J-Hope of BTS releases teaser for upcoming documentary ‘Hope on the Street’
February 18, 2024
J-Hope's much-awaited documentary is coming!
Anne Curtis flaunts bare face on 39th birthday
February 18, 2024
Without a doubt, Anne Curtis's beauty is ageless!
Easterlies to bring cloudy skies, isolated rain showers over PH
February 18, 2024
The easterlies are affecting the eastern section of the country on Sunday, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Germany’s defense minister says NATO’s 2% target is just the start: ‘We’ll probably need more’
February 18, 2024
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that spending 2% of GDP on defense "can only be the start of it."
Japan successfully launches next-generation H3 rocket after failure last year
February 18, 2024
TOKYO - Japan successfully launched its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday, putting its space programme back on track after multiple setbacks including the failure of the rocket's inaugural flight last year.
Ina ni Heart Evangelista sa renewal of vows ng anak kay Chiz Escudero: ‘Finally, I arrived’
February 17, 2024
Naging mas emosyonal pa ang renewal of vows nina Heart Evangelista at Chiz Escudero matapos dumalo ang ina ng global fashion icon na si Cecilia Ongpauco.
People in this remote valley live to 100—they follow 5 distinct diet and lifestyle habits for longevity
February 17, 2024
People in the remote area of Hunza Valley, Pakistan live to 100 years or beyond. Samantha Shea, who has been living there for two years, shares their diet and lifestyle secrets for longevity.
Zero waste, more hope in South Sudan
February 17, 2024
Zero energy light bulbs and sturdy bricks for schools and homes. Some innovative communities in South Sudan are reusing waste in new ways as the world rallies to ban plastic pollution by the year’s end, with help from a small team of experts led by cli...
Easterlies to bring isolated rains over PH
February 17, 2024
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by the easterlies and localized thunderstorms, PAGASA said Saturday.
It’s the End of the Web as We Know It
February 17, 2024
AI is changing how we use the web at the same time that it floods the world with questionable content.
What will retail look like in five years? Top industry executives share their predictions
February 17, 2024
CNBC spoke with a dozen of the retail industry's top executives and leaders to get a sense of what's next for the retail industry.
Amihan, easterlies to bring isolated rains over parts of the PH
February 17, 2024
The northeast monsoon (amihan) will be affecting extreme Northern Luzon while the easterlies will affect the eastern section of the country on Saturday, PAGASA reported.
It’s More Than a Phone Case. For Gen Z, It’s a Status Symbol.
February 17, 2024
Boosted by social media influencers and celebs like Taylor Swift, sharp-cornered smartphone cases are trending with teens and 20-somethings. But what about the rest of us?
Pharma and ride-share providers are among most overbought S&P 500 stocks this week
February 17, 2024
See the full list of overbought and oversold names.
New OpenAI Technology Can Create Realistic Video From a Line of Text
February 16, 2024
The AI program called Sora renders richly detailed videos based on written prompts.
In Munich, Guterres calls for new global order that works for all
February 16, 2024
Global governance in its present form is entrenching divisions and fuelling discontent, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told world leaders attending the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday.
UN rights office regrets Venezuela’s decision to suspend operations
February 16, 2024
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) is evaluating its next steps while continuing to engage with Venezuelan authorities following the Government’s announcement on Thursday that the office must suspend operations in the country and its staff leave within...
After Navalny death, independent expert on rights in Russia asks ‘who is next?’
February 16, 2024
Reports from Russian authorities on Friday that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died are absolutely shocking, said Mariana Katzarova, the first ever UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent expert on Russia, prompting her to ask a ...
Drastic erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan continues
February 16, 2024
Afghan women fear arrest, harassment and further punishment whenever a new Taliban decree is announced, according to a new multi-agency UN report issued on Friday based on an extensive survey of women across the country.
Lifesaving medical care collapsing under assault in Gaza: WHO
February 16, 2024
The largest remaining hospital in southern Gaza is “barely functional”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday amid reports of intense attacks by Israeli forces.
