FIBA Olympic qualifiers: A closer look at Gilas foes Latvia and Georgia
June 28, 2024
Gilas Pilipinas will likely sail rough waters in Riga as its European foes in the FIBA Olympic qualifiers boast both size and athleticism
Carla Abellana to her future partner: ‘See you soon, I hope to meet you soon”
June 28, 2024
Carla Abellana isn't closing her doors on love despite her failed marriage. On Friday's "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," she quipped that she hopes to meet her future partner "soon."
Roger Gorayeb prioritizes wing spiker to support Iris Tolenada
June 28, 2024
Capital1 head coach Roger Gorayeb is eyeing the second overall pick to select a quality wing spiker in the inaugural Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Rookie Draft, complementing the arrival of veteran playmaker Iris Tolenada. Gorayeb disclosed that Tolenada, who last played for GS Caltex Seoul in the Korean V-League, has already been training with the […]
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India’s major bond market milestone could prove to be a double-edged sword for investors
June 28, 2024
Anticipating the Wall Street bank's decision, markets have partly pushed up bond prices this year despite risks of inflation reigniting.
Arnold Clavio, nagkuwento tungkol sa kaniyang pagpapagaling: ‘Para pa akong sanggol na naglalakad’
June 28, 2024
Nagbigay ng update si “Igan” Arnold Clavio sa isinasagawa niyang rehabilitasyon matapos makaranas ng hemorrhagic stroke. Nais niyang ibahagi ang nangyari sa kaniya para mabigyan din ng sapat na impormasyon ang iba pagdating sa pangangalaga sa kalusugan...
Gilas Boys suffer setback as Kieffer Alas ruled out of FIBA U17 World Cup
June 28, 2024
Another World Cup tragedy for Gilas Pilipinas Boys. Kieffer Alas has been ruled out of the FIBA Under-17 World Cup 2024 after suffering an ankle injury during one of the Philippines’ tune-up games. Head coach Josh Reyes confirmed this development to Tiebreaker Times. Alas and Gilas were leading by seven points during the second quarter […]
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Miguel Tanfelix, Paul Salas, Sandy Talag, more ‘StarStruck Kids” reunite anew
June 28, 2024
Miguel Tanfelix, Paul Salas, Sandy Talag and other graduates of “StarStruck Kids” just had an unofficial reunion, and they did a TikTok transition video to mark the special day!
Easterlies to bring cloudy skies, thunderstorms over parts of PH
June 28, 2024
The easterlies may bring cloudy skies and thunderstorms over the eastern part of the Philippines, PAGASA said in its daily weather forecast on Friday afternoon.
‘Alarmingly high’: E.coli levels discovered in River Thames ahead of famous regatta
June 28, 2024
Harmful E.coli bacteria has been discovered in the U.K.'s River Thames just days before elite rowers are due to compete for the international Henley Regatta.
‘Tough Day 1’: Alas Pilipinas braces for KO match in Challenger Cup opener
June 28, 2024
Still led by Angel Canino and Jia de Guzman, Alas Pilipinas goes all out in a must-win game against Vietnam in the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup
Kiara Cruz confident in Farm Fresh’s progress despite draft deliberations
June 28, 2024
Coming off a promising All-Filipino Conference, Farm Fresh looks forward to a better showing in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference. The Foxies will now be handled by an all-Japanese coaching staff. According to their team manager Kiara Cruz, the team has adjusted well and is expected to be more lethal and explosive in […]
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Canva harnesses AI to teach visual communication
June 28, 2024
With the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), online design platform Canva is harnessing the power of the new technology to equip students with visual communication skills.
‘Almost is not enough’: Gilas Pilipinas far from satisfied after close loss to Turkey
June 28, 2024
'We only have one shot at making it to the Olympics and we cannot be satisfied with almost winning,' says Gilas Pilipinas team manager Richard del Rosario
Nvidia has had a volatile ride. Here are the top analyst calls on the chipmaker this week
June 28, 2024
Nvidia shares have been on quite a ride this week. In case you missed it, here's a round-up of all the top analyst calls and more.
PAGASA: Easterlies, localized thunderstorms to bring clouds, rains
June 28, 2024
Cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms are expected in many areas on Friday, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
Google, TikTok Ban Ads From ADHD Telehealth Company Amid Federal Probe
June 28, 2024
Done Global prescription drug practices are under scrutiny by the Justice Department, which announced charges against five more people in the case.
