Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid
October 31, 2023
Saudi Arabia hosting the World Cup is likely to be seen as highly controversial.
Gandler relishes first face off against Nisperos, ex-Ateneo teammates
October 31, 2023
For the first time since making the jump to the Premier Volleyball League, the former Ateneo de Manila University 1-2 punch of Vanie Gandler and Faith Nisperos met, this time as rivals. After the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament, Gandler signed with Cignal after exhausting all her playing years in the collegiate league. Meanwhile, […]
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Chinese Laser Sensor Maker Targeted as Tech Trade War Spreads
October 31, 2023
Sensor maker Hesai is fighting U.S. concerns about lidar systems used in next-generation vehicles and weapons.
PVL: Gandler tows Cignal past Akari in 4, snaps skid
October 31, 2023
Cignal ended its losing streak by defeating Akari with a score of 25-18, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20 in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. After a victory against PLDT in their debut, the HD Spikers suffered consecutive losses to Creamline and Choco Mucho. However, they managed to fend […]
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Jema Galanza urges Creamline to minimize errors ahead of tough matches
October 31, 2023
Despite boasting a flawless 4-0 record, Creamline still has a lot of adjustments to make with a challenging stretch looming in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. The Cool Smashers faced an inspired Farm Fresh squad and encountered some difficulties before ultimately clinching victory in four sets, with scores of 25-21, 21-25, 25-20, […]
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Amid Middle East crisis, ‘brutal and far-reaching’ war continues in Ukraine
October 31, 2023
As the world’s attention focuses on the unfolding emergency in the Gaza Strip, a senior UN aid official on Tuesday urged the Security Council not to overlook the equally “brutal and far-reaching” crisis in Ukraine.
Toll of Israel-Palestine crisis on children ‘beyond devastating’
October 31, 2023
Gaza has become a “graveyard” for children with thousands now killed under Israeli bombardment, while more than a million face dire shortages of essentials and a lifetime of trauma ahead, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
Bangladesh, Maldives, DPR Korea make ‘tremendous’ strides toward disease elimination
October 31, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday hailed the elimination of several life-threatening diseases in developing nations as a major breakthrough for public health.
Amazon, DoorDash, Walmart, trapping workers in poverty: UN rights expert
October 31, 2023
A UN poverty expert called on the CEOs of Amazon, DoorDash and Walmart on Tuesday to address allegations that wages at the US-based corporations are trapping workers in poverty, forcing them to rely on US Government benefits to survive.
On sacred ground in Nepal, UN chief calls for global action for peace
October 31, 2023
Standing in the sacred grounds of Lumbini, UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday delivered a heartfelt message, urging the world to take inspiration from the teachings of Lord Buddha and make a commitment to peace and compassion, as crises m...
UN calls for global action to turn cities into engines of sustainable development
October 31, 2023
Marking World Cities Day on Tuesday, the UN Secretary-General emphasised the vital role cities play in sustainable development as catalysts for economic growth and innovation.
Guterres blasts ‘completely inadequate’ levels of aid for Gaza civilians
October 31, 2023
The UN chief on Tuesday said levels of aid allowed into the stricken Gaza Strip are “completely inadequate” to meet the rising needs of civilians trapped there amidst the intensifying fighting.
World News in Brief: Russia likely attacked Ukraine cafe, disease alert for Sudan, Taliban must release rights defenders
October 31, 2023
A missile which struck a café in the village of Hroza in eastern Ukraine killing 59 people earlier this month was launched with no indication of any legitimate military targets at the site, according to a new report by the UN human rights office (OHCHR).
Gladys Reyes jokes at how Coco Martin didn’t cast her in his teleseryes
October 31, 2023
On October 27, actress Gladys Reyes joked at how Coco Martin didn’t guest her in ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano’ and ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo.’ At the media conference for ‘Black Rider,’ which LionhearTV covered, Reyes first noted her ‘kontrabida’ role in the upcoming Kapuso action series. “Well alam naman nila, kapag ako ang kontrabida, wala akong daya-daya.” [...]
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Pia Ildefonso glad to prove that she belongs in first-ever start
October 31, 2023
Pia Ildefonso gave her all on a significant day for her in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All Filipino Conference, which took place on a Tuesday. The 5-foot-9 wing spiker started in Farm Fresh’s game against defending champion Creamline and played the most minutes in her entire volleyball career. Although the Foxies lost, they […]
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PVL: Creamline survives tough Farm Fresh in 4, goes 4-0
October 31, 2023
Creamline survived a tight, four-set encounter against Farm Fresh, 25-21, 21-25, 25-20, 25-22, to reclaim the solo top spot in the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. The Cool Smashers, who entered the game tied with Petro Gazz, broke the tie after upgrading their standing to 4-0, while the Foxies […]
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ABS-CBN partners with DILG for anti-illegal drugs campaign
October 31, 2023
ABS-CBN and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) inked a partnership to support the government agency’s anti-illegal drugs advocacy campaign, Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (BIDA) program, just recently. At the memorandum of agreem...