Russia: UN human rights office ‘appalled’ at death of Navalny in prison
February 16, 2024
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday said it was “appalled” over the death announced by Russian authorities of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison, calling for an impartial and transparent independent investigation.
Amihan, easterlies to bring cloudy skies, rains over parts of PH
February 16, 2024
The Northeast Monsoon or Amihan is affecting parts of extreme Northern Luzon, while the easterlies are affecting the eastern section of the country.
DA to use ‘low-water strategies’ for rice planting amid El Niño
February 16, 2024
The Department of Agriculture said it is implementing low-water use strategies to continue planting of rice amidst the threat of the El Niño phenomenon.
Marcos cites importance of weather forecasting amid ‘new phenomenon’
February 16, 2024
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Friday emphasized the importance of weather forecasting amid the phenomenon that has been changing, including the effects of climate change.
Japan slipped into a technical recession. The Bank of Japan has to juggle supporting the yen and fragile growth
February 16, 2024
The central bank is under pressure to alleviate Japanese yen weakness, stemming from the interest rate divergence between the U.S. and Japan.
Easterlies to bring scattered rains over Eastern Visayas, Caraga
February 16, 2024
The northeast monsoon (amihan) will be affecting extreme Northern Luzon while the easterlies will affect the eastern section of the country on Friday, PAGASA reported.
Meta Encourages Advertisers to Ditch iPhone in Latest Spat With Apple
February 16, 2024
The Facebook parent published instructions steering advertisers to a workaround to avoid paying a 30% service charge to Apple for boosted posts.
New Era of AI Deepfakes Complicates 2024 Elections
February 16, 2024
Deceptive videos, audio and images are more sophisticated and easier to make as the tech industry wrestles with how to keep up.
Ancient viruses responsible for our big brains and bodies –study
February 16, 2024
Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions of years ago played a pivotal role in the evolution of our advanced brains and large bodies, a study said Thursday.
Senators Push for Action Against Misleading Drug Ads on Social Media
February 15, 2024
Lawmakers criticized the FDA for not updating its guidance on prescription-drug promotion on social media for about a decade.
Warmer 2024 could be dangerous to body, livestock –OCD
February 15, 2024
Weather bureau PAGASA on Thursday warned that 2024 could be one of the warmest years amid the El Niño phenomenon.
Security Council: Continued Libya impasse threatens country’s future
February 15, 2024
Progress towards credible elections in Libya is impossible without an agreement between the key political players, the UN’s top envoy to the north African country said on Thursday.
Asia-Pacific off track on path to SDGs, UN data shows
February 15, 2024
A new UN report has revealed a concerning trajectory for the Asia Pacific region, projecting a delay until 2062 to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), overshooting the schedule by a staggering 32 years.
Despite myriad challenges, UNRWA continues lifesaving work in Gaza
February 15, 2024
Despite unprecedented challenges, the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) continues to provide lifesaving supplies and services to more than 1.5 million displaced people in southern Gaza.
‘Force alone is not the answer’ says UN counter-terrorism chief
February 15, 2024
International cooperation is vital to confront the multi-faceted challenges resulting from terrorism, the head of the UN Office dedicated to confronting the scourge worldwide said on Thursday, calling for decisive multilateral action.
World News in Brief: Warmest January on record, Sudan diplomacy push, catching childhood cancer early
February 15, 2024
In the battle to slow global warming, January was the hottest month on record according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Thursday.
Gaza: Israel’s censure of rights expert should not distract from possible war crimes
February 15, 2024
An independent expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Thursday that Israel’s decision to ban her from entering the country is nothing new and must not distract from atrocities being committed in Gaza.
Ukraine recovery and reconstruction: $486 billion over the next decade
February 15, 2024
Reconstruction and recovery in war-torn Ukraine is projected to cost $486 billion over the next decade, up from $411 billion estimated a year ago, a UN-backed study published on Thursday has revealed.