Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of PH
March 22, 2024
The easterlies continue to affect most parts of the country, according to PAGASA's 24-hour weather forecast issued on Friday afternoon.
Letran, Perpetual clash for NCAA Juniors crown in Game 3
March 22, 2024
Colegio de San Juan de Letran and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA will clash for the NCAA juniors basketball title in the do-or-die Game 3 of the tournament finals on Saturday.
Falling fertility rates pose major challenges for the global economy, report finds
March 22, 2024
Falling fertility rates are set to spark a transformational demographic shift, with big implications for the global economy, according to a new study.
Eumir Marcial, Sinam make weight for upcoming fight
March 22, 2024
The eight-round showdown between Filipino Olympian Eumir Marcial and Thailand's Thoedsak Sinam is official after both fighters made the contracted weight limit for Saturday, March 23.
Taiwan shares hit record highs on the AI boom — and it may not be too late to join the party
March 22, 2024
Taiwan shares notched new records with more gains in view on the back of a booming demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology.
Kevin O’Leary wants to buy TikTok at up to 90% discount. Here’s why
March 22, 2024
Kevin O'Leary is putting together a syndicate for a potential purchase of TikTok, with a starting bid of $20 billion to $30 billion.
China slams the U.S. for interfering in Arunachal Pradesh border dispute with India
March 22, 2024
"The China-India boundary question is a matter between the two countries and has nothing to do with the US side," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
PAGASA declares start of ‘summer’ season
March 22, 2024
State weather bureau PAGASA on Friday declared the start of the "Philippine summer" following the termination of the Amihan season.
Philippines’ warm and dry season starts at tail end of El Niño
March 22, 2024
(2nd UPDATE) PAGASA announces the termination of the northeast monsoon on Friday, March 22, and the onset of what Filipinos often call ‘summer’
Monopoly Case Pits Justice Department Against Apple’s Antitrust Winning Streak
March 22, 2024
The iPhone maker has fended off numerous legal challenges with a defense that its closed ecosystem is safer and better for users.
Want to play red hot gold prices? Buy these 3 stocks, says top hedge fund manager
March 22, 2024
Top hedge fund manager David Neuhauser is bullish on gold prices to go even higher — and recommends these three stocks to play it.
Creature named for Kermit the Frog offers clues on amphibian evolution
March 22, 2024
There definitely were no muppets during the Permian Period, but there was a Kermit - or at least a forerunner of modern amphibians that has been named after the celebrity frog.
Easterlies to bring scattered rains over Caraga, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro
March 22, 2024
Caraga, Davao Oriental, and Davao de Oro will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the easterlies with possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains, PAGASA reported.
Amazon’s New Focus: Fending Off Rivals Temu and Shein
March 22, 2024
The e-commerce companies with Chinese roots have, for now, replaced Walmart and Target as Amazon’s central competitive focus.
Mustafa Suleyman Brings Knowledge and Past Controversy as He Joins Microsoft’s AI Effort
March 22, 2024
The software giant is betting on the artificial intelligence pioneer’s experience to bring the people and ideas it needs to stay ahead in the AI race.
U.S. Sues Apple, Alleges Tech Giant Exploits Illegal Monopoly
March 22, 2024
The Justice Department says iPhone maker leveraged its dominance to block software and limit functionality of competing devices.
UN General Assembly calls for guidelines on AI’s risks, rewards
March 22, 2024
The UN General Assembly on Thursday called for the development of a set of international guidelines to address the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence.
US surgeons perform first pig-to-human kidney transplant
March 21, 2024
A 62-year-man with end-stage renal disease has become the first human to receive a new kidney from a genetically modified pig, doctors from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston announced on Thursday.
Top U.S. asset manager Vanguard doesn’t believe the Fed will cut interest rates this year
March 21, 2024
Top U.S. asset manager Vanguard doesn't expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year.
Amid ongoing strife in Gaza and Ukraine, UN chief reiterates peace call
March 21, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres doubled down on his call for a ceasefire in Gaza and peace in Ukraine on Thursday, taking aim at the “chaotic” global outlook and any country or armed group that thinks “it can do whatever it wants because there is...