Uber, Lyft Agree to Minimum Wage, Other Benefits for Drivers in Massachusetts
June 28, 2024
Uber and Lyft drivers will receive minimum wage and other benefits in Massachusetts under an agreement with the state’s attorney general.
CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: The humble onion could be holding India’s economy hostage
June 28, 2024
Even a modest change in the price of the bulbous vegetable soon becomes the talking point around dinner tables for hundreds of millions of people in the country.
Lightning strikes post in Ilocos Norte, damages CCTV cameras and causes power loss
June 27, 2024
Electronic devices such as CCTV cameras can attract lightning according to PAGASA on Thursday as the state weather bureau explained why lightning struck an electric post in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.
Why NCR skies turned vivid orange on Wednesday
June 27, 2024
Netizens marveled at the orange sunset in Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Wednesday.
Britain’s Prince William talks green tech at Earthshot event
June 27, 2024
Britain's Prince William joined green entrepreneurs in London on Thursday at an event run by his charity Earthshot, which offers multi-million pound prizes to help fund environmental technologies.
Russian satellite blasts debris in space, forcing ISS astronauts to shelter
June 27, 2024
A Russian satellite broke up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit overnight, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter, US space agencies said.
Global leaders address security and peacekeeping challenges at UN Police summit
June 27, 2024
Police chiefs and government leaders convened at UN Headquarters on Thursday for the opening session of UNCOPS 2024.
Famine risk is real for 14 areas of Sudan amid ongoing fighting
June 27, 2024
The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday by leading hunger experts who warned that the country faces “the worst levels of acute food insecurity ever recorded”, with no less than 14 areas at the highest l...
Gaza: Aid constraints and health issues persist amid ongoing conflict
June 27, 2024
Delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza remains a difficult and frustrating task for UN and partner agencies as the conflict there grinds on amid intense civilian suffering.
Security Council demands Houthis cease attacks in the Red Sea
June 27, 2024
The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded that Houthi rebels in Yemen immediately cease all attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Stories from the UN Archive: How the UN was founded amid the ashes of war
June 27, 2024
Take a front seat to how it all began: the birth of the United Nations amid the ashes of the Second World War that devastated continents and communities around the world.
World News in Brief: Trafficking victims need more support, deadly risks of inactivity, executions in Iraq
June 27, 2024
Victims of people-trafficking need more countries to respect international law and protect them, but thousands continue to die along land and sea routes every year, a top independent human rights expert said on Thursday.
UN mission boosts presence in Central African Republic’s conflict-stricken southeast
June 27, 2024
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) has expanded its presence in the country’s southeast to prevent further violence in areas heavily affected by conflict and systemic issues.
‘Fragility of peace’ depicted in giant new mural on UN tower in Vienna
June 27, 2024
In a landmark art project for the Austrian capital Vienna, the UN building there has become a giant canvas representing the challenges of forging peace in a world that is still all too prone to conflict.
Road safety gets a boost with new UN fix for ‘pedal error’
June 27, 2024
Have you ever been driving in your car and pressed the accelerator instead of the brake? It happens more than you might think and it’s a cause of serious accidents that UN road safety experts have found a fix to, they announced on Thursday.
Cloudy skies, rain showers expected over eastern PH
June 27, 2024
The easterlies will affect the eastern section of the country, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA on Thursday afternoon.
PAGASA: LPA embedded along ITCZ has dissipated
June 27, 2024
The low pressure area embedded along the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) near Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte has dissipated.
PAGASA: Thunderstorms expected as LPA nears Dipolog
June 27, 2024
Thunderstorms expected as LPA nears Dipolog
Why You Shouldn’t Buy an iPhone This Summer. All the Reasons, From A to I.
June 27, 2024
Artificial intelligence is going to change Apple’s gadgets. Here’s a guide to what’s safe to purchase right now.
From banana bread to pineapple pizzas: Women in the Philippines bake a better future
June 26, 2024
Banana bread, coconut buns and Spanish-style filled rolls are providing a cooperative of women bakers on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines with the promise of a more secure future, thanks to support from the UN Development Programme, (UNDP).
World Drug Day report highlights spike in drug use, increased trafficking
June 26, 2024
The UN agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report on Wednesday warning that there are now nearly 300 million users globally, alongside an increase in trafficking.
World News in Brief: ICC convicts Malian extremist of war crimes, Sudan crisis update, UN Police Summit preview
June 26, 2024
The International Criminal Court (ICC) handed down a war crimes conviction on Wednesday against an Al Qaida-linked Malian former self-styled police chief who faced a range of charges, from torture to rape.