Bonnie not closing doors on Arwind: ‘Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos?’
October 31, 2023
If he had his way, NorthPort head coach Bonnie Tan would prefer Arwind Santos remaining with the ball club instead of going somewhere else. “Sino bang may ayaw to have an Arwind Santos sa isang team,” he asked rhetorically during the recent PBA Media Day at One Esplanade. “Sa mga na-contribute niya sa former teams […]
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Undas 2023 cloudy with rains in most parts of PH, says PAGASA
October 31, 2023
Most of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with some rain as millions of Filipinos troop to the cemeteries for Undas.
Aaron Velez calls on Chery Tiggo to play with urgency ahead of tough road
October 31, 2023
Complacency has been an issue for Chery Tiggo in the early stages of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. The good news is that, despite the issues, the Crossovers have still managed to secure three wins against a single loss in their first four games. Chery Tiggo dominated the lowly Gerflor in the […]
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Nvidia’s $5 Billion of China Orders in Limbo After Latest U.S. Curbs
October 31, 2023
The tech company had been pushing to make chip shipments for next year before new restrictions came into effect.
X Puts Company Value at $19 Billion
October 31, 2023
Elon Musk previously said he sees a clear, but difficult, path to X being worth more than $250 billion eventually.
Apple introduces new MacBook Pro, iMac and M3 chip family
October 31, 2023
Apple on Monday introduced new MacBook Pro and iMac computers and three new chips to power them, with the company saying it had redesigned its graphics processing units, a key part of the chip where Nvidia dominates the market.
Apple’s New M3 MacBook Pro and M3 iMac: Some Tricks, Some Treats
October 31, 2023
The “Scary Fast” computers get powerful M3 chips, but everything else remains largely the same.
Shear line, LPA’s trough affecting Visayas, parts of Luzon on Halloween
October 31, 2023
The low pressure area is 470 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, as of early Tuesday, October 31
Graphic pro-Israel ads make their way into children”s video games
October 31, 2023
Maria Julia Assis was sitting down to a meal in her terraced home in north London when her 6-year-old son ran into the dining room, his face pale. The puzzle game on his Android phone had been interrupted by a video showing Hamas militants, terrified ...
SEC Sues SolarWinds Over 2020 Hack Attributed to Russians
October 31, 2023
Regulator says the software company defrauded investors by misleading them about its cyber vulnerabilities.
Biden administration aims to cut AI risks with executive order
October 31, 2023
US President Joe Biden is seeking to reduce the risks that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to consumers, workers, minority groups and national security with a new executive order on Monday.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Netanyahu says Israel will not agree to a ceasefire; UNICEF warns clean water in Gaza ‘quickly running out’
October 31, 2023
Israel has pledged to continue its "large scale, significant strikes" in pursuit of Hamas militants responsible for the Oct. 7 carnage.
Biden issues U.S.’ first AI executive order, requiring safety assessments, civil rights guidance, research on labor market impact
October 31, 2023
The executive order builds on voluntary commitments the White House previously secured from leading AI companies.
Pinterest jumps on better-than-expected third-quarter results
October 31, 2023
Pinterest topped analysts' estimates for earnings and revenue in the third quarter
Treasury to borrow $776 billion in the final three months of the year
October 31, 2023
Officials attributed the lower borrowing needs to higher receipts, which were offset somewhat by greater expenses.
Tesla shares drop 5% on Panasonic battery warning, down 18% since Q3 earnings report
October 31, 2023
Tesla short sellers have made more than $3 billion since the company's third-quarter earnings call, according to data from Ortex.
Amihan, shear line to bring scattered rains over Luzon, Visayas
October 31, 2023
The shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers over the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas while the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan will be affecting Northern and Central Luzon on Tuesday, PAGASA said.
Shipping industry could lose $10 billion a year battling climate change by 2050
October 31, 2023
Shipping is at increasing risk from tropical storms, inland flooding, sea level rise, drought and extreme heat.
Israeli economists urge Netanyahu to re-open the nation’s budget to account for the war
October 31, 2023
Hundreds of influential Israeli economists are warning the government that it must make big economic changes quickly as the war with Hamas drags on.
Google CEO Defends Apple Search Partnership in Historic Antitrust Trial
October 31, 2023
Chief Executive Sundar Pichai took the stand as the trial entered its eighth week, a pivotal moment in a case that could result in major changes to the company’s search engine.
Facebook and Instagram get ad-free subscription service in Europe
October 31, 2023
Meta said the subscription offers were to comply with the "evolving" European regulations after it was slapped with a fine this year over data law breaches.