Stories from the UN Archive: Poetic traditions at the UN
March 21, 2024
On World Poetry Day, marked on 21 March, and #ThrowbackThursday, we looked at some poetry in motion in the General Assembly’s Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural affairs.
Armed groups continue terror campaign across Burkina Faso
March 21, 2024
Large parts of Burkina Faso are being terrorized by armed groups and the rampant insecurity is “beyond alarming”, said the UN human rights chief on Thursday following a brief visit to the country.
Syria: Political deadlock and violence fuels humanitarian crisis
March 21, 2024
After thirteen years of conflict in Syria, a continuing political stalemate threatens to prolong the suffering of millions and hinder efforts to bring about peace, the UN Special Envoy for the country said on Thursday.
World News in Brief: Global trade rebound forecast, e-waste mountain grows, 7,000 preventable TB deaths in Europe during COVID-19
March 21, 2024
After several quarters of decline, international trade is poised for a rebound during the rest of 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
‘Extremely alarming’ conditions worsen in Haiti’s capital: UN coordinator
March 21, 2024
The situation in the gang-ravaged capital of Haiti has gone from worrying to “extremely alarming” as conditions in Port-au-Prince continue to worsen amid growing hunger and serious shortages in hospitals to treat gunshot victims, said the UN Humanitari...
General Assembly adopts landmark resolution on artificial intelligence
March 21, 2024
The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all.
UN leaders galvanize action for reparations for people of African descent
March 21, 2024
Reparatory justice must tackle the grave human rights violations deeply entrenched in the legacy of colonialism and enslavement, the General Assembly heard on Thursday on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, marked annual...
Amihan, easterlies to affect parts of PH
March 21, 2024
Cloudy skies with rains due to Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and easterlies will be affecting parts of the country, state weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday afternoon.
Former Alibaba Chief Daniel Zhang Joins Little-Known Chinese Investment Fund
March 21, 2024
Former Alibaba Group chief Daniel Zhang Yong has joined a little-known Chinese investment fund after his surprise resignation from the Chinese e-commerce giant last year.
Danish AI algorithm aims to predict life and death
March 21, 2024
KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark - Researchers in Denmark are harnessing artificial intelligence and data from millions of people to help anticipate the stages of an individual's life all the way to the end, hoping to raise awareness of the technology's power a...
This is the happiest country in Asia, according to the World Happiness Report
March 21, 2024
Singapore ranks as the happiest country in Asia according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. Globally, it ranks 30 out of 143 in the report.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Shows First Patient Using Its Brain Implant
March 21, 2024
A man paralyzed in a diving accident moved a computer cursor with his thoughts.
Apple Faces Legal Protest From Meta, Microsoft, X, Spotify and Match
March 21, 2024
Five tech companies object to Apple’s new app store policies related to payment for services.
Amihan, easterlies to bring cloudy skies, light rain over parts of PH
March 21, 2024
The northeast monsoon (amihan) will be affecting Luzon while the easterlies will affect Visayas and Mindanao on Thursday, PAGASA reported.
Intel Gets $8.5 Billion Award For U.S. Chip-Plant Construction
March 21, 2024
The government grant is the largest yet to come from the $53 billion Chips Act.
Indonesia leads the way in taming forest fires
March 20, 2024
Some 70 million hectares of forest are affected by fires each year, causing huge environmental and economic damage. On the International Day of Forests, marked on 21 March, we look at how an innovative UN-led initiative in Indonesia is dramatically red...
World News in Brief: Dignity and justice key to end evil of racial discrimination, methane emissions update, Mpox latest, peacebuilding boost
March 20, 2024
Racism is “an evil infecting countries and societies around the world” the UN chief has said in his message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination but it impacts communities differently.
UNRWA review panel presents interim findings to Secretary-General
March 20, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has received the interim findings of an independent panel conducting an assessment of UNRWA, the UN agency that assists Palestinians, his office said on Wednesday in a note to correspondents.