secretary, acknowledging that the Cabinet portfolio entails “complicated” work as he needs someone who can “bring up the test scores” in the country. “Simply put, I ...

Building a happy world for humans, animals

June 30, 2024

Claudeth Mocon-Ciriaco and Butch Fernandez

Momentum builds up for effort to improve animal welfare law amid rising strays and rabies cases

PFP, NUP forge alliance pact for ‘united’ PH

June 30, 2024

News

Charles Dantes & Maricel Cruz

President Ferdinand Marcos led the signing of an alliance between his political party, the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the National Unity Party (NUP) in a bid to forge stronger political ties for the upcoming 2025 midterm polls. “It is good ...

Philippines inks covenant, paves way for decent work

June 30, 2024

THE Philippines has laid the groundwork to address employment issues, which can worsen if left unresolved. The National Employment Summit (NES) brought together partners and stakeholders to tackle labor market challenges and find solutions, noted the ...

Weight-loss drug users turn to plastic surgery to address loose skin, ethical questions arise

June 30, 2024

By Madison Muller, Ashleigh Furlong & Naomi Kresge

Hong Kong struggles to reassure investors as foreign judges depart amid crackdown

June 30, 2024

By Rebecca Choong Wilkins & Shirley Zhao

Fact focus: A look at some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump’s first debate

June 30, 2024

By The Associated Press

Ukraine is battling to preserve democratic progress during wartime, but it’s not easy

June 30, 2024

By Jill Lawless | The Associated Press

Danish chef embraces plant-based menu, faces backlash but earns global acclaim

June 30, 2024

By Sanne Wass

Macquarie borrowed big, now 16 million Thames Water users are picking up the bill

June 30, 2024

By Lucca De Paoli & Jess Shankleman

Capitol Medical Center @ 54 Committed to Delivering Exceptional Healthcare

June 30, 2024

Candy P. Dalizon and Rory Visco

Celebrating its 54th Anniversary, Capitol Medical Center (CMC) is undergoing a significant transformation. Upgraded facilities, renovated centers and units, and new offices reflect the hospital’s unwavering commitment to provide the “Right Care, Right...

Fish oral vaccine developed vs tilapia bacterial infection

June 30, 2024

Rizza B. Ramoran | S&T Media Services

Bacterial infections in tilapia, a bane in the fish industry, may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the research on fish oral vaccine.

Why do science? CERN physicist answers

June 30, 2024

By Harvey Sapigao

Pope Francis: Drug cartels are ‘traffickers of death,’ ‘murderers’

June 30, 2024

Courtney Mares | Catholic News Agency via CBCP News

VATICAN—Pope Francis called drug traffickers criminals, murderers, and “traffickers of death” during his general audience on Wednesday.

Archdiocese launches rosary campaign amid China’s actions

June 30, 2024

CBCP News

A Catholic archdiocese is using a special weapon against China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea: the rosary.

Comedians at the Vatican: Humor has deep roots in Catholic tradition

June 30, 2024

Joanne M. Pierce, College of the Holy Cross / The Conversation (CC)

When Pope Francis addressed a group of top international comedians on June 14, he called them “artists” and stressed the value of their talents.

Caritas PHL emphasizes trust, accountability in fundraising drive

June 30, 2024

Roy Lagarde / CBCP News

As the Catholic Church’s humanitarian and advocacy arm launches a major fundraising campaign, a top official emphasized that trust and accountability are basic principles for cooperation.

Philippine coral reefs under siege

June 30, 2024

Jonathan L. Mayuga

The Philippine Coral Bleaching Watch recently shared an alarming trend of coral bleaching in the Philippines.

List of threatened species grows by 1,000

June 30, 2024

By Taiwo Adebayo | Associated Press

Cavite’s General Trias ‘greening’ 33 villages

June 30, 2024

Jonathan L. Mayuga

The local government of General Trias City, Cavite, kicked off its tree-planting program in the past week, targeting to plant fruit-bearing trees in 33 subdivisions.

USA Gymnastics: Burning no more

June 30, 2024

By Will Graves | The Associated Press

After serving time for raping minor, Dutchman qualifies for Paris Olympics

June 30, 2024

THE HAGUE, Netherlands—A Dutch beach volleyball player convicted and imprisoned eight years ago for raping an underage girl in Britain has qualified for the Paris Olympics.

Atayde’s Warriors champions in Indonesia

June 30, 2024